Reviews of Bath YMCA Hostel
International House Broad St Place, Bath, BA1 5LH, United Kingdom
#41 of 42 hotels in Bath
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1868 hostel reviews
7.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.3
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Comfort
7.3
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
7.0
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
8.0
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Free WiFi
6.4
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Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Maxpowersf
Spain52 reviews11 helpful votes7.0“Okay for a one night stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The mattress was awful, you could feel the springs everytime you moved. They gave us a room right next to the shared women's restroom and the noise was constant.
Perfectly located, it has a pretty small square on the entrance, the staff was super kind and the private bedroom was comfortable enough. There's a small free breakfast on weekends, and they store your luggage before check in for free, they charge for it after check out though.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Hailey
Canada11 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Comfy bed in the heart of Bath”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There were only 3 of us in the 15-bed female dorm but me and one of the other girls were assigned on the same bunk bed. Would have liked to have been a bit more spread out for privacy since the bookings would have allowed for it. I know the communication from the venue in advance said you could request to switch beds but it's not that big of a deal, just a thought!
The location was super convenient to explore Bath and then come back for a nap/chill and then head back out. Also the beds were super comfy?? I slept a straight 10 hours each night
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Simone
Italy4 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Limited shared places. Power plus stopped working quote often
Very cheap and in a good position
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Antony
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Squeaky bed
Central location
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Monika
Poland16 reviews4 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of spoons for coffee, small room, dirty windows and dirty area (stairs etc.)
Central located, kettle for tea and coffee, different types of milk for coffee (oat milk), big bathroom, comfortable bed
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Cknight1980
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Ideal for a weekend away”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Noise from other guests
Perfect location
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Kumar
Qatar131 reviews19 helpful votes8.0“Cost effective bed space type room for short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bit old and tired interiors and furnitures
Grest location
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Kathryn
New Zealand18 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great central location with brilliant, friendly and helpful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The location was perfect, right in the centre of Bath with a supermarket close by for supplies. The staff were wonderful, very friendly and always ready to help and give advice. It was good having a kitchen to make cups of tea/coffee and heat food.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Choolwe
United Kingdom1 review6.0“I would stay there again maybe not in a dormitory but I liked it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The beds were flat. The duvets/ warmers and pillows were stained, the covers were clean but it’s uncomfortable knowing that the duvet you are using has unknown stains. Noise pollution from the road, remember to get ear plugs from the reception.
The place is right in the heart of bath, you can walk to royal crescent, bath abbey, pulteney bridge and every tourist site. Surprisingly, the bathrooms were clean. I wasn’t expecting that from a hostel.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Shu
Canada9 reviews49 helpful votes8.0“It's good option if you're tight on budget”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No breakfast. Not quite soundproof. I could hear people talking and walking outside of the room and taking shower in the bathroom next door.
There's a kitchen
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Mark
United Kingdom52 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Good value”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good clean place
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Lorna
Netherlands12 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Basic stay, but ok. Felt it was pricy for the basic stay, you probably pay for the location which was, indeed, ideal!
Location is fantastic!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Jack
United States7 reviews6.0“OK stay, but there are much better options available for similar price.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very dirty - building is old and musty. There’s dust on the floor, and surfaces were very sticky. The mattress of my bed was covered in crumbs, hair, and other sickening things. There was a general musty smell around the building.
Good location, friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Sally
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Excellent stay and really good value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Was slightly surprised, in this day and age, that the breakfast toast was white sliced bread and that the cereals were sugary. Given most customers (not us!) were young people, I thought most young people were more conscious of healthy food.
Wasn't expecting breakfast so that was a bonus. The location was great - easy walk all around Bath.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Michel
Switzerland9 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No free baggage storage at the leaving day
Advices for places to visit at the reception Curtains around the beds
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Rebecca
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Best Hostel I have stayed in. Clean. Separate toilets and showers for men and women. Helpful staff. Sink in private single room.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Abdul
United Arab Emirates8 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“My stay was satisfactory and good value for the money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing much to say.
I liked the hostel, but overall, I don't think it's that great for my expectation. I think it's good for the money I paid to stay. The room I stayed in was a 12-bed dorm with 3-floor bunk beds, and I found it quite congested with so many beds. But yeah, it's good but not that great. The location is good and nearby the train station. The city of Bath is good; most of the attractions are within a 10/15-minute walking distance. I would recommend this hostel, and yeah, it's good value for the money paid.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Chris
Philippines4 reviews6.0“Its nice and good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We booked 5 persons in 1 BR. We only got one socket for all of us. So, to those people who wishes to come they need to bring their own extension.. But you can also ask the reception downstairs to charge your power bank.
The location its Near from the town.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Guenola
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice place. Recommendation of thing to do and see. Large common area. Female dorm and bathroom.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Mariam
United Kingdom1 review7.0“It was good.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The check out time was too short, I have to pay extra money to keep my things save because,I couldn’t take my bags with me to my training centre, on my check out day!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Anna
Czech Republic32 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a problem with hot water, the shower was only lukewarm. We also lacked soap in the private bathroom. WiFi is only on the ground floor.
The location is perfect. We were able to store our bags before check-in and go into town. A light breakfast on Saturday is a nice bonus.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Wen
United Kingdom54 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good value”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed is pretty low
The bed is quite isolated
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Amy
United States12 reviews8.0“A very affordable accommodation in a great location, with friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
One of the two toilets in the women’s restroom was not functioning. The motion sensor light went out on me while I was showering.
It was very affordable and in a great location. The room itself was clean and the bathrooms down the hall were reasonably close. Very nice that there were laundry facilities onsite since we had been hiking the Cotswold Way. Didn’t use the kitchen facilities, but it was nice they were there. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Anjaly
United Kingdom1 review7.0“I enjoyed it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cleaning in the bathroom.
I like environment there .
Stayed in May 2024
