10-14 Castle St, Swansea, SA1 1JF, United Kingdom
#9 of 21 hotels in Swansea
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1005 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 21, 2024
Stella
United KingdomIt was all good
Great location, friendly helpful staff, lovely clean room and bed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Njenks1980
United KingdomThe toilet/shower room I used was very clean but needs new toilet seat was not sitting correctly and shower head did not spray properly even after trying to adjust it just trickled out water both need replacing.
Location, price and cleanliness was fantastic. Staff very helpful. Was in top bunk if bed which was pretty comfortable, but awkward at times trying to get down the ladder.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Stefania
United KingdomBecause is it right on the main street where the bars are, you could hear the shouting of drunk people.
It is right in the centre
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Thomas
United KingdomNothing
Perfect location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Kalyn
IrelandIt was loud at night, however the hostel does offer complementary ear plugs which made the second night much more restful
The kitchen was great and well equipped. The location was excellent for accessing the area, but very loud at night
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Yuleima
United KingdomThe noise from the outside.
Great 😃
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Sian
United KingdomBed wasn’t the comfiest but I was also not feeling well so that didn’t help
Right in the city centre and excellent value for money
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Gillian
CanadaThe shower doors didn’t close properly so I got water everywhere. The other shower doors looked worse. I slept very well and I got the lower bunk bed that I had requested (so I just coped with the shower. ) However I spoke to another woman from another big dorm and she didn’t sleep well because someone played music and talked on the phone all night. I do think that reception would have been helpful if she had complained. But with 12 people in a room, you have to be able to deal with that sort of situation.
Staff were helpful and pleasant and I got in early and I was able to check in. They have a good sorting system for recycling kitchen materials and it’s very convenient to have big windows to look out when you’re eating!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Aurelio
SwitzerlandCould be a little bit cleaner
Perfect location, nice bunks, nice kitchen
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Debra
United KingdomCheap as chips. Central location can’t be beat.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Rajaobelina
United KingdomLovely staff and great facilities! Appreciate the numerous activities recommended in their handout, super helpful!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Vicki
United KingdomGreat location and good value for money.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Fathima
United KingdomClean nice
Good clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Fathima
United KingdomClean nice tidy room
Nice tidy
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Fathima
United KingdomI don’t like meeesy kitchen some time because of guest living there
Clean nice good staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Arjen
NetherlandsNothing
There is no breakfast. This is a hostel. Good place for a night.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Bethan
United KingdomSee above.
Everything was great, other than the rubber/plastic mattress on the bed and the polyester duvet which made bed too hot and sweaty
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Rotimi
United KingdomThe heating system
I didn't take breakfast there
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Halit
TurkeyAdditionally the lockdown of luggage is npt simple.
It was good. The dorm is small. And a lot of people including. Additionally the lockdown of luggage is npt simple.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Katy
United KingdomNo privacy curtains (but if you have a towel/large pieces of clothing, you can hang that up for some privacy)
Great value, very central, clean and comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Julia
United KingdomExcellent central location and value for money
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Meyliyev
United KingdomIt was a bit noisy in the rooms
The staff were friendly
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Michelle
IrelandThe bed
Helpful staff. Great location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Omolara
United KingdomBathroom mat could be provided for the shower, bcos water does drip down from the shower door.
I thoroughly enjoyed this hostel. The location is splendid, and the room was clean . The staffs were very polite . I would definitely visit again.
Stayed in February 2024
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