Jailhouse Accommodation

Really friendly staff! Such a cool and unique experience staying in a former jailhouse. It’s a bit outside the city center, but there are a few places to eat nearby. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the bathrooms are clean. There are two TV rooms, and you can also do your laundry here. I’d definitely recommend staying!

Jailhouse felt like home for me. The hostel is clean and tidy, well done housekeeping team! Sophie at the reception is so lovely and helpful,and funny, too. They have a PC for the guests to use, snacks for sale in the lounge. While staying here make sure to have dinner at Afghan.

Had a great stay at this hostel! The atmosphere was super chill. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and tidy. Big shoutout to Sophie from the staff, who was incredibly kind and helpful throughout my stay. Would definitely come back!

A cozy and heartwarming place to stay! Clean, fresh air, and everything works just fine. The wardens take great care of you and are as gentle as fluffy sheep. Warmest regards to the solid Jailhouse team — please stay just where you are, so I can come visit you again! I’ll definitely be back! ❤️

4 star hostel. booked a double w/tv to be close to train station. Nice staff, proud of their facility. Basic accn - it is a cell you are staying in after all but very clean, comfortable bed, shared facilities, and common areas, in an interesting and historic building. If sound sensitive, advise earplugs as the atrium really carries sound. Folks are mostly respectful tho. Area is ok for bars, fast food etc but I liked a little quirky tea/coffee shop called Portershed. Hostel is easy to get to- from central bus station, no 7. Glad I stayed. By the way, the best bus station I've ever been in.

An absolutely fabulous place. Really playing on yhe history of the building all while still giving privacy, security and fun.Location is super close to a variety of restaurants, cafes and take-away stores, and a general store for those forgotten small items.Parking is free but it's a first come, first serve scenario. I loved staying there and highly recommend to any traveler looking for a funky and reasonably priced accommodation.

Very unique Accommodation. It was an old prison and you definitely recognize and feel the flare of it. Perfect Spot for short to midterm stay in Christchurch. Very nice people and staff. Big Kitchen with everything you need. Also got some parking spots in front.

Jailhouse accommodation is a very cool hostel. It used to be an jail and now reinvented into a hostel! It is very spacious and has a pool table, a good kitchen and a cozy tv room. The staff is nice and the location is fine as well. The rooms are really good and big.

What an interesting place to spend the night! Lots of college age guests, you can definitely come here and network/meet many people from other countries. The joint bathroom design may not appeal to some, but it's really not that bad. The beds were comfortable, the staff were super friendly, and we did not have a problem finding parking. The prices are also very appealing, way cheaper than most accommodations around the area. If you're traveling light, stay here!

Cool place for a hostel! I feel privileged to be able to stay at a place like this. Nice old history, or old... The last inmate was put here in 1999 if we understood it correctly. They've kept some cells, used metal bar doors as tables and they kept original doors and stuff. Really neat. Good service, BBH card works, same price for twins, doubles, singles. 89$ January. Really clean kitchen, good places to sit, small cinema room AND TV lounge with DVDs, DVD player in the room (!) and a pool table! Perfect place to stay for a night. I highly recommend it. 500mb wifi is included. Parking just outside for free. How awesome is that!