Jailhouse Accommodation

We welcome you to stay in our wonderfully restored heritage accommodation in Addington, Christchurch. Closest budget accommodation to the Railway Station.

FROM NZ $22

Prices starting from

We offer over 30 private rooms in our budget hotel, available as private singles, doubles or twins as well as some larger rooms that can be used by families or groups. Our clean facilities are shared. You will not find a cleaner place to stay in beautiful Christchurch, and at a budget price. We are located within walking distance to top Christchurch attractions. Closest budget hotel to the Railway Station (Tranzalpine), Westpac Centre, Addington Raceway (for the famous show week events). You could walk, or it is a short bus ride to Riccarton Mall, Tower Junction Shopping, Christchuch Hospital and the centre of Christchurch City, the world-class Botanical Gardens and Art Centre Cultural precinct (alongside Hagley Park). Free vehicle parking is available too. WiFi and internet terminals available.

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Twin Share
  • Queen

Facilities

  • Shared Kitchen Facilities
  • Coffee/Tea Facilities
  • Hi-Speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Hotspot
  • Hair Drier
  • Iron
  • Laundry
  • TV
  • Disabled Access
  • Jailhouse Travel Desk for all your onward NZ Activites and Travel Plans
  • Jailhouse Espresso coffee bar - great Christchurch coffee by 'Underground'
  • fair-trade and organic coffee - only the best for our Backpackers!

Hours of Operation

Reception Open from 0800 - 2200 Daily, Night Manager On-Site for Late Arrivals, or Door Code can be Requested in Advance for Late Arrivals

Directions

From the City take Lincoln Road and Jailhouse is located shortly after the Railway crossing before the Addington Shopping Centre. Metro Bus no. 7 stops outside, from Colombo St city bus exchange Walk from Railway Station, Westpac Centre, Addington Raceway. or via the lovely Botanical Gardens and Cultural Precinct area along Hagley Park from City. From the airport we recommend Supershuttle door to door service, $17 for 1 person, $21 for 2 people.

Methods of Payment

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Eftpos

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Guest Recommendations

Merkin

United States

"what a fun hostel! I don't know what I was expecting when I came to stay, but it wasn't to be sleeping in an ACTUAL jail cell! really a fun experience, and everything was great. all the historical info about the place was cool to see and the staff were very helpful. highly recommend."

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Address:

Jailhouse Accommodation
338 Lincoln Road
Addington  8024
Christchurch

Phone:

+64 3 982 7777

Free Phone:

0800 524 546 (NZ only)

Special Features

Enjoy a coffee at our own Jailhouse espresso coffee bar, Gothic-revival style architecture, great hostel atmosphere

Transport From Airport

Bus and shuttle services including the Airport and other New Zealand Cities can be booked at our travel desk.

Courtesy Car

Free Shuttle to Christchurch Railway Station for Tranzalpine and Transcenic journeys

Our Location

We are the closest budget accommodation to the Railway Station, free shuttle to the Station, Westpac Centre and Addington Raceway for the famous Christchurch Show Week events.

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