Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel

Property class: 2
Hostel convenient to University of Leeds

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At Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from University of Leeds and First Direct Arena. Free perks include continental breakfast daily and WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

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About the area

Map
1 Lisbon Square, Skinner Street, Leeds, England, LS1 4LY

What's nearby

  • University of Leeds - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Leeds City Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Trinity Leeds Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • O2 Academy Leeds - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • First Direct Arena - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 35 min drive
  • Headingley Station - 6 min drive
  • Cottingley Station - 7 min drive
  • Leeds Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Toast - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Highland Laddie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega Milanese - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sociable Folk - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel

  • At Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from University of Leeds and First Direct Arena. Free perks include continental breakfast daily and WiFi.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00 pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00 am

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (16 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

The property was nice and clean and the staff member was fabulous.
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10/10 Exceptional

Leeds Conference Visit

Great location and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

New property. Great location near train station.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great time

Met friendly people 😄
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8/10 Very good

Central location. Cheap for a Saturday night. The manger was friendly and helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Neat and tidy
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10/10 Exceptional

convenient

basic room in a dorm. breakfast basic but based on price worth it.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

A bit far from everything but very nice!

Very nice place to stay for a couple of days. My room was clean and very nice! The bed or madress needs changing though..feels like your tipping over to one side when your sleeping 😅 other than that. Very nice 👌 The aircondition did not work so the room would get hot. Thankfully you could open the window a tiny bit to get some air 👍 I had a hot water kettle for some tea but no microwave or fridge 😔 The people at the reception were super nice! They were hardly there sometimes 😅 saw people stand there waiting for help a couple of times. The location is great!! A bit of a walking distance from the city but quiet and a very relaxing location, even though next to the motorway. Will gladly stay here again!!
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6/10 Good

Not great

Our host was really welcoming and allowed us to check in an hour early, which was great. The location is excellent. However, our room (two single beds) was, to be honest, abysmal, even for the price. The carpets were full of ominous brown stains, there was no lamp or place for storage, hairs and stains on a thin and old bedding, and bugs. There was a bizarre noise of running water which sounded like a leak that could be heard constantly. The bathroom had no paper to dry hands, which was frustrating. I've never felt more excited for my own bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at the new hostel on King Street that replaced the old building very suddenly. As a result they are still in the process of setting it up but even so it is still welcoming and pleasant. They must've worked really hard to get it ready so quickly. My room and bed were excellent and I imagine nowhere else offers such great value in a major city centre on a Friday night. The kitchen and bathroom facilities were modern and clean and the kitchen offerings were very generous. I enjoyed my coco pops and numerous cups of tea while hungover from a music festival the night before. Check in and departure times and in line with modern habits and I was able to cross the road and get on a bus to continue my journey. Best of all was the guy in charge. He is brilliant and really cares about his guests. This place is excellent now but when it's completed it'll be outstanding. It will be my go to accommodation for events and festivals in or near Leeds city centre
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10/10 Exceptional

Cheap and best hostel in leeds.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great welcome, friendly. Good location. Would use here again.
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6/10 Good

Budget = cheap Good location Clean Safe
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8/10 Very good

Good private room for 4, does what it says on the tin
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10/10 Exceptional

This is one of my "go to" spots in Leeds when you just need somewhere to sleep. Comfortable, Clean and all of the facilities that you need.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

10 min walk from train station.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

My experience was awesome
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8/10 Very good

It was ok
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Friendly staff, major problems in and around the building.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great value for money

Leeds City Centre for this price - exceptional. Yes, it's not the Ritz, but if certainly met my expectations in terms of warm welcome, good atmosphere, etc. Yes, some work to be done (lockers don't work), but for somewhere safe and clean to rest my head for a night - couldn't fault it. Fellow guests were friendly, mainly medical students who were polite and courteous. I also loved the 24 hour availability of tea/coffee/toast and cereal, allowing me to work late with sustenance. Definitely will stay again.
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2/10 Poor

Never ever go here

Terrible. Cancelled reservation 2days before checkin. Declined refund. Poor to zero comms.