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Reviews of Harbourside Hostel Bristol

57 Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QH, Bristol, BS1 4QH, United Kingdom

#51 of 52 hotels in Bristol

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1718 hostel reviews

6.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Okay for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I guess the doors in the corridor can be fixed with some WD-40 so they are not that noisy. Bathrooms probably need to be cleaned more often, considering the number of people who are using them, plus I'd like to ask those who are staying to be more careful how they use the facilities and clean after yourself. :) It's quite noisy from the street but you can pay 3-4 times more at the hotel on the same street and it will be the same.

    The location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect except for unavoidable snoring in the 6 beds room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    5.0
    A bed to sleep in - nothing spectacular.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    Felt very sterile and next to my bed had crumbs of food so clearly hadn't been vaccumed which was a bit gross as I had put my bag on the floor while dark without realising. When I checked in, I was asked to cancel my booking through booking.com with the offer if I did to stay in a 3-person room rather than 4 complimentary (which was pointless anyway as there was only 1 other in my room). I refused only as there was no reason given - I'm assuming it might be something to do with how it works with them, and works better for them if I book directly, if that had been explained to me I would oblige. But for my own safety and for the fact I am earning genius points I refused to do so, it also as a solo traveller felt a little bit dodgy to me to ask that.

    Location was ideal, and I knew I was only one night so I knew not to expect too much, so it delivered in that respect. Served my purpose which was literally a bed. I was also pleasantly surprised to be sharing with only one other girl in our4 bedroom dorm. Nothing super amazing about it and would not have spent any more money than I did.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    5.0
    Very disappointing, won’t be using again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disappointing , bookedon way up on coach , paid in full with credit card to find when we got there had to have Id , had to get my son to get photo of Id , very noisy , bed uncomfortable, only one pillow wont be recommending or staying again

    No breakfast available , only that it was clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating system

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The deposit of 20pounds

    The location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's no kitchen or living room

    The staff is very nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cleaning is very bad, it is the most important thing to improve

    It is in an excellent location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fix the doors at the 2 floor that will a good idea slamming and banged all night long because people needs to go out or to the toilets or bathrooms so if u need to have u sleep don’t stay there in private room because there is no privacy

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No free lockers in the room.

    Staff were very pleasant. The place was clean. Fairly good location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    It was nice and good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It said that they have atm but atm machine actually broke down. They should update in their facilities.

    The property is quite good and center

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    5.0
    Great location, but will go to YHA next time
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness very poor in the bathroom areas & dormitory floors. No secure storage options in dorms. No communal areas or kitchen facilities

    Superb location. Clean linen on the beds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    6.0
    Okay hostel, no kitchen, nice rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 3-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors are incredibly loud. I was kept up literally every 30 minutes due to the creaking and slamming of doors on the way to the toilets. This is a hostel people use for partying as it has 24hour access, meaning people are coming in and out of the hostel at all hours. The also have a T&C’s that you need to pay a £20 deposit which isn’t stated on the booking.com page- please be mindful of this as I do think they do it to catch you out as it’s a £2 charge if you pay by card. There is also NO KITCHEN FACILITIES. I thought this was very poor compared to other hostels which have these.

    It was a decent hostel, clean bed and room, spacious with hooks etc for putting clothes. Good location for the city centre

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 3-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the room, three beds are being pushed in. The one I was allocated had no socket nearby. Not sure if they will ever intend to improve this. At least provide extention lead to accommodate this?

    Cost of stay. Location in Harbourside, Seen one of best sunrise. Accommodation did the job, as I need somewhere to crush and leave next day

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    5.0
    Sub-par accommodation but can do for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no common area to chill out in. This means that to relax a bit in the afternoon you’d have to spend money to go to a cafe or pub. They don’t let you hang clothes in the heaters in the bathroom to dry them (understandably for visual reasons and to keep communal bathrooms clean, but there should be an area where people can hang their clothes that they hand wash).

    Location was the best thing about it. It was relatively clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    7.0
    For what you pay, for just a place to lay your head, it’s really pretty decent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beds were a lot closer together than I expected, which made sleep a little difficult. I woke up to somebody in the next bed kicking me in his sleep 😄 Could have done with some lockable storage in the rooms, maybe between the beds to separate them. Lack of a common room, but not a major issue.

    Location perfect - right in the centre of Bristol & only about 15 minute walk from the station. Staff - friendly & pleasant, one guy in particular was very helpful with the bag storage. Cleanliness - overall clean throughout, couldn’t fault the loos & sinks.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    7.0
    Reasonably priced simple accommodation in good central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    didn't get a room key.

    Reasonably priced simple accommodation in good central location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    5.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    OK

    OK

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    5.0
    Great location, but not a place I would stay again for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place looks like a giant maze of rooms looking to fill as much space as possible. There is no common area and the place felt very dry and sterile. Not a very friendly or beautiful place to, it felt almost like a prison.

    Great location. The staff was friendly and satisfactory. The beds were not bad.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    5.0
    Massively overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was extremely basic considering how much they were charging for it. The pillow was wafer thin, and the general cleaning should have been spotless especially in the toilets. We stayed in a 10 bed dorm, paying £30 is outrageous. You don’t even get somewhere safe to put your bags.

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    5.0
    Not great
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fee of £22 Very dirty, disgusting facilities for shower and toilet

    Rooms nice and clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    5.0
    A prisoner with a view - fantastic location but very basic
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 3-Bed Male Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To be honest, I’m very low maintenance and don’t expect much (being a former infantry soldier); so I’m usually happy with a room with a clean bed and a lockable door to keep my property safe. The rooms were dorm style but reminded me of prison cells (not that I’ve ever been incarcerated).

    The location was brilliant, right next to the river and restaurants/cafes, etc. I was able to leave my bags in a storage room for a small fee.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    5.0
    Location good, facilities v basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No kitchen facilities - very basic transient accom; £20pp damage deposit - but you'll struggle to find anything damageable!

    Can't fault location, central, next to Spike Island

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Solo traveller
    • Single bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Deposit of £20 before you can check into facility. You are not allowed to eat within the facility.

    Stayed in February 2024

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