Belfast International Youth Hostel

location is central. having the car park was handy for me. staff were decent. hostel had no atmosphere. common areas were dead. only one power outlet in my room. no privacy curtains is unforgivable in 2024. the place really needs a renovation.

absolute dumphole of a place,cold rooms,when asked about heating was told NO heating like it or lump it,room carpets and beds were taken out of a skip it was bogging,booked for 3 nights left after first night... THE STAFF ARE NOT INTERESTED IN ANYTHING YOU SAY DO NOT STAY HERE.

This hostel was great. I spent the night in a private en-suite room and was very satisfied with everything. The location was great and I was able to visit most of the main attractions (Titanic, Windsor Park and Ulster Museum) on foot. Café Causeway next door was good . The staff at the hostel were friendly and helpful. I liked the security aspect of the hostel that key cards were required to move around. For anyone looking for an affordable place to stay at this hostel, I can highly recommend this place.

You'd think it's 'cheap' to stay in a hostel, but no. Sure, the nightly rate might be considered cheap but given all the restrictions the hostel has set, it appears to be quite expensive, considering that we even got an ensuite. WiFi has very limited access--I can't even access Outlook, no access to YouTube and several other 'basic' sites. You can't even send nor receive photos on some messaging apps, can't see the gifs, can't upload photos even on here. The WiFi in restaurants are way better. Everything else has limited time: use of Kitchen, heating, hot water, etc. You only discover this once you check in. I'm posting the photos of their signs. We’ve stayed in several other hostels in the past, and it’s not like this. No towel and toiletries--although this is indicated when you book. Even then, you'd think that if you're booking an ensuite, that's the least they'll provide, but no. The design of the shower and toilet is bad. You'd get everything wet, and they don't even have any bath mat. If you ask for one, they'd give you a towel. Thankfully, for free. But if you ask for a new one because the other one just got soaking wet, they won't give you another one to replace it. Some staff members are not friendly nor accommodating at all. Location is pretty central--that's probably the only positive thing that can be said of them. But there are many other accommodations in the centre. You're better off paying a bit more and booking with them! Don't think twice! It's just horrible.

A great 3-night stay in a twin private room with bathroom/shower. Room and amenities basic but very clean, good radiator heating for chilly November. The very helpful receptionist provided me an extra duvet - I’m a colbody South African! - which I didn’t need. The place was almost empty so we had the large well-equipped no-frills kitchen, and foyer seating almost to ourselves. Also the cost TV room. The cafe attached to the hostel is great- - friendly staff & locals, great cheap food. Very good place.

In the interest of transparency, know I had booked a 4 bed room for full price of  85GBP as the only private room available.  Despite the rain & hail of the day and 6° temp ( "feels like 4°" according to the weather report) the heat in the freezing room only came on at 8 pm and shut off at 11pm.  Did not come on in the morning.  Sound proofing doesn't exist. The sound of  running plumbing during my 2 night stay, mechanical and human, didn't contribute to the ambience. While conditions might be specific to my stay: 3:30 a.m. foot tread above,  conversation next door  later turned to gentle rumbling of a snorer, slamming doors, persistent door knocking 3:30 am, intermittent drilling 5:30-7 am.,  overall lack of soundproofing doesn't promise quiet rest. 2 night minimum booking on weekends i.e. Fri - Sun. 5 sec repeat button for separate shared shower, and also sink in the room Richard booking on the phone and in person was patient and sympathetically responsive. But, I advise if you see availability online through a booking site, grab it and not bother calling the hostel directly.  But then I  would not choose to stay here again