Name: The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Address: 9 Hereford Street The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ
Price range: 143 $–734 $ per night
Rating: 9.23

Was Gäste sagen

Das Observatory Hotel Christchurch beeindruckt viele Gäste mit seiner wunderschön restaurierten historischen Lage im Arts Centre und seiner zentralen, fußläufigen Lage in der Nähe der Botanischen Gärten. Freundliches Personal und gepflegte Lounges tragen zu einer entspannten Boutique-Atmosphäre bei.

Die Zimmer sind stilvoll und komfortabel, obwohl mehrere Bewertungen darauf hinweisen, dass einige klein sein können, begrenzten Stauraum bieten oder weniger wünschenswert sind, wenn sie sich im Keller oder in der Nähe von Türen oder Straßenlärm befinden. Die Ausstattung ist begrenzt: attraktive Gemeinschaftsbereiche und ein kleiner Fitnessraum, aber gebührenpflichtiges Parken und kein vollwertiges Restaurant vor Ort. Das Feedback zum Frühstück ist gemischt, und einige Gäste erwähnten umständlichen Check-in oder ungleichmäßigen Service. Erwarten Sie einen einzigartigen, zentral gelegenen Boutique-Aufenthalt mit Charme statt umfangreicher Ausstattung.

Ausstattung

Sauberkeit

Zimmer

Service

Lage

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Ausstattung

Gemeinschaftsbereiche und Lounges sind ein Highlight, mit Lobby-Kaffee und Tee sowie geschmackvoller Einrichtung. Es gibt einen kleinen Fitnessraum. Mehrere Bewertungen weisen auf begrenzte Annehmlichkeiten vor Ort, kein vollwertiges Restaurant und gebührenpflichtige oder teure Parkplätze hin.

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6

Kate

27. Juni 2025

·

Aufenthalt für 4 Nächte

Beware. I booked and prepaid for a Prestige Skylight Room but was given a small, standard room on arrival. Something seemed off but I was too tired from traveling. The next morning, I asked and after some deliberation, they said I was given the wrong room but they could not move me because the right room wasn't available. They told me they would refund NZ$400 to my credit card, and reassured me of this when I checked out. They never did. I reached out after getting home and they didn't respond. The smallness of the room ended up mattering because I was in it for 2 days fighting off an illness. It was not great. They have no dinner on site but thankfully they have a "snacks" room service for lunch which saved me. The vegan pie arrived frozen in the middle but the other things I tried in those 2 days -- pizza, corn fritters, falafel fried -- were pretty good. The breakfast was nice. They gave me some macarons as an apology for the room snafu and comped my ~NZ$50 in room service, but the lack of communication and broken trust leave a very sour taste. Overall, while the facility is nice, the service was amateur and untrustworthy. I won't stay again.

10

Gina

5. Jan. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 19.358 Nächte

Lovely hotel with stunning architecture. Room was beautifully decorated. Bathroom was spacious and functional. Public rooms were comfortable. I really liked the books. Gym was small but adequate.

8

Roger

11. Feb. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 3 Nächte

Great central location, but the hotel has very limited facilities in the property itself.

8

Robert

7. Feb. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Nice hotel with limited amenities. Room felt very small.

10

Heike

21. Okt. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

What a charming place to stay! Appreciated all the little amenities—coffee and hot chocolate in the room, the robes, and the cappuccino maker and cookies in the lobby. The art everywhere was a bonus— can recommend visiting the free gallery upstairs and wandering through the art galleries on the surrounding campus. The location couldn’t be better; you can easily walk to the botanical gardens , to Riverside Market (get a Paris Brest pastry when there), to the museums (the Quake Center is a must see), and to a multitude of restaurant and shops. On top of all this, the hotel staff were uniformly welcoming and helpful.

10

Elsbeth

16. Dez. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Incredible stay in Christchurch in the most beautifully designed hotel in a great location. The rooms were so comfortable and the staff was so friendly and helpful. The lounge area with coffee and tea machines was a lovely luxury to have. Hope to return to this beautiful hotel.

8

Jenny

19. Jan. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Fina och unika rum med myclet bekväm säng. Tillräckligt med plats för väskor i rummet vi bokat. Fint att välkomnas med bärhjälp och på rummet fanns morgonrock, kakor, kaffe/te och bra produkter i badrummet. Frukosten levde inte upp till förväntningarna och rekommenderas inte. Den var mycket enkel och finns inget kök utan de värmer bara på mat. Något lyhört från gatan och gården så rekommenderar rum högre upp. Dyr parkering, borde ingå!

8

Roger

4. Feb. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Clean hotel in a central location. But no real facilities for a hotel of this 'supposed' standard.

10

Gisela

22. Jan. 2024

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Excellent stay, great location, fantastic staff, cleanliness and comfort. Could not have been a better stay - in the gym, the only place we found there could have been a bit more attention - however, this could have been the remnants of the early morning's use...

10

Robert

14. Aug. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Great stay, well restored historic building. Was surprised to learn parking cost extra that said paid parking was very convenient

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Sauberkeit

Die Gäste beschreiben die Unterkunft und die Zimmer durchweg als sehr sauber und gut gepflegt. Einige erwähnen gelegentlich Probleme, wie z. B. einen Geruch aus dem Badezimmerabfluss.

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8

Colin

26. Feb. 2026

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Aufenthalt für 3 Nächte

Clean rooom

6

Cornelia

7. Feb. 2026

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Für ein Hotel dieser Preisklasse hätte ich eine kostenlose Flasche Wasser erwartet - die kostet aber in der Minibar 6 NZ. Das Frühstück ist sehr übersichtlich, ohne Ei, wenig Aufschnitt, kein Honig, wenig Obstauswahl - insgesamt absolut verbesserungsbedürftig! Im Badezimmer war ein abstoßender Gerich nach Abfluss.

10

Kokui

24. Nov. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 3 Nächte

Beautiful and clean property and rooms, excellent service, prime location that is walking distance to central restaurants and shopping. We really enjoyed our stay.

10

Josephine

25. Juli 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Beautiful room and buildings with a history. Nice room and facilities, very clean and neat. Rhys was very helpful and gave some tips about what we could do at the weekend in Chistchurch, thanks Rhys.

10

elizabeth

15. Feb. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 3 Nächte

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch is an extremely comfortable, cozy, and clean hotel. I enjoyed my stay immensely.

10

Rosa

14. Nov. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

This hotel was a highlight, absolutely beautiful, interesting, central, super clean, loved it. The rooms and staff were amazing and certainly made a Christchurch stay worth it.

10

JAMES

16. Jan. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

The Observatory Hotel is a beautiful and unique hotel in a great location. It is within walking distance of shopping, nice restaurants, and the botanical garden. The service was excellent and the room was clean and comfortable.

10

Liz

22. Okt. 2023

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

I really enjoyed staying at the observatory. The architecture was truly beautiful and the accommodations were very good. I especially love the cappuccino at check in and check out and the fully renovated beautiful bathroom.

10

Kanenori

28. Okt. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 3 Nächte

館内はとても綺麗で、待合ロビーもお茶菓子や読書を楽しめます。スタッフも親切で、安心して過ごすことができました。

10

Greg

30. Juli 2023

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Outstanding property in a beautiful restored building. Fantastic front of house service as well

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Zimmer

Die Zimmer sind stilvoll und komfortabel mit hochwertigen Betten und gut ausgestatteten Bädern. Einige Gäste fanden bestimmte Zimmer klein, mit begrenztem Stauraum oder ungünstigen Grundrissen, und Zimmer im Keller oder neben der Straße oder Türgeräusche weniger wünschenswert.

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8

Jill

20. Feb. 2025

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The building is gorgeous from the outside and the entry is very classic and historic. The room itself is rather small.

10

John

25. Feb. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 8 Nächte

Absolutely amazing. The most beautiful hotel. The staff were a 10+. We would definitely stay there again. Wonderful central location. We weren’t able to secure a suite, although we booked several months in advance. The only criticism would be the lack of storage space. A tiny closet/wardrobe and little to no drawer space. But we made it work. We peeked in a suite and the one we saw had a bigger closet/wardrobe. So hopefully next time we can get one of those. But that aside we couldn’t have found a better place to stay.

10

Beatriz

22. Dez. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Building and location are excellent . Reception staff was brilliant and night manager too. Breakfast was a bit mean and many items were finished by the time we got there at 8am. Rooms are comfy, bright and clean, ver comfortable indeed

2

Van

25. Okt. 2023

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Assigned room in basement. Window was at ground level. Shame on Expedia for listing this property.

10

George Robert

8. Dez. 2024

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

The underground room was not so excellent.

10

Gail

1. Dez. 2024

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Luxury hotel. Great room with large bathroom. Staff very friendly. Close to many dining options.

8

Robert

7. Feb. 2024

·

Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Nice hotel with limited amenities. Room felt very small.

10

Grace

13. Juli 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

We had a lovely stay at this gorgeous hotel - the bed was a cloud, we slept so well. The setting is lovely.

8

Cheryl

30. Jan. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Beautiful building close to the centre of Christchurch. Everything in walking distance. Nicely appointed room, only downside for us was the room and bathroom were set up for people with disabilities so everything was low level.

8

Troy

17. Dez. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Good amenities and room, and checkin staff. However, there was an access door somewhere that kept slamming while people kept passing through meaning that sleep was not possible until 11.30.

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Service

Das Personal wird von vielen Gästen als freundlich, einladend und hilfsbereit gelobt. Einige Gäste berichteten von umständlichem Check-in oder schlechter Nachverfolgung, die das Vertrauen beeinträchtigten.

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10

Olivia

20. Nov. 2023

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Staff were very kind and helpful and had very good attention to detail. The room was lovely and well stocked with everything you would need.

2

Aditya

27. Okt. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Great location. Good property. Terrible service. Stay far away.

6

Kate

27. Juni 2025

·

Aufenthalt für 4 Nächte

Beware. I booked and prepaid for a Prestige Skylight Room but was given a small, standard room on arrival. Something seemed off but I was too tired from traveling. The next morning, I asked and after some deliberation, they said I was given the wrong room but they could not move me because the right room wasn't available. They told me they would refund NZ$400 to my credit card, and reassured me of this when I checked out. They never did. I reached out after getting home and they didn't respond. The smallness of the room ended up mattering because I was in it for 2 days fighting off an illness. It was not great. They have no dinner on site but thankfully they have a "snacks" room service for lunch which saved me. The vegan pie arrived frozen in the middle but the other things I tried in those 2 days -- pizza, corn fritters, falafel fried -- were pretty good. The breakfast was nice. They gave me some macarons as an apology for the room snafu and comped my ~NZ$50 in room service, but the lack of communication and broken trust leave a very sour taste. Overall, while the facility is nice, the service was amateur and untrustworthy. I won't stay again.

10

Scott

18. Mai 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Fantastic staff,location and design

10

Ivan

23. Nov. 2023

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Beautiful hotel, next to the botanical gardens and minutes from city center. Friendly and professional staff

10

Gillian

6. Feb. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

The hospitality was top notch! The hotel itself was just beautiful and in such a gorgeous, historic, and charming building. But the staff really made the whole experience.

10

Marc

7. Juli 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

This is an excellent hotel with luxurious amenities within easy walking distance to dining, culture, and all that Christchurch has to offer. The staff is first rate, good communicators and thoughtful.

10

JAMES

16. Jan. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

The Observatory Hotel is a beautiful and unique hotel in a great location. It is within walking distance of shopping, nice restaurants, and the botanical garden. The service was excellent and the room was clean and comfortable.

10

DAVID

24. Feb. 2026

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

The hotel was great, cool concept. Great location, friendly staff.

10

Craig

31. Okt. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Staff are very friendly and helpful. Building has a lot of character. Very comfortable bed.

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Lage

Zentrale, fußläufige Lage im Arts Centre, nur wenige Schritte von den Botanischen Gärten, Museen und Restaurants entfernt. Ideal, um Christchurch zu Fuß zu erkunden.

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10

David

30. Jan. 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

The hotel was very luxurious & amazing, it was also a great location with a short walk to the city centre.

10

Rachael

28. Juni 2023

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Warm, cosy and luxurious. And very very convenient location.

10

Jodi

17. März 2024

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Fantastic hotel in a great location

10

Daniel

21. März 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Wonderful boutique hotel on the old University of Canterbury campus. There’s more than a bit of Oxbridge about the buildings, which have all the charm you could ask for. The receptionists were helpful and kind. The nearby dining (and wine-tasting) options were excellent. Best of all, the hotel is across the street for the amazing botanical garden and Harley Park. We’ll be back!

10

alastair

17. Dez. 2025

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Great location, next to a great space for exploring. Lovely interiors and staff. Relaxed calm atmosphere. We only stayed over one night and wished we’d stayed longer.

10

Tamara

19. Mai 2025

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Aufenthalt für 4 Nächte

A beautiful hotel in a great location. A great coffee shop right in the former university complex, art, music, and across from the botanical gardens.

10

Karen

10. Juli 2025

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Aufenthalt für 3 Nächte

Coffee, restaurants, tram, and park right at your doorstep.

10

MR.P.F.COE

16. Jan. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 4 Nächte

Superior accommodation situated in the University buildings in a central location.

10

Nancy

10. März 2023

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

We were only able to stay for 2 nights (wish it could have been longer), but the Observatory Hotel was perfect! The hotel is beautifully decorated and has lots of charm, character and history. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. It's in a fantastic location - close to gardens, museums and good restaurants. If we ever return to Christchurch, we'll be back. I highly recommend it.

10

Paul

3. Dez. 2024

·

Aufenthalt für 6 Nächte

Great building to have as a hotel in a really good location.

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Gastronomie

Das Feedback zum Frühstück ist gemischt: Einige genossen es, während andere es einfach, spärlich oder überteuert fanden. Es gibt keinen Dinner-Service vor Ort, obwohl für einige Gäste begrenzte Snacks oder Zimmerservice verfügbar waren.

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10

Sofia

21. Sept. 2024

·

Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Beautiful location, amazing rooms, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast.

6

Cornelia

7. Feb. 2026

·

Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Für ein Hotel dieser Preisklasse hätte ich eine kostenlose Flasche Wasser erwartet - die kostet aber in der Minibar 6 NZ. Das Frühstück ist sehr übersichtlich, ohne Ei, wenig Aufschnitt, kein Honig, wenig Obstauswahl - insgesamt absolut verbesserungsbedürftig! Im Badezimmer war ein abstoßender Gerich nach Abfluss.

6

Kate

27. Juni 2025

·

Aufenthalt für 4 Nächte

Beware. I booked and prepaid for a Prestige Skylight Room but was given a small, standard room on arrival. Something seemed off but I was too tired from traveling. The next morning, I asked and after some deliberation, they said I was given the wrong room but they could not move me because the right room wasn't available. They told me they would refund NZ$400 to my credit card, and reassured me of this when I checked out. They never did. I reached out after getting home and they didn't respond. The smallness of the room ended up mattering because I was in it for 2 days fighting off an illness. It was not great. They have no dinner on site but thankfully they have a "snacks" room service for lunch which saved me. The vegan pie arrived frozen in the middle but the other things I tried in those 2 days -- pizza, corn fritters, falafel fried -- were pretty good. The breakfast was nice. They gave me some macarons as an apology for the room snafu and comped my ~NZ$50 in room service, but the lack of communication and broken trust leave a very sour taste. Overall, while the facility is nice, the service was amateur and untrustworthy. I won't stay again.

10

Beatriz

22. Dez. 2025

·

Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Building and location are excellent . Reception staff was brilliant and night manager too. Breakfast was a bit mean and many items were finished by the time we got there at 8am. Rooms are comfy, bright and clean, ver comfortable indeed

10

Sofia

16. Sept. 2024

·

Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Made traveling easy and relaxed. Great location for walking the city, facilities are top notch, rooms are incredible, breakfast is delicious and the staff are very kind and friendly.

10

Erica

12. Jan. 2025

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Fantastic property-revamped college building. Great rooms, lovely lounge. Wine bar close by is great. Staff seems a bit annoyed to have to deal with actual guests. I’m guessing this is due to the nonstop instagrammers. Breakfast was skimpy for the price.

10

Beth

14. Juli 2023

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Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Great location, near the park and not far from CBD drinking and dining. Great breakfast. Very quiet and comfortable, plenty of hot water.

10

Barbara

5. Feb. 2024

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Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Reuse of college space. Excellent deign and amenities. Connected with walking tour in front of hotel. Did feel continental breakfast was very expensive so went to cafe in Observatory space. Must use lounge area as no chair in room. Would recommend.

8

Jenny

19. Jan. 2025

·

Aufenthalt für 2 Nächte

Fina och unika rum med myclet bekväm säng. Tillräckligt med plats för väskor i rummet vi bokat. Fint att välkomnas med bärhjälp och på rummet fanns morgonrock, kakor, kaffe/te och bra produkter i badrummet. Frukosten levde inte upp till förväntningarna och rekommenderas inte. Den var mycket enkel och finns inget kök utan de värmer bara på mat. Något lyhört från gatan och gården så rekommenderar rum högre upp. Dyr parkering, borde ingå!

8

Brad

11. Jan. 2023

·

Aufenthalt für eine Nacht

Great eclectic place newly old place. Amazing people. Lacking breakfast.. very nice stay comfortable and safe

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Monat	Durchschnittspreis
Januar	256 $
Februar	387 $
März	260 $
April	222 $
Mai	158 $
Juni	126 $
Juli	134 $
August	139 $
September	158 $
Oktober	188 $
November	244 $
Dezember	217 $

So.	Mo.	Di.	Mi.	Do.	Fr.	Sa.
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21 $295	22 $229	23 $192	24 $203
25 $143	26 $143	27 $143	28 $243	29 $238	30 $202	31 $177

So.	Mo.	Di.	Mi.	Do.	Fr.	Sa.
1 $189	2 $249	3 $201	4 $278	5 $193	6 $248	7 $284
8 $238	9 $352	10 $337	11 $358	12 $316	13 $338	14 $343
15 $241	16 $337	17 $358	18 $456	19 $330	20 $266	21 $466
22 $255	23 $386	24 $400	25 $347	26 $258	27 $535	28 $734
29 $254	30 $250

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