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Haka House Christchurch

5.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel in Christchurch

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Lounge
BBQ/picnic area
King Room Ensuite
Reception
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$86
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 25.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 3 Bed Dorm - Female

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 3 Bed Dorm - Female

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 22.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite - Accessible

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room - Ensuite - Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for King Room Ensuite

King Room Ensuite

King Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

Bed in 2 Bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 6.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Entire 4 Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room - Disability Access

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In 2 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 3-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In 3-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 3-Bed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In 3-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Twin Room - Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed In 8 Bed Dorm – Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm – Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for King Room Ensuite

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

King Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Entire 4 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Christchurch

At Haka House Christchurch you'll be within steps of Hagley Park and The Arts Centre. Highlights at this eco-friendly 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. .In proximity to this 5-property class Christchurch City Centre hostel you'll find Lyttelton Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rockpool Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Craft Embassy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rollickin Gelato Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kaiser Brew Garden - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Black & White Coffee Cartel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Haka House Christchurch

Eco-certified 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. The eco-certified 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.

Languages

English

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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

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 New Brighton Beach (9.8 km).

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

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haka House Christchurch on 1 Aug 2025 start from NZ$85.56, 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.

Haka House Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heidemarie, Essex Junction

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana Girón

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Clean comfortable and central hostel in character building. Modern bunk beds
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

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

Room a conforable

Great rooms, clean and and well situate
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy big bed, nice ensuite, contemporary decor. Room well set up with plugs, lighting etc. Very comfortable overall. Other things for consideration, No parking close by hostel, but available a couple of streets over apparently. Also, can be a bit noisy at night by front of hostel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great choice in the CBD of Christchurch

Three nights in Christchurch at the beginning of our stay in New Zealand. Nice folks on staff. Kitchen was well appointed and everyone was great about sharing/cooperating. Met some lovely folks, and enjoyed it. We hade a twin room. which was small, but we made it work. Would certainly stay here again if back in Christchurch. Oh, and a number 8 bus stop very close by and other bus stops for other busses easily in walking distance. You are vey much downtown, so many of the things on our to do list were easily walkable...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

capy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are really committed to the jail theme and there are a few fun activities you can do such as fingerprinting yourself or taking a mugshot. Also has various informative displays of the jail's history.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Firstly, I want to say how great the location is! It is walkable to lots of areas of CHCH. I was situated in room 330/womans 4 bunk with ensuite, and unfortunately had the worst nights sleep I’ve had in a long time - not due to the other woman in my bunk, they were great! But due to the loud constant banging coming from the wooden hallway doors outside and the heat in the rooms. The rooms are not sound proofed at all and the old wooden doors are HEAVY so everytime someone used them (which was a lot) through the night they would BANG so loud it was like an earthquake in our room! I’m a heavy sleeper and this was waking me up every half hour at one point! I contacted the after hours number to ask if there was anything that could be done (maybe get a door stop or even change rooms) as I had to be up at 5.30am - no answer to calls and no text back. As well as not being soundproofed, the rooms aren’t fitted with any aircon or fans, and it was sooo hot! I left early in the morning so didn’t see a staff member but also didn’t receive any communication back from the number I had been contacting overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shakya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thu

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott, Bloomfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed a couple of nights in a single room with a shared bathroom. It was simple, but clean and comfortable, and it had everything I needed for a short stay. I also liked that the shared bathrooms were single occupancy instead of having to share a bathroom with several other people using different stalls, as I've seen at other hostels. The location was convenient, and it was easily walkable to everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mi Ryun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice relaxed hostel to stay at. Shower in shared bathroom could benefit from a bit of tlc around corners of shower base but overall very happy with the cleanliness, bedding & bunk areas great and well equipped and warm and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan, Mawson Lakes

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Haka was in a good location for the centre of Christchurch and easy access to the botanic gardens and Hagley Park
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay dnt think i can add anything else
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024