Canterbury North Of Worcester Street

The Old Country House (BBH), 437 Gloucester St. (☎381 5504; www.oldcountryhousenz.com), Stanmore Rd. 20min. walk or short bus ride (#43 or 21). Tucked away in a quiet residential area with herb garden and fresh-baked bread in the morning. Towels $2, linen $2. Reception 8-10:30am and 4-8pm. Dorms $23-33; twins and doubles $55-58, with bath $70; triples $84/99. $3 BBH discount.
Chester St. Backpackers (BBH), 148 Chester St. E. (☎377 1897; chesterst@xtra.co.nz). From the city center, follow Worcester St. east to Barbadoes St., turn left, and then right on Chester St. There are only 14 beds at this lovely little hostel, so reserve ahead. Colorful and communal atmosphere with a car-b-q (a barbeque in the trunk of an old car). Reception 9am-9:30pm. Long-term stays available. Dorms $23; doubles and twins $50; triple $73. $3 BBH discount.
Charlie B’s Backpackers (VIP/BBH), 268 Madras St. (☎379 8429 or 0800 224 222; www.charliebs.co.nz). A bustling place with a wide range of options. Their super-economy 38-bed dorm room is one of the cheapest sleeps in town, while the ensuite doubles with kitchen and TV are one of the best bargains. Nice lounge area with big-screen TV. Key deposit $20. 38-bed dorm $19; 7- to 12-bed dorm $24; singles $50; doubles $60, with TV and kitchen $65; quads $27 per person; female-only dorm $28. Reservations recommended in summer. $3 BBH, $1 VIP discount. MC/V.
Stonehurst (VIP), 241 Gloucester St. (☎379 4620 or 0508 786 633; www.stonehurst.co. nz). Rooms range from new, hotel-like suites to economy 10-person dorms. Heated swimming pool, barbeque and downstairs bar. Reception 24hr. Dorms $25; singles $55, ensuite $72; doubles and twins $67/105. One- and two-bedroom motel rooms from $120. Powered campervan sites from $30 per night. $1 VIP discount.
Christchurch Top 10 Holiday Park, 529 Cranford St. (☎352 9176 or 0800 396 323; www.christchurchtop10.co.nz). Drive north 10min. from the city center on Sherborne St., which becomes Cranford St. Swimming pool and spa. Tent and unpowered sites $18-35, powered $33-40. 2-person cabins $50-74, $10 per extra person; funky 2-person hexagonal cottages with kitchen $75-80, $15 per extra person. MC/V.
City Park Travel Lodge, 22 Riccarton Ave. (☎0800 33 11 99; www.cityparknz.com), follow Riccarton Ave. west through the park, the lodge is on the right about 500m after the park. This lodge is an excellent options for groups in a car. Cheap but clean and functional motel rooms a 20min. walk from the city center. Reception M-F 8am-9pm, Sa-Su 8:30am-9pm. Rooms sleep up to 3 with bath, fridge, and TV from $89 for 2 people; $15 per extra person. AmEx/MC/V.