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Reviews of Dundee Backpackers Hostel 4 stars

High Street, Dundee, DD1 1SD, United Kingdom

#12 of 22 hotels in Dundee

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 815 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold showers

    Nice comfortable warm room, with bedding in good condition

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No heater in the washroom.

    Supporting and helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were very flat

    They have a kitchen for guests

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Overall very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Could not sit up on lower bunk as top one too low. I like to sit in bed and read. Bathroom door handle difficult to turn.

    All very good, location excellent, bathroom facilities very clean, water nice and hot. Shower was full on. Great kitchen, sitting room/TV room comfy with lots of movies. Bed was comfy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    7.0
    It was generally okay
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check out time is too early. If you are put on any of the top floors. Going up with your luggage is a big struggle

    Their location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    8.0
    It was good, would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I like the facilities in the hostel. The staff were very friendly. The bed was comfortable but its a but hard to sit on the bottom bank bed if you're tall.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with En Suite Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brilliant as always private rooms are very reasonable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The communal lounge and the reading room The staff are very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    A good place to share time with travellers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was good to explore new areas of the property. Socialising with the fellow guests was good. The shared kitchen is a good environment to spend time with guests.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable and good for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had a leaking roof

    The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom and kitchen were clean as well. You could make yourself food while you stayed there.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very suspicious, might be because the staff seemed to be English and I'm Scottish? I don't really know, but that's what it felt like.

    The building was very cool and I had a large room to myself, the kitchen was clean and I had a happy accident, the shower head came off so I ended up with a power shower, the best since I visited New York in 1986!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    8.0
    Nice place to stay on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Damp tea towels won't dry dishes, there should be a system to separate clean ones from used ones.

    The location is very good and central so it's convenient for the bus and train stations. You are close to shops as well. Hostels are always as good as the people who stay there.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was in the middle of town and manger to get to every destination that I had to go to on time the staff at the hostel where friendly and welcome

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    8.0
    Great as always.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's now my third time staying at Dundee Backpackers Hostel. Staff are accommodating & very friendly & the rooms are clean & warm aswell.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    Great hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Snoring roommates that the hostel have no control over.

    Great hostel, really sociable and very clean. An ancient historical building transformed into a city centre hostel.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    Excellent value for money central location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Quiet spacious room comfy bed

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    9.0
    Dundee Backpacker Hostel review ✨️
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be a bit cleaner and neater for the toilet/ shower room

    Warm place. Good size. Good amount of facilities available. Appreciated the available amenities such as the free towels, kitchenware etc

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    Took a room in case I needed it. In the end did not but from what I saw, great set up!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    10am checkout/hand in keys quite early. Just be aware of that. T&Cs state can be charged up to an extra night for being late returning keys too.

    Friendly and helpful staff, very central location, clean, secure rooms with electric key card, good price, plenty of facilities that are well maintained, possible to check in later in the day. Overall, great backpackers choice!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would prefer a bit later checkout but understand it's the policy. The only thing I do only dislike is sometimes the other guests can be quite loud.

    Booked a room for the first time at this establishment one month ago & I really liked my stay that much that I decided to book with them again this month. Very pleasant staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    7.0
    Great central location, helpful staff and fine for a brief stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the place was a charming older building, but the musty smell triggering my Asthma

    we arrived late but the guy on reception was great, very upbeat and helpful with suggestions about where we could go the next day

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ventilation system. But it would be usual for the UK accommodation.

    Location is very good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    9.0
    Hidden gem in a very quiet location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Prime location, bed was comfortable , room was nice and quiet

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    8.0
    Great Place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was stupid Halloween decorations which didn't add anything but just pointless and idiotic...what are we 12? Lighting could be better in dorms. Suggest little lights for each bed to minimise disturbance.

    Lovely big place. Good facilities and clean. Close to train and bus station and centre. Room was clean and bed was comfortable

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    Everything you'd want from a hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It wasn't clear how to use the hobs in the kitchen. Some clearer instructions would have helped.

    There was ample common space in the hostel and lots of friendly guests around. The location could not have been better, and the price was very reasonable.

    Stayed in August 2023

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