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Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly Christchurch hostel in Addington with free parking
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Interior
BBQ/picnic area
Economy Single Room
Food and drink
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services
The price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Bunk, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
338 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, 8024

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 8 min walk
  • Orangetheory Stadium - 12 min walk
  • Christchurch Arena - 19 min walk
  • Canterbury Museum - 5 min drive
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 19 min walk
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maxine's Palace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grater Goods - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Historic family-friendly hostel near Hagley Park
Located close to The Court Theatre and Orangetheory Stadium, Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-in, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A computer station, a vending machine and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1874
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 25.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires advance payment for late arrivals for bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Jailhouse Accommodation
Jailhouse Accommodation Christchurch
Jailhouse Accommodation Hostel
Jailhouse Accommodation Hostel Christchurch
Jailhouse Hotel Christchurch
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel Christchurch
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel?

As of 4 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel on 9 Nov 2024 start from AU$95.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel located?

This family-friendly Christchurch hostel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of The Court Theatre and Hagley Park. Orangetheory Stadium and Addington Raceway are also within 1 mi (2 km). Christchurch Railway Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 294 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend, so interesting. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hiroki, Wako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
良かった点: セルフチェックイン、チェックアウトなので気軽に利用できました。あと元監獄なのを活かして博物館みたいになってる内装が楽しかったです。 気になった点: 監獄なので冬は寒いです！ 湯たんぽはありましたが、暖かくして寝るのには足りずコートを着込んで寝ました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Straight-forward hostel. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice with a lot of security features the only problem I had was the heater didn’t really heat up my room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it's a Jail, enjoy the experience
Jailhouse accommodations is a super quirky unique place. I rented a single cell for 2 nights. Positives - the security code was sent promptly and worked perfectly, this is an old jail exactly as advertised, the wall are thick, the bed was just right, and Staff were helpful. Cons - if you get a drunk idiot who comes in after midnight and forgets his code between the front door and cell…it takes the staff a bit of time to manage this. The rooms are actual prison cells, so they are small and sparce…. It’s part of the experience so know in advance, enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, Comfortable & Affordable
One of the cleanest, most comfortable-yet-affordable places I've ever stayed. Extremely friendly staff, and the room was small but very tidy and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was nice in this property and the spaces to hang out within the building were very comfortable. I really liked the signs explaining the history of the building and the commitment to the prison bit! (cute cat lives outside as a bonus)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glss tables ae noising a a surface. Otherwise good spot to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic service went out of their way to assist us We would be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed here one night. Solo traveller, female in a mixed dorm. Everything was clean, the check-in was done via email so that was easy, there are a few parking spaces so that was handy and everyone in my room was really nice and considerate. I had a very comfortable stay. It's definitely quirky and cool staying in a converted jail house and the lack of visible staff around definitely added to the ominous, abandoned vibe! There's not a great deal to do in the immediate area but it's just south of Hagley Park and in proximity to buses into the center. My only recommendation, which I give to almost all hostels and backpackers, is that the simplest of details really go a long way. Shower cubicles aren't designed to keep guests' fresh clothes and feet dry after they've showered. A shelf for belongings, a mat raised off the floor and a small stool are the kind of details people rarely say thank you for but REALLY appreciate.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historical information
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky staying in jail cell. But really giod feel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
an absolutely stunning building, amazing atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Unique helpful clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool place with lots of history and friendly staff. This has been an experience for life, and I will recommend this place to everyone that are going to New Zealand!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
See above

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unique historic building. Enjoyed our quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was happy with my room but toilet facilities were challenging. Having to share just one toilet in the shower room with the men. Would be good to have another just for women downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
For a person on a budget that likes to meet people it was nice. Would recommend it for a convenient stay as it’s $4 on the #7 bus from town and if you are smart with the interchange that will get you to/from the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location
Check-In Time
1:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0