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Russell Scott Hostels Reviews

28, Brandreth Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, England

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73%Overall Rating

From 14 ratings
  • 70%Character
  • 71%Security
  • 66%Location
  • 83%Staff
  • 76%Atmosphere
  • 70%Cleanliness

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100%

nice Hostel and OK for this price!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male 31-40
  • (8 reviews)


40%

The hostel was dirty. Everything in the kitchen was really old and broken. The showers were broken and never managed to maintain one temperature. The mattresses were so uncomfortable, you could feel every spring. It wasn't near the city centre but trams were easy enough and the staff were keen to be helpful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2012
  • erin_mareee4504
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your review however you would have seen the hostel has been just refurbished completely including the kitchen so we are wondering which is old? Secondly you would appreciate that the hostel is cleaned everyday by a cleaner.The beds are new as the hostel is just over one year old and if you felt uncomfortable you could have informed us and we could have changed the bed we will surely look into it.

70%

For somebody.who is visiting SHEFFIELD FIRST TIME,THE LOCCATION IS FAR FROM RAILWAYSTATION AND COACHSTATION,AS WELL IT'S NOT EASY TO FIND THE LOCCATION. A PART OF THAT,IT'S OK.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

I loved it - it's got real character and the 'dormitory' consisted of 6 single beds like you would find in a private room. The facilities are as good as I'd want them and the guy on the reception desk was very friendly and was very enthusiastic to help. The directions provided got me from the station to the place without a single problem, and it was only a short walk to the university (where I wanted to go)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Amazing hostel, great staff and unbelievable price.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

I was worried when I read the reviews so I was delighted to find a clean and friendly hostel when I arrived. The management also sends you an email with lots of useful info about the hostel, including good directions,before you arrive.The staff is excellent, ready to help and very friendly. Although the rooms are a bit small they're clean and quite comfy and if you're there only for a few days it's fine. Breakfast is self-catering but everything is provided. Excellent value for money!


93%

This place was a bit far away from the city center, but the staff was very friendly, and the facilities were nice and clean as well, so I would recommend this place if you are going to Sheffield.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


60%

Nice hostel and friendly staff! Only the location is not very good...


30%

Awful hostel. I obviously didn't expect hotel standard but at the Russell Scott Hostel you should get paid to stay in. Bed linen was dirty, kitchen was very dirty, toilets were absolutely filthy. This place hasn't been cleaned in months. We didn't meet any of the staff apart from the guy at the reception who didn't know anything about Sheffield when I asked him to find a couple of places on a map. Poor service. 17£ to stay in a place like this is a robbery!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the review. First and foremost we have a cleaner 24/7 at the property just to clean the kitchen and toilets we are trying our best to keep the place clean but finding it difficult as some guests do not clean up after using the kitchen or not leave behind clothes in the showers after use. Sorry the staff in the reception was new however he did try and help you finding what you wanted. We are a hostel and not a B&B for a hostel we are trying to give value for money.



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