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Jailhouse Backpackers Accommodation

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Cancellation policies apply

1. ATRIUM - relax in the spacious central atrium2. JAIL OUTSIDE - built in 18743. PRISON ART by Francis Paul4. STAIRWAY - original native Kauri wood5. TWIN BUNK ROOM  - comfy innersprung mattresses6. Have your MUGSHOT taken here

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in New Zealand Dollars ($) Booking Fees

Property Details

338 Lincoln Road
Christchurch 8001 CANTERBURY
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Have your own Prison Break! Closest backpacker hostel to the Railway Station for Tranzalpine and Tranzscenic journeys. Top pick for Christchurch for Lonely Planet and Rough Guide 2008! We welcome you to stay in our fantastic restored heritage accommodation. The most recently opened youth hostel in Christchurch, our building has had a colourful history as the former Addington Prison, and is a captivating, relaxing and fun place to stay!

Winner of top-rated backpacker youth hostel awards.

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.

Fully equipped new guest kitchen, wake up with great freshly made organic, fair-trade espresso coffee available from our coffee bar. Bicycle hire, Wifi available, Free DVD hire, TV and DVD in doubles, towels and linen provided 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!

** Please note: Reception closes at 9.30pm. If arriving after hours please contact the property prior to arrival for late check in instructions. **
  • award-winning budget accommodation.
  • BBQ facilities
  • Café
  • Gay friendly
  • Non-smoking property
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Unique opportunity to stay in a listed heritage Jail! Top-rated
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi access

TWIN

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Rate is for 2 people. Two-person bunk room with shared facilities. High quality inner sprung bunks designed for the Athletes at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Exceptionally clean rooms with linen, towels and warm bedding.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


2 singles bunk format
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom

SINGLE ROOM

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Rate is for 1. Single person in a 2-person room, bunk-style with shared facilities. High quality inner sprung bunks designed for the Athletes at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Exceptionally clean rooms with linen, towels & warm bedding
Rates are for 1 person. Extra adults $16.00. Extra children $16.00. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


2 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 48 Hours (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shared bathroom

Business Facilities

Wireless Broadband internet and Broadband terminals
 

 
Check In 1400hrs
Check In Instructions We welcome late night arrivals, however if you are arriving after 9.30pm, please note that the reception is closed and the front door is locked, so please contact us by phone or email to receive the front door code and instructions to your room.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There From AIRPORT: We recommend taking Super Shuttle directly to door. There are many shuttle and taxi options or bus to city and refer below instructions.

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 1200 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 (not recommended if carrying a lot of luggage)- 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
Parking Free off-street parking
Things To Do Easy walk to: Railway Station (Tranzalpine, Tranzcoastal), Addington Raceway (Show week events), Hagley Park, Westpac Centre (Concerts and Shows), Tower Junction Shopping.
Also bus or walk through lovely Christchurch's Hagley Park to our Cultural Precinct which includes: Arts Centre, Museum, Art Galleries, Cathedral Square and the City Centre, World-class Botanical Gardens, Christchurch Hospital.
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