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Jailhouse Hostel (Christchurch, New Zealand)

Description: Address: 338 Lincoln Road / Addington / Christchurch 8024 / New Zealand

Newest Review: ... get the best hot chocolate for just NZ$2, perfect for a crisp New Zealand morning! Across from the reception there is a tourism room filled with maps, brochures and information about New Zealand and local tours, there are also a few for Australia. On the lower level there is a spacious and very tidy kitchen filled with pots and pans and plenty of utensils to cook a delicious evening meal. ... more

... There is also lots of storage and space in the fridge to keep your food. Further along there is a cinema room which was always full of people relaxing with a movie. The boys' showers are also downstairs. Upstairs around the gallery are the rooms, they are ...more

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Jailhouse Hostel (Christchurch, New Zealand): Jailhouse Accommodation - a good night sleep with the inmate ... (557 words)
by - written on 09/06/09 (Very useful, 25 readings)
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The Jailhouse hostel in Christchurch New Zealand was one of the most unique hostels I have ever stayed in. This is actually a converted prison and still has many of the original features. There are thick heavy doors, bars over the windows and the shape of the building is long and thin with a gallery at the top and metal slatted staircases. It really looks like the prison from Shawshank, but carpeted and not really a prison! When you walk into the hostel there is a small conservatory area with sofas and a table, lots of books and a few board games. Walking through this room you get into the reception area which is a desk with a coffee machine - you can get the ... Read the complete review