Jailhouse Accommodation

23/04/2026

09/04/2026

Guestbook pages like this = the best part of what we do 🖤

From “perfect spot to crash” to “we loved serving our time”…
aww guys, you’re making us blush! 🥰

03/02/2026

The sun is out and Christchurch is looking stunning! 🔥🔥🔥

A wander through Hagley Park and the Christchurch Botanic Gardens is one of those simple travel wins - fresh air, good vibes, and right by Jailhouse.

Stay with us, meet good people, explore Christchurch properly.

Book your stay. Do some time.

23/01/2026

Welcome to everyone rolling in for Ed Sheeran! 🔥🔥🔥

We’re sold out tonight, but we’ve still got a couple of rooms left for tomorrow night if you’re sticking around, found some last minute tickets to the Sunday show or need a recovery night after all the singing and dancing.

Enjoy the concert and we’ll see you later! 🎶

23/12/2025

Throwback to last year’s international Christmas dinner at the Jailhouse 🎄🌍
Travellers from all over the world, sharing food from home, swapping stories, and turning strangers into friends around one long table.

We’re doing it all again tomorrow, firing up the BBQ from 2:30pm.

🔥 BYO food & drinks (bring something from your culture if you like!)
🐾 Bonus: Christmas cuddles with our resident cats, Pumpkin & Onion ❤️❤️❤️

No family nearby? Come spend Christmas with us ❤️

Book your stay. Do some (quality) time this Xmas 🎄

17/11/2025

Our favourite travelling buddy got booked!
Stitch + his owner are exploring NZ, but only one of them ended up in the slammer today… 😜
Swing by for your own mugshot moment!

10/11/2025

Your wardens are cooking up some fun behind bars 😎
What should our next Jailhouse event be?
🎬 Outdoor movie night in the courtyard
🧠 Quiz night with prizes
🎱 Pool competition
🧁 Craft or baking day
🧘‍♀️ Yoga / Pilates

Got another idea? Comment below and we’ll see what mischief we can plan 👀

(Photo: throwback to our Halloween murder mystery party 👻🎃⛓️‍💥

30/10/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at Jailhouse Accommodation! 🎃
Hope your night is full of treats, not tricks 👻 P.S We still have a few beds left for tonight if you want to spend your Halloween in Jail! 😉 Visit www.jail.co.nz to book!

28/10/2025

My only crime? Being me!

25/10/2025

🧼 WE’RE HIRING: HOUSEKEEPERS (WITH a twist!)
📍 Christchurch
💼 Join the team at Jailhouse Accommodation - yes, that historic former prison-turned-awesome backpacker hostel!
🔗 Apply now via: https://www.backpackerboard.co.nz/work_jobs/new-zealand-jobs114383.html

What you’ll do:
• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms & communal areas
• Help with spring-cleaning sessions
• Be part of the fun, fast-paced hostel vibe

What you’ll get:
• FREE bed in our 8-bed mixed staff dorm
• Use of kitchen, WiFi, hostel facilities
• Laundry money from Saturday (after 3 days with us)
• A story to tell for future CVs & travels

We’re looking for someone who:
• Has a current Working Holiday Visa (or legal right to work in NZ)
• Can commit at least one month (but many stay longer!)
• Is enthusiastic, energetic + ready to learn (experience is great but not essential)
• Loves meeting travellers + being part of a supportive team

Details:
🕙 Housekeeping shifts approx 10 am-12/12:30pm, 6 days a week
👀 Start ASAP or end of month
🎯 Minimum 2 week commitment
💸 Work will be in exchange for accommodation in our friendly vibrant hostel.

Prison puns always help 😉
Ready to join our crew? Drop us your CV + start date.