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Bath Backpackers Reviews

Bath Backpackers, 13 Pierrepont Street, Bath, England

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76%Overall Rating

From 113 ratings
  • 72%Character
  • 73%Security
  • 96%Location
  • 76%Staff
  • 72%Atmosphere
  • 69%Cleanliness

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57%

The hostel smelled terrible like rotting food and was very musty. The cups in the kitchen were all cracked and nothing was wiped down in the kitchen or lounge/dining room. There were not nearly enough shower or bathroom facilities. Beware - they do not change the bedding in between guests - ugh!!!. There is no individual bed side lighting and the punch code lock system seemed insecure. Altogether a very disappointing stay - it spoiled our trip to lovely Bath!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • All Female Group 31-40
  • (1 review)


63%

Not the best push-button showers in the world. The staff didn't seem over-friendly, but the location is great! The hostel charges 3 pounds per bag to store them after checkout?! This I find to be a joke after paying only 10 to stay there!? Apart from that, the hostel has everything you need for a quick stop.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for your comments. The charge you mentioned is just for our non guest lugguage storage only and is completey FREE for our guests during their stay and on the day of their departure. Our reception staff would have been happy to answer any questions about this if asked. We're happy you liked our hostel and hope we see you again.

87%

excellent location right in the centre of bath, we stayed in winter and the dorms were nice and warm.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 11 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • All Female Group 25-30
  • (17 reviews)


63%

More Toilet and shower facilities could be provided. Clealiness could be improved. The dormitories seemed a bit over crowded. (the top section of teh buker bed was almost very close to the ceiling)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

the staff and the location were the best features here, also the price considering its in bath, "the city where everything costs more..." not enough lockers in the larger dorms, but the place seemed decent enough, also it was cleaned daily. could have used more showers, but then maybe im only saying that as i was on the top floor, showers on the bottom... also decent lounge area...

  • Avid Traveller
  • 30 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (19 reviews)


53%

i stayed two nights here and for me it was the low point of a beautiful city. it is dark and dingy, the bathrooms and unclean, the kitchen is fairly large, but is also dingy and gross. it is need of a a good scrub everywhere and a couple coats of paint. the staff barely ackowledged you, and one didnt know what to do when i was trying to check out. overall unpleasant

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (4 reviews)


63%

The room had not been cleaned properly ar there were item under some of the beds. The shower tempersture varied so much that the showers were unsatisfactory.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Nice hostel, great location near the train station as well as the historic part of the city. Staff were friendly and willing to help, but no city maps for guests when we were there. Only real problem with the hostel was not enough bathrooms for the number of guests (one shared m/f toilet on each floor and a slightly larger separate m/f bathroom in the basement). Also the kitchen storage (shelves and fridges) is almost all reserved for staff, with just a mini-fridge for guests to use.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


77%

The only criticism I have is that the paint work was shabby and therefore off putting- but at such a reasonable price I shouldn't really complain!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

It's next everything u need. It's good for the price.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Good staff!. Toiletts so so .

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

Beds a bit poky.


93%

It\'s a very very very good hostel considering the price. Awesome location, awesome staff, awesome people and atmoshphere..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


100%

The atmosphere here was great, the staff are unbelievably friendly and seem very happy to socialise with guests. A very fun place to stay!


80%

Staff wasn\'t very friendly in Backpackers Bath :( It would be nice if staff says \"hello\" when they meet visitors in common rooms...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


97%

Had a great time. Friendly staff, clean facilities and comfy bed. Would definitely recommend AND I will be coming back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

location is great, but the hostel could be cleaner.also, the beds are really unconfortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


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