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Welcome to the best budget 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 backpacker hostel.

The Jailhouse has single, double, twin, dorm and family rooms available in our backpacker youth hostel. We welcome people of all ages to experience our special budget accommodation. WiFi and Free Parking.

The Jailhouse backpacker 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.

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 2009 and 'Special Recommendation' in Rough Guide 2009.
• 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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