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Vagabonds Reviews

9 University Road, Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland

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100%

This is a great hostel with a warm and welcoming atmoshpere. You couldnt ask for better for the price. All 10 of us really enjoyed our stay at this hostel and if ever planning a weekend in belfast again we will definintley be satying here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

No other word except brilliant. Would definitely stay there again...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

One of the best hostels of my life (and I tried many). The staff is awesome, they organized us all what we needed (for example, the cab tour througout Belfast + the Giant's Causeway tour), I just love them. So my suggestion is to go there and have fun. That's all friends.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Brilliant location for exploring Belfast - incredibly close to university area and city centre. Very friendly staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Hostel was great, the novelty of comfortable beds was greatly appreciated, very unusual for a hostel. The morning breakfast was fantastic and set me up for t he day. Staff were really friendly and engaged all the residents in nights out. Great general chilled out atmosphere around the place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Northern Ireland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

The staff was so friendly and helpful. They made great recommendations on things to do in the city. Comfy bed. Clean showers. Overall great experience.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Wow such an amazing experience!! Vagabonds was like a home away from home! The staff treated my friends and I like part of a family! The showers were amazing! They actually stayed on longer than 10 seconds and were lovely and hot unlike the last hostel I stayed at. Staff was very helpful and great at suggesting places to see around the city! I'm def recommending all my Canadian friends and fellow travelers go here! I never wanted to leave! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Amazing staff!! Very clean hostel with good common room and kitchen. Good location and easy to find. Will definitely be back!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


100%

everything in vagabonds is great, we had a very good time there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

I've seen a lot of hostels and this is one of the best. It's not just a place to sleep, it has individuality. Atmosphere there is really great - it's for true travellers. And the rooms are very nice and stylish. The location is also very nice - it's situated quite opposite the old church. Very nice view.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

The place was great the staff were really friendly and so helpful, they made my stay there excellent. A real relaxed atmosphere and very clean. When i come back to Belfast in my next Ireland tour i will be staying there for sure! Bloody awesome job well done to the staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

I would stay here again in a heartbeart.

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


66%

Nice to have a kitchen and the free breakfast was decent. On arrival the staff guy was a total bum, we were stuck outside, let in by a hostel guest. (But that was his last day I guess? and he's no longer there) The other staff was awesome, friendly, very helpful. Lots of character but didnt feel like it was the cleanest, particularly the kitchen. The blankets are too thin, we asked for extra! 15-20 min walk from city center, but thats just Belfast in general. Nice hot showers.


83%

Our first impression was a bad one, when we waited outside 15 minutes before someone let us in (who didn't even work there). It turns out the lazy receptionist was working his last day and it got better from there. The hostel has a lot of character, a 'chill out' room, people write on the walls in the dining room, and it feels like someone's house. Hot shower, and we like the reading lamps by the bed, and the jar of free pasta. The other staff that I met were great.


93%

Great and very helpful staff. A very atmospheric hostel!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 25-30
  • (20 reviews)


100%

Excellent, totally recomended!!!!!


100%

This was an amazing hostel filled with amazing people! If you are ever staying in Belfast go here. Great prices, great service, great location, etc. Highly recommend it.


96%

An absolutely amazing hostel, had everything right there and easy to use. great location, close to all the good clubs and only 10 min walk from the city! Staff were amazingly social, friendly and helpful! A beautiful place to stay, both cleanly and amazingly decorated :) Will recommend to everyone going to the UK!! cant think of any improvements that could be made

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

Great craic there!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

u guys need a coffee machine. instant coffee taste bad. the staff are very helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Couple 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


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