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Experience Bristol's vibrant heart at Rock & Bowl Hostel! Nestled on Nelson Street, our modern hostel is your perfect base for exploring this dynamic city. Immerse yourself in Bristol's famous music scene, with legendary venues just a stone's throw away.

Our cozy common areas are ideal for meeting fellow travelers, sharing stories, and planning your Bristol adventures. Whether you're keen to explore the city's iconic street art, delve into its maritime history at the harbor, or enjoy the eclectic shops and cafes, Rock & Bowl Hostel puts you in the center of it all.

Enjoy our comfy dorms after a day of exploring and recharge for another day of adventure. With a friendly atmosphere and prime location, Rock & Bowl Hostel is more than just a place to stay – it's where your Bristol story begins.

ROCK & BOWL HOSTEL BRISTOL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Cancellation policy: 2 day(s) before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the full amount for your stay.
Check-in from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Early check in might be available on request, please contact the property if interested.
Check-out before 12:00 PM

Full payment in advance by card.
You will need to provide us your CVV code by email in order to confirm your reservation or it will be cancelled.
This property will charge your card in advance.
Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.

General:
No curfew.
No pets allowed.
No children allowed.
Non smoking.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 19:00

Check Out

until 12:00

Taxes Included

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Free Luggage Storage
Coworking Space
Luggage Storage
Reception (limited hours)
Board Games
Foosball
Wi-Fi

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Reviews

6.7Good(14)

Value for Money
6.4
Security
7.0
Atmosphere
6.0
Cleanliness
5.1
Staff
7.7
Location
8.1
Facilities
6.3

Summary of traveller reviews

Rock & Bowl Hostel Bristol offers a great location for exploring the city. Staff are friendly and helpful, and security is a strong point with key card access. However, recent guests have noted issues with cleanliness in shared areas and bathrooms, and some find the beds uncomfortable.

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Stayed in Jul 2026

9.4

Anonymous

Female, 25-30, USA

I really liked my stay here. The people working there were so nice and helpful! The only issue I had is that the room we got was right next to a karaoke room and loud construction, so I didn’t get great sleep. I would suggest bringing earplugs! But besides that, we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed in Jun 2026

4.3

May

Female, 18-24, England

I did not feel safe in this hostel as a solo female traveller. It was full of very creepy old men. The kitchen was absolutely disgusting and I could not cook in it the whole week I was there. The showers are not gendered which also did not feel safe to me. I left early due to an absolutely disgusting smell in my room that literally made me gag. Worst hostel I have ever stayed in.

Stayed in Jun 2026

8.0

Francis

All Male Group, 18-24, England

Really nice place, the staff were fine. Accomodation is in the centre of town and the night club on the ground floor was a good finish for the two nights we stayed. Can be loud but we didn't try to sleep before 2am

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Location

22 Nelson Street, Bristol, England

1km from city centre

About Bristol

At first sight Bristol, the fifth most populated city of the UK, looks like a quiet place. But venture into its streets and take the time to visit its main attractions and you will soon find it to be a vibrant and inspiring city.

Most of the hostels in Bristol are situated north of the river Avon close to the city centre. You will easily find cheap hostels in Bristol, which will enable you to save for activities in the city. Looking for an original accommodation? Amongst our Bristol hostels you can find a former police headquarters and even a boat. Youth hostels in Bristol are a perfect meeting point for backpackers, so if you want to share some time with other fellow travellers, head to the common areas of the youth hostels.

Bristol’s former city centre port is now a cultural hub. Foodies will enjoy the Wapping Wharf neighbourhood with its trendy restaurants. Pubs and clubs are peppered all over the city but if you visit during the summer, go to the Hotwells area where people gather for a drink.

Bristol’s most famous landmarks are the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Georgian park Queen Square and the Cabot Tower at the top of Brandon Hill. The city also boasts some unmissable museums like Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the Science Museum We The Curious and the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, to name just a few. Looking for more fun things to do in Bristol? Have a stroll around the city to discover inspiring street art – you will find some of Banksy’s graffiti here as the artist was born in Bristol. During the summer, many festivals like the Harbour Festival, Upfest and the International Balloon Fiesta, are held in Bristol.

Bristol city centre is nice and compact, so it’s easy to explore on foot – this is also the best way for first timers to discover the city’s incredible street art! For longer journeys, there’s also a fast, convenient bus service that’s very easy to use. To get a different view of the city, why not hop on the ferry? Bristol is well connected to the rest of the UK via Temple Meads railway station. Head here if Bath, London or Cardiff are next on your list.

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