# The Observatory Hotel, Christchurch Central City The Observatory Hotel is a hotel at 2 Worcester Street Central City, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 666 0670]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence hotel on the council’s register, to 8 May 2029, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](). ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Montreal St, route 8) is 193 m away; a separated cycleway passes within 87 m; council off-street parking (54 spaces) is 136 m away. The address’s own page keeps 23 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence hotel on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 2 Worcester Street Central City _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Hotels _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 666 0670 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://observatoryhotel.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Email:** info@observatoryhotel.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence hotel, expires 8 May 2029, held by USAR Christchurch Arts Centre Limited _(Council licence register)_ - **Last checked by a mapper:** 28 Dec 2025 _(OpenStreetMap)_ ## In its own listing Beyond the Gothic Revival walls of The Arts Centre, lies brilliant craftsmanship, vivid colours, and new heights of luxury. Redefining modern elegance, The Observatory Hotel brings contemporary style to the heart of a precinct rich with history. Located where the Observatory Tower once stood as home to astronomy and physics, the hotel boasts 33 uniquely designed rooms, each carefully curated with handpicked locally crafted furniture. The Observatory Hotel invites you to enjoy their gym & fitness centre, premium meeting room facilities and stylish Library Bar to unwind and relax whilst embracing the history that surrounds you. _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:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Heritage item:** Biology and Observatory Block and Setting, highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [2 Worcester Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-street), 23 reports on file ## The reports nearby 3,374 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9133904), Whakatata House 44 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127300), [2 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124632), [294G Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294g-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124612), [294 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9124038), [28 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9113896), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113889), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113880), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9100915), [2 Cambridge Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cambridge-terrace) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9084216), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9082415), 7–15 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9069529), [15 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 193 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 194 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 204 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, 87 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Ravenscar House Museum, 136 m (54 spaces, 2 mobility, 4 EV) _(Council parking data)_ - [Worcester Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/worcester-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Observatory%20Hotel%2C%202%20Worcester%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5318953,172.6286074) ## Nearby - [Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities](https://www.chch.live/business/teece-museum-of-classical-antiquities-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 41 m - [The Fudge Cottage at the Arts Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fudge-cottage-at-the-arts-centre-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 41 m - [Bean at the Y](https://www.chch.live/business/bean-at-the-y-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 42 m - [The Central Art Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-central-art-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 53 m - [Paint 'n' Sip](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-christchurch-central-city), Craft, 55 m - [Cellar Door](https://www.chch.live/business/cellar-door-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 56 m - [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve), park, 386 m - [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 397 m - [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 399 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._ - [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-29), Car park, 159 m ## The nearest other hotels - [YHA Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/yha-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 108 m - [The Classic Villa](https://www.chch.live/business/the-classic-villa-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 135 m - [Opening soon: The Modern Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-the-modern-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 467 m - [Ibis Hotel Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/ibis-hotel-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 560 m - [The One Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-one-restaurant-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 626 m - [Christchurch City Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-city-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 628 m - [The Spire Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-spire-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 654 m - [The George Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-george-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 656 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hotel#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [The Free Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-free-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 56 m - [The Arts Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-arts-centre-christchurch-central-city), Arts Centre, 58 m - [Altiora Performing Arts Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/altiora-performing-arts-venue-christchurch-central-city), Business, 63 m - [Frances Nation](https://www.chch.live/business/frances-nation-christchurch-central-city), Business, 63 m - [Lumiere Cinemas](https://www.chch.live/business/lumiere-cinemas-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 63 m - [Paint & Sip Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-sip-studio-christchurch-central-city), Business, 63 m - [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-ex-bunsen-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 63 m - [Te Matatiki TOI ORA](https://www.chch.live/business/te-matatiki-toi-ora-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 63 m - [Airstream Icecream](https://www.chch.live/business/airstream-icecream-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 70 m - [Two Productions](https://www.chch.live/business/two-productions-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 70 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=-43.5318953&lon=172.6286074) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5318953,172.6286074,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Observatory%20Hotel) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11033831428), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Observatory Hotel?** A hotel in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is The Observatory Hotel?** 2 Worcester Street Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [Worcester Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/worcester-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5318953,172.6286074,17) **Is The Observatory Hotel still trading?** Holds an on-licence hotel on the council’s register, to 8 May 2029, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact The Observatory Hotel?** phone [03 666 0670](tel:036660670) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://observatoryhotel.co.nz/), email [info@observatoryhotel.co.nz](mailto:info@observatoryhotel.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other hotels are near The Observatory Hotel?** [YHA Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/yha-christchurch-christchurch-central-city) (108 m), [The Classic Villa](https://www.chch.live/business/the-classic-villa-christchurch-central-city) (135 m), [Opening soon: The Modern Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-the-modern-hotel-christchurch-central-city) (467 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hotel). **What’s near The Observatory Hotel?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-street) holds 23 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities](https://www.chch.live/business/teece-museum-of-classical-antiquities-christchurch-central-city) (41 m); the Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop is 193 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes within 87 m; nearest park: [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve) (386 m). **What stood where The Observatory Hotel is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5318953&lon=172.6286074) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - 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) - Record assembled 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/the-observatory-hotel-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/hotel Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city