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Haka House Christchurch

5.0 star property
Hostel in Christchurch

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Lounge
Reception
BBQ/picnic Area
King Room Ensuite
Hallway

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Explore the area

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36 Hereford St, Christchurch, 8001
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Public Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 3 Bed Dorm - Female

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 3 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite - Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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King Room Ensuite

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Laptop workspace
Desk
Desk chair
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Twin Room - Disability Access

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 3-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 3-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for King Room Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 8 Bed Dorm – Ensuite

Hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm – Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Christchurch

At Haka House Christchurch you'll be within steps of Hagley Park and The Arts Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 5-property class Christchurch City Centre hostel, attractions include Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Craft Embassy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quad Eatery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fat Eddie's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Curators House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Haka House Christchurch

Hostel in Christchurch
As a guest of Haka House Christchurch, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Haka House Christchurch also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities.

This 5-star Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1930
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Haka House Christchurch offers 43 accommodations with portable fans. This Christchurch hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1930
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Thomas's Hereford Christchurch
Thomas's Hotel Hereford
Thomas's Hotel Hereford Christchurch
YHA Christchurch Hostel
YHA Christchurch
YHA Christchurch
Haka House Christchurch Christchurch
Haka House Christchurch Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Haka House Christchurch?

The closest beach to Haka House Christchurch is Sumner Beach (11 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Haka House Christchurch?

As of 8 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Christchurch on 16 Dec 2025 start from AU$104.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Haka House Christchurch?

No, Haka House Christchurch does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Haka House Christchurch?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Haka House Christchurch?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Haka House Christchurch?

There isn't one on site, but Hagley Golf Course is a short 13-minute walk away.