Lagan Backpackers

6.2Average

(1,544 Ratings)

"The owner and staffs are too cool!"

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6.2 / 10.0

Average(1,544 Ratings)

Hostel in Belfast

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this hostel

Lagan Backpackers is a well-equipped hostel in central Belfast. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Amenities at Lagan Backpackers

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Kitchen

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Smoking allowed

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Belfast

Nearby attractions

Titanic Belfast

1.7 mi

Antrim Castle Gardens

15 mi

National Trust - Mount Stewart

13.3 mi

Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre

1.7 mi

Available Rooms

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6.2Average

(1,544 Ratings)

"The owner and staffs are too cool!"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

6.2 / 10.0

Average(1,544 Ratings)

Hostel in Belfast

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety

Map of Belfast

Nearby attractions

Titanic Belfast

1.7 mi

Antrim Castle Gardens

15 mi

National Trust - Mount Stewart

13.3 mi

Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre

1.7 mi

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Lagan Backpackers is a well-equipped hostel in central Belfast. It offers free parking and free Wi-Fi.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Kitchen

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Smoking allowed

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

6.2 / 10.0

Average(1,544 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

4.0 / 10.0

Avoid if you stay more than a night

The location is great and the staff is pleasant

The bathroom was disgusting, we had the sink just above the toilet so impossible to use it, well personally. It was really cold inside the bedroom and the linens weren’t very clean. The kitchen and the common area wasn’t really clean either. For one night it’s okay but it was my limit.

7.0 / 10.0

Does the job for the stay

Very nice staff ! Beds are a bit squeaky but acceptable in general. It’s a proper hostel so don’t expect too much.

Some people are rather interesting in the property but you can’t expect too much for the cheap price. It can be pretty loud and hygienic levels of a few are questionable

7.0 / 10.0

Good in budget

Staff members were really nice 😊

5.0 / 10.0

I had a more restful night than I thought I would but wouldn’t stay there again.

Not a lot.

It wasn’t very clean and a lot of the fixtures and fittings need updating as does the interior in general.

6.0 / 10.0

It’s what you can expect for a low budget hostel.

Very friendly staff, I was upgraded to a smaller room for free and greatly appreciated it.

The hostel could need some renovation.

8.0 / 10.0

Good Budget Option, but may not be comfortable for all.

Ok. The staff are all great, however, this is a real hostel, not specific to tourists, so at least half the guests are migrants, workers or others. For me this was ok... however, it wouldn't be comfortable for some tourists, I guarantee. The price dictated my stay, period. Belfast is very expensive, especially on the weekends for accommodation. My room was ok, and it was well heated which was good for the winter. There were lockers and free luggage storage before and after checkout for the day. The kitchen was also large. The only negatives were the cleanliness. It was noticeably lacking. There was soap and toilet tissue, so no issues there, but it was genuinely not clean in places throughout. The microwave has literally not been cleaned in months it would seem which reflected the cleaning routine throughout. The WiFi was fine and I had no issues during my stay, but for tourists, unless on a tight budget, it might be more atmospheric elsewhere. Nevertheless, I should reiterate that the staff were nice enough and the price was good.

10.0 / 10.0

Awesome cool hostel by the university and walk easily to the trsin station city center of Belfast

The owner and staffs are too cool!

Nothing!

10.0 / 10.0

Very grateful for the excellent company and support.

Incredible cost for a lovely experience. Great availability of facilities, with constant support from the staff. Amazing cleanliness, safety, comfort, location; everything about Lagan Backpackers is great.

9.0 / 10.0

It was a nice stay

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The beds are spacious. The location is close to the city centre.

8.0 / 10.0

Lagan backpackers has been a great help to me

The staff are always very helpful and professional. The hostel is good value for money with facilities that make the stay good. The manager Michael is also a great selling point as he is always available for assistance settling in

The toilet facilities could be upgraded a little

7.0 / 10.0

Good for the price.

The Rooms are very comfortable, warm and clean. For the price it’s good.

For the price it’s ok. There are only 2 bathrooms available. Good kitchen. Some wall are damp.

10.0 / 10.0

Memorable trip. Will visit again.

Staff were great, very cool place to stay. The Lagan backpackers felt like I had come home.

Nothing that I can think of.

1.0 / 10.0

Terrible

Almost nothing

Almost everything

10.0 / 10.0

Awesome

Everything

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Friendly staff, affordable, bang for your buck, cosy bed, clean, hygienic from what I can tell.

Friendly staff, wanting to help where possible.

Showers are small but this cannot be helped. Shower hot water didn’t run as long as I would’ve hoped.

10.0 / 10.0

Value for money

Friendly

N/A

10.0 / 10.0

excellent service

none

1.0 / 10.0

I don't like there, they did nothing to deal with my request.

Nothing

Everything

8.0 / 10.0

Recommend

Great value and clean

1.0 / 10.0

Dreadful

Nothing

Each toilet was filthy and the heating never worked. I asked the receptionist but she never solved the problem

4.0 / 10.0

Get what you pay for

The member of staff that was at the front door when I arrived was really friendly and helpful Cheap accommodation in a good location Felt reassured that they change the code on the door each morning They have a large box for your belongings under the bed which you can padlock

Not very clean, everywhere smelled of cigarette smoke. You couldn't take any hot drinks into the lounge or bedroom so you had to sit in the kitchen which was next to the smoking area Lounge not very homely; very basic The room I was in was small and cramped and difficult to move around in when other people were there Did not feel very safe as a single female traveller and ended up leaving after the first night

7.0 / 10.0

Cosy and convenient :)

Friendly and helpful staff, good value for money, close to city centre.

Warm water (from taps) at times an issue but relatively minor.

7.0 / 10.0

Good value for money

Clean bed ,good location

We were in room 10 so was on the top floor and very warm

1.0 / 10.0

Their bed was not comfortable at all.

Easy location

Property it’s okay 👍🏿

10.0 / 10.0

Great

English fella at the front desk was lovely

9.0 / 10.0

Exceptional customer service we felt so welcomed.

Exceptional customer service they really went above and beyond. They dragged my massive luggage to the top floor because I had an injury, they provided advice, they called taxis, you name it they were keen to help. And there were no extra charges for things like storing luggage. Such a lovely welcoming experience.

5.0 / 10.0

Great staff, OK place to stay

The staff were great, it had a well equipped guest kitchen and a comfy lounge with its sofa and easy chais.

There were only 3 toilets for 48 beds, and the one on he ground floor was technically a Staff toilet but we were allowed to use it. The location is a bit out of the city although you can walk to local pubs and a tesco express. There is a 7a bus just over a block away and there that takes you to city center. The building is pretty old and lacks things like a shelf by your bed or plug in’s but for the price it was pretty good. The coil mattress was uncomfortable, I ended up putting my quilt under the sheet to add some padding and just slept with the duvet as it was quite warm.

8.0 / 10.0

Value for money ! Excellent staff

Cheap and cheerful no fuss and excellent stafff

I suppose it’s a bit dingy but for the price can’t go wrong

1.0 / 10.0

Zero

The staff are friendly

Terrible roommate, couldn't sleep all night

5.0 / 10.0

Poor

The price

The staff, the cleaniness, the respect the guest kind were not respectfull of the silence

7.0 / 10.0

Fair but I could me a bit cleaner specially the toilets and showers

Location

Continental Breakfast not available

6.0 / 10.0

It mainly met my expectations got me somewhere to stay after my event without breaking the bank good

It was right beside ormeau park which was where I needed to be for my event, which meant I easily got back after the event was over. The staff were very nice and held my bag the next day when I went to explore more of belfast and what it had to offer. The staff allowed access to the kitchen after I had already checked out which was amazing.

I didnt like that we had to make our own beds, and in doing so the duvet was too small for the cover so it kept moving about. The sheet was also a little small so it kept coming off exposing the mattress which had some grim stains on it. I didnt like how loud it was at night however this wasn't the hostels fault.

1.0 / 10.0

DO NOT BOOK THIS ACCOMMODATION IF YOU ARE A FEMALE SOLO TRAVELLER.

The location is the only positive side about this accommodation.

Our experience at this accommodation was extremely disappointing. When we arrived, we asked to leave our backpacks and retrieve some personal items, but the receptionist, particularly the woman on duty, put us pressure to leave immediately. Although the rules clearly stated that alcohol and drug use are prohibited, one of my roommates drank throughout the night, both inside and outside the room, without any staff intervention. We were also not informed that this same guy was a long-term resident. This person had so much luggage that the already tiny 5-person room felt overcrowded and unlivable. I felt unsafe the entire night and had to sleep with my belongings because the lockers were broken. The photos online are highly misleading, it was small, claustrophobic, and poorly ventilated. The shared bathrooms were filthy, with vomit in the toilets and only two working toilets and one hot-water shower for three full floors. To make matters worse, my original review, describing these same issues, was removed, likely to hide the poor conditions.

7.0 / 10.0

Satisfying and meet my expectation

Friendly staff

Wi-Fi signal is a little bit weak in my room

7.0 / 10.0

A place of refuge when I needed it most

Michael the staff member was very good

I would need to think about that lol

6.0 / 10.0

You get what you pay for at this hostel.

Good location. Cheap price. Bathrooms were good.

The room was a bit dirty. The bedding was also dirty.

8.0 / 10.0

Very good

Good location, quiet & good value

Bunk beds

3.0 / 10.0

Poor quality and unhygienic

price was great for a last minute stay

stains on duvet and pillows, even the fresh bedsheets they gave us at reception has stains.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Lagan Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Lagan Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Lagan Backpackers?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and kitchen.

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Hostel in Belfast

Reasons to book

Map of Belfast

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Lagan Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Lagan Backpackers?

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