Jailhouse Accommodation, at 338 Lincoln Road in Addington, Christchurch, is a 45-room hostel with a shared lounge, barbecue grills and a spacious kitchen. Its website says a night starts at $25, as at 2026, and it accepts American Express, Visa and Diners Club. Guests can check in from 2pm and must check out by 10am. Laundry is available, and bicycles can be rented to explore the city.
The hostel is near a range of cafes, restaurants and specialty shops in Addington. Portershed Specialty Cafe is 1.1 km away, and the nearest bus stop is 0.7 km away. Town Tonic is a few blocks from the hostel. The Canterbury Museum is 2.2 km away, Latimer Square is a 30-minute walk, and the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial is about a 25-minute walk. New Regent Street is about 10 minutes away by car, and Christchurch Airport is about 20 minutes' drive. Our pick in Addington for a stay with a kitchen and bikes to hand.