About

We would like to thank our valued customers for their appreciation of our team's efforts; this will only motivate us to improve our services further. We are proud to announce that Hostelworld customers have voted Albatross- Backpackers In ! the 'No.1 Hostel in England'

This clean and modern backpackers hostel is located in Newcastle's City Centre. It is walking distance from sporting and musical venues, food markets, art galleries, historical attractions and great links to the local and national transport. We are a fantastic venue to stay at as part of the Hadrians Wall Walk and the Coast to Coast route.

So come discover the North East, and get ready for Newcastle's highly acclaimed night life.

Photo ID is required when check-in (passport or driver license)

All guests must provide a key deposit on arrival. This can either be £5.00 in cash per person or 1 photographic ID which can cover up to 3 key cards. Further policies apply to bookings of over 3 guests.

Any number of guests exceeding 3 are classified as a group. Groups must accommodate and pay for full rooms – this may not be reflected on booking but we will email you if any amendments will be required. For groups we require payment 2 weeks prior to arrival – this is to ensure payment is received and for a quicker check in on your arrival.

Our cancellation and amendments policy for individuals is 24 hours prior to arrival and for groups this is 2 weeks.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Pool Table
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Reviews

9.4Superb(2932)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    8.0
Stayed in Sept 2025
6.3
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Anonymous
Male, 41+, England
It's a decent enough hostel; good location, nice clean sheets. Other than that, it is quite old school and underloved. Bathrooms were looking very tired - our floor only had three showers, one of which was broken, another had no temperature control and was scalding hot. Two toilets, one blocked. No USB sockets and sockets miles from the bed The bedrooms were excessively hot, and the window opening mechanism was broken, so no way of getting fresh air in.
Stayed in May 2025
7.1
C
Cathal
Male, 41+, Ireland
Great location....hostel facilities are reasonable....not exactly plush. Only downside was i felt somewhat duped by the management in the hostel as i found out i was being charged more than double the price for the same standard bed that others in my dorm were staying....apparently management said some hostel websites charge different prices for the same standard bed in the same dormitory! Yes the same bed is on sale at different prices on different websites! And im talking double the price!
Stayed in Sept 2024
6.3
M
Meg
Couple, 41+, England
I’m a frequent hostel user…I was expecting a more civilised place but it’s Sat night in Newcastle and the hostels near the Bigg Market! So I can’t blame the hostel for getting virtually no sleep. The room was super basic but the bedding was clean, all fine. It was a long trip to the loo, but so it goes. The noise through the night from other guests was dire, shouting etc.not least the couple constantly making out in the next room…bed right up against the wall so vibrations along with noises off!
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Location

51 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
0.7km from city centre