Ashton House Hostel Reviews

at one moment at 2am the receptionist was watching a movie and did not hear people ringing the door, for 30 minutes they tried to enter and all the hostel could hear the ring and the strong knocking then.. I had no pillowsheet...

The hostel was clean, safe, and you get you money's worth. The room I stayed in was nothing exceptionally unique, but it was clean and had a nice comfy bed. Staff was friendly and helpful, and check in was very easy. I'd recommend this to people staying in the area.

The 6-bed room was good, great value for money! The next night we received a single double room because of overbooking. Great service, although the bed in that room wasn't that great.

Smells pretty musty and isn't very clean, my bed smelled of cigarettes and I decided not to use the showers, the facilities seemed new and worked but didn't seem looked after. Frustrating because the receptionist had to buzz you in from the desk but was never there to do it

The location of the hostel's convenient as it's near to Manchester Victoria, staffs are friendly and helpful. As I paid 21 pounds to stay for a night in a 24-bed mixed dorm, I've had higher expectations on the hostel. General cleanliness was average.As I was sleeping in the basement next to a window, I could hear everything that's going on at the streets next to it. I couldn't sleep for the whole night. Some bunk beds might require maintenance. I suppose it's okay if you're staying for a night.

The location was the best thing about the hostel - about a 5 minute walk from the bus station. The room was very basic and fairly small, with just a double bed, a clothes rack, a small bin and a TV, but this wasn't an issue. I have read reviews complaining about the noise, but the hostel seemed very quiet - we only saw one other group - so the thin walls weren't a problem. The toilets were clean and the staff very friendly, I would recommend and stay here again.

Beds are clean and pretty good. Bathrooms have seen better days, but are fine. The hostel is definitely one of the hostels in Manchester where you get best value for location, if you don't mind sharing your room with others. It is walking distance to the city centre. Staff are friendly and helpful. It can get loud at times at the hostel at night, when people get home from nights out, though.

The rooms were ridiculously small, considering the price - didn't find it a good return for what we paid: not enough space, not enough plug points, etc. And the showers were excellent, mostly, except I wish there was a better way to get our clothes to change into! - the showers were small and I had to keep my towel AND clothes outside, which was a little hard to maneuver. That said, comfortable beds, accessible, secure, and decent staff.

a little cold in my room the rest ok, friendly staff

The venue of the hostel is reallly great but unfortunately we had a really small room for 4. No place to move. The bathroom is not really pratical even if it's really modern: any privacy. One bathroom for all the floor. However, well located, close to the center town, staff available. And good value for money.

Ashton House is functional, clean and tidy with pleasant staff. It is a bit dark and gloomy however. The room I was in was tiny for 6 beds. There is a distinct lack of atmosphere. I think a proper communal space would help this. There's no breakfast provided and no breakfast room or proper communal space. There doesn't appear to be any activities organised, as there would be in other hostels. It is a lovely victorian building, and the place could be so much better with just a little more effort.

Shower room is not good. They should put cartens , so that we can not see each other as we have a shower.

I'm a work commuter who has been staying here regularly for nearly 2 years. I used to be able to book my accommodation directly with the hostel on a month-by-month basis & receive a discount. Now the person who deals with this has left & it is no longer possible. I'd appreciate it if this were reestablished. I'll continue staying, but perhaps not as often as I'd like. I work in customer service (leisure & tourism industry) & I really hope that hostels start to see the value in repeat customers.

excellent location

this place should not be a hostel at all I can write a long list of negatives...but let me write about the positive the shower is very good !

its a normal hostel, not a big deal, people are just normal, nothing that special. ive been to better hostels, but this one is ok...

small rooms, bad character, small kitchen

The lady on reception was friendly and let us keep bags there while we explored the city. She also printed tickets that we needed and let us stay till 1pm with no extra charge. The rooms were small (6 bed)but clean. We were only there for 1 night and were there mainly to sleep after a big party night out. It was quite around our room and after many drinks, we all slept well. The social/lounge area downstairs wasn't much but OK and we didn't use it anyway. hower area, great with hot water! :)

The shared rooms (at least mine) was next to the common room. So, there was no way of sleeping if people were there. You could hear everything.

The showers could be a bit more friendly, such as having frosted class doors instead of see through ones. Maybe also air freshner would be nice throughout the facility.