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Dundee Backpackers Hostel

71 High Street,, Dundee DD1 1SD, Scotland
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Dundee Backpackers Hostel
Ranked #14 of 32 hotels in Dundee
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Wurzburg, Germany
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

I had been in the hostel with a groupe of students and we were pleased with it. It was quite in the centre of Dundeein a nice old buildung, so everything could be reached soon. The kitchen was big and well equipped, the bathrooms clean. The staff at the reception was always frieendly and helpful. There was a TV- and... More

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london
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

The buildings in which this hostel is located have been painstakingly restored resulting in modern facilities but retaining all of the character of the original buildings. Dotted around the interior are information boards telling the story of the building's past and its restoration which add to the charm of the place. You could spend hours just exploring this place. Communal... More

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Palmerston North, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

My Husband, Daughter, and I stayed at Dundee Hostel in July, our room the McCloud suite was lovely and it was a very old an interesting building ,very clean and comfortable. The Lady at reception was very helpful and gave us lots of ideas of what to see while in Dundee, well worth a visit, More

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Falkirk, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

The hostel was very clean and the facilities were very good. There was a ktchen, bar, Table Tennis, TV, Library etc. We enjoyed our stay and would use it again if we were to go to Dundee. More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011

The hostel is excellent located, very close to all places of interests, cafés, pubs and shops. This building is really exceptional with its long history - there are very impressive photos from before renovation. The staff was friendly and the fully equipped kitchen was very useful. Haven't used internet or TV but was available. We had the double room ensuite... More

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2011

This hostel was a bit harder to find than it's sister hostel in Edinburgh due to the fact that they don't have a sign hanging out of the front. It reminded me of a fun house as in that it consisted of three different buildings all interconnected to form the hostel. It's a good thing they have signs otherwise you... More

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2010

I stayed here for two nights, and the staff were great. Some of the other guests, however, were inconsiderate, loud, and I think even smoking inside. One of the nights, a group were running up and down the stairs laughing, screaming, and practically throwing suitcases around! I'd understand a little more if it was a weekend (still unacceptable), but jeez.... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2010
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I know Dundee very well having lived there for three years while at university. My boyfriend and I stayed at the hostel for two nights during a weekend visit for an old friends birthday. I have stayed in plenty of hostels before but my boyfriend hadnt and didnt fancy the idea of sharing a room so we booked a double... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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114 reviews 114 reviews
Reviews in 83 cities Reviews in 83 cities
174 helpful votes 174 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2009

We traveled with a group of students to visit the University of Dundee and had booked an entire section of the 2nd floor (an 8-bedroom dorm, 2 double en suites and 2 double standard rooms). Everyone enjoyed the stay: the place has character, is clean, comfortable, well located (in the center, pedestrian part of town; 10mn walk from the university)... More

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england
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2009

Stayed at the Hostel for 3 nights and was relatively happy with the accomodation. Check in was okay (only issue was the card machine was broken, hence had to find cash machine and pay by cash). I stayed in the double room with onsuite, which was located right at the top floor of the hotel so had to climb a... More

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