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Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Shower, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

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Map
338 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, 8024
  • Hagley Park
    8 min walk
  • Town Tonic
    1 min walk
  • Christchurch Railway Station
    19 min walk
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bunk, Shared Bathroom

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Family-friendly Christchurch hostel in Addington with free parking
A coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a computer station, an arcade/games room and express check-in are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel offers 34 shared accommodations with blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from The Court Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from The Court Theatre and 8 minutes on foot from Hagley Park
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 25.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel.

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

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 298 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

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

8/10 Good

Achinoam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A particularly cute place, great beds, shared and very clean toilets and showers. I enjoyed very much! One problem that is important to know is that there is no elevator! It was a little (a lot..) problematic to lift the suitcase... other than that, a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023