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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 Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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338 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, 8024
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪5 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Bunk, Shared Bathroom

Twin Bunk, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

A coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a computer station, an arcade/game room, and express check-in are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
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.
During your stay at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from The Court Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Steps from The Court Theatre and 8 minutes by foot from Hagley Park
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1874
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Shared accommodation

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 25.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel.

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. 186 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 368 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

MARY

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

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

Ian

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

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

Joseph

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

Mel

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

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