Map
Detailed Information
- Place Types Lodging
- Address 109 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1DX, UK
- Coordinate 51.479397,-3.1790356
- Website http://www.mrspottsbackpackers.co.uk/
- Rating 4.3
- Compound Code FRHC+Q9 Cardiff, UK
Openning hours
- Monday Open 24 hours
- Tuesday Open 24 hours
- Wednesday Open 24 hours
- Thursday Open 24 hours
- Friday Open 24 hours
- Saturday Open 24 hours
- Sunday Open 24 hours
Photos
Reviews
Pros:
Hostel is in a great location in the centre of Cardiff town. Really easy to get to and not far from the stadium.
Excellent price for a single night.
Met a cool friend who was staying too.
Staff was nice and friendly.
The decor is different, in a cute and surreal way.
Cons:
The rooms are a little outdated and could do with a bit of extra deep cleaning, but are otherwise very good - you get a charger in your bunk bed and curtains for privacy.
The pillows are very thin and I had to fold one over to sleep properly.
You will need to provide your own padlock. Staff didn't know there was a Timpsons just opposite the hostel, it was about £5 for a decent padlock.
My wrist key didn't work first time so had to have it reprogrammed.
The shower unit was falling apart a bit and there was a lot of leaking on the floor so does need fixing.
Breakfast is very basic (potted cereal or toast) and you need to clean up after yourself. The handle fell off one of the cups so had to clean everything up ourselves.
Warm, quiet, clean, cosy and friendly. Big showers and rooms. Cute kitchen and communal areas. Also has recycling & food waste bins, which I am impressed by. Great place.
Really great experience at this hostel. The rooms and floors are locked which makes me feel safe! The decor is also very cute! The service at the front desk is extremely friendly and helpful. The beds have plugs and lights and lockable lockers below. The kitchen is okay and they offer cereal. Only inconvenience is that the wifi was weak in certain areas of the building. Overall, I really liked this hostel.
The hostel is very welcoming and quirky in design. The receptionist was friendly, however my mattress in room 7 was rather lumpy and uncomfortable. The bathroom facility was alright, but nothing special. I liked how the communal kitchen was laid out, but the breakfast options were quite limited. I only stayed for one night and overall, if a few improvements were made, then I would recommend this hostel.
Can't fault it really, especially for the price. Clean and tidy and I'm probably the fussiest person you can find. I did bring flip flops for the shower as it's shared between 2 rooms, still pretty clean though. Beds were comfy. Very basic overall but you can't complain! I didn't use the kitchen facility but it looked ok, I personally wouldn't use a communal kitchen but admittedly I'm a bit too fussy.
Similar place
Grey Mist, Faringdon Rd, Southmoor, Abingdon OX13 5AA, UK
Unknown
Unknown
Longworth, Abingdon OX13 5HW, UK
Unknown
http://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/3306805
Charney Manor, Charney Bassett, Wantage OX12 0EJ, UK
+44 1235 868206
http://www.charneymanor.com/
Abingdon OX13 5NW, UK
+44 7949 266418
http://www.oxfordshireaccommodation.co.uk/
Oxford Road, East Hanney, Wantage OX12 0HP, UK
+44 1235 868287
http://la-fontana.co.uk/
Sherwood House, Oxford Road, Frilford Heath, Abingdon OX13 5NW, UK
+44 1865 390660
http://sherwood-guesthouse.business.site/
Goosey Wick Farm, Wantage OX12 0EY, UK
+44 1367 710600
http://longhousegooseywick.com/
Main St, East Hanney, Wantage OX12 0JE, UK
+44 1235 867179
http://www.blackhorseeasthanney.co.uk/
0JJ, Mill Orchard, East Hanney, Wantage OX12 0JJ, UK
+44 1865 340068
http://www.dandridges-mill.co.uk/
Appleton, Abingdon OX13 5QN, UK
+44 7843 064114
https://www.woodland-ways.co.uk/
Newbridge, Witney OX29 7QD, UK
+44 1865 300221
https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/rose-revived/?utm_sourc
Station Rd, Grove, Wantage OX12 0DH, UK
+44 1235 770503
http://www.thevolunteergrove.co.uk/
Abingdon Rd, Marcham, Abingdon OX13 6NU, UK
+44 1865 391298
http://www.bnb-rafters.co.uk/