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 Vagabonds Hostel

9 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 1120 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.4
Very good
1,120 reviews

Bob and the team were fantastic. This is a great hostel, perfect location and very comfortable. It’s great value for money and includes breakfast. And decent showers!

Rachel United Kingdom

The room was better than expected. Good quality bed linen, spacious. Quite a few shower and bathroom facilities. Location very close to the center walking and to various attractions.

Macarena Ireland

It is a perfect place in every way, cozy and very well managed

Jaime Spain

Friendly atmosphere nice clean and well run hostel

Jackie Ireland

Had everything I need - they had a place for my bike, warm shower, comfy bed and in a nice part of the city - could not fault it and would stay again.

Colin United Kingdom

The bedroom was quiet, people were respectful and friendly in the living room and kitchen.

Josie Ireland

Comfiest beds ever!! Whole place just feels like you’ve gone to stay with family. Free breakfast super convenient too. Staff are all fantastic, hostel is quiet so great for a good nights sleep

Siobhan Australia

Absolutely amazing staff! Thank you Bob for warm welcome. Thank you Giovanni for a piece of Florance in Belfast. You are the best! Hostel is very quiet, great location, clean. Breakfast is good.

Agnieszka Ireland

The 12-bed room was full, but that did not interfere with sleep. The room was clean, and I appreciated the wire cages for storage. Very nice company there.

Ross United Kingdom

Very comfortable would love to move in full time lol

Mcdonnell United Kingdom
8.4
Very good
1,120 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Bob and the team were fantastic. This is a great hostel, perfect location and very comfortable. It’s great value for money and includes breakfast. And decent showers!”
    Rachel Rachel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was better than expected. Good quality bed linen, spacious. Quite a few shower and bathroom facilities. Location very close to the center walking and to various attractions.”
    Macarena Macarena Ireland Ireland
  • “It is a perfect place in every way, cozy and very well managed”
    Jaime Jaime Spain Spain
  • “Friendly atmosphere nice clean and well run hostel”
    Jackie Jackie Ireland Ireland
  • “Had everything I need - they had a place for my bike, warm shower, comfy bed and in a nice part of the city - could not fault it and would stay again.”
    Colin Colin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The bedroom was quiet, people were respectful and friendly in the living room and kitchen.”
    Josie Josie Ireland Ireland
  • “Comfiest beds ever!! Whole place just feels like you’ve gone to stay with family. Free breakfast super convenient too. Staff are all fantastic, hostel is quiet so great for a good nights sleep”
    Siobhan Siobhan Australia Australia
  • “Absolutely amazing staff! Thank you Bob for warm welcome. Thank you Giovanni for a piece of Florance in Belfast. You are the best! Hostel is very quiet, great location, clean. Breakfast is good.”
    Agnieszka Agnieszka Ireland Ireland
  • “The 12-bed room was full, but that did not interfere with sleep. The room was clean, and I appreciated the wire cages for storage. Very nice company there.”
    Ross Ross United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very comfortable would love to move in full time lol”
    Mcdonnell Mcdonnell United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi9.4

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Located in Belfast, within 200 yards of The Belfast Empire Music Hall and 1.7 miles of The Waterfront Hall, Vagabonds Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2.5 miles from SSE Arena, 3.1 miles from Titanic Belfast and 750 yards from Ulster Museum. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

The units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. All units include bed linen.

A continental breakfast is available daily at Vagabonds Hostel.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Belfast, like hiking.

Botanic Gardens Belfast is less than 0.6 miles from Vagabonds Hostel, while St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast is 1.4 miles away. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City Airport, 4.3 miles from the hostel.

This is our guests' favourite part of Belfast, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Vagabonds Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 8 Feb 2018.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Belfast, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast info

Continental

Free parking available on-site

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

8.4
Very good · 1,120 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi9.4

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rachel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Bob and the team were fantastic. This is a great hostel, perfect location and very comfortable. It’s great value for money and includes breakfast. And decent showers!”
  • Macarena
    IrelandIreland
    “The room was better than expected. Good quality bed linen, spacious. Quite a few shower and bathroom facilities. Location very close to the center walking and to various attractions.”
  • Jaime
    SpainSpain
    “It is a perfect place in every way, cozy and very well managed”
  • Jackie
    IrelandIreland
    “Friendly atmosphere nice clean and well run hostel”
  • Colin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Had everything I need - they had a place for my bike, warm shower, comfy bed and in a nice part of the city - could not fault it and would stay again.”
  • J
    Josie
    IrelandIreland
    “The bedroom was quiet, people were respectful and friendly in the living room and kitchen.”
  • Siobhan
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Comfiest beds ever!! Whole place just feels like you’ve gone to stay with family. Free breakfast super convenient too. Staff are all fantastic, hostel is quiet so great for a good nights sleep”
  • Agnieszka
    IrelandIreland
    “Absolutely amazing staff! Thank you Bob for warm welcome. Thank you Giovanni for a piece of Florance in Belfast. You are the best! Hostel is very quiet, great location, clean. Breakfast is good.”
  • Ross
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The 12-bed room was full, but that did not interfere with sleep. The room was clean, and I appreciated the wire cages for storage. Very nice company there.”
  • Mcdonnell
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very comfortable would love to move in full time lol”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    yes
    Answered on 15 September 2019
  • Hello, I was wondering if you have any single/double rooms available? Thank you!
    it depends...when? You can always check our availability on booking.com or just give us a call.
    Answered on 17 February 2022
  • Hello it says female dormitory , Can males book the room.
    This takes the cake. Yes: a male can book a bed in the female dorm, but he has to became a female in order to check in.
    Answered on 11 August 2021
  • Hi do you do a double room ?
    yes we do, what date are you thinking? thanks vagabonds
    Answered on 12 October 2021
  • Can I have mail delivered?
    yes, but mind the delivery time.
    Answered on 13 January 2022

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
  • The Belfast Empire Music Hall
    0.1 miles
  • Queen's University of Belfast
    0.2 miles
  • Belfast City Hospital
    0.2 miles
  • Ulster Museum
    0.4 miles
  • Botanic Gardens Belfast
    0.5 miles
  • Ulster Hall
    0.5 miles
  • Grand Opera House Belfast
    0.5 miles
  • Royal Belfast Academical Institution
    0.7 miles
  • Belfast City Hall
    0.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Lavery's
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast
    0.9 miles
  • St. George's Market
    0.9 miles
  • Park Centre
    1.1 miles
  • Customs House Belfast
    1.1 miles
  • SSE Arena
    1.4 miles
  • Titanic Belfast
    2.1 miles
  • Malone House
    2.5 miles
  • Belfast Castle
    3.8 miles
  • Clandeboye Estate
    9.5 miles
  • WWT Castle Espie
    10.4 miles
Public transport
  • Train Belfast Great Victoria Street
    0.4 miles
Closest airports
  • George Best Belfast City Airport
    3.2 miles
  • Belfast International Airport
    12.3 miles
  • City of Derry Airport
    58.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Vagabonds Hostel

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Games room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Adult only
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Vagabonds Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

13:00 - 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

08:00 - 11:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Vagabonds Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note groups of 5 or more must contact the property directly.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Please inform Vagabonds Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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.

FAQs about Vagabonds Hostel

  • The prices at Vagabonds Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Vagabonds Hostel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Belfast.

  • Guests staying at Vagabonds Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Check-in at Vagabonds Hostel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Vagabonds Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Pub crawls
    • Walking tours