Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Property class: 2

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Located close to The Court Theatre and Apollo Projects Stadium, Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$92
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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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)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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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)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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 Single Bed

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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)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Addington, a neighbourhood in Christchurch, Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hagley Park and Hagley Cricket Oval, while The Court Theatre and Canterbury Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Christchurch Botanic Gardens, or enjoy an event or a match at Apollo Projects Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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Map
338 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, 8024

What's nearby

  • A calm river with trees and grass on both sides.
    Hagley Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A fountain with water jets in a park with trees and flowers.
    Christchurch Botanic Gardens
    8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Apollo Projects Stadium
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Addington Raceway
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wolfbrook Arena
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bp
    16 min walk
  • Speight's Ale House Tower Junction
    15 min walk
  • Oddfellows Cafe
    11 min walk
  • Kumo
    3 min walk
  • Allpress Espresso Christchurch
    19 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/games 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 property and a billiards/pool table
    • A vending machine, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel on 25 Oct 2026 start from NZ$92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 377 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Safe, comfortable place to stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Clean and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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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

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

8/10 Good

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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

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean and quiet. Very comfortable for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No Towelss. Isn’t that hospitality 101??? Otherwise a comfortable stay. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Glss tables ae noising a a surface. Otherwise good spot to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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No Frills / Great price / location for AM Flights

Interesting short stay in Pod style accommodation. Fantastic location for early morning flights out of Christchurch INT Airport. Take your own food as limited availability in vending machine only. Airport grub or fast-food an option 10mins away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Unique helpful clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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