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Reviews of Albatross 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!

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

#38 of 58 hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1808 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: May 17, 2024

    7.0
    Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very poor quality of everything in the room

    Just location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay for solo travel, with great location and value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Was unlucky to get a snorer in my dorm room one of the nights

    Great location and value, and very accommodating staff (interacted with 3-4 different people, and all were great!)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    For the amount of time I would spend in accommodation, there was no point paying hotel rates.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A bit noisy outside at the front of the building, the rooms further in were quieter.

    Close to the railway station. Well placed for most venues.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Ideal for short stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Central location near the station. Clean room which is very quiet even though this is a very busy area of town.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room shook

    Location and cleanliness

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    9.0
    A mini adventure !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly difficult to find things in the kitchen (label contents on cupboard doors ?) Other residents helped me find milk and butter I could use.

    The very polite, helpful and patient staff who always greeted me by name (and with a smile) The free coffee, tea and toast came in handy. My bed was comfortable and the duvet snug.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Awesome stay helpfully staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I like my own room

    Perfect location for me Nice staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

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

    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: May 5, 2024

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

    Toilet a very long walk from my room in the night

    Central location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: April 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 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: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous location and staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: April 23, 2024

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

    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: April 12, 2024

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

    Excellent location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean and friendly staff definitely stay again xxx

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: April 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 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: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: March 31, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 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: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant, clean and very quiet. Would recommend this hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 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: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    i always enjoy my stay anytime i come i am a regular customer
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 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: March 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

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