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Racecourse Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Christchurch hostel, connected to a shopping center in Sockburn area

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Photo gallery for Racecourse Backpackers Hostel

A parking lot with a building that has a covered seating area and a sign that reads "CANTEEN".
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.
A roadside view with a row of pink flowers and green foliage.
Exterior
A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a washing machine.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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130 Racecourse Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, 8042
  • Place, Riccarton Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Air Force Museum of New Zealand
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Riccarton Road
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room with hand basin)

A bunk bed with a grey and white quilt, a wooden desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room with hand basin)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Quad Room)

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin Double Room)

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Microwave

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quad Room (double bed + double deck bunk)

A bunk bed room with a microwave and a no smoking sign on the wall.

Quad Room (double bed + double deck bunk)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Quad Room (bunks + 2 singles)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quad Room (double bed + bunks)

A bunk bed with a grey and white quilt, a wooden desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

Quad Room (double bed + bunks)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quad Room (Double + 2 Singles)

Quad Room (Double + 2 Singles)

Quad Room (Double + 2 Singles)

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Christchurch

Sockburn stay.With a stay at this Sockburn hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Riccarton Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Air Force Museum of New Zealand. Riccarton Road and University of Canterbury are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Riccarton Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Otukaikino Living Memorial Reserve - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Air Force Museum of New Zealand - 9 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Riccarton Road - 10 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hagley Park - 14 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cameron Japanese Family Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beers by Bacon Brothers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Southern Spices - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Mobile Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Avonhead Tavern and One Good Horse Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel

Christchurch hostel, connected to a shopping center in Sockburn area
There's an onsite business center. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours), an area shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Racecourse Backpackers Hostel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Christchurch hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Racecourse Backpackers
Racecourse Backpackers Christchurch
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel Christchurch
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel Christchurch
Racecourse Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Racecourse Backpackers Hostel to the airport?

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel is 4.2 mi (8-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Racecourse Backpackers Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge.

How close is Racecourse Backpackers Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 11.6 mi (26-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 13.3 mi (28-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Racecourse Backpackers Hostel offer free breakfast?

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Christchurch Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Racecourse Backpackers Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking. Extended parking is available for a fee.

Does Racecourse Backpackers Hostel have a pool?

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Racecourse Backpackers Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Racecourse Backpackers Hostel to downtown Christchurch?

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel is 4.4 mi away from Christchurch.

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 122 reviews

4.4/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic, adequate for price charged
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i dont like anything and i dont recommend this property very untidy but its cheap too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

DC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap. 1 bed made for 4 guests. But 3 beds in room. Only 2 pillows, 2 Towells, 2 blankets. Stank of smoke. Blanket had cigarette holes. Minimal heating - 1 heater didn’t work. The other was a small fan screwed to wall that couldn’t be moved to point anywhere other than at the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cheap price. In the suburbs of Christchurch. A small supermarket and fish and chips shop located just in front which is very convenient. The hostel has seen better days. Mattress was in a bad state and the sheets smelled strongly. Wifi worked fast and the TV has plenty of channels. Overall not great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were dirty. Had to go out and buy blankets because of how dirty they were.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Neomi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
. Big no no!! We ran as soon as we got there
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it was ok. it could have done with another shower cubicle and a tidy up of the grounds as there was not much room left under the veranda otherwise it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rinns

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was in a good area, not too far to concert venue
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible & priced accordingly

Beds had 1 sheet -stained. A nylon blanket over the top. Bunks missing screws. No towels provided. Dirty showers. Old. Too much light. Really nice cats tho.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smelly, dirty, worst than death

We were dropped off here on an uber after quickly doing a booking on short notice. Should have read the reviews first before going ahead. Paid $75 on expedia and thought it was a good price however when we were dropped off at the property it looked like a place you see on tv where people get murdered.. no joke! the key to the room was under the mat outside. The second we opened the door there was a huge stench coming out. The bed sheets had stains, the room just looked in a horrid condition. Could not stay in the room for over a minute as the smell was that bad! We hopped back online and booked another place and left immediately! Didn't go as far as checking the shared bathroom but I'd imagine it would be alot worst. Looked at the kitchen as it was so messy and dirty in there. I wouldn't want to cook in there at all. Save your money people and go somewhere else. Like other comments, don't even go if your desperate!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shocking!

Probably one of the worst places I stayed at. When you drive into the court you think you are on a junk yard. The "canteen", i.e. common kitchen, is dirty and messy. The showers are just about ok in terms of cleanliness, but didn't drain. The rooms are *very* basic, and not perfectly clean either (linen looked dirty, cups were not cleaned properly, etc). You get a couple of old used blankets, with no sheets to have between these and yourself. We had to stay here because Christchurch was fully booked. We stayed only one night, and would have walked out had an alternative be available...
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible experience, Don't Go there.

The photo on this website is totally opposite the present condition. this is certainly a old photograph which don't resemble the present state of this facility. The room were smelly, no ventilation, old cushion and outside of the room its a scene of dump yard. I highly recommend please don't go there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

shiv

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap + close to airport

Musky and mouldy smell in the room, nice and quiet area. The cats were very cute. But facilities were a bit of a let down
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Canteen is dirty. There are cats that like to enter our hostel which we think is nof hygience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

dark00star

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I Should Have Slept In The Car

The office looked like a storage room of junk in disarray. Literary room filled with junk piled high with just enough space for a small desk. The clerk couldn't even find the basket of loose room keys that he had to dig through to find my key. The room had no heat and it was a very cold night. The bed had brown sheets that were several stained. It was so bad I didn't get in the bed, but slept with my clothes on. It was really nasty. The furnishings in the room looked like they had been pulled From a second hand store's dumpster. I should have just slept in the car.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Leah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'm covered in bug bites from the bedding! All my exposed skin has what appears to be bed bugs bites that are really itchy! The owners are very nice but it's run down, smells and..bugs in the bedding!! So, no.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Brodee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No signage, no reception area, poorly kept.

the grounds are unkept, there is no reception, the managers use the shared kitchen for their own food preperarion the kitchen only seats 4 people squashed in. We will never go back.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms smelled awful, the shower was mouldy, and the toilets smelled strongly of urine.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

CL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had a bad smell and two of the beds did not look clean, but we were glad to be able to change to another room that was more comfortable, cleaner and less smelly. The kitchen looked messy and dirty and the fridge was worse, so we did not use it. The bathrooms were alright, and there were cats who was trying to enter our room all the time. Price was the reason we booked to stay here and the overall experience was alright but sub-par.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel - they're really stretching the definition

This hotel was so awful that I really don't know where to start. Was it the cats prowling around the car park, was it the manager who checked me in at the reception/bedroom, was it the stained sheets or was it the main building that was literally condemned? I can't say I enjoyed this stay, the whole thing was off from start to finish. Never again.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jenny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it. Avoid at all costs.

We were back packing through New Zealand staying at hostels around the South Island. This place was by far the dirtiest, most unsafe place we had booked. We had only booked for 1 night, and when we pulled in to the drive way we immediately regretted choosing this hostel (about 4pm). First impressions were bad - the place is old and has junk/boxes everywhere- even in the rooms. There was no one to greet us at reception, but we did notice a gentleman who had booked a night to stay. While speaking to him we knew we had to get out - He showed us his room and it was terrible. The place had a bad smell to it, and the rooms were full of boxes and junk. He mentioned to us that he was currently looking for somewhere else to stay because he didn't want to spend the night there either. The carpet is dirty and stained, the beds don't look clean. Even at under $70 for a room, we forfeited our booking and left straight away to stay somewhere else. Not recommended at all.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hostel and staff room and bedroom was clean close to shops.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend an inspection of the place

First of all, the price being $70 dollars for two people and ONE bed with no proper bathing facilities was way too pricey. The sheets and duvet had certainly not been cleaned in a while, because they had a quite pungent scent to them that made sleeping very uncomfortable. There was a small wall heater provided, however, it was not enough to provide much warmth for the small, dorm-sized bedroom. The sanitary of the bathing facilities were questionable, as the water did not have a great draining system. Overall, it was just not a comfortable environment, especially for the price that was paid. Would not recommend staying here.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don't expect too much: it is a dreary place, but with some new fittings, and the building work finished, it could be decent. Come on, lads!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jake

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Plumbing leaks; Value: Excessive, expensive for what u get; Service: Manager's friendly; Cleanliness: Filthy, Smelly, Grubby, Smell of cat pee; In Australia this place would be shut down. Worst most unhygienic place i have ever stayed. All we wanted was a clean bed for the night :-(