Jailhouse Accommodation

About Jailhouse Accommodation

Jailhouse Accommodation is a accommodation venue in Addington, South Island.

The hostel is situated in a Gothic Revival-style prison building that was formerly known as the Addington Prison from 1874 to 1999. Since opening as a backpackers hostel in 2006, Jailhouse Accommodation has become a renowned must-stay on the backpacker circuit.

The hostel has a fascinating history and has won several awards. The Jailhouse Accommodation offers a range of rooms to suit everyone, including fully made-up beds with quality mattresses.

The hostel has super-comfortable inner-sprung beds and is clean, warm, and friendly. The rooms are available for children, youth, and adults of all ages to experience the special budget accommodation.

The hostel has several key features, including a coffee bar, a game room, and a guest kitchen. The on-site café offers fantastic $12 breakfasts and is located 50m away from the hostel.

Jailhouse Accommodation also has a guest lounge with a cinema projector. The hostel offers free WiFi and Netflix is now available in the cinema room.

Jailhouse Accommodation is located in the suburb of Addington, which has become an entertainment hub with several new cafés and bars having recently opened. The hostel is also very close to several attractions, including the Railway Station, Orangetheory Stadium, Horncastle Arena, Court Theatre, Addington Raceway, Tower Junction, and Hagley Park.

The hostel has several key features, including a coffee bar, a game room, and a guest kitchen, and is located in a vibrant and convenient area of Christchurch.

Good to know

• Type: Accommodation
• Area: Addington, South Island
• Phone: +64 3 982 7777
• Website: visit ↗

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