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Reviews of Lagan Backpackers

121 Fitzroy Ave, Belfast, BT71HU, United Kingdom

#46 of 47 hotels in Belfast

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 183 hostel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.8

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  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They changed the code and didn’t tell me what it was so I got locked out, had to wait for someone to luckily be leaving the building to let me in.

    Good location felt safe

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    6.0
    To sum up, it is not bad for the stay in this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I don't like the bathroom because it doesn't clean, maybe the guess didn't respect the role of the homestay. And there were mixing of men and female together that I don't really like it. I think it would be great if they have option for female travel alone and they can have option staying with other female traveler.

    It doesn't include breakfast, but you can use the kitchen to make your own food plus tea and coffee. Also the staffs are very friendly to us. I appreciate it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    no problems encountered
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    kitchen did not open at 08.00

    everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not well cleaned,

    Staffs are friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers

    Kitchen

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I put my hand on top of shower felt electrocuted a bit.Renovate the place , so it looks modest inside like paintings , good floor

    It was cheap, fair and I also met people from all walks of life , experienced different culture from diverse people

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    It’s cheap for a reason.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s an old building so it’s not the cleanest place but it was obvious they were trying hard to clean it. Spotted a rat outside the window on the bottom floor. Some unusual characters in the communal room but harmless and never tried to interact with our group.

    The location is great. The bedsheets were very clean and beds were comfortable, they made sure to keep our group together in the same rooms with no other guests. The staff were friendly and easy to deal with. Great for large groups that will only be getting a few hours sleep after a night out.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was too tiny and not properly cleaned

    Nice people, good position and comfortable bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The manager was lovely and helpful at all times.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom looks dirty.

    Friendly staff and location close to the botanical garden.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    6.0
    Good for a short stay but I would not be able to stay more than 2 days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The locker are way too small to put a regular or big backpack or even a suitcase ! The floors were a bit dirty, everyone wears shoes to go to the bathroom... The water in the shower is either scalding or freezing, and its flow is very (very) low. When I arrived, the sheets from the previous owner of my bed were still there...

    The stay was cheap and the matress are really comfy ! The staff is nice !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Great reasonably priced with safety, comfort and wonderful proximity to utilities and sites.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers need seeing to. The temperature bounces between hot and cold during its run. The bed sheets could be less thin and grip the bed mattress better. But not a big deal. Occasionally there’s troublesome people but same issue persists in any hostel.

    Nice reasonable price. Great proximity to the city centre (only 10 minute drive to Titanic quarter). Great selection of convenience shops and take aways around the corner. Cosy beds. Warm rooms. Great friendly staff. Nice kitchen.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Fine, but it would not be to everyone's taste.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the whole aisle were we stayed needed a new floor and a fresh coat of pain. The bed was of poor quality and was noisy. The room [with a double bed] was small but that was not much of an issue. There was noise from the traffic outside and from the ajoining bedroom.

    The kitchen and the TV room [where you could find lockers] were fine. The staff was helpful. The place was kept clean, and kudos to the cleaning staff in view of the behaviour of some of the guests, and of the poor state of [some of ] the building. The location was good, the price very affordable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    Okay, but could have been much better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Renting a bath towel would have cost five pounds (which is too much), the showers were not very private, and I felt as if I was bitten by a bedbug on my eyelid and finger… as well as on my wrist. Although I did not see any bedbugs when I tried looking. Most of the staff were very friendly, but one was not very friendly. There was way too much noise and poor behavior outside during the late hours of the night, on some nights, especially on Saint Patrick’s Day. I would stay again, but probably only for one or two nights. Oh yes, and most of the lockers were not working as they were supposed to…

    It was close to some good pubs, eateries, the Botanic train station, and Europa Hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Joseph was very helpful and communication was very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    5.0
    Nice quiet location near train station and botanic gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 2 toilets for the hostel, showers had nowhere to store clothing, front door code changed without informing guests

    Nice room, light and bright with good ventilation, shared kitchen and lounge area, luggage storage

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Refreshing, charming no frills hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Friendly staff and friendly fellow guests made it memorable !!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good highly recommended

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect as always. Staff and location is great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    The guests were nice too. Oh and it's a good location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were so welcoming and very friendly, helpful. The manager is a lovey Teddy bear and Tara is super great. Yey Tara! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Is whats to be expected for the good pricing, Staff are friendly and helpful, Location is very good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A noisy ''bed-neighbour'' one of the nights and mornings but hey that cannot be helped. Lagan is good!

    Location is great, everything we need right outside the door. Staff are pleasant and the facilities are clean and well kept.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice staff, great location and the rooms, bathrooms and kitchen clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    1.0
    Horrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel was filthy from top to bottom. Not even the bare minimum of moping the floors to get the dust off was done. The beds and pillows were all stained and the bed frames rusty with dirt and dust residue all over. The top floor room was so hot we couldn’t sleep, we had the window open hoping to get some sort of airflow in but nothing seemed to help. The bathrooms were filthy, dirt all over the floors and walls, I was scared to put my clothes down to change. My partner and I left after 1 of 3 nights booked as we woke up feeling unrested, dirty even after showering and unable to step or touch anything without feeling disgusted. I would not recommend even one night here, spend a little more and stay in a way nicer place, not worth the cheaper prices. Plus you cannot get refunded even though we didn’t stay the 2 other nights we booked!

    The location was nice as it was close to the train station and had many restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in May 2024

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