Blokhuisplein 40 Celblok H, Verdieping 1 en 2, 8911 LJ Leeuwarden, Netherlands
#6 of 15 hotels in Leeuwarden
Guests' ChoiceBased on 216 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 May 2024
Willem
CanadaEverything was fine
Interesting that it was a former jail. Really need.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Moira
United KingdomAll good, no complaints
Quirky property. Staff very friendly and helpful and on site. Good kitchen and seating areas. Short walk from the station.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Irina
Netherlands-
It's an incredible experience. Authentic setting and atmosphere. Just unbelieveble! The rooms are very simple but comfortable. The mattress and pillows are very comfortable. The soundproofing is simply amazing. Toilets and showers are in perfect condition. Wonderful prison. I didn't want to dig down or crawl down a drainpipe to escape from it😆😆
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Eleanor
United StatesThe novel restoration of the former prison into unique shops and hostel lodgings was brilliant! The hostel is super quiet (thick walls), clean, and filled with human warmth and conviviality. The staff is cordial and helpful; beds comfy; bathroom modern and pristine. The #3 bus stops directly at the entrance but it is a comfortable walk to the train.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Mark
NetherlandsNothing negative
Amazing location for a hostel! We had a nice stay with 7 friends. The hostel was very clean and the breakfast was simple but good. Good value for money.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Jim
NetherlandsThe beds are not made you have to do that yourself, which is very strange because the rooms are being cleaned and it takes not much effort to have the cleaning staff make the beds. It would greatly lead to a more wholesome experience
The location is truly unique. Being in an old prison sleeping in the cells is a very surreal experience.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Nguyễn
GermanyNothing
Clean and comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Luis
NetherlandsNo complaints.
A very unique place, wonderfully located in Leeuwarden with very friendly staff, never was a prison so comfortable!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Peter
United KingdomThere was no mat in the shower and it was slippy. I appreciate that this is a budget hostel, nevertheless, the absence of a shower mat was hazardous in my view
I found that the staff were very helpful and freindly. The hostel is clean and it represents good value for money
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
J
NetherlandsThe noise from the air system. It was not much, but for me just enough to annoy me.
Cleanliness, friendly staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Claire
AustraliaWould be great to have soap and hairdryer in the communal bathroom
Love the old building and the authenticity of the hostel. The facilities are super clean and comfortable, the rooms are warm
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Lynne
United KingdomI didn’t like not having my own bathroom for what we paid
We loved the location just a short bus trip to see my family and a short walk to to all the shops!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Eszter
HungaryThe heater was turned off when we had arrived which was a bit cold but after I turned on it warmed up the room quickly so it was ok.
The style of the cellrooms. Cleaness.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Victoria
EstoniaAt first when we arrived to our room it was so cold and it only got warm on the second day. The bathroom and toilet were clean and nice, but also really cold and we couldn’t figure out how to get warm water in the toilet room to brush our teeth.
The location was good and staff were nice. It was in the city, so we could go anywhere fast and we could rent the bikes from the hostel for a low price
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Francesca
NetherlandsMother said the sink had no warm water, but that could have been a temporary issue or simply done by design. It wasn't really a big deal.
I booked a room at Alibi's for my mother. She is usually picky but she ended up being very happy with her room. She took a lot of pictures and was amused by the setting. The room was warm, the toilet clean and the bed comfortable. Me and my partner had breakfast with her and enjoyed a good coffe together. Breakfast was good, there was a bit of everything, not too much but not too little. Overall I would recommend the place and will most likely book for her again here. Mother thought the staff was kind and friendly.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Ivars
LatviaEverything was good.
Great location, historical building, after 10 pm outdoor possible to open by chip (good).
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Hayley
NetherlandsNothing bad to say. But this hostel is not for you if you are not up for the fun experience.
It's a fun hostel to stay. Don't expect great comfort, as it meant to recreate a prison experience. I love the small prison museum at the ground floor and it gave quite a bit of historical context. Also we got let out at the end :)
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Juul
NetherlandsI think next time i will book the deluxe cell, didnt like the toilet out on the hallway, but i knew that when i booked
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Gillian
IrelandThe pillows were too small
The central location and the value for money
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Cschua
BelgiumLocated in a historic prison complex, they had an exhibit on the ground level explaining the history of the complex and how it worked.There were restaurants and a cafe close by. Cool little shops as well. Lift is handy if you're coming with heavy bags or suitcases. The room and bathroom was big enough. It was super clean. The beds were comfortable. They kept little features of the jail cell like the switches and the button to open the cell door with which was a nice touch. The staff were efficient and friendly with checking us in and out. They also gave good tips on places to see and where to eat.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Alison
United KingdomBreakfast.
Breakfast was disappointing for the price we paid. Room was quiet and had basic comforts. It was an interesting and unique experience which was great fun. No creature comforts as would be expected in a prison cell.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Karine
NetherlandsUnusual and affordable experience in a unique place. Rented a great bike to explore around for a good price too. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Anthony
United KingdomUnfortunatley there wasn't secure bike parking on site but there was a secure bike park facility fairly near by. Don't know if the hostel would entretain people bringing their bikes into their rooms - there is space.
A great quirky hostel in a former gaol complex (the hostel is only one small part so needs a bit of finding). Very clean, simple rooms, newly refurbished with well designed shared areas and clean shower area. Despite that it still retains the feel of a former gaol - great conversation piece. Staff very friendly and accomodating. On the edge of the town centre. Good value.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
X
United KingdomThe location was great :10-15 mins from the station Great toilet and shower facilities Room was very clean Staff were very friendly !
Stayed in September 2023
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