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Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel

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Interior
Superior Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Property amenity
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Lisbon Square, Skinner Street, Leeds, England, LS1 4LY
  • University of Leeds
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • O2 Academy Leeds
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • First Direct Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Exterior

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The price is €42
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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About this property

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, near University of Leeds
Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and free breakfast are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available.
Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. This Leeds hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Microwaves and fridges can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
During your stay at Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Leeds Park Square. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include luggage storage
  • 10 minutes by foot from University of Leeds and a 3-minute drive from First Direct Arena
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Leeds hostel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 109 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never ever go here

Terrible. Cancelled reservation 2days before checkin. Declined refund. Poor to zero comms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

convenient

basic room in a dorm. breakfast basic but based on price worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Broughty Ferry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New property. Great location near train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Neat and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ugochukwu

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

Lovely

My experience was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Passable

I used it just so I could stay for the night. It did its job. The guy there was dead friendly and showed me around. they seem to be no hot water when I washed my hands did not ask our complaint as I was only there for the night and out all day. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean and the staff member was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location. Cheap for a Saturday night. The manger was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, major problems in and around the building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

Wonderful people and snacks. Very worth the price

Highly recommend to young and experienced travelers. We got in and they showed us to our comfortable room. The bathroom and the kitchen were upstairs. It worked for me as I was able to sleep ten hours through the night. It was great to meet friendly travelers and enjoy breakfast and snacks with them. With all the cereal and bread I imagine many nomads have caught up on lost meals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Leeds Conference Visit

Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10 min walk from train station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nerfed by the bathroom

Really great little hostel, wonderful customer service and super comfy room. The room itself was completely tidy but the shared bathrooms were not - one toilet had water all over the floor and often drops of pee around the outside, the other toilet couldn’t flush so it was just full of toilet paper and pee. Other than the bathroom situation, it’s lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aysha

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonably priced accommodation in need of refurb

The room itself was next to the back entrance so unfortunately you had people coming in and out at unsociable hours. I had to lock my door as i did not feel safe with presumed guests hanging outside my window late at night. Cleanliness was not great as my pillow had a long hair on it from the person we stayed before and there were several stains on the duvet/sheets/mattress. The place was a little tired although can appreciate it was a reasonable rate for a Saturday night near the city centre. Bathrooms were not in the best condition although I did have a warm shower so that was to be commended. Overall, I think it was reasonable value for money but I would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023