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Reviews of Albatross Hostel 3 stars

51 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JE, United Kingdom

#38 of 58 hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Review score

Based on 1784 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.6

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  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    No frills good value hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi in the rooms, it’s a very basic no frills hostel, the bathroom was mostly very clean but some grass was left behind.

    Very conveniently close to station, no frills, had all the basics.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Ok for a cheap night in the Toon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet a very long walk from my room in the night

    Central location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise on the Saturday night from another room very loud never got a wink of sleep understandable as it was a crowd of young lads having a good night 😊

    The dining /siiting area

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cheap stay in the heart of Newcastle what's not to like. Enjoyed our stay, yes it's a hostel but I've stayed in worse places. Staff we're amazing showers were nice & hot, lounge area was tidy & clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wifi no available in the bedroom. Too much luminosity at night (exit light on the bedroom)

    Good localisation : in the city center, close of the train station. Medium size lockers in the bedroom. Good kitchen.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous location and staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff are friendly and helpful. Help me got my missing bags at National Express. Just one thing to improve the WiFi connection to sleeping rooms.

    Location is great! All staff are helpful and friendly. It deserves the money paid.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Stayed for the weekend for a University day.
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I absolutely loved the location, staff were incredible and so helpful a lovely lady with ginger hair (i didnt catch her name unfortunately) helped me so much and allowed me to store my luggage on my check out day as my train wasn't until later on and I wanted to go out to the city. My room was a 6 bed but only 3 of us for the entire of my stay, Kody and Ellie were the best roomates I could of asked for everyone makes you feel so included despite being 18 and everyone else alot older than me : ) I'd 110% book this again which I may do for an upcoming concert in the city. My only issue was underneath the beds were very dirty and could do with a clean. Other than that it was spotless tones of room for storage you just need to bring your own padlocks (which I did) or you can borrow them for a few pound.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location and lovely staff, they will help you throughout your stay and needs.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and friendly staff definitely stay again xxx

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Creaky doors!

    Excellent location. Cheap. Clean. Stayed previously but never visited kitchen/common room area before, so this time was very impressed with facilities offered. Matt on the front desk was very friendly, helpful, hospitable and welcoming. He was full of great local tips. It's a shame there are not more Albatross Hostels around England!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Stayed along Hadrian's Wall hike. Staff were friendly and check-in was easy with key-card outer and room doors. Place was large and had a common room/kitchen. Rooms had lockers as a bonus.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Inappropriate comments made by another guest - but this was not the hostel’s fault. Felt the room needed a touch up as the ceiling paper was peeling with obvious signs of water.

    Staff very friendly, check in was easy. Lock on front door meant that I felt quite secure. The hostel was also in the centre of the city so everything I wanted to see was close by.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no free toast in spite of this being advertised.

    Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant, clean and very quiet. Would recommend this hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The blinds in the room that I stayed in didn't shut properly. Ideally, this needs to be fixed to ensure privacy. You need a bell at reception to contact staff when no one is manning the desk.

    Very friendly staff. Quiet and clean room. Facilities were excellent. Quick walk from Newcastle station. Would definitely recommend and I'll be returning to stay again!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    i always enjoy my stay anytime i come i am a regular customer
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    noting

    The rooms was okay and neat , with the security lock make it wonderful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the smell of the kitchen and the connection of the wifi

    location was great. Antony behavior was really good and other staff also very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    7.0
    Got what I paid for. Comfortable bed and clean room. Staff were friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were very basic. Just bunk beds and lockers. No vanity area, mirror or desk or chair. Power plugs were at floor level so if on top bunk you would need Andrea long charger cable. Would have liked each bunk to have a storage shelf with usb power points and power plug. The top bunks did have a canvas pocket to place your phones or anything small you wanted kept near you.

    Location was perfect. Centrally located to all events in town I was attending.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Would highly recommended
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress in room 107 top bunk was extremely uncomfortable springs dug in to you

    Ideal location good connections for transport

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Staff were lovely, Sam and Anthony were very accommodating

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers could have been better.

    Clean bedding and convenient location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Comfy, clean and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t grumble for that price, comfy clean bed and great location what more would you want

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Truth
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As above..no lifts ...no bar.. As above There.

    Lacking toilets

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    I like the hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing which I don’t like about the hotel

    It’s clean and it’s also situated in a city

    Stayed in January 2024

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