The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

Art Deco hotel within walking distance of Cathedral Square

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December 2025

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January 2026

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel offers a modern retreat in the heart of Christchurch. With a cooked-to-order breakfast and helpful multilingual staff, you can unwind on the terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Gym
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
Terrace
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator

$94 nightly

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Tomorrow

Dec 2 - Dec 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

248 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard King Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

248 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior King Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

280 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Legacy Internal Room - No View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

248 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

$87 nightly

Dec 16 - Dec 17

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

159 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

Cathedral Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Christchurch Public Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 24 min drive
Christchurch Railway Station - 13 min drive
Rolleston Station - 20 min drive
Rangiora Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Smash Palace - ‬2 min walk
‪Dux Central - ‬3 min walk
‪C1 Espresso - ‬3 min walk
‪Akin - ‬1 min walk
‪Banh Mi Em - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

When you stay at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lyttelton Harbour. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 40 rooms
- Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
- The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Offsite parking within 951 ft (NZD 19 per day)

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–1:00 PM

What to do

Free use of nearby fitness center

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

49-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Mini-fridge

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

A damage deposit of NZD 150 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 50 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Parking

Parking is available nearby and costs NZD 19 per day (951 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

The Muse Christchurch

The Muse Christchurch, Art

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Hotel

The Muse Christchurch Boutique Art Hotel

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Christchurch

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Does The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 50 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (15-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Cathedral Square (6-min walk) and Hagley Park (13-min walk), along with Christchurch Casino (0.8 mi) and Christchurch Public Hospital (0.9 mi).

What's the area around The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel like?

The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel is in Christchurch City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Cathedral Square and 6 minutes' walk from Riverside Market.

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The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

A simple but nice continental breakfast was provided, with some guests suggesting a few extra options would be a welcome addition. (6 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Room

Location

Service staff

Bed

Bar

Breakfast

Shower

View

Bathroom

Rooftop bar

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 12, 2025

Clean room, staff were helpful when needed. Great rooftop bar.

Phil, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 24, 2025

Great location for bus station, sights around the city and cafes.

Ann Marie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2025

Always excellent service, I keep returning. Clean rooms with great amenities. Really Good location.

Bethanne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 14, 2025

Loved the rooftop bar

Alick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 14, 2025

Great location with easy access to public transport and CBD

Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 8, 2025

Everything was good

Allan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 6, 2025

Spacious room and bathroom, vintage building with wonderful amenities.

Khalid, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 18, 2025

Stayed for 1 night and we loved it

Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 16, 2025

Really enjoyed staying there. Great for a stop over in central Chch. Very clean, well organised, friendly helpful staff - felt very safe. Car parking was abit of an inconvenience but overall would stay there again.

Marg, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 21, 2025

Great location

Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 29, 2025

A weekend in Christchurch

The muse is a beautiful hotel to visit. Great location and really quiet. Make sure you grab breakfast too!

Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 10, 2025

Good stay. Nice, unique hotel. Cafe staff great... Check in experience ok.

Angie Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 16, 2025

The Dainty cafe and Pink Lady rooftop bar were great in addition to the awesome hotel

Joe, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 2, 2025

Great hotel in city close to shops and attractions. Will stay again.

David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 25, 2025

Excellent location as right need to trams and the bus interchange

LORRAINE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 22, 2025

Beautiful central hotel.

Beautiful hotel in the centre of town. O sure about parking as we arrived by train. The room was spotless and modern. Amazing shower and very quiet.

Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 9, 2025

Wonderful spot in Christchurch!

I had an easy checkin and such a wonderful view from my room! Comfortable stay and easy to get anywhere in the area

Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 13, 2024

Very nice and comfortable

We were very happy with our stay.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 11, 2025

Convenient and walkable

Marta, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 15, 2025

Designers hotel near bus terminal and city center.

KEIKO, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 4, 2025

Overall great and comfortable. Recommend dusting in the room!

Brennan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 16, 2025

Very tidy room, clean and a central location.

Grant, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 11, 2025

Modern/hip Hotel

Modern hotel, unique with a wonderful view and location.The Hotel member Charles was great!

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 1, 2025

Friendly staff. Room was well appointed and presented. Much appreciated the daily room servicing. The breakfast provided from the dainty cafe downstairs was super delish. Overall a wonderful stay. Highly recommend.

Amanda, 3-night trip