# Dorset House Backpacker Hostel, Christchurch Central City Dorset House Backpacker Hostel is a hostel at 1 Dorset Street, Christchurch, Christchurch Central City. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 366 8268. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Dorset House Backpackers in Christchurch offers affordable accommodation to a high standard. Free unlimited WiFi and no bunk beds is just the start”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Park Tce near Bealey Ave, route 8) is 111 m away; a shared path passes within 48 m; council off-street parking is 122 m away. The address’s own page keeps 11 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 1 Dorset Street, Christchurch _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Hostels _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 366 8268 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site lists 0800 367 738_ - **Website:** http://www.dorset.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** stay@dorset.co.nz _(Its own website)_ ## In its own listing Victorian character accommodation guest house with lots of boutique charm, free Wifi access, carparking, flower gardens, kitchen, lounge and laundry facilities. There's a travel desk, friendly local staff, and late check-in is available. Offering quality budget accommodation with double rooms, twin rooms, single rooms, multi-share rooms or sunny family rooms. _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** High density residential zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [1 Dorset Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/1-dorset-street), 11 reports on file ## The reports nearby 1,020 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9069556), [112 Park Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/112-park-terrace) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9066106), [2A Dorset Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2a-dorset-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9065824), [28 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-bealey-avenue) - [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9059841), [24 Dublin St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/24-dublin-street) - [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9052981), [149B Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/149b-victoria-street) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9037702), [8 Dublin Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/8-dublin-street) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9023856), [3 Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/3-bealey-avenue) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9005007), [3 Bealey Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/3-bealey-avenue) - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8976547), Harper Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8975577), [167 Victoria St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/167-victoria-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8950914), [6 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/6-salisbury-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8946078), [145 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/145-victoria-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Park Tce near Bealey Ave, 111 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Victoria St near Dorset St, 144 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bealey Ave, 161 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, 48 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Private, 122 m (22 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Dorset Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/dorset-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Dorset%20House%20Backpacker%20Hostel%2C%201%20Dorset%20Street%2C%20Christchurch%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52269443802313,172.62727269244348) ## Nearby - [Mauriora Kombucha](https://www.chch.live/business/mauriora-kombucha-christchurch-central-city), Bottle stores, 102 m - [Majestic at Mayfair](https://www.chch.live/business/majestic-at-mayfair-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 112 m - [Kens Cameras](https://www.chch.live/business/kens-cameras-christchurch-central-city), Photographers, 119 m - [The Mayfair](https://www.chch.live/business/the-mayfair-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 122 m - [Wass' Barbers](https://www.chch.live/business/wass-barbers-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 138 m - [Zebrano](https://www.chch.live/business/zebrano-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 141 m - [Carlton Mill Riverbank](https://www.chch.live/park/1507-carlton-mill-riverbank), park, 381 m - [Victoria Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1836-victoria-triangles), park, 537 m - [Aldred Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1725-aldred-reserve), park, 548 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ ## The nearest other hostels - [Kiwi Base Camp](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-base-camp-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 310 m - [Kiwi Basecamp](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-basecamp-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 317 m - [Rucksacker Hostel BBH](https://www.chch.live/business/rucksacker-hostel-bbh-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 400 m - [Rucksacker Backpacker Hostel](https://www.chch.live/business/rucksacker-backpacker-hostel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 423 m - [YHA Rolleston House](https://www.chch.live/business/yha-rolleston-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 900 m - [Hotel Give](https://www.chch.live/business/hotel-give-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.1 km - [Haka House Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/haka-house-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.1 km - [Tranquil Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/tranquil-lodge-saint-albans), Saint Albans, 1.2 km - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Procopé Coffee House Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/business/procope-coffee-house-victoria-street-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 142 m - [House of Travel](https://www.chch.live/business/house-of-travel-christchurch-central-city-2), Travel agents, 143 m - [Mayfair Luxury Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/mayfair-luxury-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 143 m - [The Goldfinch](https://www.chch.live/business/the-goldfinch-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 143 m - [Designer Wardrobe](https://www.chch.live/business/designer-wardrobe-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 148 m - [Okioki by Great Pastry Co.](https://www.chch.live/business/okioki-by-great-pastry-co-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 159 m - [Court](https://www.chch.live/business/court-christchurch-central-city), Florists, 168 m - [Magnum Sound & Vision](https://www.chch.live/business/magnum-sound-vision-christchurch-central-city), Hifi, 168 m - [Athens Yacht Club](https://www.chch.live/business/athens-yacht-club-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 172 m - [Mikko Shoes](https://www.chch.live/business/mikko-shoes-christchurch-central-city), Shoes, 172 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52269443802313&lon=172.62727269244348) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52269443802313,172.62727269244348,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Dorset%20House%20Backpacker%20Hostel) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Dorset House Backpacker Hostel?** A hostel in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Dorset House Backpacker Hostel?** 1 Dorset Street, Christchurch, Christchurch Central City, on [Dorset Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/dorset-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52269443802313,172.62727269244348,17) **Is Dorset House Backpacker Hostel still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact Dorset House Backpacker Hostel?** phone [03 366 8268](tel:033668268) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.dorset.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [stay@dorset.co.nz](mailto:stay@dorset.co.nz) (its own website). **What other hostels are near Dorset House Backpacker Hostel?** [Kiwi Base Camp](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-base-camp-christchurch-central-city) (310 m), [Kiwi Basecamp](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-basecamp-christchurch-central-city) (317 m), [Rucksacker Hostel BBH](https://www.chch.live/business/rucksacker-hostel-bbh-christchurch-central-city) (400 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel). **What’s near Dorset House Backpacker Hostel?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/1-dorset-street) holds 11 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Mauriora Kombucha](https://www.chch.live/business/mauriora-kombucha-christchurch-central-city) (102 m); the Park Tce near Bealey Ave bus stop is 111 m away: route 8; a shared path passes within 48 m; nearest park: [Carlton Mill Riverbank](https://www.chch.live/park/1507-carlton-mill-riverbank) (381 m). **What stood where Dorset House Backpacker Hostel is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52269443802313&lon=172.62727269244348) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-10-19 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/dorset-house-backpacker-hostel-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city