Racecourse Hostel, Budget Hotel/Backpackers, Youth Hostel Accommodation, Convenience Store & Cafe, Christchurch
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Welcome to THE CLOSEST BUDGET ACCOMMODATION to the Riccarton Rotary Sunday Market at Riccarton Park Racecourse (Sundays 10am to 2pm), Christchurch Airport and City Centre! We can pick you up to and from these locations as well as surrounding suburbs within Christchurch.

We do accept early & late check-ins with transport services. Let us know your Estimated Time of Arrival

Racecourse Hostel, also trading as Racecourse Backpackers Hostel - the former Racecourse Horse Stables in Christchurch, New Zealand. Racecourse Backpackers Hostel was opened in the early 2000s with the goal of creating a home away from home like haven for our guests!

Situated between Racecourse Road and Epsom Road: 130 Racecourse Road. The main building was built with classic solid triple bricks double storey structure. The backpacker/motel styled units were constructed using comtemporary building materials, formerly horse stables. Recently spectacularly refurbished without losing the charm of our buildings. The Racecourse Backpackers Hostel offers quality Christchurch backpacker and youth hostel accommodation at affordable prices.

  • A wide range of private rooms (singles, twin, doubles, triple, and quads) and dormitories, along with an extensive range of facilities and services.
  • Free WiFi with your own laptop/mobile & Free parking.
  • Casual, short and long term accommodation.
  • Guest computer at reception at low cost for every guest.
  • Powered parking lots for caravans, campervans and motor homes.
  • Wheelchair and disability friendly premises.
  • Friendly staff.
  • Enjoy the quiet peaceful environment.

Racecourse Backpackers Hostel is clean, warm and friendly with comfortable beds, close to a wide range of Christchurch attractions. We are the closest budget accommodation to the Riccarton Rotary Sunday Market (the biggest market of its kind in New Zealand), and Christchurch Airport. Close to many top Christchurch attractions including the International Antarctic Centre, Cathedral Square, The Arts Centre, The Arts Museum, Botanic Garden and Hagley Park, shopping centres like Westfield Riccarton, Bush Inn, The Hub Hornby, and many more. The Racecourse Hostel is also conveniently located for students studying at good schools, University of Canterbury, and Lincoln University.

For affordable and most economical living environment for students, employees on transfer, working holidays, sports groups, pensioners or just permanent living, Racecourse Hostel and its affiliates offer discounts to long term guests and group bookings in all areas.

Whether you are in Christchurch studying, working holiday, on business or here in the Garden City for some rest and relaxation, Racecourse Backpackers Hostel is located just minutes away from the Central city, the beautiful Hagley Park, and some great shopping malls.

We look forward to meeting you at our motel styled backpacker hostel in Christchurch soon.

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