Rolleston House YHA Hostel, Christchurch

Advantages: Clean, pretty cheap
Disadvantages: Ensuite rooms so can be noisy

...Manchester YHA youth hostel is in Castlefield, about 20 minutes walk from the centre of town. It's right by the canal, in the redeveloped area where there are several new pubs and bars. It's a new, purpose built hostel, and is a little more expensive than some, at £14 a night. Rooms are for four people with ensuite shower and toilet. There's a good breakfast, cooked and cold. You can come in at any time at night, you just have to show the security guard your key, but I think it's closed for some time during the day (although I may be wrong).... Read review

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Advantages: Central, cheap, fantastic value for money
Disadvantages: No on-site cafe

...A couple of us went to Newcastle for the weekend to visit some friends we'd made back in September when we arrived in Australia. A town in New South Wales that isn't as popular a tourist destination as, say, Port Stephens, Newcastle is just up the coast, but is a busy port with some long stretches of sandy beach that attract business travellers and tourists, and so has a range of accommodation accordingly. We chose to stay in the YHA Newcastle Beach, choosing it for its convenience, location and price. In general Youth Hostel Association hostels seem to be a bit nicer and better maintained than independent places, and cost slightly more because of this. You also need to be a member, but you can pay a surcharge ($3.50 pppn) in lieu of membership. I expected this to be in addition to the room rate, but since we were never asked for it... Read review

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Advantages: Central, clean
Disadvantages: Boring!!!!!

...This hostel has a few things going for it, but overall it gets a big thumbs-down from me. Pros: very central, clean, has kitchen. Cons: institutional, cold, sterilised, very expensive for a hostel, boring, strict (no alcohol allowed! no noise after 11 children!). If you want a place which you know will be clean and quiet, this is the place for you. However, if you can put up with a bit of mould in the showers and music all night in exchange for atmosphere, relaxation, excitement and fun, then try a private hostel (such as Astor Museum or Leinster Inn).... Read review

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