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Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

2.0 star property

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A train station with a luggage storage area, a ticket counter, and a computer displaying Google.
A sign for 'jailhouse accommodation' with a brick wall and greenery.
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A hotel corridor with a central staircase, multiple doors, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A two-story building with a sign reading 'jailhouse accommodation' and a gated entrance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $38
$33 nightly
$38 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14

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

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A small, single-bed room with a window, a bed with striped bedding, a wooden desk, and a coat rack with hangers.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Bunk, Shared Bathroom

A corridor with bunk beds, a door with a sign, and a poster on the wall.

Twin Bunk, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a white door, and a wooden floor.

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

View all photos for Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

A single bed with a striped bedspread, a pillow, and a rolled towel.

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

View all photos for Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

A bunk bed room with a window, a radiator, and a wooden floor.

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

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

View all photos for Economy Single Room

A small, single-bed room with a striped bedspread, a white headboard, and a beige pillow.

Economy Single Room

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

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A room with two single beds, a window with curtains, a framed artwork on the wall, and a small cabinet.

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

Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory MALE ROOM

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • 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
  • ‪Speight's Ale House Tower Junction - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 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

Property class

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. 191 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 374 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love our stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick stay with no frills
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Channing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, in the city centre ish.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my time there & if i need a room in Christchurch in the future, this would be on he top of my list
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bunk was so comfortable, the room very clean and unusual; bars on the windows and thick walls and stripey linen. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Ian

As expected for a hostel met expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in with codes ( if you read your messages properly 😂) Clean, basic but comfy beds . Great night sleep. Would highly recommend staying here. Staying is a historic jail is definitely something else 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

MARY

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Amenities were
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please make contact with me directly via email rick.k@xtra.co.nz
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

T G A Buma

Liked: Staff & service
Clean comfortable room. Kitchen was messy. Rubbish overflowing on to kitchen floor from overfill bin. Lacking fridge space. Guest fridges were full of food in large bags, marked staff. I noted a separate fridge for staff which was also full. Needs addressing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026