Albatross Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 8-minute walk to St. James' Park

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Property entrance
Dining
Billiards
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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51 Grainger Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, NE1 5JE
  • Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. James' Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Northumbria University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Mixed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Located in Newcastle City Center within a short walk of St. James' Park, Albatross Hostel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Quayside. This 26-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chinatown - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. James' Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Northumbria University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mile Castle (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪My Delhi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Creams - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Albatross Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 8-minute walk to St. James' Park
Albatross Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 30 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Albatross Hostel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Albatross Hostel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Albatross Hostel?

Albatross Hostel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Albatross Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Newcastle City Center within a short 8-minute walk of St. James' Park and also 16 minutes on foot from Quayside. You'll also find The Gate and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Albatross Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Albatross Hostel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Albatross Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Albatross Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Albatross Hostel good for couples?

Amenities at this hostel that appeal to couples include a fireplace and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Albatross Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Albatross Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Albatross Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Albatross Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Albatross Hostel.

Does Albatross Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Albatross Hostel?

The closest major airport to Albatross Hostel is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is 7.6 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Albatross Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Albatross Hostel.

Albatross Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 108 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Chaitanya

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

8/10 Good

bboy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Food is awesome got microwave for me. Internet can be a wider range
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Belinda

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

Albatross Newcastle

Very friendly hostel. Comfortable bed, good kitchen area and tv room. Met many nice people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Edinburgh

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Edinburgh

Business traveler
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

Geofrey Oteng

Business traveler
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

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

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

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

David Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Emad

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Myles

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024