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The 10 Best Hostels in Bournemouth, UK

Some of the best backpacker spots in Bournemouth

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Set in Bournemouth, within 700 metres of Eastcliff Beach and 800 metres of Westcliff Beach, Bunkhouse Bournemouth offers free WiFi. The property is around 400 metres from Bournemouth International Centre, 8 km from Sandbanks and 10 km from Poole Harbour. The property is 700 metres from Alum Chine beach, and within 700 metres of the city centre.

Monkey World is 30 km from the hostel, while Salisbury Cathedral is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 12 km from Bunkhouse Bournemouth.

It’s great for a quick stay by the beachfront.

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64 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Bournemouth

  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 66 reviews
    Really cosy, quirky cottage. Everything you need, apart from A freezer. Was Worried about the stairs but they are carpeted which makes them very safe. Brand new kitchen which was Lovely. Shower great! Beds comfy. We walked down the road to Urban Reef thru Boscombe gardens a couple Of times, took about 10 mins…great location. We spent our few days in Poole And Bournemouth. Owners very communicative as asked about the building which seemed to have history.
    Vanessa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $110.66
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,893 reviews
    Its a cheaper option for the location, but also a nice place to stay. I've stayed a couple of times now and the staff have always been lovely. Rooms are simple, but comfortable. Always clean. They always warn about loud noises (there's 2 busy bars downstairs), but on a Saturday night in a room near the back you can hardly hear anything. Great location; close to the beach, close to town and opposite the BIC.
    Sarah
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $87.03
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,039 reviews
    Great location, lovely gardens, nice quiet and safe location and friendly staff
    belinda
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 39 reviews
    We went as 3 separate adults and it was Such a cosy place . Great location set back from main road . Safe parking.. Enclosed area for the dog. Beds were very comfy . Quiete location
    kerry
    Family with young children
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,284 reviews
    Great location. Lovely staff, Great breakfast. Nice, Comfy room with Good sound proofing inside and from the road.
    antoinette
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $68.38
    4.7
    Scored 4.7
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 739 reviews
    People leaving bad reviews on a cheap hotel hahaha! Great location and reception staff were the best absolutely lovely and welcoming. Big windows that fully opened and great shower. Thanks I'll be coming back again 👍👍👍
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $136.77
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,265 reviews
    Great location and you get what you pay for. Cheap stay so don't expect anything else. But if you are on a budget this is the place for you . I have been here before but the guy on reception this time ( an older English guy) was great!
    Terry
    Group
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 147 reviews
    Backpackers Prime is situated in a great location. Very close to the beach, supermarket, shops, bus stop and restaurants. The place is kept clean and tidy on daily basis and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The hostel is very organized and very spacious. It has a big kitchen, lounge and lots of shelves where you can store your food and enough fridges to fit everyone's food. In short, I couldn't recommend it enough!
    M A
    Solo traveler

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