Reviews of Plymouth Backpackers
102 Union Street, Plymouth, PL1 3HL, United Kingdom
#14 of 28 hotels in Plymouth
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 577 hostel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.2
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Christine
United Kingdom50 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Thouroughly enjoyed it met nice people from all over would definately stay there again if i was ever back in plymouth”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Ensuite to dorms very small and dated could do with a couple of hooks to hang towel and clothes on maybe a small shelf for toiletries would be good
Staff were great very hospitable. building quirky bit like a rabbit warren but very clean . Other guests super nice and respectful
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Dennese
United Kingdom14 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Efficient and friendly.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Fernando
Ireland25 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was a bit noisy and the surrounding areas were not the best as there were a lot of drug users around.
A good hostel. The staff was nice, the room was very clean and the bathroom too.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Amohamad
United Kingdom15 reviews7.0Good- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good
Good
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Amy
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Great hostel. Would come back :)”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Mattress wasn't super comfy
The member of staff that showed me around was so lovely! Gave me a tour and showed me where everything I might need was. I felt very welcomed, which was great! Hostel was also very close to the city centre.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Sandra
United Kingdom7 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly welcoming staff, good simple breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Harish
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Enjoyed. Had my reservations about staying in a hostel but enjoyed staying here”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. No complaints:-)
Very good value for money very friendly staff no complaints at all.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Simon
United Kingdom59 reviews9 helpful votes8.0“Great value for money & location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very occasionally there was a noise from plumbing, but nothing too distracting.
I had 4-bunk ensuite room to myself. TV, desk, drawers, hangers. Great for 1. Help yourself all - you-can-eat breakfast was great!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Frank
Australia15 reviews9.0“Wonderful company both staff and tenants”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Julie
Bulgaria10 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Excellent stay - a great location and everything exceeded my expectations, will book again.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
I lived in Plymouth for many years so knew that this is a great central location at the Millbay side of the city. The building has several landings and half-landings, each of which contains a treasure trove of interesting art, books, memorabilia & collectibles. The combined kitchen, dining and lounge area is very spacious & equipped with everything you need and more( inc. some free food), as well as an excellent choice for breakfast, which is generously available for a total of 4 hours. The staff are very helpful and friendly and security of the main entrance and dorms is excellent, with individual door keys. I had an injured wrist and every help was given to me during my stay. I met many interesting fellow travellers and will definitely book to stay here again. A real home from home.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Duncan
United Kingdom13 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good hostel stay with helpful staff”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
When you flush the toilet in the bathroom attached to the dormitory I stayed in, the pipes make a loud noise for a minute or so while the tank fills up again!
A good hostel with good kitchen facilities and a nice shared lounge and dining room. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice to have drawers by the bunk bed and basic breakfast included.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Nathan
United Kingdom1 review7.0“A little uncomfortable due to small size”- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The beds
Lively staff, good customer support and very understanding.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Hilaria
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Good welcoming staff”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Noise from pub next door
Location
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Tony
United Kingdom23 reviews5 helpful votes7.0“Good place for a value stay, fairly central”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Property a bit dated.
Help yourself continental - cereal and toast, plenty of tea/coffee etc.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Luke
United Kingdom1 review7.0“More than pleasant enough for a short stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Beds slightly uncomfortable but forgivable when the price is considered. Couldn't close window properly for fear of handle snapping off.
Friendly staff. Clean, relaxing lounge area with cricket on TV in the morning, big bonus. Room did the job for a one night stay.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Kevin
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“fine”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
bit overpriced
location and staff and cleanliness
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Elodie
France13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“very good stay there !”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
bathroom has some humidity traces
free breakfast is a good initiative
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 11 October 2023
7aloom
Kuwait94 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Only when needed”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom was old the toiet would move everytime you sat on it.
The bed and pillow
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Kaleigh
United States3 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The sheets and towels, while clean, smell very strongly of laundry detergent which is slightly off-putting. Perhaps a less strongly smelling detergent would be better.
Very backpacking friendly! The name suits the atmosphere. The staff are so kind, accommodating, and were the best part of my stay. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are always available -which is a nice addition. The common area is inviting and warm.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Katharina
Germany7 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beds are bunk beds but I did know that before. I had a room for myself that I booked which was brilliant. With 3 other persons in the room it would have been a bit too cozy in the room I guess.
It's a basic breakfast but plenty of it. The common room is nice to sit in. The staff was very friendly (except from this one lady -I always had the impression I disturb her watching TV, but she was helpful as well). Rooms are old but very clean. I also liked the smell of the towels and linens. The location is very good, close to the city centre and a very short walk to Aldi. You can also order Nigerian food at the reception for less money and there is a bar opposite the hostel. Hostel is very cozy inside.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Becky
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Very comfortable stay and handy for coming off ferry too late to get train home that evening.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Amount of stairs to my bedroom!
Friendly
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Lilith
United Kingdom37 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Lovely staff, comfy bed, good for a quick stop over”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Central to the town
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Edward
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 14 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bedroom was very small. There wasn’t a bathroom only a shower.
Good location
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Orla
Vietnam37 reviews9 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location although it is only a short walk to all the attractions, the street itself was not the best. You could hear shouting on the streets late at night. But, saying that, I still felt safe in the hostel as the staff were there.
The hostel is homely with lovely pictures, and nice funiture and fittings. The ladies dorm was perfect and only 4 beds. The single room was lovely too with a beautiful writing desk and so clean. All the staff were so kind.. James, the manager was super helpful. Karen and Neil were also great. I felt at home. Free breakfast too! 😊
Stayed in September 2023
