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Base Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand

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The dorm rooms were very cramped with six of us sleeping in there on a very hot night, but everyone was pretty friendly to this oldie and I enjoyed the experience.

Overall
4
Location
5
Cleanliness
5
Value
4
Facilities
4
Service
5

pruejb stayed here in Nov '09

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About Base Christchurch

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WHY STAY AT BASE CHRISTCHURCH?

2008 WINNER Best Hostel in NZ - Golden backpack awards, Voted 3rd in Oceania (#1 in NZ) by hostelworld customers , 4star + Qualmark rated

To quote the Lonely Planet guidebook; Slick, upbeat and busy hostel pitching itself to young travellers out for a good, social time.

Spend some time staying with us and you will understand why base is the place where the coolest and funkiest people in Christchurch hang out.

Location

 Base is situated in the heart of Christchurch on Cathedral Square

 We are minutes walk from everywhere packed with cafes, bars and boutiques

 Close to Cathedral, Museum, Arts Centre and Tramway Tours

Cleanliness

 We are committed to being the cleanest hostel in Christchurch

 Our housekeeping team are permanent and professional staff who care about what they do

 All dorms and ensuite bathrooms are cleaned daily and beds made with fresh linen

Safety

 Reception is staffed 24 hours per day

 All rooms have security card access keys

 All beds have their own lockable luggage locker and safes are available to hire

 Exclusive to Base is The Sanctuary, an innovative & luxurious 'girls only' floor with high quality facilities, safety and home comforts

Fun

 Our staff are young, helpful and friendly, as well as knowledgeable on what to do in and around Christchurch

 We make it easy to meet other cool travelers, with small dorm sizes, a selection of chill out areas, and a variety of group activities on offer

 Saints and Sinners Bar is Christchurch's No 1 backpackers bar, with great interactive entertainment and drink specials every night

 Some of our great entertainment nights include live bands, DJ's, or Base Idol Karaoke and often free champagne for the ladies

Convenience

 We have all the facilities you need - an internet café, full travel desk, a great bar, BBQ area, laundry, public phones and more

 It is less than a 5 minute walk to the supermarkets, convenience stores, banks and the post office

 Bus to airport and beyond leave from outside our door

Parking (charges apply) or unsecured available, both only 3-5 minutes walk away

Facilities

  • Airport Pick Up
  • Bar
  • Luggage Storage
  • Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • 24 hour reception
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Bureau de Change
  • Internet Access
  • Towels
  • Common Room
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Web access in lobby
  • Web access in Room
  • WiFi in lobby
  • Bike Parking
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Linen Included
  • Security Lockers
  • Guest Kitchen
  • BBQ Area
  • Key Card Access
  • WiFi in room
  • Breakfast

Guest Reviews

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This is a Trusted Review. Why?

The dorm rooms were very cramped with six of us sleeping in there on a very hot night, but everyone was pretty friendly to this oldie and I enjoyed the experience.

Overall
4
Location
5
Cleanliness
5
Value
4
Facilities
4
Service
5

pruejb stayed here in Nov '09

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*  The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 74% for this property is based on ratings provided by 66 guests.

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Conditions

Reception is staffed 24 hours per day
 All rooms have security card access keys
 All beds have their own lockable luggage locker and safes are available to hire
 Exclusive to Base is The Sanctuary, an innovative & luxurious 'girls only' floor with high quality facilities, safety and home comforts

Terms and conditions apply. Please visit www.stayatbase.com or call for more information.

Location

Address
56 Cathedral Square Christchurch
Map of Base Christchurch, Christchurch

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Directions

GETTING TO BASE CHRISTCHURCH

City Flyer Bus
This departs from outside the International Arrivals Terminal. Operation times are 6:35 to 23:35 Monday to Friday, and 8:05 - 23:05 Saturday and Sunday. It arrives in Cathedral Square approx 150m from the hostel. The cost is NZD $7 per person

Shuttle Bus
They are parked at the front of the arrivals terminal. The cost is NZD $14 per person and will drp you at the door


Taxi
Also parked at the front of the arrivals terminal. The cost ranges between NZD $25 and $35.

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