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About this property

Located in Birmingham’s city center, the Central Backpackers is just a 1-minute walk from the National Express Coach Station and the Bull Ring shopping center is only 5 minutes’ walk away. Free Wi-Fi is available. Just a 3-minute walk away is the Custard Factory, a creative center with art galleries, shops, restaurants and a nightclub. Birmingham New Street Rail Station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. All rooms at the Birmingham Central Backpackers are individually decorated and range from dorms to private bedrooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ghassan
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Best showers in the world. Water pressure will message you.
  • Ally
    United States United States
    The kitchen area and breakfast were simple but had plenty of space to cook and store food along with decent breakfast options. The rooms were spacious and had plenty of room for luggage in the lockers for nothing bigger than a carryon size bag and...
  • Min
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The location is excellent — it’s within walking distance of Birmingham Coach Station, the Bullring Shopping Centre, and the city centre. The beds are very comfortable, with individual storage facilities for each backpacker. The washrooms and...
  • Wright
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The manager was great, made everyone welcome and ensured a good stay for all those in town for the Sabbath concert! The receptionists were also very friendly and helpful and overall it was good value for money!
  • Monika
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is good place for me to sleep between my shifts at the University.
  • Jmb
    United States United States
    It's very close to the National Express bus station. The kitchen is well-stocked with the essentials for cooking. Lots of showers.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly, helpful and they always served you with a smile. The rooms were quiet and the beds were comfy. The place was also near the concert I was attending, a 15-20 min walk, very convenient. The best part was they have free...
  • Deanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were welcoming and helpful from the moment I arrived. The room was comfortable and clean, and there are plenty of places to explore close by. It is also just around the corner from the 02 institute making it a handy stay for any events...
  • Claire
    United States United States
    A very good hostel for what it provides, enjoyed the free breakfast. Location is fantastic, maybe 15 min walk to the bull ring. The people I met were super friendly.
  • Dr
    India India
    Best place to stay.. exceptionally clean..owner is very nice.. i stayed there many times.. nice experience, best part is free breakfast.. so trust me, book and enjoy your stay there..

Area info

Amenities of Birmingham Central Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Birmingham Central Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

If you require an alternative check-in time, please contact the property prior to arrival.

Please note that the reception/common room is open from 08:00 to 0:00.

This property does not accept guests under the age of 18 in shared dormitories. Additionally, guests under 18 years old are not permitted in the common room after 20:00 due to the on-site bar.

Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 years and must be in a private room or book an entire dorm.

When booking 8 nights or more (1 large booking or separate consecutive bookings) or a group booking of 6 or more (1 large booking or separate individual bookings), different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Alcohol consumed on the premises of this property must be bought from the on-site bar (due to licensing laws) and consumed only in the common room or outdoor garden. Guests caught bringing alcohol into the property or found to be smoking or drinking alcohol in unauthorized areas, will be evicted (along with their entire group) immediately without refund. In addition, a fine of GBP 200 will be deducted from the card information provided when booking.

Only authorized guests are allowed in the hostel. Any guest (including their entire party) caught bringing in other people will be evicted immediately without refund and charged for the additional people they have allowed in.

Guests can hire towels for a GBP 4.00 deposit and GBP 1.00 hire fee.

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