We booked our choir group of mostly 8 to 15 year olds in this hostel for three days! They were…read morekind, safe and more than accommodating. The meals were basic and inexpensive. The bar was simple and cheap. Their WiFi only works in the dining room. The staff was so helpful, I did laundry a couple of times and when it stopped working, they gladly fixed it and gave me my money back. I will gladly go back to this YHA.

Stopped in to inquire as to pricing and availability, which were, I felt, fair. I ask to have a…read morequick peak around before booking. No dice. I ask why not. The hostel must protect its children, I am told. Wait, what? You house children here, alongside traveling strangers? Explain. Do you take me for a pedophile? Moving on, I ask why I may see inside if I pay, but not if I don't pay. Am I less a threat to children than I was prior to handing you £18? I am told, smugly, that it would be quite different because I would then be a "guest." Perhaps the official account would like to explain to us how any of that makes sense.

Had a great breakfast at the Acorn guest house this morning. There were three to choose from: The…read moretraditional English Breakfast, the Continental Breakfast and the Vegetarian Breakfast. The Continental Breakfast is about cereal and cold breakfast items. The Vegetarian, of course is about no meat. The traditional English breakfast (Which I ordered) features an egg sunny side up on a piece of toasted white bread, a sausage link, a couple of pieces of ham, a cooked piece of tomato, sauteed mushrooms and baked beans in a tomato based sauce. White and wheat toast with a variety of jellies and jams, coffee, tea and orange juice also came with the breakfast. Everything was cooked very well. The meats were all a bit salty, as you might expect, but everything was quite good! The dining room is very small and tables are right next to each other. Very cosy. (The price I clicked on below refers to the hotel, which is a very nice - moderately priced three star European hotel. Smallish room with a smallish shower, but super friendly staff)

Lovely place, great quiet location. We were able to check-in at 12.30- very rare these days!…read moreOwners are extremely accommodating - owners reply to messages almost immediately. The room is warm and tidy, the bed was very comfortable. I don't know what else I would have to ask for, everything was there, even the fridge. No breakfast by default, but you can order a continental one for a fee. Beware if you are coming here late though- after 22.30pm it seemed like buses didn't go there anymore, so we had to get a taxi. But I suppose that's the price for quieter location with much better price then in town!!

This hostel was ideally located - right in the city centre, a short, clean, modern tram ride from…read morethe train station, and on a quaint little dead end alleyway that meant it was quiet as well. I stayed in what is one of my favorite room types when I travel...a small, cozy, solo room with a shared bath. The kind of room that has a bed (in this case a twin), a little table or desk, a chair and enough room for a suitcase and that's about it. The bathroom was shared by three similar rooms (including mine) and cleanliness and easy access was never a problem (in a pinch, there are other bathrooms available throughout the hostel.) There are also dorms and larger rooms available, but my room hit my sweet spot between comfort and budget for a short stay. The shared kitchen (closed overnight) was also sizable and well-equipped and the lounge area beyond it was cozy with the rain pitter pattering on the roof. Solid WiFi guaranteed downstairs; upstairs connectivity varies.

From the owner: The Igloo Backpackers Hostel, Annexe, & Pods are proud to be valued as Nottingham's most popular…read morecheap budget accommodation for backpackers, tourists, students, schools and sports groups. We offer a wide arrangement of rooms (female dorm and mixed dorms, as well as private single, double, twin, triple, quad and family rooms) at budget prices. Both our buildings have self-catering kitchens and our staff is award winning friendly and always there to help you make the most of your visit to Nottingham.

I lived in this guest house for a week. I was on my trip in London. And I fully recommend this…read moreplace to everyone who prefer live in a comfy room like 3 stars hotels but pay less money. What is more, the position of the house is amazing. It is not far away from central London. And you can find tube station within 10 minutes by walking. Another good alternative is buses. There are more than 15 different buses near this house that will take you to wherever you want. The house is pretty and very clean. I was happy that I can use the kitchen free. The bathroom is always clean, because the host---James clean it every day. I am very happy with my experience in Woodville guesthouse. The host was very nice and with great hospitality. He cooks very well....to be honest I do miss his food......:-) My trip in London was perfect not only because of the view but also James and his guesthouse. To be honest with every one who will see my review, this guesthouse worth more than the price it charges. After all, highly recommend this place to every one and believe me it will become one of your best experiences in London......

I think this is a great place to stay if you want to explore London on a budget, but don't want to…read moregive up comfort and privacy. The host rents out 3 rooms in his house, and you have full access to the kitchen and the bathroom. I really liked the arrangement because I could cook me own meals and save some money on eating out. The facilities were clean and well-maintained. The host, James, was very helpful and considerate. He is also very knowledgeable of London, so make sure to ask him for sightseeing suggestions. He is also very smart and pleasant to talk to. Definitely talk to him about art :) The house is situated in Walthamstow, one of the London suburbs. It's a nice neighborhood, there is a huge street market working on High street, so you can get, for example, fruits or other food for cheap. There are also at least three large supermarkets on High street, some pubs and restaurants if you don't cook or prefer eating out. Despite the presence of tha market I didn't have any problems with security, even when I came back late at night. The streets are well lit, there are police patrols, so it indeed feels quite safe. Walthamstow central station is within a 15-minute walking distance. There's a Victoria line Tube station there as well as buses and trains (I've never used the latter). The Underground will take you to King's Cross in 25 minutes and to Victoria Station in 40. The trains go every 3-7 minutes, but, unfortunately, I've found the London Underground to be quite unreliable, e.g. the service is disrupted sometimes -- but that is the problem you will have to face if you're staying in the suburbs (and a lot of other hostels and rentals are situated in the suburbs too). The buses are more reliable but take more time to reach London. There are night buses that run all night and you can use them if you're coming back late (the underground closes at 11pm). Overall, I really enjoyed my time at Woodville Guesthouse. It's a really good alternative to staying at a hotel if you're traveling on a budget.