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Christchurch is the Gateway to the amazing South Island. Our suburb of Addington escaped much of the Earthquake damage and is now even 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.
Welcome to the best budget backpacker accommodation in Christchurch! Our newly renovated heritage backpacker accommodation with a colourful history - the former Addington Prison in lovely Christchurch, New Zealand. Since opening in 2006, our amazing Christchurch Accommodation has become renowned as a fascinating and award-winning backpackers hostel.
The Jailhouse has single, double, twin, dorm and family rooms available in our backpacker hostel. We welcome people of all ages children, youth, and adults young and old to experience our special budget accommodation. WiFi and Free Parking. Late arrivals welcome: If arriving after 9pm we will send you late arrival instructions once you have made a confirmed booking online.
The Jailhouse backpackers hostel is clean, warm and friendly with super-comfortable beds, close to top Christchurch attractions. We are the closest budget accommodation to the Christchurch Railway Station (free shuttle to the Station), CBS Arena (formerly Westpac Arena) and Addington Raceway for the famous Christchurch Show Week events.
Drop-off and Pick-up point for Backpacker buses: Magic, Kiwi Experience and Stray buses. Pickups for some Atomic Shuttle services.
Visit the Jailhouse Hostel Travel Desk to book all your Christchurch and New Zealand transport and adventure activities including rental cars, campervans, Magic, Kiwi Experience, Stray and other great backpacker deals.
Enjoy a coffee at our own Jailhouse espresso coffee bar or visit one of our great local Christchurch cafes.
Award winning Backpackers Accommodation in Christchurch
- 'Author's Pick' Accommodation in Christchurch in Lonely Planet again in 2010 and 'Special Recommendation' in Rough Guide.
- Voted best mid-sized Budget Backpacker Hostel (BBH) Youth Hostel 2007, 2008 and 2009 in New Zealand.
- Voted Hostel World Number 2 Backpacker Hostel in Oceania 2007 and Number 2 in New Zealand 2008 and Number 1 Backpackers in Oceania 2009.
- Voted Hostel Bookers number 1 for 'Atmosphere' Backpacker Hostel worldwide Feb and Nov 2008.
- Budget Backpacker Hostel (BBH) member discounts apply.
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