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Dundee Backpackers Hostel Reviews

71 High Street, Dundee, Scotland

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90%

The hostel was in a really good location, it was much nicer than you would expect from a hostel. There were only a couple of problems; we couldn't change the temperature of the water in the shower and it was too hot, the carpet in the room was a bit dirty (stained) and there was a lot of noise from outside.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

great stay! it was a really historic building with a modern touch, though i would have loved to see a real fireplace, but sigh, none left!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Very nice place to stay, well organized and the place was absolutely clean. Great staff and right in the main street. I'll definitely stay there if ever back in Dundee.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

As far as hostels go, their hospitality was one in a million.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


56%

The hostel was beautiful and had all the ammentities a backpacker would want, but it in no way felt welcoming. There are typed and handwritten signs EVERYWHERE telling you what NOT to do. I felt like I was being yelled at, and to be honest, it all looked a little tacky. It has a lot of potential to be a great hostel...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

wonderful building,location,and people. great stay thank you.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

A very comfotable and cosy place to stay and it's excellent value for money! It has not been my first stay with Dundee Backpackers Hostel, but definitely it won't be my last. See you soon :-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Love it. Nicest hostel I've ever used. Big thumbs up!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

Great hostel, nice and helpful staff. room was worth the money and washing facilities were like in a 4 star hotel. They provided internet access, TV room, nice kitchen, well equiped games room and many more. So really nice hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere, a lovely place to stay..the staff were great!:) definately would like to stay there again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Friendly staff and guests

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


90%

very good quality/price : cleaned room/bathroom + kitchen at disposal + helping staff


90%

Very nice room and good facilities. Very handy in the centre of town.


83%

Only had a brief stay but really liked the Hostel. It had a quirky layout and spiral staircase which was unique and plenty of communal space. Everything was clean and well maintained. Location was great, right in the centre of town and easy to find.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 15 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (16 reviews)


96%

All good except the room smelled of socks. I don't know if that was just my fellow room buddies so can't really blame the hostel for that! Lovely helpful staff and great facilities.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


80%

Good Hostel, breakfast would have been nice. but at least it had a kitchen


96%

I love this hostel, great location and very very helpful staff. It's the only place that I would stay whilst in Dundee.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Female 41+
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Very great place to stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Very clean hostel. No security in the rooms, no where to lock up luggage. They have laundry service which was nice and they were helpful. Good location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

We really enjoyed our stay. The lady at the reception was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were as good as you would expect in a hotel. The "Pipers room" was interesting perhaps a little spooky for me! Thank you

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


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  • 21 Jan 2012 (90%)
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