About Base Christchurch
WHY STAY AT BASE CHRISTCHURCH?
2008 WINNER Best Hostel in NZ - Golden backpack awards, Voted 3rd in Oceania (#1 in NZ) by hostelworld customers , 4star + Qualmark rated
To quote the Lonely Planet guidebook; Slick, upbeat and busy hostel pitching itself to young travellers out for a good, social time.
Spend some time staying with us and you will understand why base is the place where the coolest and funkiest people in Christchurch hang out.
Location
 Base is situated in the heart of Christchurch on Cathedral Square
 We are minutes walk from everywhere packed with cafes, bars and boutiques
 Close to Cathedral, Museum, Arts Centre and Tramway Tours
Cleanliness
 We are committed to being the cleanest hostel in Christchurch
 Our housekeeping team are permanent and professional staff who care about what they do
 All dorms and ensuite bathrooms are cleaned daily and beds made with fresh linen
Safety
 Reception is staffed 24 hours per day
 All rooms have security card access keys
 All beds have their own lockable luggage locker and safes are available to hire
 Exclusive to Base is The Sanctuary, an innovative & luxurious 'girls only' floor with high quality facilities, safety and home comforts
Fun
 Our staff are young, helpful and friendly, as well as knowledgeable on what to do in and around Christchurch
 We make it easy to meet other cool travelers, with small dorm sizes, a selection of chill out areas, and a variety of group activities on offer
 Saints and Sinners Bar is Christchurch's No 1 backpackers bar, with great interactive entertainment and drink specials every night
 Some of our great entertainment nights include live bands, DJ's, or Base Idol Karaoke and often free champagne for the ladies
Convenience
 We have all the facilities you need - an internet café, full travel desk, a great bar, BBQ area, laundry, public phones and more
 It is less than a 5 minute walk to the supermarkets, convenience stores, banks and the post office
 Bus to airport and beyond leave from outside our door
Parking (charges apply) or unsecured available, both only 3-5 minutes walk away