Drifter Christchurch

Save 20% on all room types; Housed in one of Christchurch’s great heritage buildings, Drifter Christchurch, opened in June 2024 at 96 Lichfield St, and offers 95 rooms (a mix of private and shared dorms) a 150-seat bar, co-working spaces, meeting rooms, Drifter Leisure Club, zen Room, cinema and library.

Drifter is a place where we want to be.

We crave a new way to travel – a place for community. A place to come together with likeminded folks. A place to stay and play and work.To dance, to sip and just let go.

(Bookings are made via our booking page using coupon code DRIFTER20. You can also give us a call or walk in.  Please add your membership ID in the booking only valid if you are a member, you need to book direct and not valid with any other hostel deals, see you soon!)

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Hostel Amenities

We have plenty of amenities for you to enjoy
  • Fully equipped communal kitchen - Fully equipped communal kitchen for you to use
  • Communal lounge area with pool table and shuffle board table - Communal lounge area with pool table and shuffle board table
  • Co-working spaces - Co-working spaces
  • Outdoor atrium areas with firepits - Outdoor atrium areas with firepits
  • Drifter Leisure Club - hosting daily yoga sessions - Zen Room - Immerse yourself in guided meditations, breath workshops, soothing soundbaths and other practices inspired by Eastern philosophies along with daily yoga sessions
  • Rambler Bar and Restaurant - Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and good times - Rambler Bar and Restaurant – Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and good times
  • The Library - The Library - Help yourself to book from our library shelf and get lost in another world.
  • The Cinema – hosting movie sessions twice daily - The Cinema – hosting movie sessions twice daily
  • The Boardroom – A place for meets, brainstorms and new ideas - The Boardroom – A place for meets, brainstorms and new ideas

FAQs

  • Is all bed linen and towels provided?
    Yes – We provide all linen and towels
  • Do your shared suites have ensuites?
    Yes – Our 8 Bed Shared Suites have two ensuites and our 4 Bed Shared Suites have one ensuites
  • What are your Reception hours?
    We are open 24 hours a day
  • Do you have on-site activities?
    Yes we do, we have activities available to attend every day. Some activities have a small cost, some are free. There is always something on!
  • Do you have live entertainment in your bar and restaurant?
    Yes, almost every Friday and Saturday night! Before you check in to the hotel, download the GOKI app, you can check in online and get early access to what events are on during your stay.
  • Do you have female only shared suites?
    Yes! And the best part is, they have two bathrooms and a makeup counter. You can request a dyson hair dryer or GHD hair straightener to use from Reception.

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