Exeter · England
Globe Backpackers Exeter
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the owner had took my money and disappeared
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Full reviewAwful 😩biggest mistake made was not looking at the reviews for this place its advertised as a backpackers but it's a hostel for vulnerable mentally ill Homeless men so sad and depressing I did not feel safe and by the time I realised just how bad it was the owner had took my money and disappeared and I was too scared to come out of the room as it was late when I got there I stayed awake all night with the light on and chair behind the door I could hear the men in the other rooms and coming and going through the sound of the doors all night the local housing and council need to do something about this as this owner is profiting from them as these poor vulnerable ill people have no where else to go but it definitely not safe or suitable to call a backpackers misleading travellers into thinking it is one couldn't get out quick enough as soon as it turned daylight.😰
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Vibe Analysis
Globe Backpackers Exeter is best framed as a cheap, central crash pad rather than a lively backpacker base. The location is the clearest upside: it sits close to Exeter city centre, the quay, shops, transport, and local sights, so it can work for one night when price and walking distance matter more than comfort. The building is old, worn, and inconsistent. A few private rooms can be spacious or comfortable, beds can be fine, and staff such as Paul are often friendly at check-in. There may be warm showers, towels, a kitchen, a TV room, books, DVDs, a dining area, Wi-Fi, and laundry help, but the condition of shared facilities is a serious gamble. This is not a strong pick for a classic social hostel trip. The atmosphere can feel flat, tense, or unsafe, with long-term residents, drunk or high behaviour, noise at night, and limited staffing outside reception hours. Cleanliness is the main problem: dirty kitchens, toilets, showers, carpets, bedding, smells, mould, cigarette smoke, missing soap, and run-down fixtures are recurring issues.
Signals to check
- Cleanliness can be poor, especially in kitchens, toilets, showers, carpets, and bedding.
- Security and overnight staffing may be weak; solo women may want a different option.
- Late check-in is risky; the stated check-in window can be strict.
- The social scene is limited and may skew toward long-term residents rather than backpackers.
- Rooms facing the road or near other rooms can be noisy, with thin walls and disturbed sleep.