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Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

2.0 star property
Get ready for games and laughter by the billiards table or fuel up on coffee before exploring Hagley Park’s green oasis.

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Breakfast area
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Shower, hair dryer, towels
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ₩71,128
₩81,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

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  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Bunk, Shared Bathroom

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  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Celtic Arms Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Hub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugarhorse - ‬14 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/game 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, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a billiards/pool table, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel offer 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

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 elevator
  • 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 accommodations

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 percent 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 any questions, 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 percent

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-authorize 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 elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 rating 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 Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel on Feb 24, 2025 start from ₩71,128, excluding 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?

Check-out 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.

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Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 312 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Loved our quick stay and plan to return when we come back through Christchurch. Walls of the rooms were super thick being a former jail so we slept well, bathrooms were clean and staff were very helpful - especially when we called asking after a lost item which they found and have saved for us. Many thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Loved staying in this jail.
Clean, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. Hot shower, comfortable clean bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malakai

Would recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taidhgin

Cool property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nozomi

Clean and quiet. Very comfortable for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Highly recommend, so interesting. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing facility. Bed frame extremely squeaky/noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

I always wanted to get a feeling of what the inside of a prison looks like - well only kind of since this one has a pool table and TV room and you come and go as you like, very friendly staff, right next to Hagley Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

The hostel is very confortable and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

No Frills / Great price / location for AM Flights
Interesting short stay in Pod style accommodation. Fantastic location for early morning flights out of Christchurch INT Airport. Take your own food as limited availability in vending machine only. Airport grub or fast-food an option 10mins away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Was a fun place to stay. Definitely will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Absolutely fantastic service went out of their way to assist us We would be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Unique historic building. Enjoyed our quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Joel

Pretty cool to stay at a place that was a jail. I liked the cats there and the bed was fine. Not much privacy though and the upstairs men's bathroom only had one toilet . Good deal though. Where else can you stay at a place that used to be a jail ?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michaela

We picked this hostel because of the quirkiness of it heing based in an old jail and we were not disappointed. They really make the most of it by having a couple of old rooms set up as old cells and information boards. There are a few different social spaces which was nice and better than most of the other hostels we have stayed in in Aotearoa. It would be easy to find privacy for a phone call for instance. The thick walls mean nothing can be heard from other rooms and everyone was respectful of the quiet time in the main hall after (I think) 10pm. Facilities were generally clean. We were also pleasantly surprised that the room TV came with a Netflix subscription which was great for a cosy evening in! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

A very nice stay,at this property. Perfect for a short stay,and good value. Great location . .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

alex

an absolutely stunning building, amazing atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

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

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Easy check in. Straight-forward hostel. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liya

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

8/10 Good

Virginia

Glss tables ae noising a a surface. Otherwise good spot to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Fred

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam

This property provided a unique experience with the opportunity to step into another world, that of the jail history, combined with contemporary well equipped kitchen, and comfortable bed rooms eating areas and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yoon suk

I recommend jail house very good kindly member I normally stay jail house comfortable and good accomodation

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

The historical information
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024