Name: YHA Bristol
Address: 14 Narrow Quay, Bristol City Centre, Bristol, England, United Kingdom, Bristol, Bristol, GB
Price range: US$56–US$184 per night
Rating: 8.08

What guests think

Reviews of YHA Bristol describe a central harbourside hostel offering strong value, a relaxed social vibe, and generally clean, basic accommodation, with convenient access to dining, bars, and nearby attractions and venues.

Rooms are simple with bunk beds and fine for short stays, though some guests report thin mattresses, heat, creaky floors, corridor or street noise, and occasional in-room maintenance glitches like nonworking bedside lights or a faulty toilet. Staff are widely described as helpful and efficient, but check-in can be slow at times; the on-site bar and cafe are appreciated, and the self-catering kitchen is well equipped, although the lift was broken on some stays. Breakfast feedback ranges from very good to limited, and nighttime noise is possible; overall, expect a budget-friendly, social base.

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the on-site bar/cafe and a well-equipped self-catering kitchen. A few stays reported lift outages.

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8

Neil

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I never have big budgets for trips so wanted somewhere convenient and comfortable for taking my lad to a gig at the Academy. Found ok although wasn't obvious as we approached, and given details by the bar in the reception bar area. We were five or so floors up in the converted loft space and the lift was out of order, just opening and shutting on one of the other floors. Room was basic, no TV or kitchen area, and shared showers were down the corridor. My lad loved the trip eapecially taking takeaway back to our room after the show. Comfortable beds and would go back.

10

Vinod

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff were brisk/efficient, but very warm/courteous. Beds were made, clean and had lights/charging stations. Lots of hanger hooks in room as well as a fan (considered no A.C). Breakfast options allowed either simple continental or full cooked. Downstairs bar was cool and area is close to Harbourside..

10

Nusra

10 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Such a welcoming relaxed place, clean, great staff, comfortable beds, clean dorms. Although the lift was broken, I requested help with my suitcase up and down the stairs and staff were super helpful. Great cafe with great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

10

Joey

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hostel is in a great setting and we had a great time from check-in the staff were great and very friendly .The bar area is relaxed with lovely local beers and even had a local band playing their own tunes it was fantastic.The food too was great with deals too . A great easy experience overall.

8

Chloe

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The only downsides to this place are sometimes people who stay are mean enough to leave puddles, beer bottles and other items in the bathroom but they are sorted by the staff once asked, there was only one shower room to share amongst a whole floor of people with four people per room and the city student life makes it a rather noisy place at night depending how used to it you are. It was hard to handle the heat of the room at night yet I would call this hostel amazing for its opportunity to make unlikely friends, the shower is very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped and sanitary with modern facilities to fit all the wants a self caterer could need. The service was lovely and efficient amongst staff and did feel very safe and secure with the key card authentication system. I'd stay here again and again especially for its location.

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Cleanliness

Reviews commonly describe the hostel and rooms as clean and tidy. Some shared bathrooms can get messy due to other guests, but staff address issues when notified.

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10

Vinod

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff were brisk/efficient, but very warm/courteous. Beds were made, clean and had lights/charging stations. Lots of hanger hooks in room as well as a fan (considered no A.C). Breakfast options allowed either simple continental or full cooked. Downstairs bar was cool and area is close to Harbourside..

8

Rhys

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Never stayed in a Youth Hostel before, probably shouldn’t have left it until my 40’s. However, it was a great place to stay. Food was good, reasonably priced and all that. The room was clean as owt. Bunk beds are for young people though. I’d probably stay again though.

10

Nusra

10 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Such a welcoming relaxed place, clean, great staff, comfortable beds, clean dorms. Although the lift was broken, I requested help with my suitcase up and down the stairs and staff were super helpful. Great cafe with great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

10

Karol

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap and clean

8

Nigel

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic room but clean and comfortable bed Ideal for a short stay. Easy check inn Staff friendly and welcoming Good Breakfast to set you up for the day. Located in a fantastic area on the river front.will definitely use again

8

Chloe

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The only downsides to this place are sometimes people who stay are mean enough to leave puddles, beer bottles and other items in the bathroom but they are sorted by the staff once asked, there was only one shower room to share amongst a whole floor of people with four people per room and the city student life makes it a rather noisy place at night depending how used to it you are. It was hard to handle the heat of the room at night yet I would call this hostel amazing for its opportunity to make unlikely friends, the shower is very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped and sanitary with modern facilities to fit all the wants a self caterer could need. The service was lovely and efficient amongst staff and did feel very safe and secure with the key card authentication system. I'd stay here again and again especially for its location.

10

Tara

29 Mar 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great little find, at £49 for two of us, you can't ask for much more in central Bristol, clean, tidy & comfortable.

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Rooms

Simple, hostel-style rooms with bunks; many found beds comfortable for a short stay. Downsides include thin mattresses, heat, creaky floors, corridor or street noise, and occasional faults like nonworking bedside plugs/lights or a faulty toilet.

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Neil

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I never have big budgets for trips so wanted somewhere convenient and comfortable for taking my lad to a gig at the Academy. Found ok although wasn't obvious as we approached, and given details by the bar in the reception bar area. We were five or so floors up in the converted loft space and the lift was out of order, just opening and shutting on one of the other floors. Room was basic, no TV or kitchen area, and shared showers were down the corridor. My lad loved the trip eapecially taking takeaway back to our room after the show. Comfortable beds and would go back.

6

Adam

19 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The team there are great, really helpful. Sadly the beds aren't the most comfortable; the pillows & mattresses are incredibly thin.. I only slept around 2hrs (albeit there was a lot of noise from outside all night since the windows were open). This was my time in a hostel so I'm sure more experienced users can overcome the short comings. The local is great, directly opposit a Weatherspoons, on the harbour side.

10

Joanna

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay here with my son. Comfy beds, awesome location. Yes you hear other people and the floor boards are a little creaky. Nothing ear plugs didnt solve. Highly recommend 👌

10

Vinod

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff were brisk/efficient, but very warm/courteous. Beds were made, clean and had lights/charging stations. Lots of hanger hooks in room as well as a fan (considered no A.C). Breakfast options allowed either simple continental or full cooked. Downstairs bar was cool and area is close to Harbourside..

6

Simon

15 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Make sure you get en-suite private room if you want it. Room was hot, fair bit of noise from corridors. Hotel in good location. Could have done without early morning fire alarm due to someone showering with door open…

10

Christopher Palmer

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really good check in and check out process, room was comfortable and did the job

10

Kirsty

29 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The lights didn’t all work on the beds. Only 1 out of 4 did

8

Nigel

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic room but clean and comfortable bed Ideal for a short stay. Easy check inn Staff friendly and welcoming Good Breakfast to set you up for the day. Located in a fantastic area on the river front.will definitely use again

8

Katie

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Surprisingly comfy bed for a hostel! Great location, fast check in. Only complaint is the plug points on our bed didn’t work.

8

Anjana

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Prim location but old building noisy flooring

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Service

Consistently praised as friendly and helpful, with efficient check-in/out noted. Some guests experienced slow check-in when staff handled phone calls simultaneously.

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8

Charles

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very helpful

8

Saul

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were some issues on check in but they got sorted quickly and easily. The staff were really friendly and helpful

8

Andrea

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location. Lovely helpful staff. Very good budget stay. Good coffee. Would stay again.

10

Vinod

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff were brisk/efficient, but very warm/courteous. Beds were made, clean and had lights/charging stations. Lots of hanger hooks in room as well as a fan (considered no A.C). Breakfast options allowed either simple continental or full cooked. Downstairs bar was cool and area is close to Harbourside..

6

LISA

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was slow at check in, often answering the phone whilst dealing with customers in person. Poor selection of breakfast options- both cooked and continental.

10

Christopher Palmer

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really good check in and check out process, room was comfortable and did the job

8

Nigel

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic room but clean and comfortable bed Ideal for a short stay. Easy check inn Staff friendly and welcoming Good Breakfast to set you up for the day. Located in a fantastic area on the river front.will definitely use again

8

Chloe

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The only downsides to this place are sometimes people who stay are mean enough to leave puddles, beer bottles and other items in the bathroom but they are sorted by the staff once asked, there was only one shower room to share amongst a whole floor of people with four people per room and the city student life makes it a rather noisy place at night depending how used to it you are. It was hard to handle the heat of the room at night yet I would call this hostel amazing for its opportunity to make unlikely friends, the shower is very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped and sanitary with modern facilities to fit all the wants a self caterer could need. The service was lovely and efficient amongst staff and did feel very safe and secure with the key card authentication system. I'd stay here again and again especially for its location.

8

Catherine

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff friendly, great location, sense of safety and relaxation.

10

Philip

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in Bristol. Exceptionally positioned, with so much of the city within walking distance. The real highlight (aside from the top notch breakfast) was the staff - Tom and Leah were an object lesson in how to raise a very practical and handy place to stay into a really good experience. Leah's curry tip was especially worthwhile!

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Location

Widely praised central harbourside setting, walkable to bars, restaurants and sights, with Temple Meads accessible for some travellers. The lively area can be noisy at night.

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10

David

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and close to station Bristol Temple Meads.

8

Charles

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very helpful

6

Adam

19 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The team there are great, really helpful. Sadly the beds aren't the most comfortable; the pillows & mattresses are incredibly thin.. I only slept around 2hrs (albeit there was a lot of noise from outside all night since the windows were open). This was my time in a hostel so I'm sure more experienced users can overcome the short comings. The local is great, directly opposit a Weatherspoons, on the harbour side.

10

Joanna

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay here with my son. Comfy beds, awesome location. Yes you hear other people and the floor boards are a little creaky. Nothing ear plugs didnt solve. Highly recommend 👌

8

Julie

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

8

Andrea

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location. Lovely helpful staff. Very good budget stay. Good coffee. Would stay again.

10

Keith

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value for a sole traveller on the quayside in Bristol. Booked a 6 bed room but was given a 4 bed room. Excellent range of bars and restaurants nearby. Check out a bit early though at 10am , as Breakfast runs to 10 am also.

8

Anjana

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Prim location but old building noisy flooring

8

Catherine

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff friendly, great location, sense of safety and relaxation.

10

Philip

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in Bristol. Exceptionally positioned, with so much of the city within walking distance. The real highlight (aside from the top notch breakfast) was the staff - Tom and Leah were an object lesson in how to raise a very practical and handy place to stay into a really good experience. Leah's curry tip was especially worthwhile!

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Dining

On-site food and bar are well liked and reasonably priced, and several guests enjoyed breakfast. However, breakfast variety/selection is described as limited by some.

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8

Andrea

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location. Lovely helpful staff. Very good budget stay. Good coffee. Would stay again.

10

Vinod

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff were brisk/efficient, but very warm/courteous. Beds were made, clean and had lights/charging stations. Lots of hanger hooks in room as well as a fan (considered no A.C). Breakfast options allowed either simple continental or full cooked. Downstairs bar was cool and area is close to Harbourside..

6

LISA

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was slow at check in, often answering the phone whilst dealing with customers in person. Poor selection of breakfast options- both cooked and continental.

10

Keith

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value for a sole traveller on the quayside in Bristol. Booked a 6 bed room but was given a 4 bed room. Excellent range of bars and restaurants nearby. Check out a bit early though at 10am , as Breakfast runs to 10 am also.

8

Rhys

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Never stayed in a Youth Hostel before, probably shouldn’t have left it until my 40’s. However, it was a great place to stay. Food was good, reasonably priced and all that. The room was clean as owt. Bunk beds are for young people though. I’d probably stay again though.

10

Nusra

10 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Such a welcoming relaxed place, clean, great staff, comfortable beds, clean dorms. Although the lift was broken, I requested help with my suitcase up and down the stairs and staff were super helpful. Great cafe with great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

10

Joey

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hostel is in a great setting and we had a great time from check-in the staff were great and very friendly .The bar area is relaxed with lovely local beers and even had a local band playing their own tunes it was fantastic.The food too was great with deals too . A great easy experience overall.

8

Nigel

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic room but clean and comfortable bed Ideal for a short stay. Easy check inn Staff friendly and welcoming Good Breakfast to set you up for the day. Located in a fantastic area on the river front.will definitely use again

10

Philip

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in Bristol. Exceptionally positioned, with so much of the city within walking distance. The real highlight (aside from the top notch breakfast) was the staff - Tom and Leah were an object lesson in how to raise a very practical and handy place to stay into a really good experience. Leah's curry tip was especially worthwhile!

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Month	Average price
January	US$53
February	US$108
March	US$83
April	US$95
May	US$120
June	US$112
July	US$103
August	US$106
September	US$103
October	US$94
November	US$96
December	US$79

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $95	5 $95
6 $73	7 $84	8 $84	9 $84	10 $70	11 $92	12 $184
13 $57	14 $82	15	16	17 $70	18 $89	19 $89
20 $56	21 $68	22	23	24 $79	25 $108	26 $108
27 $70	28 $70	29 $90	30 $81

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $56	2 $108	3 $108
4 $68	5 $80	6 $80	7 $69	8 $69	9 $104	10 $121
11	12 $68	13 $69	14 $68	15 $56	16 $104	17 $86
18 $78	19 $64	20 $64	21 $64	22 $64	23 $121	24 $121
25 $64	26 $64	27 $64	28 $64	29 $64	30 $104	31 $104

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