Belfast International Youth Hostel

Belfast · Northern Ireland

Belfast International Youth Hostel

HostelPunk Score
27% SHIT
High confidence 573 reviews
4th best in Belfast
No bed bug reports in 1,433 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 1,433 analyzed reviews

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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking ♿ Wheelchair Friendly 🍳 Breakfast ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (16)
Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Elevator Linen Included Reading Light Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $26 / night
Privates $53 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

India MALE 31-40 Mar 13, 2026 2.0/10

There was nothing international about this hostel. I have been to many hostel to stay but staying here was not pleasant.

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Yining Wei Mar 11, 2026 1.0/5

*Misleading information and poor handling of late check-in* Due to a flight delay, I arrived about 15 minutes after the check-in time. I had already sent a message beforehand to inform them and asked if someone could wait for me, but I never received any reply. What confused me even more was the note at the entrance saying: “For pre-reservation guests checking in after 11 p.m., please ring the doorbell.” However, when a staff member came out, she said she could not check me in because she...

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Isabella Pfeiffer Feb 4, 2026 1.0/5

Für 2 Nächte in Ordnung. Länger wären wir nicht geblieben. Das Zimmer ist ganz ok. Aber es wahr SOOO kalt. Wir hatten kein warmes Wasser zum Duschen und generell war es einfach sehr sehr kalt im ganzen Hostel. Im Badezimmer kann man gleichzeitig Duschen und aufs Klo gehen, keine Abtrennung. Also wurde der GANZE Badezimmer Boden, inklusive Toilette nass! Außerdem schimmelt die Badezimmer Türe. Generell ist das Zimmer nicht liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Küche sieht aus wie eine heruntergekomm...

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China MALE 25-30 Dec 26, 2025 2.0/10

When I got to Belfast International Youth Hostel, no one opened the door for me and there was no one available for check-in. The hostel was totally empty with no staff present at all.

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Rudra PS Nov 23, 2025 1.0/5

The worst place to stay in the world. Pathetic

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Egypt COUPLE 25-30 Nov 22, 2025 2.0/10

spent 10min and left. heating starting automatically 10pm. beds are very very small. the private 2 single beds felt like a prison. not recommended even if it's the cheapest around.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Nov 13, 2025 2.0/10

Facilities were not up to a standard in which the price entails.

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India MALE 31-40 Nov 11, 2025 2.0/10

Worst experience ever. No towels are provided. They turn on heaters just may be 3 hrs a day, you may die with the cold, if you ask the staff about it, they will simply say that they don’t know and CEO is handling it. Lights are not working and even toilet sinks as well. Bath room floor made up of concrete which gives you more cold, you cannot even step into the washroom when it’s cold. Laundry is not included but website shows it’s included.

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Ireland FEMALE 31-40 Oct 27, 2025 2.0/10

I have made a complaint directly with the company... I have never, ever had a worse experience with accommodation. One of their staff members are unbelievably terrible. I am very happy to talk about this on the phone. +353876556525.

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Laura Watson Oct 24, 2025 1.0/5

Women on the front desk were horridly rude. Can’t understate this. Rooms were not great. Toilets and showers dirty and smelled like urine. Like the comment below if I could give this a zero I would. The battery for the key card on the room died in the middle of night and I got locked in the hallway. No apology from the staff. Phil on the front desk on the last day was nice. The other women were so incredibly rude I was quite shocked

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Recent reviews

Italy FEMALE May 9, 2026 Atm 60%

Ottima posizione, vicino a tutto!

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Canada MALE May 7, 2026 Atm 80%

Great place to stay, friendly staff clean rooms, great value. We liked the Causeway Cafe attached to the hostel. I would highly recommend this place for the value. People are very helpful 🙂 Bryan

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England MALE May 6, 2026 Atm 80%

Staff were very cheerful and helpful. Security great, looking after our bicycles and bags. Rooms are on the smallsize. Overall brilliant!

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Hungary FEMALE 25-30 Apr 25, 2026 Atm 40%

Everything was just as described on the listing, so I didn't have very high expectations. I stayed for only one night so it was alright, but the bathrooms are quite bad. Nowhere to put your clothes while you shower, only the floor. The kitchen was alright but everybody left their dirty dishes in the sinks. The plugs by the beds are not the best either and some privacy curtains would have been a nice addition. Overall it was alright for just one night, but I wouldn't stay there for longer than th...

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Yusuf Erer Apr 16, 2026 3.0/5

The location is great, but the rooms fall short. The soundproofing is very weak, and our quadruple room had only two power outlets. Cleanliness was also an issue; the floor was dirty, and it seemed like the trash was only emptied once a week.

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England MALE Apr 16, 2026 Atm 60%

Some good points (generally clean - though not self catering kitchen, staff generally helpful, beds comfortable etc) but some points not good including poorly equipped self catering kitchen, lack of accessible hanger space in room, poor state of inside of bathroom door and some things which have got worse since previous visit less than 12 months before (loss of separate TV room, substantial increase in charge for en-suite room up by over 35% against November '25)

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Portugal MALE 31-40 Apr 15, 2026 Atm 40%

Uncomfortable Found an air bnb Hostel refused to refund even just one of the 3 evenings even though he was asked with respect Not cool

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Mexico FEMALE Apr 11, 2026 Atm 80%

The hostel is ok. staff is very nice. is old but clean. the area doesn't feel 100% safe but once inside de door is fine. location close to Central Station. curtains would be nice to have in doorms, rhere is no hooks to hang stuf or enough oulets for charge you phone. they offer very convenient storage service. Staff is very nice.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 9, 2026 Atm 60%

Die Unterkunft war sauber und ordentlich und das Personal war nett und hilfsbereit. Es war toll, dass man. dort kostenlos parken konnte. Die Küche war leider sehr karg und viel war kaputt. Das Viertel um das Hostel herum war sehr herunter gekommen.

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Malaysia FEMALE 18-24 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 80%

Good room. toilets were not. For the toilets at my room, it didn’t have a sink, the sink was in the room. No hand wash either. Showers were not clean either. Room was clean though! I just had to use the toilets further from my room because they were more convenient. Rating security as neutral as although i only stayed one night, when i was checking in, a customer was reporting stolen items - so not too sure about security. Staff were great! Ok stay for a weekend trip if ur not picky x

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India MALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 60%

This hostel is okay apart from the bathroom and access card to the room was so bad every time it will disconnect the access and I was struck 2 times outside in the middle of the night.

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India FEMALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

It was a great experience. Very clean. Friendly environment and staff was really helpful.

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England FEMALE 31-40 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 40%

The website stated there was bicycle storage but when we asked on arrival the receptionist seemed confused. Eventually she allowed us to store our bikes in the left luggage room and agreed she wouldn't need to charge us. The room was ok. Kitchen not very well equipped and dirty.

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Spain MALE 18-24 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 60%

Good hostel!

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Scotland FEMALE Mar 21, 2026 Atm 80%

NOT value for money, but value for location. Reasons: needs freshened up. Broken door stops in bathrooms can see the soap build up, leaking sinks are okay as in a wet room, but could be an easy fix. Doors not sealed so can see all the water damage to the door. Linen is clean, but been washed that often colours are very faded, so dates it. But WOULD stay again. As feel staff aware and working on it. Great location, great vibe, staff fantastic - knowledgeable of area/recommendations. Cafe good £.

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Northern Ireland MALE Mar 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Good value for money, basic accommodation, when your on a budget.

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India MALE 31-40 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 40%

There was nothing international about this hostel. I have been to many hostel to stay but staying here was not pleasant.

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England MALE 18-24 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 80%

Overall a very pleasant experience, room was clean and staff were great. Toilets could do with a deep clean and a new coat of paint but were more than usable.

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Yining Wei Mar 11, 2026 1.0/5

*Misleading information and poor handling of late check-in* Due to a flight delay, I arrived about 15 minutes after the check-in time. I had already sent a message beforehand to inform them and asked if someone could wait for me, but I never received any reply. What confused me even more was the note at the entrance saying: “For pre-reservation guests checking in after 11 p.m., please ring the doorbell.” However, when a staff member came out, she said she could not check me in because she...

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Italy MALE Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Tutto ottimo dalla pulizia alla cortesia dello staff, tra cui una ragazza parlava perfettamente italiano. Possibilità di fare un tour presso il selciato del gigante molto conveniente con agenzia difronte all’ostello.