Christchurch: Jailhouse Accommodation

Hostelworld Description

STAY in JAIL! Experience Hostelworld, Lonely Planet and Rough Guides Top Pick for Christchurch. Winner of many HOSCARS. Closest hostel to RAILWAY STATION, CBS Arena, Hagley Park. YOU can enjoy this renovated heritage accommodation which has had a colourful prior history as the Addington Prison. Clean, warm and friendly accommodation with super-comfortable beds. Vibrant cafes and bars closeby including the new Dux De Lux Live, Cargo Bar and Addington Coffee Co-op. WiFi. Free PARKING.

Christchurch is the Gateway to the amazing South Island. Our suburb of Addington is becoming more of a happening place to be with awesome new places opening. Try out the Addington Coffee Co, the Court Theatre is opening in October, Simo's Morroccan Deli, Bean Scene, Cargo Bar and Dux Live Music Venue all coming soon.

Stay somewhere different! Offering you modern facilities in our budget youth hostel, you will have secure key access to your room 24 hours. Jail features provide total security. You will not find a cleaner place to stay.

We offer over 30 private rooms available as singles, doubles, twin bunks and dorms as well as some larger rooms that can be used by families or groups. Families very welcome (baby cot available), if travelling with under 18's please reserve private rooms, not shared dorms.

Make your own meals in our new fully-equipped commercially-styled guest kitchen, or there are many food outlets within walking distance. Wake up to a cup of our freshly made organic, fair-trade espresso coffee from our coffee bar. Bicycle hire, WI-FI available, FREE DVD HIRE AND CINEMA ROOM, and TV and DVD in doubles, FREE POOL TABLE, FREE TOWELS and linen with fully made-up beds.

We are located near to Hagley Park, Tranzalpine train (free shuttle TO the station available) and the CBS Canterbury Arena where many concerts and functions are held. You could walk, or it is a short bus ride to the centre of town. Free vehicle parking is available too.

Travel desk for booking all your New Zealand transport as well as Christchurch and South Island attractions - cheapest rates available! Kiwi Experience, Magic and Stray buses all pick-up and drop-off here.

WE WELCOME LATE NIGHT ARRIVALS, however if you are arriving after 9pm, please note that the reception is closed and the front door is locked. We will email you late arrival instructions if your online booking states 9pm or later.

From Christchurch airport we recommend you take SuperShuttle directly to door - they operate 24/7 from Christchurch Airport, freephones available at arrivals halls, costs NZ$19 for 1 person and $5 each extra person. Pre-book at www.supershuttle.co.nz