Possibly the nicest hostel I’ve stayed in.
Hostels are generally speaking, a fairly pragmatic affair - you get a bed, are often fed, before leaving in the morning to explore the world. There are an increasing number of boutique hostels out there, yet the prices of these places tends to be significantly higher than that of a “vanilla” hostel.
Hull Trinity Backpackers, then, breaks with the trend, to create one of the warmest, most homely hostels I’ve experienced at their price point. In many ways, it feels much more like staying with “family” - almost akin to a B&B - yet offers exceptionally good prices.
Glenn and the team were extremely accommodating - checking me in out of hours, and generally creating a smooth, functional experience. One night, I was passing one of the local bars (on the way to make a late night check-in) and not only did it just so happen he was in there - he even bought me a beer, before heading back with me to the hostel, to check me in!
Being someone who regularly works on the road, I’ve experienced my fair share of accommodation; the good, bad and ugly. For those on a relatively tight budget - bands, comedians, entertainers and so forth - this is an excellent, affordable choice. Those hotels nearest in price to the hostel offer a much lower standard of accommodation (trust me, I’ve stayed in most of them!), and in all honesty - I think I’d rather pay for a room here than many of the other places - regardless of budget.
If you’re planning on visiting the city, and are looking for a great place to stay - even on a medium budget - then I cannot recommend Hull Trinity Backpackers more highly.
9 September 2019
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