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Reviews of Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel 3 stars

1 Lisbon Square, Leeds, LS1 4LY, United Kingdom

#38 of 44 hotels in Leeds

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Review score

Based on 1479 hostel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Metal bunkbeds creak... very noisy when someone turns or moves.

    Excellent value for money, breakfast included!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was noisy as the soundproofing wasn't very good.

    The staff were great, really friendly and helpful. There were good kitchen facilities and everything was clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room needs locker facility

    Location, short walk into city centre. Cheap price. Ideal place to stay if going to a gig in town ( throw bag in, back late, bed). Shower was decent. Check in was super fast, seemed like a friendly chap

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    It wasn't so bad, considering the amount I paid
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heater wasn't heating up and I was very cold when I walked in

    The fact that they have self catering services

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    affordable accommodation - no problems and I will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    basic accommodation, clean and friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    If was one person per room, it would been great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Being in the room with strangers

    The bed was soft enough

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    6.0
    Warm and friendly welcome with local discount bonus!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The blooming doors! Every single time someone left or entered their rooms there was an almighty bang, not ideal at 7 am when we didn't have to be up and out! Also not ideal that the group of notes staying next to us got home at 3/4 am and sat in the communal room chatting loudly while we were trying to sleep, but I totally get that's the nature of the beast when staying at a hostel

    A warm and helpful welcome greeted us. We were grateful for the option to have a private room which was spacious and did the job for an evening in Leeds visiting the Arena for a concert. Also chuffed with the 10% discount at The Editor's Draught where we went for dinner. Breakfast facilities plus teas and coffees, etc, were an added bonus we weren't expecting!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Breakfast was good for the money.

    We were near kitchen and noisey after 2300

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    Great for short solo stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the fault of the hostel, but my room temp was tropical as the other occupants were used to warmer climes and it made getting to sleep very difficult! The bathrooms were a little grimy, mould on the blinds and stained floor - nothing serious but a little icky. Didn't like having to use the back door after dark - the outdoor light wasn't great and it felt a little unsettling as a lone girl walking into a nearly-unlit carpark area to get back into the building!

    Location was perfect - 5 mins from train station and town centre. Had a kitchen and lounge area with equipment all free to use and complimentary breakfast bar with all sorts of niceties. Manager was kind enough to accept an Amazon parcel for me when I had to make an emergency order! Room door and building had number locks, nice and secure, and I liked the 10pm-7am silent time to ensure peaceful sleep time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen and washroom

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Great for price. All-day free breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can't say anything was not good for the price. If not for them I would have no options for accommodation in the area. The area looks a bit rough but not too bad. A Tesco is close.

    Communicative staff. For the price it was great for a humble musician like me. One can help themselves to bread tea coffee milk cereal etc. all day!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location and friendly staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    After changing the room, it was quiet. No more complaints

    Great location, great price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing - all good.

    Good room in a hostel - quiet and safe. Worked well for an overnight.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location, worth the price
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room I stayed was right below the 2nd floor washroom so I could hear water running. It was a bit noisy

    The staffs are very friendly and helpful. Location is great, very close to the airport bus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Second visit. First one was very noisy. Second was all quiet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If it will provide more space within the rooms may provide more comfort.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Good clean hostel close to transport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would be nice to have an upgrade to POD bunks instead of the old metal bunks

    Helpful, friendly staff, good location close to transport, a clean ,quiet hostel and a nice breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Great place at a great price
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    all good

    Clean and comfy everything to hand that you needed and a pretty good location. Staff very helpful will definitely use again :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    as said for this price can’t complain but would be great to fix ventilation in the bathroom (a bit smelly and black mold), get more comfortable mattresses and have more sockets in rooms i g closer to beds

    great place for this price. have kitchen, they even offer some free snacks (bread, cereals, milk etc). note that they don’t give towels. the receptionist guy was nice and welcoming and always helpful. a lot of construction sites around but wasn’t really bothered (almost didn’t hear)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    A good value alternative to city centre hotels that double their prices when events are on.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A basic but clean queit and comfortable room. Good toilet and shower facilities. I just had coffee cereal and toast for breakfast but there were other options plus cooking facilities if you bring your own supplies. Would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hospitality and the manager was friendly and helpful. I went for exam and he helped me to locate the area reducing stress for me

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one thing, the lady who checked me in accidentally gave me the wrong door code to get back in so I was trying the door for over 10 minutes before I eventually got through to someone on the intercom who came to let me in.

    Friendly staff, decent price, in a quiet location, reasonably comfortable. I didn't use any of the facilities but there was plenty of breakfast and tea/coffee available.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Great value city centre accomodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of tower block construction in the area - some building site noise.

    Friendly check-in. Comfy bed in warm room. Good shower & free breakfast (cereals, toast, conserves, tea, coffee). Small kitchen & appliances also useful. My 2nd stay. I will be back again.

    Stayed in March 2024

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