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Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Art Hostel is set in Leeds, 1.4 km from Trinity Leeds and 1.5 km from O2 Academy Leeds. The property is located 1.3 km from First Direct Arena, 1.6 km from Leeds Town Hall and 5.1 km from Roundhay Park. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

I just love the sense of camaraderie in this hostel, where everyone is happy to open up and share their story in front of strangers over a cup of tea. The interior design is very modern and appealing: each dormitory has a specific theme, and the walls are painted in bright colours. Bunk beds reminded me of tree houses. The name of the hostel is quite befitting – artsy, but not fartsy. The staff were very cool, friendly, and helpful. An ideal place for those, like me, on a tight budget. When I realised how cheap the bed was, I knew right away it's a must. Be smart – don't miss out!

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8.6
Fabulous
1,198 reviews
Price from
648 Kč
per night

Well situated in the centre of Leeds, Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel offers continental breakfast and free WiFi. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site.

Friendly owner, lots of space, ample breakfast stuff supplied on multiple floors, clean, good location, cheap. I have been in lots of hostels (too many😀) around the UK and this place is one of the few I consider good.

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7.1
Good
1,716 reviews
Price from
684 Kč
per night

Hostels that guests love in Leeds

  • From 1,584.18 Kč per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,288 reviews
    - Communal showers were clean and the water pressure was so good! (Better than at home!) - Staff were friendly and explained all necessary policies/procedures. - Great location. Only 25 minutes walk from First Direct Arena which was fantastic. - Great price! You’re not going to get much cheaper in Leeds. Well worth it! (And there’s a kettle in the room, fantastic!)
    Hamish
    United Kingdom
  • From 3,614.24 Kč per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7,559 reviews
    Great location not far from town centre with safe parking at a cost. Good value for money.
    Mehregan
    United Kingdom
  • 7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,716 reviews
    Good room in a hostel - quiet and safe. Worked well for an overnight.
    Richard
    United Kingdom
  • From 1,629.69 Kč per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 7,188 reviews
    The hotel is just ok, regular Ibis Budget. Super close to city centre, safe area, clean rooms and great staff. Even though I had to suffer two nights the noise coming from the adjacent rooms and corridor, the receptionist was very considered and offered me an extra night for free as compensation. All of the reception staff were very nice and welcoming.
    Lucía
    Spain
  • From 5,508.63 Kč per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,873 reviews
    The room was very spacious with comfy beds/pillows etc, it was very clean and had everything we needed. Great location for the city centre shops, train station and music venues, restaurants & night life. Slept really well and it was surprisingly quiet from the hustle and bustle of city life, felt safe walking around the area at night too. Breakfast was really good - self service style with a good selection of both cooked & continental options. All the staff I met were very professional, friendly and approachable.
    Lorette
    United Kingdom
  • From 3,398.79 Kč per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,350 reviews
    Institutional feel to the place - felt like an upmarket youth hostel - but spotlessly clean, good vfm and great location for the Uni.
    Larry
    United Kingdom
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 67 reviews
    Great location, cheap, comfortable, safe and spacious. Overall great stay and would be likely to book again.
    aideen
    Ireland
  • From 3,398.79 Kč per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,350 reviews
    Excellent location and cheaper than other Leeds Central establishments. Only discovered on arrival that it is a school for clergy, but this explains the austerity of furniture and decor, and certainly made for an interesting and different overnight stay! No frills but pristinely clean. Good breakfast at communal tables. Feels like a convent mixed with a Youth hostel.
    Janine
    United Kingdom
  • From 2,203.45 Kč per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 769 reviews
    It was cheap, clean, had car parking and is in a good location. It's a budget hotel so not somewhere you'd stay for luxury. But for a cheap stay in leeds then this was exactly what I was after.
    Stephen
    United Kingdom
  • 7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,716 reviews
    everything!! worth my money and one of the best hostel that I’ve ever stayed in the UK!! comfy and clean bed,very safety with passcode befor get inside your room,quite clean for common space and shared bathroom,good connection wifi,very nice service staff;Phil is very helpful!
    Ployfah
    United Kingdom

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