Temporary Accommodation Options
Private accommodation providers in Christchurch can include:
- Privately run hostels for international and New Zealand students
- Christian associations such as the YMCA and YWCA
- Backpackers
- Motels
- Bed and Breakfast accommodation
For information and contact details for privately run accommodation providers in Christchurch try the Yellow Pages web site.
Special deals on various Christchurch properties can be found by booking online at Wotif.com, Hostelz.com or at Cheaper than Hotels - Christchurch
UC Accommodation Student Village - Ilam Apartments
UC endorsed and approved accommodation is available for non-students on-campus at Ilam Apartments through UC Accommodation Student Village.
Contact Helen Brown at helen.brown@canterbury.ac.nz
Some short-term accommodation options to consider off-campus are:
Walking Distance to University:
Academy Motor Lodge
On Creyke Road, directly opposite UC
298 Westside Motor Lodge
5-10 minutes walk to campus
Apollo Motel
10-15 minutes walk to campus
Thistle Guest House
15-20 minutes walk to campus
Alumni House - Bed & Breakfast
1 km from campus
10-15 Minute Bus Ride to University:
Jailhouse Backpackers
10 minutes from campus on the Orbiter bus
The Oaks Smartstay on Cashel
Central City, Cashel Street
Thomas's Hotel
Central City, near to Botanic Gardens
(Please note: The options listed above are to be considered a guide only and are not necessarily endorsed or approved by UC. No properties are individually vetted by the Accommodation Office therefore the university cannot guarantee that the listed providers comply with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.)