Jailhouse Accommodation | Hostel in Christchurch

| 8.3 (1573 Reviews) |   45 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  12 Guests
Addington Hostel | Jailhouse Accommodation

45 Bedroom Hostel in Addington, Christchurch

Set in a refurbished 1874 building, Jailhouse Accommodations offers an on-site café and a guest lounge with a cinema projector. It is 10 minutes’ walk from Christchurch Railway Station. Guests enjoy free parking and free WiFi in public areas. Formerly Addington Prison, this property offers Gothic-style architecture and a historical display room. All accommodations offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen is provided in all rooms. Shared facilities include TV lounges with flat-screen TVs and a billiards table. There is a spacious communal kitchen and a guest laundry room. The information desk can assist you in the organization of your discovery of Christchurch and its surroundings, offer you various excursions, hiking trails and activities, but also advise you on the rental of vehicles. Christchurch Jailhouse Accommodations is 10 minutes’ walk from Horncastle Arena and AMI Stadium. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport.

Jailhouse Accommodation is located in Christchurch.

This 45 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Fireplace/Heating, View, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1573 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Christchurch and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Skiing
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Skiing
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Game room
  • Pool table
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Stand-up comedy
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Express check-in/out
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Laundry
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Skiing
  • Ski school
  • Ski storage

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that children under 16 years of age cannot be accommodated in the dormitory room, please note that there is a $3 charge when paying with a credit card, please note that there is a 2% credit card fee for all payments effective immediately.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.56
Location:
8.37
Staff:
8.69
Facilities:
8.19
Comfort:
8.36
Cleanliness:
8.48
Henry
Aug 26, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Shower chair, Entire unit located on ground floor, Roll-in shower

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 10 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

Bedroom

Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Accessibility

Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit located on ground floor, Shower chair

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Interconnecting room(s) available, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Accessibility

Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails, Shower chair

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Accessibility

Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails, Shower chair

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 35 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Accessibility

Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails, Shower chair

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Accessibility

Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails, Shower chair

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Accessibility

Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails, Shower chair

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 10 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Trash cans, Earplugs, Interconnecting room(s) available, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Accessibility

Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails, Shower chair

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Earplugs, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Bedroom

Linens

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Accessibility

Roll-in shower, Toilet with grab rails, Shower chair

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
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