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Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $44
$38 nightly
$44 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24

Explore the area

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338 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, 8024
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Projects Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Wolfbrook Arena
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Bunk, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Bunk, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel in Christchurch (Addington), you'll be steps from The Court Theatre and 8 minutes by foot from Hagley Park. .This family-friendly hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Apollo Projects Stadium and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Addington Raceway.
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What's nearby

  • The Court Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagley Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Apollo Projects Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Addington Raceway - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oddfellows Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bp - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Speight's Ale House Tower Junction - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Koji - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel offers 34 shared accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hostel include a picnic area and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 fire extinguisher, 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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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. 188 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 371 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff; comfortable room, suitable amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, comfortable place to stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history and concept. Friendly staff and good amenities for a hostel. 10/10 would stay again and recommend everyone visit at least once.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick and easy check in. Explained everything perfectly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sophie welcomed us and looked after us really well. Give her a gold star Our room was clean and tidy, if sparce, but it was exactly what I expected
The rooms were authentically basic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well set up room, clean toilet/shower facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Amenities were
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Despite having worked in a prison, this iconic venue brought home a taste of the reality even with comfortable beds and the freedom to come and go. It's not the staff's fault, but some inmates need to learn the meaning of the silent period routine. Glad we came back for a second stay, even though the setting has lost its novelty value for us...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T G A Buma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and organised. Thick walls, so no noise 👍 Have stayed here many times. Not disappointed. AAA+++
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Malakai

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alex

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

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