Very friendly staff. Flexible approach. Were aware of our needs as a family with young children without needing stuff to be pointed out. Offered us to a cheaper room when they realised one was available (without being asked). Quiet at night (although we were mid-week). Clean. Decent cooking facilities. Very central. Very flexible with looking after luggage. more

I booked a bed in a dorm in the local YHA for 29th may. Through the bad weather I was a day early in this city. Bank Holiday unfortunnally and the YHA was that day fully booked. They sent me to this (huge) hostel and I must say it was great. Most friendly (some special*) people. A better location (YHA... more

My partner and I stayed at the Albatross hostel for one night on Saturday 21st April. We had tried to book into a hotel but found everything was really expensive so decided to try a hostel instead. We have stayed in hostels on the continent before but not in this country so it was good to give it a go.... more