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Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within easy reach of University of Leeds

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Superior Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel puts you just a 5-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

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • University of Leeds - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • O2 Academy Leeds - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Leeds Grand Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • First Direct Arena - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Royal Armouries - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 16 min drive
  • Burley Park Station - 4 min drive
  • Headingley Station - 6 min drive
  • Leeds Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Fox & Newt - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza La Fonte - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sociable Folk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega Milanese - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from University of Leeds and First Direct Arena. Free perks include continental breakfast daily and WiFi.

Languages

English

More about this property

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At a glance

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

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) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning

Services

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

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • In-room safe (surcharge)
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Safes in guestrooms can be used for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel Leeds
Russell Scott Backpackers Leeds
Russell Scott Backpackers
Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel Leeds
Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Westgate Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.

What's the area around Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel like?

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel is a short 10-minute walk from University of Leeds and 18 minutes' walk from First Direct Arena.

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Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

My experience was awesome
Ugochukwu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was nice and clean and the staff member was fabulous.
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Leeds Conference Visit

Great location and friendly staff.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cheap and best hostel in leeds.
Ahammed fawaz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great welcome, friendly. Good location. Would use here again.
Paul, 1-night trip

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
Barry, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Budget = cheap Good location Clean Safe
JULIAN, 1-night trip

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!!
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10 min walk from train station.
Joanne, 1-night trip

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.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great time

Met friendly people 😄
Gabriel, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Friendly staff, major problems in and around the building.
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Renny, 1-night trip

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.
Kristen, 1-night trip

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!
1-night trip

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.
A, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Worst inn. I was 90 minutes late because I had trouble with my bag running out at the airport, but I was locked out in the rain. It was the worst experience of my life.
Yasuo, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Someone stole my Coke in can in the fridge

Receptionist told us that we can put our food in the fridge and we don’t have to worry because noone will take it, so I happily left my coke drink there. The next morning it was gone.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Fine for a night close to the city. Nothing more.

Good city centre location 10mins walk to the main streets. Comfortable bed and heater available if needed. A simple self serve breakfast was included. Unfortunately, the female room I was in was located quite far from the bathrooms and you had to walk past the reception desk and up two flights of stairs. Not ideal in the middle of the night and may make some feel uncomfortable walking past staff on reception. Also, the gentleman on reception was very loud in the morning right outside the room which wasn’t very considerate. The hostel does the job for a one night stay if you want to be in the city on a budget.
1-night trip

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.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Bring PJs and a dressing gown

A couple of simple changes could have made a big difference Just plonking a flat sheet onto a mattress doesn't work and waking up on the bare mattress thinking how many others have done so too is a bit gross. The rooms with showers are freezing and there's nowhere to put your clothes which you have to take in with you as they're a long walk from some rooms. The constant access to breakfast and toast is good and the welcome is friendly. I appreciate it's at the budget end and didn't expect luxury, just not to feel like I'm reliving bad decisions from the early 200s
L, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

My handbag was stolen within 3 minutes at the reception.I was waiting to be checked in when one of them stole my handbag.They couldn’t play me the CCTV of when I entered the reception.They refused to reply to my email till date.They said they will investigate but nothing was done.
Omolade, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Never ever go here

Terrible. Cancelled reservation 2days before checkin. Declined refund. Poor to zero comms.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

convenient

basic room in a dorm. breakfast basic but based on price worth it.
Joanne, 1-night trip