i've never been to a youth hostel before but if this one is anything to go by i'd definitely go to another! There were 4 of us and although we'd paid for 4 beds in a shared dorm we got a private room with bathroom as the shared rooms are only for 4 people, the bathroom is like that of... More

Being new to hostels at the age of 31, (how that happened I don't know), I have been surprised at the brilliant value and professionalism these places give. An easy 20 minute walk into central Manchester, this hostel is excellent. Modern throughout with excellent security and key card access. Great range of food, and drinks between 11am and 8:30pm. Vending... More

Travelled with children (11 and 9) for weekend in Manchester. Room adequate - bit grubby. En-suite was akin to an aeroplane toilet (or those at Monkseaton High School !). Kitchen had leaking "U Bend" and half missing oven door. Woken on Saturday morning by geese on the canal. Saturday evening the Castlefields events arena opposite had a rock concert on... More

I had to do some work in Manchester for a couple of day sometimes and so I stayed at this hostel during that time. I had a single room with facilities and restaurant and both were clean and comfortable (this is a hostel so I did not expect the same comfort as in a hotel. ) Food was served in... More

Never stayed at a YHA before, however this seemed like incredible value. Stayed in a private room with 4 beds (2x bunks). Rooms were basic but clean and comfortable. Location is excellent. The building is modern and light. Staff are friendly. I would recommend this YHA to anyone! incredible value. More

Bit far out of the town centre and bus/train stations which was a slight problem with it raining when I arrived mid afternnon. Fortunately there was good pub nearby to the bus station and I was away after a few pints and the rain had stopped. Rooms OK, liked the water area views which broke up the drabbness of Manchester... More

This hostel is modern and well built, the facilities are basic but adequate and it's very central. It's let down as our whole floor smelt stale and sweaty, this created the impression that it wasn't properly cleaned and was bad enough to make the stay a bad experience. Also the staff mucked up our booking, not a good start. Finally,... More

The YHA isn't easy to find, but once arrived it already feels like vacations! Very nice location and I particularly found the breakfast room lovely. Employees there were very cool. I would advise that place for a few days to spend around Manchester or Liverpool. More

this hostel was nice enough. i was there on the 27th november 2008. the breakfast was cold and when i was made to wait 10 minutes for a clean fork it was even colder. on the plus side there was a decent choice for breakfast. the ensuite was a disaster. there was no water coming from the shower. the lad... More