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Igloo Backpackers Hostel Reviews

110 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, England

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84%Overall Rating

From 28 ratings
  • 81%Character
  • 87%Security
  • 85%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 79%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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100%

I would come back in any time I need a place to stay. Good place, I met new friends there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


80%

We liked that hostel. Location is okay. Staff was friendly. Takes about 20min to walk to train / coach station but there is a free bus Mondays - Saturdays. Everything was tidy and clean. Lockers in the rooms. Would stay there again.


77%

It's a nice place that could do with modernising.


90%

It would be great to have a small kettle with tea and coffee sachets in the private rooms for the early mornings and late nights etc. The tv is not well positioned to watch from the bed as the tv is located above the headboard. The room was a bit cold in the night and did not know how to raise the temperature on the heater.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Gibraltar
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Really enjoyed my stay here. Everyone was super friendly, showers were clean (not sparkling, but still clean), and they really made an effort to keep things Green! However I'd caution ladies to go to the female only dorms. I was staying in the mixed dorm that was mostly full, all guys, and, well, it smelled like dude. But aside from that super pleasant stay :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


90%

Decent hostel, friendly staff. Spotlessly clean bathrooms and kitchen.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 31-40
  • (20 reviews)


93%

I really enjoyed everything except the weird music audible in the stairwell; no choice, agh! still, it wasn't repugnant. & that I couldn't use the computers to watch programmes - I'd depended on that - I'd happily a/ wear headphones and b/ quit after 20 m if others wanted it. I loved the kitchen etc, the hand towels, and the fact that cleaning materials are non-toxic and environmentally friendly. That's how I live and wish everyone did, it tells me the place is run by someone thoughtful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

I stayed here for one night. Igloo hostel was a nice place it was located near the centre of Nottingham. I really appreciated how sweet the staff where, they gave us a map and drew the place we were heading on the map. Beds were comfortable and it was a tidy little hostel.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks so much for your review! We're glad to hear that you found as sweet & tidy (that is what we aim for)! Hope to see you again :)

70%

Pretty good. We stayed in the Annexe which is a building across the road from the main hostel. Friendly staff, good location and nice cosy beds. Would have no problem staying here again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • All Male Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks so much for your review... we're glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope we can see you again and that we can bump up your 'pretty good' to a 'very good' next time :)

90%

Great place to stay in Nottingham at a very decent price. The staff were very accommodating to our needs.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks so much for your review... we're glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope we can see you again :)

100%

Thanks for the friendly welcome - Charlie on reception was so helpful and everything was great as it was last time. Other guests were polite and considerate too. We'll be back no doubt.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Good, convenient hostel. Free wifi, good kitchen, lovely staff. Small with steep stairs but that adds to the character.

  • Globetrotter
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female, 41+
  • (26 reviews)


90%

Really quiet lovely haven from the cold outside and very friendly staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


70%

It is very expensive and it doesn't include breakfast in comparation with other hostels from other cities, include London

Owner Comment (Show)
We're sorry to hear that you thought we were very expensive :( We feel that £16 per night is quite inexpensive for a hostel outside of London (where they can offer a few pounds less, as their bed counts are usually in the 100-300's). We wish we had the facilities and staff to be able to offer free breakfast, but we are just a small hostel with a small team... although most people are quite content with the free tea + coffee and fully-equipped kitchen to cook for themselves. But again, we're sorry you did not enjoy your stay.

100%

I stayed in a private room across the street from the main building. Their beds were really nice. Helpful and warm staff. The street traffic sound wasn't a big deal to me. Everything was great. I miss that place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Female, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


80%

We had a good time in it. Quite, tidy and nice. Next to the city center, about 15mints by foot, and 30mints to the rail station.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


73%

Please put a signboard so that people can easily find you. Please make sure the radiators are working to the level human beings need.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


100%

A thoroughly enjoyable stay in a top notch Nottingham city centre hostel. The owners go out of their way to be helpful and almost all amenities are close by. The beds are very comfortable and the lockers in each room with padlocks available from reception for a refundable £5 deposit certainly give peace of mind should you have any valuables. There are ample showers with an abundance of warm water and the free internet terminals/wi-fi deserves a huge thumbs up. In short comes highly recommended!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 07 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (20 reviews)


73%

Lovely place. Unfortunately a bit far out from the centre, but not too bad. Great, friendly staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)




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