Jailhouse Accommodation

Have your own Prison Break! Closest backpackers hostel to the Railway Station for Tranzalpine and Tranzscenic journeys. Rated 2ND IN OCEANIA by Hostelworld customers 2007 and 2ND in NEW ZEALAND 2008. TOP RATED mid-sized hostel in New Zealand by BBH customers 2007 AND 2008. Author Pick for LONELY PLANET and ROUGH GUIDE 2009. We welcome you to stay in our fantastic restored heritage accommodation. Our building has had a colorful history as the former Addington Prison, and is a captivating, relaxing and fun place to stay!

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, cot available.

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 Westpac Centre 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!

Bookings from groups are also welcomed.

WE WELCOME LATE NIGHT ARRIVALS, however if you are arriving after 10pm, please note that the reception is closed and the front door is locked, and so please contact us by phone or email to receive the front door code and instructions to your room.

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$17 for 1 person and $4 each extra person.

Directions

From Airport: We recommend you take Super Shuttle directly to door - they operate 24/7 from Christchurch Airport, freephones available at arrivals halls, costs NZ$17 for 1 person and $4 each extra person. Or bus to city bus exchange and catch bus #7 to Lincoln Rd, outside our building. Taxis operate for all arrivals, approx NZ$40.

Bus: Take #7 or #77 from central city Colombo St, by Cathedral Square (opposite Ballantynes Dept Store and by STA Travel), 8 minute ride to Lincoln Rd, get off at yellow 'Tony's Tyre Service' building and we are there.

Train: Walking (we are 1500 metres from Railway Station), turn left into Whiteleigh Ave and turn left at lights into Lincoln Rd. We are 500m on right hand side behind yellow 'Tony's Tyre Service' building.


Driving: 500m off Moorhouse Ave at Hagley Park end, or from Southern Arterial Motorway follow Addington signs.

Walking from central city - from Botanical Gardens/Art centre/Museum part of town, past Christchurch hospital, down Hagley Ave alongside Hagley Park to Lincoln Rd, find us on left hand side behind yellow 'Tony's Tyre Service' building

Facilities

Internet Access, Bicycle Hire, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Towels, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Key Card Access, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby