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Reviews of Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#38 of 44 hotels in Leeds

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1509 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: September 24, 2023

    8.0
    Clean and great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and quiet and lovely folk staying there. I would happily stay again.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    7.0
    It was a good experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sleeping in a room with 3 other strangers.

    The owner was really caring

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The manager and the cleaning lady I met in the morning are extremely nice to guest. It is a home far from home

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    A couple of guests made a mess at night.

    The manager and cleaner were friendly and I never had to wait to take a shower.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    7.0
    Friendly and helpful staff, value for money and great location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The signpost with the name of the hostel at the entrance was filled with cobwebs and had me worried about how the inside of the hostel will be (not good for a first impression). The room was not soundproof. I could hear every sound - (people talking, walking, click of computers etc). The room heater did not work but I was given one when I complained. The hot water in the shower also did not work and I had started to have my bath in the morning (this was very upsetting). The bedsheet was clean but it was worn out with stains (they need to be thrown away).

    The location and friendliness of the staff (thanks to Phil and Angela). The room was bigger than I expected it to be. The property was cleaned every morning and food items refilled. The WiFi worked perfectly and I could have my work meetings.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Main areas didn't really match pictures

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Look it's a hostel and we expected it to be as it was. We spent less than 7 hours in there after a festival. It did the trick. So it's a bargain.

    Look it's a hostel and we expected it to be as it was. We spent less than 7 hours in there after a festival. It did the trick. So it's a bargain.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of personal space when changing/dressing, lockers not working

    Comfortable and amenities were good, showers, toilets, tea, coffee, breakfast, milk etc

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thay asked me for 77£ more

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    7.0
    Close to centre of Leeds, good stay for a couple of nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No towels! Beds weren’t overly comfortable, but fine for two nights. The place is a bit dated, but still fit for purpose.

    Was great to have a private room which was very spacious. Breakfast provided was a great addition with the option to have food throughout the day too. Phil was very welcoming and always happy to have a chat. Very close to centre of Leeds and reasonably priced.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    6.0
    Very mixed experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The positive and negative reviews here both make some valid points. Yes, there are some weird odors, some things (e.g. floor) could be cleaner, the wifi is iffy, and the staff behavior seems a bit, um, eccentric. However, the location isn't bad, the kitchen access is nice, and the provisions of food (even outside normal breakfast hours) seem pretty generous. Speaking for myself, a long stay here would be fatiguing, but for a night it was ok.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    8.0
    Clean comfortable and convenient!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds could’ve been better!

    The property was clean and well managed by Phil! Check in and check out was very comfortable and made effortless

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    8.0
    Good Stay, Cost Effective and Safe
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No curtains in the AFAB (female) dorms- The combination and light and sound pollution into the room made for a few restless night.

    I've never stayed in a hostel before and the idea came for a friend- When I booked my expectations were mis-conceptive for sure. But the host Phill was very genuine and welcoming from the onset. The room I stayed in was the female dorms with bunk beds. The rooms and kitchen were clean and the kitchen was exceptional stocked with variety of bread, spreads and breakfast items available 24/7- giving that homely feel. The guests there were also very respectful during the late and early hours.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    we couldnt close the windows in the room and the manager was in bed

    it was clean and the manager was friendly

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    7.0
    Alright for 1 night if you don’t need much
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stains on the bed, chairs, broken window, no towels

    Nice staff, good location from city centre

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was in poor condition, one of the windows wouldnt close, no lockers working lockers for your stuff

    Cozy place not that far away from the main city

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being woken at 6:30 am receiving a request for a review!!!!!!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very enjoyable and would definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    One of the bedroom guests were rude and inconsiderate, particularly one muslim woman who prayed on the floor without asking permission and blocked me from getting to my bed and when I asked her to move she was aggressive and very rude. I am always in favour of freedom of thought, speech and belief but when people in public conditions like shared rooms impose these thoughts and beliefs on others of dissimilar beliefs it is insulting and discriminative. Perhaps the hostel should inform residents that no religious ceremonies are performed in shared spaces.

    Room clean, free tea, milk, toast, cereal all day, staff friendly and helpful, secure locking system.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    8.0
    Cheap and cheerful hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedding not great quality.

    All day breakfast! Clean kitchens and bathrooms.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2023

    8.0
    Phil the manager could not have done more
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cannot think

    Could not have asked for more

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2023

    6.0
    It’s a cheap hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Owner/main member of staff is a little challenging. Very quick to assume the worst. Must have had some terrible guests in the past.

    Nice enough rooms, fair price, good facilities.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2023

    8.0
    Really nice place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The WiFi was slow and barely useful :(

    The owner was really kind. The bathroom with the shower had so much space and the kitchen was clean with a lot of useful things.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Host was very intense upon arrival. Room was very very small

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    good location for a decent price. Don't expect a castle, it's a hostel. Staff is very nice.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is on the ground floor, but the toilet and shower are on the first floor. This is quite convenient. Also, there are only one toilet and one shower on the first floor.

    The hostel is quite close to the train station and the price is low, which makes it good for travellers, especially those who have to take early trains. The room is clean and the staffs are friendly, but the counter isn't available at night (which is different from the information they provide on the site).

    Stayed in July 2023

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