Jailhouse Accommodation 338 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, Canterbury 8024
About the Business
Welcome to Jailhouse Accommodation, the best budget backpacker and youth hostel in Christchurch, New Zealand! Located at 338 Lincoln Road in the suburb of Addington, our renovated heritage accommodation was formerly known as the Addington Prison from 1874 to 1999. Since opening as a backpackers hostel in 2006, our amazing establishment has become renowned as a must-stay on the backpacker circuit.
We are proud to announce that we have been voted Top Backpacker Youth Hostel in Oceania once again by Hostelworld guests this year. Additionally, we have consistently received high recommendations from Lonely Planet and Rough Guides. Our reputation as the best budget accommodation in Christchurch is well-deserved.
Situated in the vibrant suburb of Addington, our hostel is conveniently located near various attractions and facilities. Addington has become an entertainment hub with the recent opening of fantastic new cafes and bars. We are also in close proximity to the Railway Station, Orangetheory Stadium, Horncastle Arena, Court Theatre, Addington Raceway, Tower Junction, and Hagley Park. Whether you are here for a sporting event, a concert, or simply to explore the city, our location is ideal.
At Jailhouse Accommodation, we have rooms available to suit everyone. Whether you are a child, a youth, or an adult of any age, we welcome you to experience our special budget accommodation. Our youth hostel is clean, warm, and friendly, ensuring a comfortable stay for all our guests. The accommodation features super-comfortable inner-sprung beds, ensuring a good night's sleep after a day of exploring the city.
When staying with us, be sure to visit one of the great local Christchurch cafes. Just 50 meters away, Coffee Culture offers fantastic $12 breakfast options. And the best part? We now offer free unlimited WiFi with ultra-fast fibre broadband, so you can stay connected throughout your stay. Additionally, Netflix is available in our TV room and cinema room, providing entertainment options for our guests.
Come and experience award-winning backpackers accommodation in Christchurch at Jailhouse Accommodation. Book your stay with us at 338 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand. We look forward to welcoming you and ensuring you have a memorable and enjoyable stay in our beautiful city.
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Location & Phone number
338 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch, Canterbury 8024, New Zealand
Reviews
"For the price this place isn't worth it. You'd be better off spending a bit extra and getting a hotel room. Towels are an extra to hire even though a room is 80 dollars. The jail theme whilst clever makes it a certain level of quality that doesn't fit the price imo. The front entrance area is nice and the pins to check in and grt to your room are good"
"Property=ex-jail (love the theme) And the props for photos… inspired!!! Staff Patrick was lovely, super patient and helpful. The athmosfere was :| but ok. On the fridge and the ‘pantry’ It would be great to have a shelf “to share” so I can leave my food on departure. The kitchen was always clean. 10 stars!!"
"It’s the second time visit. Still great experience. Full of history of prison if u never stay in prison before. Come n experience how prison life like. Ppl here all friendly n come from worldwide. U can stay for short or long term for discount. Great location to botanical garden n many yummy coffee shops."
"This accommodation is no frills and basic but clean and inexpensive. I only stayed one night in a dorm room which has 5 double bunks and sleeps 10 people. I found the others sharing the dorm were quite and respectful to each other. So if your not fused and want cheep accommodation it was fine and I'dbe happy staying here again. . The cost of one night was $46.00 and if you want a shower it cost $3.0 for a towel which good."
"Aesthetically attractive place but generally impractical. The conversion of the building is very well done, and the aesthetics of the place and the way it leans into the buildings history is fun. The toilets were horrendously cramped though and had no plug sockets in them for hair drying and things like that. The showers were also fairly impractical as there was no where dry in them to place toiletry bags as the layout of the shower meant the floors became flooded, and debris from the drain and other peoples showers also floated around as the water rose. The floor became dangerously slippy as a result after. Only one plug socket in there which was hidden under the hand towel fixture and in an incredibly cramped space. The kitchen also contained those horrible metal counters that never seem clean. Food labelling system was great though and the kitchen was well equipped. I literally despise the GOKI key system. Great in theory, but so impractical. Rooms were well ventilated (I stayed in a 10 bed), provided plug sockets and lamps by the bed and wall heaters throughout the room."
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