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YHA Bristol Reviews

14 Narrow Quay, Somerset, BS1 4QA, Bristol, England

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73%

Good value for money even you have to pay 3 pound extra if you're not YHA member. Excellent location, not far away from Bristol Temple Meads, 10 - 15 mins of walking. Clean and tidy. Very nice place to stay in Bristol. I certainly come back. Thanks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


96%

Very clean, efficient and helpful. Excellent location.


86%

Hostel was clean, central and secure. Common rooms were nice for relaxing and hanging with friends. Unfortunately the Wi-fi and breakfast were not free. There was a clean, well-stocked kitchen though..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


83%

Too expensive. Wi-Fi is not free. That's my only problem.


100%

this hostel is in a fantasic location beautifull location on the river and close to everything you need and the room was exceptional staff were very helpfull will definatly have to return.


90%

Comfortable and well designed hostel with lots of character. Our only comment is that with no shower curtain, the shower water goes everywhere, soaks the floor and through into the room (we had a room with its own shower). Loved everything else.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

The bunk bed could be a bit more robust (I could feel the other person moving around throughout the night). Otherwise, an excellent hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

Cuando llegué no tenían noticias de mi pues la reserva no había llegado y el hostal estaba completo. Aun así el recepcionista lo resolvió bien y después de darme una ducha me anuncio que tenia cama. La consigna es MUY DEFICIENTE pues esta en muy malas condiciones, es muy cara y solo se puede bloquear la taquilla una vez, luego pierdes las 3 libras. Ademas te anuncia que por ese precio se pueden guardar las maletas 24 horas pero es falso, no puedes si te vas del albergue. UN ROBO vamos

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Great hostel, clean and nicely decorated as well as very well located. The fact they charge you £3 extra if you're not a YHA member is a bit cheeky and they would do better if it was announced clearly, but still, all in all a very good hostel.


100%

Nice friendly welcome. I like this hostel as it is not grubby like some others (!) and has a great, colourful atmosphere. I tried dormitory accommodation in Bristol YHA two years previously and had a dreadfully disturbed night (people coming in at all hours). I recommended reserving some dorms for those wanting a quieter experience. I wonder if this has been been done.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


93%

exellent location with exellent factility and cleanliness. nothing to complain really.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


86%

The hostel overall was well kept and clean, and the location was absolutely perfect - the only criticism would be that the lift seemed to be very temperamental and often would not appear when called etc.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


83%

Absolutely noisy rooms all nights... :-(

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

very nice hostel!! perfect location!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


93%

great hostel. no complaints at all. would recommend it in a heartbeat. will definitely stay again but hostelworld should display the correct price!! it's 3 pounds extra per night.


96%

Excellent location and very nice decor. Only drawback was lack of sign to the stairs rather than lift.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Very nice hostel with an excellent location, everyt sight is reachable by foot. I had a wonderful view towards the harbour from the fourth floor. Rooms were clean, toilets as well, but the shower could have been cleaner. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The café and lounge are very nice to have a drink or something to eat, or to just hang around. All in all, a nice hostel which I definitely recommend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Oct 2011
  • Ju-lie
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


90%

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay - brilliant location The staff were very helpful but not very smily or happy looking

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

excellent facilities, cheap, good location, helpful staff :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ukraine
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

all round excellent,can't say enough.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


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