Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

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

About this hostel

Located in Christchurch, this charming hostel for $51 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Family-friendly Christchurch hostel in Addington with free parking 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.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of Christchurch

Nearby attractions

Canterbury Museum

1.08 miles

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

5.60 miles

Akaroa Dolphins

25.31 miles

Air Force Museum of New Zealand

3.32 miles

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

4.4

Excellent(282 Reviews)

Hostel in Christchurch

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking, Laundry and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of Christchurch

Nearby attractions

Canterbury Museum

1.08 miles

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

5.60 miles

Akaroa Dolphins

25.31 miles

Air Force Museum of New Zealand

3.32 miles

Reviews

4.4/5.0

Excellent(282 Reviews)

5.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0

Feb 2024

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!

10.0

Jan 2024

See above

10.0

Dec 2023

Unique historic building. Enjoyed our quick overnight stay.

2.0

Dec 2023

I was happy with my room but toilet facilities were challenging. Having to share just one toilet in the shower room with the men. Would be good to have another just for women downstairs.

4.0

Nov 2023

A particularly cute place, great beds, shared and very clean toilets and showers. I enjoyed very much! One problem that is important to know is that there is no elevator! It was a little (a lot..) problematic to lift the suitcase... other than that, a great place!

4.0

Nov 2023

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

4.0

Aug 2023

Great place to stay overnight - I came in late and left early the next day. Checking in was electronic via email with codes etc, so easy

4.0

Aug 2023

Was a fun place to stay. Definitely will stay again

5.0

Jun 2023

This property provided a unique experience with the opportunity to step into another world, that of the jail history, combined with contemporary well equipped kitchen, and comfortable bed rooms eating areas and bathroom.

5.0

Jun 2023

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.

5.0

Jun 2023

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.

5.0

Jun 2023

Self-check-in makes this place. We needed emergency accommodation and really appreciated the no hassle getting in at 3 in the morning

5.0

Mar 2023

A very nice stay,at this property. Perfect for a short stay,and good value. Great location . .

5.0

Feb 2023

Awesome

5.0

Dec 2022

Always nice coming back and feeling like I'm home away from home. See you next year

5.0

Dec 2022

I recommend jail house very good kindly member I normally stay jail house comfortable and good accomodation

3.0

Sep 2022

Jail view is just unique

1.0

Sep 2022

The main receptionist treated me like a homeless person cause of my bags, looked down on me from the beginning, she was horrible and at the first chance she kicked me out singling me out. The owner seemed to try to show some humanity by offering me a ride.

5.0

Sep 2022

The environment, the place itself is extremely clean, quiet and great staff that are so helpful and willing to assist on anything you may require. It's not somewhere I would normally wish to stay, but that has changed significantly. I'm staying on longer also. It's a great place to stay. I'd certainly highly recommend it to others without reservations. It's a fine place to stay if you need too.

4.0

Jul 2022

I enjoyed the stay, only couple of things to improve.. heating in the room was very limited and didnt do alot, the luver windows created a lot of draft and cold. Otherwise good stay

2.0

Jul 2022

The hostel was super neat! We stayed in a double bunk room, the beds are very short, so if you’re tall and don’t love sleeping in the fetal position, you might want to check out other options. The bathrooms/shower room was kept up and clean. Location is great, and very walkable to good cafes/restaurants /bars. You’ll have to pay extra for shower towels.

4.0

Mar 2022

it was fun to stay in a jail

5.0

Feb 2022

Such a novelty would totally recommend

5.0

Feb 2022

Such a novelty would totally recommend

4.0

Jul 2021

The Jailhouse Accommodation/Hostel was a cool and interesting experience. The concept and prison type architecture is very original as far as hotel accommodations go. There was no one at the reception desk when we arrived after 6:00 pm. But, we were able to check ourselves in via the ipad they had at the reception desk. The rooms are clean and very simple (no frills). The rooms have the original bars on the windows and a heavy metal entrance door. I liked the combination lock to enter. I felt a bit more safe. There was a sign on the door that warned guests not to let nonguests in and the sign also had a picture of a young male to be aware of. You share showers and toilets/restrooms with the other guests (like living in a dorm). I am assuming the toilets and sinks are original. There is a large kitchen to cook and a laundry room. It was very quiet in the common areas. The surrounding area was not close to the city center and definitely not posh. Great prices if you just need a place to get some sleep and get to say you stayed in a former prison. It wasn't very crowded when we stayed-- mostly young single people, who seemed to be staying for longer periods. Jailhouse Accommodations only had a few parking spaces in their lot. We were lucky to get a parking space. Overall, it was an interesting and unique experience.

4.0

Jul 2021

4.0

Jul 2021

My first experience in jail

4.0

Apr 2021

Loved the experience of staying in a prison cell

3.0

Apr 2021

My son and I stayed together. We had a great time. Feels safe and is also an historical education.

1.0

Oct 2020

WiFi does not work outside common areas. This is just laziness as it would not be hard to put repeaters in the rooms. Kitchen is small and cramped. A lot of questionable people hanging around this hostel at all hours of the day with lots of people drunk and high. With stories of a massive fight from a few nights prior. The simple fact that their smoking area is where you have to walk through to get into the hostel is unacceptable when most places are completely smoke free. In times like these go spend your money elsewhere in accommodation that will actually appreciate your stay.

4.0

Aug 2020

I like that most of the interior is still original, the tables are made with the original cell doors, there's also original and preserved prisoner art work on display.

4.0

Aug 2020

I like that most of the interior is still original, the tables are made with the original cell doors, there's also original and preserved prisoner art work on display.

3.0

Mar 2020

I spent there 2 nights before a 1-month bikepacking journey. They let me keep the bike inside. Staff was really friendly. The place was overall very clean.

4.0

Mar 2020

Was a very cool place to stay—wish we could have stayed longer!

3.0

Mar 2020

Facilities and rook fine. Stuck with some loud room mates which made for trouble sleeping

5.0

Feb 2020

Unique. Very accommodating for late arrival. Thanks for good stay.

3.0

Feb 2020

The staff were extremely informative and helpful. They even helped to get us extra accomodation when we turned up a day early. I can’t fault this place! It’s quirky, a little creepy, and lots of fun.

3.0

Jan 2020

A fun place to stay. Comfortable bed & quiet at night.

5.0

Dec 2019

This is the second time of staying here (7 years ago was first) and it is still the same quirky hostel as before. You get ‘what it says on the tin’ an old jail house, so there are no mode cons. Just the experience of seeing how the inmates lived. Was clean and staff friendly. It’s quite a walk into Christchurch but it’s flat and through a lovely park. Would definitely stay again.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Christchurch?

The average price for a rental in Christchurch is $94 per night. This rental is $43 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Christchurch

Nearby attractions

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Hostel in Christchurch

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Christchurch

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Christchurch?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel?

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