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Lagan Backpackers Reviews

121 Fitzroy ave, Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland

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84%Overall Rating

From 147 ratings
  • 84%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 81%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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53%

The staffs were rude.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
There is a difference between the staff being rude and trying to get checked in 10 drunk guests that booked seperate bookings but showed up as a group quite after 4 in the morning, with screaming shouting falling over. Telling you that if you dont calm and quite down so others can sleep i will ask you to leave is not rude. Its common sense

100%

Best free hostel breakfast I ever had. This was a quiet place to sleep.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


80%

I came to Lagan's just for one night and was hoping to use their laundry facilities.... which they advertise....but don't have. One of their bathrooms was not working the next one was on the next floor up. I would imagine just two bathrooms would be a problem were it busier!! The breakfast is only available 8-10 so because I was leaving at 7:30 they couldn't offer me anything. Another reason I chose Lagans.. but they didn't come through. Location is also not close to centre. Wouldn't reccomend.

  • Globetrotter
  • 24 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (30 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Couple of things. Breakfast is advertised as 8 to 10 only! As its very quite we desided to shut down one bathroom out of 6 for renovations. That still left one bathroom for every 2 people in the hostel on the night. And lastly we do have laundry facilities. But if you wait and expect us to put all laundry on hold to get yours done in less than and hour we cant do that. Sometimes other people also want to use our facilities and first come first serve seems to normally work.

57%

good breakfast :)


100%

I loved this place. The guy working the front desk was the friendliest hostel employee I've ever met. The room was clean, the staff was helpful, the shower worked well. I honestly can't think of one negative about this place. Highly recommended.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Great hostel! The staff are really friendly and helpful, the place is lively but quiet when night, plenty of showers, and the location is ideal. I stayed in a private double room and it was great value for money - clean, warm, plenty of space. I'd happily go back there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

great stay! i can really recommend to go to this place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


100%

For 8 days this place became my home-real home,with family and my warm cozy bed. It's one of the few hostels where I've never encountered a single problem with showers-no waiting(yep,really lots of showers),the temperature is up to u,adjust it as u want. The staff-easy-going,ready to help(even with cooking) and join u in a pub or in watching a movie.Definitely a family atmosphere. Btw,u can choose the type of breakfast u want. When in Belfast-Lagan Backpackers! Best hostel I've stayed in.


57%

The sheets were stained on the beds, there were only 2 bathrooms that were always occupied or very wet when we wanted to use them.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


57%

The bathroom was disgusting, half of it didn't work. The bedroom wasn't clean, it looked like we were sleeping in someone else's sheets. The staff barely spoke english.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
One out of six showers was out of action. And we dont iron sheets as we explained to you. This was your first hostel experience and obviously for £10 per person its not a hotel. And not nearly the same standard you are used to in hotels

77%

Nice owner! Nice place to stay.


100%

Hostel is wonderful. Very kind staff and room is clean. I felt myself with high comfort!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Kazakhstan
  • Male, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


73%

If you are only staying here for the free hot breakfast, don't bother. It is very minimal and won't fill you up for a day of exploring. Otherwise this is a good value for money hostel that offers a good place to stay a few nights in Belfast for.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


70%

The highlight was the breakfast. Nice guy running the hostel. Very busy and noisy with little access to a quiet space. Not very clean and pretty run down.

  • Globetrotter
  • 19 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (26 reviews)


87%

it was a brilliant experience living in Lagan`s hostel --- we survived the doomsday there! ;) 10pounds for a bed & hot (English) breakfast is such a good bargain! Plus, chances are that u could have the dinner cooked by William (the owner)! Lovely place& lovely people, u`ll never bet bored with the people & movie there!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

The staff is very helpful. The room is clean though the bathroom is a bit small.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Had an amazing time at Lagan, would highly recommend over any others in Belfast. To be honest, the staff and especially William really made it for me. Great knowledge of the city, great to have a chat with and they cook an awesome hot breakfast in the morning! Not even to mention that he cooked up some free snacks at night and a free dinner another, really topped it off for me. In my mind the most value i have ever gotten out of any hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

If you go to Belfast, and you should, stay here! William goes above and beyond and the free hot brekky is brilliant! Thanks William for a wonderful stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


80%

great staff and atmosphere

  • Avid Traveller
  • 12 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (15 reviews)


87%

It was a pleasure to stay in Lagan Hostel, Place is wonderful and reception is good. I'd prefer to stay here whenever I am in Belfast. Thanks

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


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