Potato Wharf, Manchester, M3 4NB, United Kingdom
#41 of 112 hotels in Manchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1579 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
6.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 May 2024
Daniel
United KingdomThe room was slightly warm even with window open. Other than that it did the job well.
The area was nice and quiet with minimal traffic. You might hear a few geese in the morning cos its right on the canal. Space was clean and comfortable and the room was big enough for us all. Free parking. Staff were friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Sung
South Koreabit pricy
verty good!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
George
United KingdomThere could have been a couple of chairs in the room.
All the staff were lovely, really helpful and friendly. The facilities were excellent, loads of space in the room and the bed was very comfy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Tom
FranceThe room can be better (bed and especially the bathroom)
Location is good in castlefield. Staff is very nice and helpful. Kitchen and lobby are pleasant and clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Aziza
NetherlandsI don’t like the smeel of the bathrooms
I like the location near all the cafes
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Dominique
Belgiumthe bathroom
the people at the reception
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Punita
United KingdomStaff was really nice, the room was far cleaner than expected, but I did get a bit lost getting to the location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Marie
IrelandAll the staff I interacted with were exceptionally efficient, very nice, and extremely helpful. Genuinely never had such a good experience in a hostel (and I like hostels and stay in them a lot). Hostel staff are always super busy, tend to be underpaid, and lots of guests are rude to them, so I find it amazing that everyone in this place was lovely and resolved every issue raised within 5 minutes.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Bertozzi
IrelandNothing
Location, cleanness, facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Arden
United KingdomThe only very minor thing I can think to mention was that not all of the plugs in the room worked.
It was very good value for money. Four of us stayed in the room and it came to only £20 each per night! The room was well equipped and had everything we needed. The reception was open 24/7 which was very handy, and after we had checked out they even held onto my bag for a couple hours for free whilst I wandered around Manchester. I thought I would have to pay for left luggage at the station, but instead the staff were incredibly accommodating so I didn't need to.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Enayeh
SpainWifi connection was horrible
Very clean, very helpful and friendly staff, rooms were more than comfortable, and even the lounge was lively and designed in a good way
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Doğukan
TurkeyPrice was little higher than other central hostels.
Helpfullness, free kitchen , free locker room , atmosphere and tranquality.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Anupam
IndiaThere was a mix up in my booking as they made a reservation for a lady, however the reception desk people were very kind and tried to help me as much as they could... Very hospitable employees at YHA Hostel, Manchester... Will try and stop there the next time I visit Great Manchester City...
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Mio
United KingdomBathroom was a bit outdated.
Value for money
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Dainius
LithuaniaIf you need a towel - you need to rent it. It was probably the first time we met situation like this. Wifi was not working in our room - we stayed in the second floor and there was no chance to use it. Breakfast was pretty meeeeh, delicious, but not much to choose from.
Great personal - they were ready to help and ask answer the questions. Big round of applauses goes to woman from personal (haven’t got a chance to ask her name, but she is religious!) who gave us advices what to visit in Manchester, was extremely polite and helpful. Great location: near centre, a lot of restaurants/bars are around.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Mrs
United KingdomNeeds shower gel ,need 2 pillows for ladies that have a large songs
Lovely receptionists nice location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Stuart
United Kingdom£50 per night isn't cheap for hostel in shared bunk rooms. But still a lot cheaper than nearby hotel rooms. I think £35 based on accommodation and available facilities would be about right.
Simple functional accommodation in good location not far from city centre. Do lovely coffee!!! ☕😋
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Oyindamola
United KingdomNothing
The location is beautiful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Graham
United KingdomNo hooks to hang coats
Nice location by the museum of science and industry. As well as nice pubs.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Junning
GermanyEverything is perfect except the Windows, they are so poorly soundproofed, the noise from the geese by the river just go through the window so easily and clearly like Dolby
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomGood location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Thiago
PortugalRooms is very hot and the toilet it’s very tiny.
The front-desk it’s amazing, all staff is very friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Elnaz
United Kingdomstill essential facilities needed on this price, such as TV
clean, value for money
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Naval
United KingdomNone
Property was clean and near the train station
Stayed in April 2024
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