# Jailhouse Accommodation, Addington Jailhouse Accommodation is a hostel at 338 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch. [Call 03 982 7777]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=jailhouse-accommodation-addington. ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers wi-fi. Its own website describes it as “Stay at Jailhouse Accommodation in Addington, Christchurch—an award-winning hostel set in a restored 1874 prison. Enjoy private rooms and dorms with free unlimited WiFi, modern kitchen, lounges with N”…. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Addington Village, route 120, route 7) is 118 m away; a cycle lane passes within 119 m. The address’s own page keeps 22 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 338 Lincoln Road, Addington _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Hostels _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** +64 3 982 7777 _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** https://jail.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **NZBN:** 9429030724297, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** JAILHOUSE ACCOMMODATION LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2012-04-02 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Motel operation _(NZBN register)_ - **Services:** Wi-Fi _(OpenStreetMap)_ ## In its own listing A newly renovated heritage backpacker accommodation, the former Addington Prison in Christchurch. Since opening in 2006, has become renowned as a fascinating award-winning backpackers hostel. _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Medium density residential zone _(District Plan)_ - **Heritage item:** Former Addington Gaol, Wall and Setting (Heritage NZ category 2), highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC063632:** Large Scale Burner, to 2 May 2041, 8 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [338 Lincoln Road](https://www.chch.live/addington/338-lincoln-road), 22 reports on file ## The reports nearby 1,937 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9069493), [316 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/316-lincoln-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9069491), [316 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/316-lincoln-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9069489), [330 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/330-lincoln-road) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9069484), [330 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/330-lincoln-road) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9069482), [342 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/342-lincoln-road) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9069469), [355 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/355-lincoln-road) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9069462), Lincoln Rd near Hazeldean Rd, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9069320), [355 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/355-lincoln-road) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9069317), [351 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/351-lincoln-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9069311), [335 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/335-lincoln-road) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9069307), [332 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/332-lincoln-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9060213), Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand ## Getting there - Bus stop, Addington Village, 118 m (routes 120, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Lincoln Rd near Dickens St, 164 m (routes 7, 120) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Harman St near Lincoln Rd, 192 m (routes 120) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 119 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Lincoln Road](https://www.chch.live/street/addington/lincoln-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Jailhouse%20Accommodation%2C%20338%20Lincoln%20Road%2C%20Addington%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5435571,172.6142656) ## Nearby - [Young Sing Takeaway](https://www.chch.live/business/young-sing-takeaway-addington), Fast food, 72 m - [Tony's Tyre Service](https://www.chch.live/business/tony-s-tyre-service-addington), Tyre shops, 106 m - [Citywide Florist](https://www.chch.live/business/citywide-florist-addington), Business, 111 m - [Citywide Florist & Gifts](https://www.chch.live/business/citywide-florist-gifts-addington), Florists, 115 m - [One Sushi Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/one-sushi-addington), Restaurants, 119 m - [Master Valet Dry Cleaners](https://www.chch.live/business/master-valet-dry-cleaners-addington), Dry cleaners, 122 m - [Mountfort Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1219-mountfort-park), Botanic, 28 m - [Walsall Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1773-walsall-reserve), park, 389 m - [Cornelius O'connor Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1307-cornelius-o-connor-reserve), park, 402 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ ## The nearest other hostels - [Hotel Give](https://www.chch.live/business/hotel-give-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.7 km - [Haka House Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/haka-house-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.8 km - [YHA Rolleston House](https://www.chch.live/business/yha-rolleston-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.8 km - [Dorset House Backpacker Hostel](https://www.chch.live/business/dorset-house-backpacker-hostel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 2.5 km - [Urbanz Accommodation Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/urbanz-accommodation-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 2.6 km - [Eco Villa](https://www.chch.live/business/eco-villa-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 2.8 km - [Kiwi Base Camp](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-base-camp-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 2.8 km - [Kiwi Basecamp](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-basecamp-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 2.9 km - [Every one in Addington](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel#in-addington) ## Also in Addington - [Hai Sing Takeaways](https://www.chch.live/business/hai-sing-takeaways-addington), Fast food, 123 m - [The Pharmacy @ Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/the-pharmacy-addington), Pharmacies, 130 m - [Coffee Culture](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-culture-addington), Cafés, 132 m - [Portershed](https://www.chch.live/business/portershed-addington), Cafés, 132 m - [Metromart Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/metromart-addington-2), Delis, 136 m - [AFG Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/afg-restaurant-addington), Restaurants, 140 m - [Maki Mono Sushi - Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/maki-mono-sushi-addington), Fast food, 143 m - [Burger King](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-king-addington), Fast food, 146 m - [Young Sing Takeaways](https://www.chch.live/business/young-sing-takeaways-addington), Fast food, 148 m - [Afghan Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/afghan-restaurant-addington), Cafés, 150 m - [Every kind of business in Addington](https://www.chch.live/addington#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5435571&lon=172.6142656) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5435571,172.6142656,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Jailhouse%20Accommodation) - [Addington](https://www.chch.live/addington), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/200992712), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Jailhouse Accommodation?** A hostel in Addington, Christchurch. **Where is Jailhouse Accommodation?** 338 Lincoln Road, Addington, on [Lincoln Road](https://www.chch.live/street/addington/lincoln-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5435571,172.6142656,17) **Is Jailhouse Accommodation still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Jailhouse Accommodation?** phone [03 982 7777](tel:+6439827777), its [website](https://jail.co.nz/). **What other hostels are near Jailhouse Accommodation?** [Hotel Give](https://www.chch.live/business/hotel-give-christchurch-central-city) (1.7 km), [Haka House Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/haka-house-christchurch-christchurch-central-city) (1.8 km), [YHA Rolleston House](https://www.chch.live/business/yha-rolleston-house-christchurch-central-city) (1.8 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel). **What’s near Jailhouse Accommodation?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/addington/338-lincoln-road) holds 22 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Young Sing Takeaway](https://www.chch.live/business/young-sing-takeaway-addington) (72 m); the Addington Village bus stop is 118 m away: routes 120, 7; a cycle lane passes within 119 m; nearest park: [Mountfort Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1219-mountfort-park) (28 m). **What stood where Jailhouse Accommodation is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5435571&lon=172.6142656) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (CC BY 4.0) - Wikidata, the item an OpenStreetMap mapper linked the premises to (CC0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-17 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/jailhouse-accommodation-addington Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/hostel Suburb: https://www.chch.live/addington