Orari Bed & BreakfastvsJailhouse Accommodation
Both Orari Bed & Breakfast and Jailhouse Accommodation are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Jailhouse Accommodation is preferred by most reviewers compared to Orari Bed & Breakfast. Jailhouse Accommodation has a TripExpert Score of 81 with approval from 3 sources such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Orari Bed & Breakfast
42 Gloucester Street, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand
From $84/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Dry Cleaning
Fodor's
"The modern rooms in this historic villa are spacious with lots of interesting angles as they follow the intriguing rooflines and ceiling spaces." Full review
Rough Guide
"Informally run and art-adorned B&B in a large 1893 home just steps from the Arts Centre."
Frommer's
"Directly across Montreal Street from the Christchurch Art Gallery and right in the heart of the cultural precinct, Orari gets top marks for perfect positioning." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Orari is a late-19th-century home that has been stylishly updated with light-filled, pastel-toned rooms and inviting guest areas, as well as a lovely front garden." Full review
Jailhouse Accommodation
338 Lincoln Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand
From $16/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Rough Guide
"A jail as recently as 1999, this Victorian Gothic prison has been imaginatively turned into an atmospheric hostel with mostly double and twin-bunk rooms... Located almost 2km southwest of the Square."
Fodor's
"Its email address is [email protected], and certainly staying in an historic jail has a novelty factor, but this offers much more than that." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Twins and doubles are a bit on the small side... but it’s still an exceptionally well run and friendly spot. The surrounding Addington area has good cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues." Full review