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Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel in Christchurch with free parking

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Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel blends historical charm with playful energy. Guests can enjoy coffee, billiards, or explore Hagley Park, Orangetheory Stadium, and The Court Theatre. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi and luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AED 185
AED 214 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bunk, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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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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Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
338 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, 8024

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Apollo Projects Stadium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Addington Raceway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 8 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Celtic Arms - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Maxine's Palace Chinese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Speight's Ale House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Little Merchants - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Addington Coffee Co-op - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Historic family-friendly hostel near Hagley Park
Located close to The Court Theatre and Apollo Projects 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 a billiards/pool table
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 within 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 smoke detector and 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 is parking?

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. Apollo Projects 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. 172 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 341 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

Will

Liked: Amenities
Lots of fun, not for everyone but we loved it. Make sure you take a towel, can hire one but not supplied as standard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Two thumbs up. Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. The history of the building certainly adds fun to the stay, and the humorous touches that play on that history is cool. The security and keyless system works really well making the place feel very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a fun place to stay. Definitely will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved staying in this jail.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jailhouse rocks

2nd stay. Great place. Walkable to train station and into christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A quirky place to stay

What a quirky place to stay. Great facilities and all the amenities you need. A lovely find. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The jailhouse accomodation is a good budget hotel. It had what i needed for a goodnights rest and to charge my devices.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malakai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is very confortable and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

JAILHOUSE rocks!

Great re-use of a historic building. Light and airy.. no drink rule, nice and quiet with communcal jigsaws. Easy 20 min walk into town and park nearby. Lots of places to eat too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jailhouse

Very original, staying in an old jail is an experience. Everything is clean and staff were very nice and helpful. Kitchens were very well furnished to make your own meals. I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nozomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Very comfortable for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

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

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

alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint accommodation but could do with more upstairs toilets
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taidhgin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A difference experience when travelling, but could have had a small fridge in the room as the main one was full and we had to leave milk and our food out overnite. Great for back packers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautifully presented place to stay - I especially enjoyed the quiet area, which guaranteed a good nights sleep, the VERY clean bathrooms, comfy beds, cats to pat, and the only vending machine I have ever used that has all the products at reasonable prices. My grandson, 13, loved the whole place and wanted to stay for longer. Absolutely marvellous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025