BUG review
This excellent 98-bed hostel is in an old building with lots of character that has been tastefully decorated with painted brickwork and Nordic-style furniture that give it a cool ambience. There is a nice basement area with a small, fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, TV lounge and a quiet reading room. Internet access costs £1 per half hour on the hostel's computers, but the Wi-Fi is free. It has a nice location wedged between the city centre and the Jewellery District, which are both less than a 10-minute walk, and it is just around the corner from St James Square. It is one of the UK's best city hostels.
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Price Dorm bed £14.50-19.50 Double/twin room £55-65
Prices include breakfast Prices are in British pounds and are inclusive of all taxes.
Enjoyed my stay. Wasn't looking forward to a hostel in the a UK but very happy I was there. 4 October 2009
Pros:
Very secure, very helpful staff, lots for communal areas, get TV room
Cons:
2 showers in toilets of mixed bed dorm, a little odd.
Marmaloid
saw things this way
Maintenance
(4)
Cleanliness
(4)
Facilities
(4)
Atmosphere
(5)
(Review ID: 12866)
Very easy to find as on the same road as snow hill station. This was not my first choice in the area but they where very helpful on the phone. The hostel was clean and smart. When I had a problem they would help, including transport info. swipe cards where good. Always bread, tea and coffees.
I had a great stay.
