Jailhouse Accommodation

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1. Rich Bell ★★★★★

   Fantastic hostel! Has lots of character, very clean, good facilities and beds were comfortable. The app based key locks worked very well. As the rooms are former cells you don't get much room but it adds to the experience! The No 7 bus stops about 300m away and is a short ride from the city centre.

   almost 4 months ago
2. Justine Lapert ★★★★☆

   We had a great stay at Jailhouse Accommodation in Christchurch. The staff were kind, helpful, and friendly. It’s honestly one of the cleanest hostel I’ve ever stayed in. The common areas were spacious, practical, really comfortable to use and not too busy. Everything went smoothly, and the two cats at the entrance were such a lovely bonus! We loved the fun cat-themed touches around the place. Highly recommend!

   almost 4 months ago
3. Piet ★★★★★

   The accommodation was fantastic! I stayed here for 2.5 months and it was a really good stay. The hostel is clean, the staff is nice and the prison theme is really cool. If you want a special hostel experience, this should be your choice in Christchurch.

   almost 5 months ago

1. Greta Divander ★★★★☆

   Quite a long walk from the city, but if you don’t have anything against that I would recommend it! Nice kitchen and common areas, and the room’s are clean. Most of the staff stayed at the hostel as well, so we got the feeling that they were a had become a big friend group who were a little bit hard to talk to. Other than that it was a nice hostel for a good price!

   almost 5 months ago
2. Daniel Littlewood ★★★☆☆

   For the price this place isn't worth it. You'd be better off spending a bit extra and getting a hotel room. Towels are an extra to hire even though a room is 80 dollars. The jail theme whilst clever makes it a certain level of quality that doesn't fit the price imo. The front entrance area is nice and the pins to check in and grt to your room are good

   almost 2 years ago
3. Jeshica Vargas ★★★★★

   Property=ex-jail (love the theme) And the props for photos… inspired!!! Staff Patrick was lovely, super patient and helpful. The athmosfere was :| but ok. On the fridge and the ‘pantry’ It would be great to have a shelf “to share” so I can leave my food on departure. The kitchen was always clean. 10 stars!!

   almost 2 years ago

1. Jiayi Li ★★★★☆

   It’s the second time visit. Still great experience. Full of history of prison if u never stay in prison before. Come n experience how prison life like. Ppl here all friendly n come from worldwide. U can stay for short or long term for discount. Great location to botanical garden n many yummy coffee shops.

   almost 2 years ago
2. V8 FORD ★★★★☆

   This accommodation is no frills and basic but clean and inexpensive. I only stayed one night in a dorm room which has 5 double bunks and sleeps 10 people. I found the others sharing the dorm were quite and respectful to each other. So if your not fused and want cheep accommodation it was fine and I'dbe happy staying here again. . The cost of one night was $46.00 and if you want a shower it cost $3.0 for a towel which good.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Sarah C ★★★☆☆

   Aesthetically attractive place but generally impractical. The conversion of the building is very well done, and the aesthetics of the place and the way it leans into the buildings history is fun. The toilets were horrendously cramped though and had no plug sockets in them for hair drying and things like that. The showers were also fairly impractical as there was no where dry in them to place toiletry bags as the layout of the shower meant the floors became flooded, and debris from the drain and other peoples showers also floated around as the water rose. The floor became dangerously slippy as a result after. Only one plug socket in there which was hidden under the hand towel fixture and in an incredibly cramped space. The kitchen also contained those horrible metal counters that never seem clean. Food labelling system was great though and the kitchen was well equipped. I literally despise the GOKI key system. Great in theory, but so impractical. Rooms were well ventilated (I stayed in a 10 bed), provided plug sockets and lamps by the bed and wall heaters throughout the room.

   almost 2 years ago

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