Hatters Backpack Hostel -Birmingham Reviews

The hostel has a nice communal setup but the atmosphere didn't seem very lively - probably just Birmingham. Rooms were alright (nothing amazing). Staff were pleasant but not inspirational. All in all, good for the price we paid, especially if you just want to chill out in the common area.

Other customers were very noisy till 3 am next early morning and the staff of this hostel did nothing for this.

Absolutely loved the administrator - an Aussie guy. Made my morning by being all shining and in a good mood. Thank you! Will definitely recommend the place to everyone!

The thing that sets hatters Birmingham apart is the staff. Always friendly and they go above and beyond to make sure you have the best stay possible. There is always something happening or at least some interesting people to chat to. Unfortunately as with many hostels you do get a few disrespectful people who don't clean up after themselves and the staff sometimes can't keep up with this. If you enjoy hostels, meeting new people and having the time of your life this is the hostel for you.

More of a refuge than a hostel. There were no lockers for valuables which wasn't very useful. The 8 bed mixed room was heated by electric heaters which made the room unbearable and tiring, plus the windows didn't open so there was no air. The blinds were broken so people could see in from the street which was uncomfortable. When checking in I felt like I was interrupting the staff social time. The bedroom doors didn't lock properly and people could walk in off the street! Also, it was dirty.

It's not far out of town, but it's quite a dodgy walk to get there! If you're in a group, it's fine, but as I was a girl on my own, I had to take a taxi when I returned at 10.30pm

Very nice place and very nice people!

Friendly staff, clean and modern, cool hangout room downstairs with plenty of sociable people and chances to meet other guests. 24 hour reception was also a huge bonus! Also liked the free breakfast and free wifi came in very handy

It was good for a short stay, not much more to add, it was good.

We've been here before but it seems to get worse instead of better. - we booked a 4 dorm room but had to sleep in a 4 bed cabin in a 40 bed room, which was much more noisy, - only one toilet for the 40 bed dorm and it was very dirty - very dirty underneath the bed - one of us got some rash on the legs after sleeping in one of the beds. - wrong advice on opening times for the banks.

We stayed in one of the new private rooms. It was like staying in a designer New York hotel. Really nice and very good value. All facilities were top notch and great staff, atmosphere and great people staying there. Will be back soon

Good place to stay for our needs, with plenty of space in our private 6-bed dormitory with ensuite facilities. Easy parking outside, and in close proximity to pubs and the city centre.

Sheets not changed after people leave, otherwise clean if you can handle that. Good bathrooms, average kitchen. Atmosphere downstairs was good, met some really cool people and had a good vibe going all the time. Played some Wii with staff on their off days, great fun! Cool place, good value for money, not super clean but also not the worst!

was here before and thought it was great until i came back again to find the former standards was not maintained, eg: broken tiles in the toilet, messy smelly kitchen (probably due to irresponsible visitors), the rooms were stuffy and not very clean, toilets were not cleaned in the basement(. anyhow, its a great hostel.

Great breakfast and I really appreciated the free coffee and toast.

I had very terrible experience in Hetters, when I arrived checked in 6 bed room, there was no lockers in the rooms & there was old very sick man in same room was coughing & sneezing continuesly & the room was small, which makes it infectious media for other people, So than in the morning i asked the reception to change me in other room, so told me there is only private room by 38 pounds per nigh, I took it for two nights, it was nice room but bathroom was no curtains and no Heater, Room was Cold

It was a bit cold! And no lockers in some rooms.

Staff were super friendly - except for one guy who I couldn't really get a straight answer out of. However on one of the nights I ended up drinking with a few of the others and they were great to have a chat with. No bus routes from the coach station, but it is only ~20 minute walk so not too bad. Room was nice and large, no lockers however. Thanks!

It's such a characterful, friendly hostel which immediately makes you feel like home. The common area is super cosy and their movie selection massive. I definitely recommend staying there!

clean, cozy, and convenient.. =) Staffs are nice!!