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Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

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

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Interior
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic area
Interior
Front of property
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

Room options

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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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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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Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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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 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 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 - 0.3 miles
  • Apollo Projects Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wolfbrook Arena - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles

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
  • ‪Addington Coffee Co-op - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Speight's Ale House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Little Merchants - ‬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, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A computer station, a vending machine, and a billiards/pool table
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 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. 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. 169 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 336 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

Ian

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

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

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend, so interesting. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

alex

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

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

Liya

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

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Straight-forward hostel. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

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

A very novel experience, something you must try!

Loved staying here, not only was it great value for money - but it was also a fantastic experience. Staying in a jail, with your own cell was really fun. This is a hostel / accommodation so don’t expect anything fancy, it’s basic but it’s very clean and tidy. The other inmates were all friendly that I bumped in too, and there was a great atmosphere about the place. I would definitely stay here again, it’s just a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the sort of accommodation I would normally select, given I was working through the week and only wanted a safe, convenient place to sleep, the Jailhouse was perfect in every sense. Will certainly make use of the Jailhouse next time I am visiting Christchurch.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historical information
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sukh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jail view is just unique
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjolijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and fun because of its history. Great location. Friendly staff in the evening. Could check toilet rolls in ladies more frequently and put in correctly 😉 Well planned kitchen, dining and lounge areas and bike parking👍Welcoming foyer/reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really special stay. The theme of the old jail was done really well. The interaction with staff was very good. Common areas designed quite nice. The cleaning in the bathrooms could be better. And the sourronding area isn't quite nice and by foot it takes half an hour to be in the City Centre (15 min by bus).

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

Michaela

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

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

Yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
刑務所のリノベーションの部屋なので宿泊をしたが期待通りの部屋だった。ベットは清潔感があり、飲食のスペースも広くて過ごしやすかった 中心地からは少し離れているので、バスか歩きで移動する必要はある
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
このホテルの方たちはとても親切でした。私が宿泊期間を間違えてしまい、チェックアウトせず、荷物も置いたままにしてしまったのですが、丁寧にまとめて保管してくれていました。そして、取りに行った時も嫌な顔一つせず、対応してくれました。その優しさに感動しました。もう一日宿泊することもできて、本当に助かりました。感謝します。次にクライストチャーチに来る時もこのホテルに泊まりたいです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
どこも、とても清潔です。スタッフはとても親切です。値段はとても安いです。 他の宿泊者さんやスタッフは気軽に話しかけてくれて、とても楽しかったです。 私が宿泊期間を間違えて、荷物を置いたままにしてしまったのですが、とても丁寧にまとめてくれていて、とても親切な対応をしてくれました。本当に感謝しています。 次にクライストチャーチに来る時も是非ここに泊まりたいです。
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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