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Igloo Backpackers Hostel Reviews

110 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, England

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70%

Very good hostel for the price. It was a relatively clean and secure hostel with a comfortable enough bed for the night and available lockers. The hostel looked to be in a rather shady part of town, so the walk at night wasn't great, but it was a nice place to spend a night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Very friendly staff. wonderful location. 5 stars rooms in the Annexe (where we actually slept - 2bed twin room)! We also aprreciate the self-catering kitchen accessible 24h/day. Nice atmosphere and nice guests from all over the world! Definitely one of the best hostel we've stayed in!!! Highly recommended!!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

More of a boarding house than a hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


96%

Clean and secure and in a great spot- only a few minutes walk to everything we wanted to do. The free tea and coffee is pretty great too :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


90%

I would definitely go back, and probably will at some point. It's in a good location, a straight shot from the theatre and shopping centers, easy to find. Very reasonably priced for the budget-conscious. I was only there for one night, but I enjoyed my stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Nice welcome and very comfortable clean beds.Annex really good.

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


100%

I stayed at the Igoo for only a few days. The whole time I was there was exceedingly positive for me. The hostel is very nice and the staff were great.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

I have stayed here before and would definately recommend the private rooms. The only issue I had was that the rooms at the front (where I stayed) didn't have double glazing so it was a bit noisy. This didn't bother me but may be an issue for older guests.


83%

Very good position near downtown and very funny staff. I'm thinking about going back to Nottingham in a future and in this hostel again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Brilliant place to stay!!!!!! Loved it great people awesome atmosphere, cool common room overall brilliant :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


83%

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights as we needed somewhere cheap and convenient to Nottingham. Igloo was great - we stayed in the annexe, and while the words "you're above the Londis" filled us with fear it was clean, tidy, quiet and comfortable (except the pillows!). The only negative comment is that some maintenance is needed - both shower doors had come off their rails in the bathroom and the toilet seat was loose.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


76%

Very helpful and kind staff!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


80%

It was a lovely placwe to stay an the staff were very friendly. Our room though was bitterly cold and I don't think there was any heating. Also it was a bit inconvenient that reception only opened at 9, especially if you have a train to catch before then and you need to drop off your key and collect your deposit. In other backpacker hostels I have stayed in this was not the case.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


76%

Very clean and comfortable, but poor breakfast!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comment. We are happy that you found our hostel clean and comfortable but confused as to why you wrote 'poor breakfast', since we do not provide any meals at our hostel. However, we do provide a fully equipped kitchen with free tea and coffee... but the quality of the breakfast depends on each guests own cooking skills ;-) We hope to see you again sometime in the future! Kind regards The Team @ Igloo Backpackers Hostel & Annexe

100%

everything was perfect, will definitely visit again. comfortable beds and clean kitchen/bathroom. best hostel in nottingham

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

everything was good!


86%

I liked my stay very much. The hostel was simple, as I was staying the dorm room, but fulfilling my expectations and value for the money. I especially appreciated the locker and generally the concern that staff expressed for the safety and security of their visitors. I would have liked a breakfast option - but maybe I just didn't go down into the kitchen in the right time :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Slovakia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Amazing place, great staff who are really helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


96%

Great hostel. Awesome staff, only bummer was the 3am lockout


86%

in the annex, it was noisy and the foam beds didnt suit me, but the cleanlisness, staff and amazing location were worth it.


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