Testimonials
Best place we have stayed at so far! Will be back!
Mike and Nicole Derkach (Winnipes, Canada) 15-2-2008
Welcome to Dorset House. Steeped in history and situated next to beautiful Hagley Park, Dorset House backpackers hostel provides comfortable budget accommodation in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Refurbished in 2006 without losing its essential character and elegant amosphere, Dorset House is a boutique backpackers hostel in a historic character building. It is a unique and relaxing environment from which to enjoy all that Christchurch has to offer. Our 15 guest rooms offer delightful budget accommodation, with a wide range of guest facilities, travel bookings and other tourist services available within the hostel. Free WiFi is available.
Located in the heart of the city and close to airport and public transport links, your ability to explore the attractions and sights of Christchurch, "The Garden City", is unlimited. Step outside and you are just minutes away from popular local attractions such as the Arts Centre, Botanic Gardens and Cathedral Square. Or make the most of the boutique shopping, lazy cafe lunches and excellent coffee on Victoria St, just two minutes away. Dorset House Backpackers is the perfect place to start your New Zealand vacation, providing a charming and comfortable stay.
We guarantee that guests booking directly through our website will pay the lowest possible rate advertised anywhere for one of our rooms. If you book through our website and our rooms are available (for that date and room type) elsewhere online for less, you will pay the lower price, everytime.
Here's what a recent guest had to say about her stay with us: "For a home-like atmosphere on a shoestring budget, stay at Dorset House. This backpacker's accommodation, with shared rooms from $27 NZD and private rooms available, is a converted 19th-century home with stained glass windows, a large sitting room, free WiFi and a quiet location just minutes from the city center. Absolutely charming from top-to-bottom and highly recommended as one of the nicest places to stay Down Under." Erin Ruberry, travel & food writer for Examiner.com, stayed at Dorset House March 2010: Dorset House Review at www.examiner.com
Dorset House has some fantastic winter special deals available from 15 April. Pick up a Winter Welcome Package, Multi-Night Deal, or Weekly Rate and save your dollars for travelling. Check out our Specials Page for details.
Dorset House is thrilled to report that we have reached the standard required to receive Qualmark's 'Enviro-Bronze' Award. We particpate in a range of environmental initiatives aiming at reducing electricity, water and gas usage as well as increasing our level of recycling and community participation. We aim to continue our progress in these areas.
Prefer affordable self-catered accommodation? We have a range of affordable self-contained apartment accommodation available at Dorset Apartments . Located in either our Peterborough St City property, (open all year around) or our Bishop St, St Albans property (open summer only) there are a range of fully furnished one and two bedroom holiday apartments available.
Stay in either a 1920's character house, which a short walk from Dorset House and right in the city centre, or choose our St Albans property just 5 minutes by car from the city. These fully-equipped and affordable holiday apartments sleep up to six, and are ideal for groups or families.
Dorset Apartments are open all year around (City location). Our St Albans property is available from October until April each year. Infant cots and high chairs are available, and sturdy rollaway beds can be provided for extra guests if required. All apartments have fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms, washing machines and a TV lounge with DVD player. WiFi internet is available through the Zenbu network, at very low cost.
See the Dorset Apartments website for more information and reservations, or book through the Dorset House Backpackers reception.
