The Best Hotels Closest to Canterbury Museum in Christchurch for 2026

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A modern bedroom with a sofa, a bed, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

A living room with two blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact room with a black sofa, a small round table with two chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs and a glass table.

1. Adelphi Motel

Merivale, 1.4 km from Canterbury Museum

Christmas

NT$2,676

NT$3,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A row of traditional-style buildings with stone accents and multiple windows, likely part of a hotel or residential complex.

A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a coffee machine, and a countertop.

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and cabinets. There is a chair and a small table in the adjacent living area.

A bedroom with a bed, a circular mirror, a small shelf, and a door leading to another room.

2. The Elmwood Motel

Merivale, 1.6 km from Canterbury Museum

Rosalind

NT$3,265

NT$3,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows overlooking the street.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A restaurant with blue booths, wooden tables, and chairs.

A modern hotel room with two large beds, a sofa, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with a view of the outside.

3. The Mayfair

Christchurch City Centre, 0.9 km from Canterbury Museum

Li Yong

NT$6,093

NT$7,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A cozy room with a purple sofa, wooden flooring, and a brick wall. There are books on a table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a white lamp, a television on the wall, and a window.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.

A living room with teal walls, a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.

4. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 0.2 km from Canterbury Museum

Michael

NT$4,499

NT$5,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a glass table and white chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in sink.

A modern multi-story hotel with a reception area, parking, and a motorcycle parked in front.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink and a glass dining table.

5. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

Christchurch City Centre, 0.9 km from Canterbury Museum

Ray

NT$2,680

NT$3,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.

A modern room with a grey sofa, a small table with chairs, a vase with flowers, and two wall-mounted air conditioning units.

A patio with a wooden fence, a metal table, two metal chairs, and a window with a bed inside.

6. Golden Star Motel

Riccarton, 2 km from Canterbury Museum

Sarah

NT$2,602

NT$2,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "QUEST".

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a TV, a lamp, and a kitchenette.

A reception area with a wooden counter labeled "QUEST," a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

7. Quest on Cambridge

Christchurch City Centre, 0.5 km from Canterbury Museum

Kevin

NT$3,667

NT$4,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

8. The Kilmore Collection

Christchurch City Centre, 0.5 km from Canterbury Museum

Claudia

NT$4,309

NT$4,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a wooden accent wall, a teal sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A hotel kitchen with a sink, breakfast items, and a sign with induction cooktop instructions.

9. Quest on Kilmore

Christchurch City Centre, 0.8 km from Canterbury Museum

Kelvin

NT$3,291

NT$3,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bar area with a neon-lit ceiling, a counter with a marble-like front, and shelves with bottles.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a green chair, potted plants, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa with a blue pillow, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.

10. Christchurch City Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 0.8 km from Canterbury Museum

Jess

NT$3,374

NT$3,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a brick wall with greenery.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A pink building with a reception area, steps leading to the entrance, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

11. The Classic Villa

Christchurch City Centre, 0.1 km from Canterbury Museum

LISA

NT$5,339

NT$6,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A narrow forest path flanked by large ferns and trees, leading to a building with a window and a door.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a plant.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, two sofas with patterned cushions, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

12. Sherborne Motor Lodge

Saint Albans, 1.8 km from Canterbury Museum

Staci

NT$2,068

NT$2,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a well-lit interior visible through the windows.

A restaurant with indoor seating, a wooden ceiling, and a green wall.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall, and a view of the restaurant interior.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a desk, and a window with a view.

13. The George Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 0.6 km from Canterbury Museum

George

NT$7,168

NT$8,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A two-story hotel with a balcony, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a well-maintained garden.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, a window with curtains, and a floral-patterned headboard.

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a wooden desk with a mirror, and a red framed artwork on the wall.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, a white ceiling, and two paintings on the walls.

14. The Grange Boutique B & B

Christchurch City Centre, 0.4 km from Canterbury Museum

John

NT$3,524

NT$4,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple shelves with bottles, and bar stools.

A modern spa room with a central hot tub, two massage beds, and a wooden ceiling design.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade and the name 'Sudima Hotels' prominently displayed.

A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a mix of wooden and upholstered furniture.

15. Sudima Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre, 0.8 km from Canterbury Museum

Dianne

NT$6,386

NT$7,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass.

A spacious lobby with a central yellow ottoman, a staircase, and multiple seating areas.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

16. Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 0.8 km from Canterbury Museum

Devan

NT$4,341

NT$4,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A two-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a covered patio.

A staircase with a wooden handrail, a chandelier, a mirror with hats, and a floral arrangement.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, a menu board, and two paintings on the walls.

17. The Grange Motel

Christchurch City Centre, 0.4 km from Canterbury Museum

Tyler

NT$2,350

NT$2,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

A building with a covered entrance, a hanging flower arrangement, and a window.

A modern living room with two beige sofas, a glass coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa bed.

18. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 1.6 km from Canterbury Museum

Adam

NT$2,771

NT$3,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a kitchen with a bar, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a built-in shelving unit.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings.

19. Hotel Montreal

Christchurch City Centre, 0.6 km from Canterbury Museum

Yinglian

NT$6,031

NT$6,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a view into the dining area.

The entrance to Carnmore Hotel Christchurch with a modern design, including a glass facade and a clear view of the surrounding area.

20. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 1 km from Canterbury Museum

Troy

NT$2,627

NT$3,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Canterbury Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Adelphi Motel	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
The Elmwood Motel	9.8 Exceptional 65 reviews	View
The Mayfair	9.6 Exceptional 340 reviews	View
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch	9.6 Exceptional 374 reviews	View
Focus Motel And Executive Suites	9.6 Exceptional 498 reviews	View

Top Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in central Christchurch. Everything was in easy walking distance, hotel itself was well presented and comfortable and staff were really helpful and friendly."

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent

"It was a good location and I found the staff and facilities to be really good. Comfortable bed and good shower. Having staff at the desk 24 hours a day was also good."

Drifter Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Great place in a great location. Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful. The restaurant has good food and a nice vibe. They also know how to make a mean cocktail."

Christchurch City Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff at reception. Able to give us an extra hour to check out and booked a shuttle for us."

Fable Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great location, super nice staff and cleaners"

Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Right smack-bang in the heart of everything."

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were very helpful & welcoming. Heating was a bit tricky to get right but staff were very helpful. A microwave in the room would have been useful. Room was very comfortable & location perfect for walking the city."

Haka House Christchurch

8/10 Good

"Cheap and did the job"

Other attractions near Canterbury Museum

Christchurch Art Gallery

9.0/10 (220 reviews)

Browse exhibitions of works by artists from New Zealand and around the world displayed in the halls of a striking glass-fronted building.

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Robert McDougall Art Gallery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Robert McDougall Art Gallery during your trip to Christchurch. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Christ's College

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the campus of Christ's College, during your trip to Christchurch. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

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The Arts Centre

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to The Arts Centre during your stay in Christchurch. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

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Christchurch Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Christchurch Arts Centre during your stay in Christchurch. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Rutherford's Den

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rutherford's Den during your travels in Christchurch. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Victoria Lake

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Victoria Lake during your travels in Christchurch. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Nurses' Memorial Chapel

Find out about the history of Christchurch when you spend time at Nurses' Memorial Chapel. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Canterbury Museum?

Canterbury Museum is located in a welcoming area of Christchurch known for its picturesque gardens and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 753 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Canterbury Museum?

Adjacent to Canterbury Museum, Hotel Give is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good choices within a short distance include BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch and Carnmore Hotel Christchurch.

How many hotels will I find close to Canterbury Museum?

Expedia has 753 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Canterbury Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Canterbury Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Canterbury Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Canterbury Museum?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Canterbury Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Canterbury Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Quake City, and Rutherford's Den. While you're exploring, swing by Riccarton House, Ferrymead Heritage Park, and Nurses' Memorial Chapel to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Town Hall, and The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts.

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Our top choices for Canterbury Museum hotels

1. Adelphi Motel

2. The Elmwood Motel

3. The Mayfair

4. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

6. Golden Star Motel

7. Quest on Cambridge

8. The Kilmore Collection

9. Quest on Kilmore

10. Christchurch City Hotel

11. The Classic Villa

12. Sherborne Motor Lodge

13. The George Christchurch

14. The Grange Boutique B & B

15. Sudima Christchurch City

16. Distinction Christchurch Hotel

17. The Grange Motel

18. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

19. Hotel Montreal

20. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Compare popular hotels close to Canterbury Museum

Top Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Hotel Give

Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Hotel

Fable Christchurch

Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Haka House Christchurch

Other attractions near Canterbury Museum

Christchurch Art Gallery

Robert McDougall Art Gallery

Christ's College

The Arts Centre

Christchurch Arts Centre

Rutherford's Den

Victoria Lake

Nurses' Memorial Chapel

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