Urbanz
273 Manchester Street
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Near the places we want to visit and has a parking space beside it”
“Location is great was very comfy and welcoming”
“the room was nice and clean and the location of the place was good”
“Good size room”
“Friendly staff and good pillows”
“Such a great hostel”
“The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, an…”
“Very comfy beds, clean throughout, huge kitchen with all you need and we loved a…”
Overview
Renovated in 2015, Urbanz offers accommodation in downtown Christchurch. The building features a range of rooms with either shared or private bathrooms. Free parking is located nearby ad free WiFi is provided throughout. Guests can play a game of pool or watch a show on the satellite TV while enjoying a drink at the on-site bar. There is a self-catering kitchen and there are guest laundry facilities available. Towels are available for hire. A flat-screen TV is provided in all double and most family bedrooms. Continental breakfast is provided for an additional charge. Transfers are available for an additional charge to the airport, using the Airport Bus 29, which stops outside the building. Urbanz is situated next to New Regent Street, which has a range of bars, cafes, restaurants and an inner city tram. It is 2 minutes' walk from the cathedral, Theatre Royal and The Piano performing arts centre. It is 8 minutes' walk to Christchurch bus station and within 15 minutes' walk of a range of tourist attractions and a supermarket.
Traveller reviews
Linda
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
It's close to the city and easy to get around
JK
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Good”
Pool Table & Small Movie Theater
Dianne Indy
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Fave”
Near the places we want to visit and has a parking space beside it
Russell
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
Location is great was very comfy and welcoming
Dianne Indy
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
Satisfied
Andy
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
Convenient and cheap
Amy
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
“Good for one night”
Friendly staff and good pillows. Good hot showers. Bargain for a one night stay.
Mukeem
couple
May 9, 2026
“Amazing stay with outstanding staff and great hospitality.”
The stay was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was great. I accidentally left my phone behind after leaving Christchurch, and the reception team safely kept it for me until my next stay. I really appreciated their honesty and support.
Lucy
family_with_children
May 8, 2026
“Great hostel with all you need in a perfect location!”
Such a great hostel! Very comfy beds, clean throughout, huge kitchen with all you need and we loved all the rooms having their own names!
Abi
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
Fantastic location. Massive kitchen.
Peter
extended_group
April 28, 2026
“Clean and fun vibe close to so many things to do.”
The facilities were above what we expected, very clean and orderly. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. The location was exceptional, allowing us to walk wherever we needed or extremely close to the super stop bus terminal that ran to every where we wanted. Plenty of cafe's, pubs and restaurants within 100m of the door.
Adam
solo_traveller
April 28, 2026
“it was good especially for the price”
the room was nice and clean and the location of the place was good
Sharon
couple
April 27, 2026
“Great value for what you pay .”
Great location. Good size room.
Jun
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
“Comfortable and central stay”
Great central location, private and comfortable beds, large kitchen, plenty of places to relax
Tyler
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
Handy location
Karl
extended_group
April 20, 2026
“Location was fantastic and you get what you pay for”
Location is the best ever. You pay for what you get. Shower pressure was good. Beds were actually ok. IShared cooking facility was very good.
Pauline
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
The location is awesome, the kitchen is super cool, very big and bright, common rooms are also great and large, and the bed, oh wow, I’ve never slept soooo well in a hostel, very comfy!!
Webb
solo_traveller
April 18, 2026
“Good place”
The way that they have some things on most nights the big screen in the hung out area how central it is to everything
Nyoman
couple
April 17, 2026
“The second night was more noisy with foot traffic noice along the corridor.”
Location
Jacqueline
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
“Location, comfort, nice balance of friendly people and opportunity for privacy.”
URBANZ provides a comfortable and clean, well-supplied accommodation facility in central Christchurch. I stayed in a 6-bed female dorm, and slept well due to the comfort of the bed and the consideration of my 5 roommates (both nights). I note that the behaviour of other guests isn't easily controlled by Urbanz, so I was fortunate. I appreciated the privacy curtains. Having lived in Japan and stayed many times in pod hostels, the privacy/insulation from sound isn't quite as good, but it's still as good as you get in NZ.
Facilities
Accessibility
Toilet with grab rails, Lower bathroom sink
Activities
Happy hour, Golf course (within 3 km), Billiards, Darts, Games room
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Street parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Laundry, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Family Room with Bathroom
There is 1 double bed and 4 bunk beds, all bed linen and towels are included. There are personal lockers, a TV, power plugs with USB compatible charging, a private bathroom and heating. Maximum occupancy is 6 (see 'Policies' section).
Family Room with Bathroom
There is 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds, all bed linen and towels are included. There is a TV, power plugs with USB compatible charging, a private bathroom and heating. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see 'Policies' section).
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
There is 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds, all bed linen and towels are included. There power plugs with USB compatible charging and heating. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities located nearby. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see 'Policies' section).
Double Room with Private Bathroom
There is 1 double bed and all bed linen and towels are included. There is a private bathroom, personal locker, TV, heating and a power plug with USB compatible charging.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This heated double room comes with a TV, personal locker, bed linen and towels. There is 1 double bed and a powerplug with USB compatible charging. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities located nearby.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Internal Room with No windows
This is a double internal room with no windows. There is 1 double bed and all linen and towels are included. There is a TV, heating and a powerplug with USB compatible charging. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities located down the corridor.
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
This heated room offers a TV, a secure locker, bed linen, towels and access to a shared bathroom.
Hotel Policies
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