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About this property

Located in Birmingham’s city centre, the Central Backpackers is just a 1-minute walk from the National Express Coach Station and the Bull Ring shopping centre is only 5 minutes’ walk away. Free Wi-Fi is available. Just a 3-minute walk away is the Custard Factory, a creative centre with art galleries, shops, restaurants and a nightclub. Birmingham New Street Rail Station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. All rooms at the Birmingham Central Backpackers are individually decorated and range from dorms to private bedrooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close enough to all central Birmingham attractions. Tea and coffee provided along with fruit and other snacks in the morning. Beds are comfy and come with privacy. Full-sided curtains which block out all the outer light which some of us need in...
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to get to from Moor and New street stations. Great for one night stay. Lovely staff.
  • Salvatore
    Italy Italy
    I was quite satisfied with the welcome, the cleanliness of the rooms, the bed and the kitchen. The stay was excellent and the room was also well heated.Everything was pretty organized. I enjoyed a nice, hot shower and felt safe. I would definitely...
  • Cretu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet place and clean.The staff was lovely.Thank you!
  • Franziska
    Ireland Ireland
    very nice staff, great location, within walking distance to the train station. clean room, kitchen and bathroom.
  • Natalia
    Slovakia Slovakia
    clean well equipped kitchen comfortable bunk beds free breakfast close to coach/train station
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I LOVED the bunks! So sturdy and they don't creak all night like some in other hostels. The staff were wonderful, very friendly and couldn't be more helpful. Everything was very clean, even the bathrooms It was good to have the option to book a...
  • Faisal
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    It is located at a good location, and beds are properly designed and comfortable. Good for solo travellers. Staff is very friendly.
  • Marija
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is great in the centre, stuff they are awesome, expecially Croatian man, very clean, kitchen clean, plus free breakfast and fruits
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loverly place to stay great for a short stay in birmingjam. Self catering but breakfast of toast and fruit was provided.. great if you need to catch an early morning coach as a 5 min walk away from te coah staition.

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House rules

Birmingham Central Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

If you require an alternative check-in time, please contact the property prior to arrival.

Please note that the reception/common room is open from 08:00 to 0:00.

This property does not accept guests under the age of 18 in shared dormitories. Additionally, guests under 18 years old are not permitted in the common room after 20:00 due to the on-site bar.

Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 years and must be in a private room or book an entire dorm.

When booking 8 nights or more (1 large booking or separate consecutive bookings) or a group booking of 6 or more (1 large booking or separate individual bookings), different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Alcohol consumed on the premises of this property must be bought from the on-site bar (due to licensing laws) and consumed only in the common room or outdoor garden. Guests caught bringing alcohol into the property or found to be smoking or drinking alcohol in unauthorised areas, will be evicted (along with their entire group) immediately without refund. In addition, a fine of GBP 200 will be deducted from the card information provided when booking.

Only authorised guests are allowed in the hostel. Any guest (including their entire party) caught bringing in other people will be evicted immediately without refund and charged for the additional people they have allowed in.

Guests can hire towels for a GBP 4.00 deposit and GBP 1.00 hire fee.