Cathedral Square is a major stop on any tourist visit. Discover its historical background or just sit and watch the world go by.

If you've got time to stop for a while in Christchurch City Centre, Cathedral Square is a great place to start your exploring. This public square is one of many attractions that'll keep you busy here. New Brighton Beach, Mona Vale, and Canterbury Museum are also waiting for you close by.

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Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Christchurch City Centre

$207

per person

Dec 10 - Dec 12

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)

Laundry was close by air conditioning perfect

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Hotel 115 Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

$227

per person

Dec 10 - Dec 12

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

I was very disappointed with this room. In fact, I wouldn't call it a room, more a space at the end of a small corridor with a double bed squashed in against the curtains. Other than that, that staff were very nice and helpful and the location was fantastic, walking distance from everything in the inner city. Room, terrible. Staff and location, terrific.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre

$214

per person

Dec 10 - Dec 12

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)

9/10 Wonderful! (778 reviews)

Everything was very good. Our only disappointment was that there was no Sky/Cable TV.

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

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Reviews of Cathedral Square

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Bryce

It is slowly getting back to its former glory but will never be the square of my youth

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