338 Lincoln Rd, Addington, 8024 Christchurch, New Zealand
#102 of 151 hotels in Christchurch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 948 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.3
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 May 2024
Mirjam
New ZealandVery cold, the radiator things do not work well...
Cool experience
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Catherine
United KingdomBut of a walk to town but a great brunch place nearby.
Character! Was good fun to stay in a historic jail. Good WiFi.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Michal
PolandNot the cosiest place, but well, it used to be a jail, so do not expect too much.
It is a very interesting place.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Bárbara
ArgentinaThere are no night lights by the bed so you have to get up in the cold to turn off the light.
The theme, very clever idea.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Susanny
NepalThe storage room and bedroom door password are reset without informing the guest who still has stuffs inside. I almost missed my 7am train as I could not open the store room which store my luggage early morning as my password was not working anymore.
The overall ambiance is cozy and clean. The receptionist is available til quite late, around 8pm.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Barry
IsraelNo hooks for hanging thongs
It was an experiencr
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Geif
PhilippinesNone that i noticed. Perhaps a strict and enforced rule for other guests to give respect and follow the quiet hours stated on the signages.
As a hotelier myself, i would say that the property was properly managed. Facilities are well-maintained, staff (Yun) was very accomodating plus the added history and concept of the property itself.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Mary
United StatesEverything was organized and pleasant.
Very Unique.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Brendan
New ZealandEverything was pretty cool
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Karl
SloveniaGreat neighbourhood to base your travels in Christchurch
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Jean-paul
FranceA bit more hanging places in the room and i would say about the toilets but it comes with the construction of the establishment and maybe an other system of opening the water in the showers.
Thé Atmosphère, Thé quirkiness of the place and that is a very good Idea for repurpose a ancient prison. Nice kitchen organised and also the historic details was a plus.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Noémie
BelgiumThe pillow wasn’t comfy at all 😬🙈
Great location (central and nearby lots of facilities), friendly staff members and great organising system for the food supplies in the kitchen!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Pierina
ArgentinaNot enough plugs in dorms or enough hooks in bathrooms/rooms
Fun theme and building!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Yee
SingaporeNo elevator for persons with mobility issues.
It is not every day that you can stay in a jail without actually committing an offense. This is a unique experience. Check-in is seamless and the team members are very helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Annick
FranceOriginalité
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Vejemar
FinlandBeds were not the most comfortable ones.
Atmosphere.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Nadine
GermanyI love that the entire hostel is around the jailhouse theme. So many little details. The kitchen was big enough and had plenty of supplies for cooking! The room was big enough for the number of people. The beds move a big when one person is moving, but it was okay. For a hostel, it was very quiet at night. Also, the common area is great to chill!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Erin
New ZealandThe wifi didnt make it to our room. Other than that it was good
Loved the building and atmosphere, very clean, tidy, great staff and the access code instead of keys was brilliant
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
-chan
New ZealandHad the whole room to myself. Beddings were clean and comfortable. Shower and toilet facilities were good too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Jacob
New ZealandNothing
Vert helpful staff!! Also very fun to be in a old prison.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Erin
CanadaVery friendly staff, nice kitchen, very conviennent to train station, unique ambiance!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Jordan
United KingdomThe wifi is an issue. It takes away the privacy from your room. Cold floors and squeaky at times. Can’t help that being in a prison I suppose. Staff were watching a film one evening and it was very loud. Need to be considerate of the paying customers.
Property was in the perfect location for what we needed. We had the chance to walk into Christchurch which was nice. The kitchen was kept clean and very happy with the cleanliness. The quiet zone was nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Leon
United KingdomThe quirkiness of the place.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Elisa
ItalyIt was too cold in the room. Toilet too small.
Open space and plenty of seats for chill time. Well equipped kitchen. Parking space.
Stayed in March 2024
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