Harbourside Hostel Bristol
7.2
Very Good(387 reviews)
57 Prince St, Bristol BS1 4QH, United Kingdom
+44 117 456 6804
Hotel Description
Harbourside Hostel Bristol is a simple yet welcoming hostel located in the vibrant heart of Bristol, at 57 Prince St, Bristol BS1 4QH, United Kingdom. Situated just a 3-minute walk from the renowned Bristol Aquarium and surrounded by a bustling quayside quarter, this hostel offers a prime location for both tourists and business travelers. The nearby waterfront dining options provide a lively atmosphere, while landmarks such as Brunel's SS Great Britain are just a short walk away. The hostel is housed in a traditional stone building, which adds to its charming character and creates a cozy environment for guests looking to explore the best of Bristol. The Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and the iconic M Shed museum are within walking distance, making it an ideal base for cultural enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The Harbourside Hostel features a range of mixed- and single-sex dormitories, designed to offer comfort and convenience for budget-conscious travelers. Each dorm is equipped with Wi-Fi access, lockers for personal belongings, and shared bathroom facilities. Private rooms are also available, offering en suite bathrooms for guests who prefer more privacy and comfort. Whether you're traveling solo, with friends, or as a couple, the rooms at Harbourside Hostel provide a clean, functional, and relaxing space to unwind after a day of exploring the city. For guests looking to experience local flavors, the hostel offers a casual Indian restaurant where you can indulge in delicious dishes in a relaxed setting. Additionally, there is a bar on-site for socializing, and a convenience store to pick up essentials during your stay. Although the hostel does not offer luxury amenities such as a fitness center or spa, it provides everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay, including free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The Harbourside Hostel's convenient location also offers excellent transport links, with Bristol Temple Meads train station just a 15-minute walk away, and numerous bus stops nearby for easy access to the rest of the city. The Bristol Airport is only a 21-minute taxi ride away, ensuring that travel to and from the hostel is quick and convenient. Health and safety measures are in place to ensure guests' well-being, with the property being entirely smoke-free and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and security. With its central location, great value for money, and friendly atmosphere, Harbourside Hostel Bristol is the perfect choice for those looking to explore this vibrant city on a budget. Whether you're here for a few days or a longer stay, the hostel invites you to experience the charm of Bristol while enjoying a comfortable, hassle-free stay.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Walking distance to Bristol Aquarium and M Shed, making it ideal for those looking to explore local attractions.
2. Affordable, clean dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi, lockers, and shared bathroom facilities.
3. Private rooms with en suite bathrooms for added privacy and comfort.
4. Casual Indian restaurant and on-site bar offering convenient dining and socializing options.
5. Convenient transport options with easy access to Bristol Temple Meads and the Bristol Airport, as well as various bus stops nearby.
6. Prime location in the vibrant Harbourside area, with excellent access to waterfront dining and key attractions like Brunel's SS Great Britain and Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.
7. Smoke-free property with high standards of cleanliness and security to ensure a comfortable and safe stay for all guests.
10 Exceptional
Location rating
Top sights
Brunel's SS Great Britain
9 min
Clifton Suspension Bridge10 min
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery10 min
M Shed4 min
Bristol Cathedral8 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 10 |
| Nearest airport | Bristol Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 21 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Thu, Dec 05
Check-out: Fri, Dec 06
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Location
57 Prince St, Bristol BS1 4QH, United Kingdom
Airports:
Bournemouth International
Taxi: 2 hr 8 min
Transit: 4 hr 31 min
Exeter Airport
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Transit: 2 hr 16 min
Bristol Airport
Taxi: 21 min
Transit: 36 min
Cardiff Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 20 min
Transit:
Clifton Down
Taxi: 12 min
Walking: 34 min
Lawrence Hill
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Walking: 41 min
Stapleton Road
Taxi: 10 min
Walking: 47 min
Bristol Temple Meads
Taxi: 4 min
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Walking: 37 min
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10
Exceptional Location
Harbourside
Buzzy quayside quarter with waterfront dining, Bristol Aquarium & Brunel's SS Great Britain.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Reviews
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Samuel Dykes
1/5
Dreadful experience being turned away because I showed up "too late to check in". My flight was delayed and check in ends at 3pm. I was left with nowhere to sleep that night and had to book a hotel an hour away. The check in attendant was rude and the staff I called on the phone didn't try to understand or fix my situation. At one point when I was pleading my case over the intercom the staff member said "You are not audible" and hung up on me.This was a notably bad experience, given that most hostels will allow you to check in late and the staff in other places don't take as much joy from making people cry as these. Maybe it was in the terms and conditions but who reads those!? All I wanted was a place to sleep.If you are going to be checking in late, don't stay here. If you're checking in on time, don't stay here either. Don't come here. Don't do it!!!
C.
4/5
Currently undergoing some refurbishment, although this didn't impact my stay at all. The bed was ⭐very comfortable⭐ and bedding was clean and also comfortable. Excellent power shower, and bathrooms are clean and tidy.There is some outside noise during the day and evening, due to the nearby pub/ restaurant. However, it is very quiet at night.The staff ensure the hostel is secure, with a intercom system to allow entry. Both staff were friendly and helpful... and I actually had a room to myself, which was a bonus 😊Thank you Harbourside!
simon hewitt
2/5
The location is good as its not far from a lot of the good places in the centre.The gentleman who served us was friendly and helpful.The room was very basic with 2 single beds in that was reminiscent of a prison cell.. and for 2 of us to stay there was £50 each for the night which was only £40 more than the double tree Halton was charging so I would say to go with a hotel if there's a couple of you.It was a Saturday night so it was fairly noisy at night .I wouldn't stay here again..
Zak Ford
1/5
Paid £50 for a 2-bed mixed dorm but charged another £5 to leave my bag in storage for 2 hours. Bed sheets had clearly not been changed from the previous guest as I found someone’s bag underneath my duvet. Mattress and pillow was extremely uncomfortable. Woken up at 4am by a member of staff coming in to crash on the bed next to me. Absolutely no care at all for my own nights sleep, turned on the lights as he noisily walked in, continued to make loud noise, shouted over to me asking if I’d see. his vape charger, was watching videos on his phone with loud volume, vaping like a train (which is literally against T&C’s) and filling the room with a disgusting smell only made worse by his continuous loud farting. All of this while I, a paying guest, am visibly trying to get to sleep right across from him. Not a single care given. I repeat this was a member of staff. Worst experience I have ever had in a hostel, I ended up getting 3 hours sleep before I had to start work in the morning.
Rahmi Hammoud
1/5
This is a great location for a hostel. However the staff are unbelievably rude and look for any excuse to take you deposit away. If you leave any rubbish inside the room you will loose your deposit. In our case they take the entire full room deposit £80. Seems like a money making scam to me, shaking down travellers of their money. Ruined our trip to Bristol. Avoid at all cost!
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Simone D
1/5
The only good thing about this backpackers is it's location and that's it. The staff are obnoxious towards the people who wish to stay there and they are the rudest people known to mankind and the staff constantly has a severe attitude …
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Keith W
3/5
I stayed here in a one person room for two nights in June 2024. It is basic but I found it clean. …
Merida Rose
1/5
Quite expensive for basic amenities. Additionally, have to pay £20 deposit in cash - if pay in card, have to give extra £2 which is not refundable! Staff at reception was quite rude too. I’ll never come back to this hostel again!
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Sukanta Chakraborty
1/5
I stayed for a night and my classmate stayed there for a week.So based on that I can say that their policy is designed to extract money from ther customers and their staff are extremely arrogant. They charge your 5 GBP daily for keeping your luggage and I guess most places in Bristol dont do that for eg. Full Moon and Back packers. There is no kitchen and you cant have any food and drinks in your room. How regressive!! It is beacuse they own a restaurant just beside the hostel and they want their guests to buy food from them.They give you a very little quantity of food at a very high price. My advice to them would be do good and healthy bussiness and not extract money from customers via unscrupulous ways.
Johnny Smith
1/5
Stiff and small beds, too thick duvet, noises from doors and traffic around, bad smell, small rooms, the pictures on site look better than reality. The prices especially in weekend too high for the value.Rude Receptionist if you complain something bad!!
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