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Albatross Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to St. James' Park

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Property entrance
Billiards
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Fridge, microwave
Fridge, microwave
In Newcastle City Center, Albatross Hostel offers a lively vibe with amenities like laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy games of pool at the billiards table or relax with coffee/tea in the lobby while catching up on TV shows; previous guests rave about this hostel.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Bed in Bunkbed - 6 Bed Dorm)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Bed in Bunkbed - 6 Bed Dorm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Mixed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bed in Bunkbed - Mixed Dorm)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Bed in Bunkbed - 6 Bed Dorm)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Bed in Bunkbed - 6 Bed Dorm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
51 Grainger Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, NE1 5JE

What's nearby

  • St. James' Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Northumbria University - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Utilita Arena Newcastle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Quayside - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Central Station - 2 min walk
  • Newcastle Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mile Castle (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kafeneon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Louies Liquor Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Filthy's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Albatross Hostel

Hostel near St. James' Park
Close to Quayside, Albatross Hostel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A billiards/pool table, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 5.00 for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 5.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 30 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 5.00 for check-in between 10:00 AM and noon
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 5.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Albatross Hostel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Albatross Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Albatross Hostel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Albatross Hostel
Albatross
Albatross Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Albatross Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Albatross Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Albatross Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 AM– noon for a fee of GBP 5.00.

What time is check-out at Albatross Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 5.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Albatross Hostel located?

Located in Newcastle City Center, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Bigg Market and St. James' Park. Grainger Market and Eldon Square Shopping Centre are also within 5 minutes. Central Station and Central Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Albatross Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Friendly and helpful staff. Clean premises. Central location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hostel and not a hotel. That said I had a private room that was inexpensive. it was warm, comfortable and felt safe. The hostel is excellently placed in the centre of Newcastle near nightlife. But I heard no noise from my room at the rear of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ravindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was hassle free. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geofrey Oteng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming

A really cool hostel. Very clean and centrally located. The staff was very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Raza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing helpful staff

Amazing helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great central location

Great no frills accomodation but in a great location for all the local facilties and nightlife. Stayed there several times and can't grumble. Be nice if there was somewhere to stores/hang clothes etc in the room but no dramas living out a bag for 2 days.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old building without lift for the clients...... close to the train station=walkable distance....
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aishwarya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was extremely comfortable and the location is right in the heart of the city
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tadeja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place for a short stay. Communal spaces were clean, showers were massive and very private. Staff is amazingly friendly. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel located in city center near central station. Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good place to stay

I enjoyed my stay. The staff are friendly and kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central to get to, staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adedapo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's such a nice place to be
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hostel with welcoming staff. Clean and comfortable. Nice to have tea and milk available. The female dorm I was in had a lovely old fashioned fireplace and historic feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and well run

Clean and well equipped hostel in a very convenient location. Portrait art on the walls really livened up the place as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy and clean

Very comfortable bed, staff friendly, always cleaning, great location, a little noisy within the building but would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Amélie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slight delay to get in when it was late (22:50): several buzz a few mins apart and nobody was answering the phone. Luckily someone came in. Otherwise really good stay: friendly staff, bedroom spacious, bed comfortable and great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quite good stay thinking of the price

Thinking of the price, I had a good stay in this hostel. But what I did not like was that all the sockets were gathered in one spot.

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Favourite hostel in Newcastle.

Handy little hostel in the middle of Newcastle. Stayed several times before. Can't grumble for the price. Plenty free Brew Kit available in the kitchen. Rooms basic (A Double & Single bunk bed) but clean, what else do you need for an overnighter? I'll be back again...Hopefully I remember to bring a towel this time :-)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for GNR stay

Stayed here over Great North Run weekend (Saturday) and would recommend - super central location, great atmosphere in the kitchen area, hot showers and rooms are spacious for a hostel. The others in my room were also running, so early nights all round! There is some noise from the street but to be expected on a Saturday night on Grainger Street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

You get what you pay for.

Room was clean. Very basic inside. One bunk bed wit double bed at the bottom and single at the top. If you are 6'3 you will struggle as bed not that big. Only one chair the room. No wardrobe or even small table. No mirror in the room. There is an emergency green light in the room that you can't switch off. It's very annoying as it's to bright in the night. To the toilets and shower you have to got to the other side ot the building through the corridor and small staircase. Hot water in the shower, but you can't control temperature so it might be to hot for some. Electric heater in the room wasn't on when we arrived. It took me a while to get it going. Lady at the reception was OK.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great value but quite spartan

I usually stay in a different hostel but they had no availability this time. I was happy to find an alternative at a reasonable price but it was rather lacking in comfort. I was warned not to expect the wifi to reach my room - it did, but I had to go down to the lounge to find the password - and the bathroom was at the other end of the corridor. I was fine because I just needed somewhere to stay the night, but just be aware it's a bit on the spartan side
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley Bambrough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Newcastle on a budget on a Friday night.

The first thing that hit me when I walked into the dorm, was the smell of feet. The room was noisy at night, with fellow residents coming in and out and there was plenty of noise from the street bellow, so one would find resting difficult if a light sleeper. My bed was comfortable, but being on the lower bunk had its disadvantages and I woke whenever the occupant climbed up and down the ladder. Apart from that, I felt like I was in a warm and safe space. My fellow room bunkers were all friendly and the hostel staff were also friendly, welcoming and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chaitanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025