Albatross Backpackers

3.0 (5 reviews)

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Jay F.

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15 years ago

The rooms are nice and clean with not too many people in it, the kitchen has everything you need (plus free toast), and the common area has a nice big TV and plenty of room. Given that it's located a 3 minute walk from the train station, there is not much to dislike about this highly rated hostel. The only things I can think of: The bathroom can be 15-20 meters from your room depending on which one you're in. Internet terminals are not free (although WiFi is). In short: A great value place. read more

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Michael P.

13 years ago

The hostel is clean and nice and a very short walk from the train station. But it's pretty utilitarian; it seems to lack a hostel culture or feel. The two members of the staff I interacted with were very straightforward and not more friendly than needed to answer my questions. I'm a worker, so I get it, but I am used to hostel staff being very friendly. That added to the overall "meh" feel I get from this place. But it's cheap and clean! read more

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Brandon B.

9 years ago

Hi every one this hostal that me and my frends(there was 9 of us) stoped at was good but mager short comings for 1, the room we were in had no wifi available. 2, the room had 5 bunk beds 4 bed were not made and on check out we were accused for stelling the bed covers. 3,as i was in the room trying to sleep someone came in to the room whils i was there so i dont belev the securaty is good what so ever. the people when who chected us in were so nice aswell and if you visit and see no beds are made up make suer you report it if not you will not get your 25 pound deposit back. read more

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Lance R.

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11 years ago

Worst hostel we stayed at during our 2 week band tour of Ireland and UK. Hit with a surprise $200 damage deposit (in cash) upon check-in. The only hostel in 2 weeks to require one. Room was bare bones with 2 metal frame bunkbeds. Not even a lamp or locker or end table or anything to warrant a high damage deposit. Wifi only works in the lounge, not in your rooms. Place seemed less friendly/social than other hostels we stayed at. Free toast in the kitchen. read more

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Qype User (paga_m…)

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16 years ago

Just two minutes walk from the central train station and bus station, in the heart of the city, Albatross's staff are very friendly. The rooms are very clean and cozy as well as the kitchen and the common sitting area. The building reminds of an old house with a couple of tiny, charming fireplaces. And although the main entrance is on a lively main street, there is no trace of noise coming in. read more

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51 Grainger Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5JE
United Kingdom
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0191 233 1330
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The Albatross Backpackers Hostel in Newcastle upon Tyne is the perfect base for all occasions. We have extensive accommodation throughout our historic building over several floors. With over 172 rooms, we have all types of rooms available from 12 bedded dormitories for larger groups, and rooms with just 2 beds for smaller parties. On site we have a range of home from home facilities, including a self catering, fully equipped kitchen, pool table and cellar chill out area.

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3.3(3 reviews)

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Ok, one doesn't expect much when one checks in to these sort of places…read more And our expectations were met. Three of us sharing a room. Beds no problem. Bathroom a bit of an obstacle. To use the toilet entailed having one foot in the shower and to use the shower made everything in the bathroom wet, including the toilet. My two greatest niggles with this place concern night duty staff and breakfast. We were disturbed from our sleep by gangs of idiots running and screaming through the corridors at 3 am for over half an hour, letting off extinguishers and generally being yobs. We remonstrated with them and they wanted a fight. Where were the staff then ? We paid an extra few quid for the alleged breakfast. It consisted of bacon, undercooked then reheated in the microwave, sausages that seemed to be full of a mystery meat paste, deep fried then microwaved, scarmbled eggs microwaved so long they were like bullets. Tomatoes which were ok and toast. I managed the tomatoes and toast but the rest was vomit inducing. Quite the worst breakfast I have ever had.Never again will I darken these doors and if you like food and sleep I recommend you give it a miss too.

came here for a weekend away with mates and was expecting a hostel and nothing more. just a bed and…read morea front door, but this place is more of a hotel than a hostel. all the staff from check in to check out were absolutely amazing. the bar is massive and they were doing a happy hour our first night which went down a treat. massive bar with a pool table. rooms are very comfortable, and apart from the bunk beds has all the mod cons of a 3 star hotel. breakfast was really nice and the bar food we had in the evening was very nice.