Birmingham Central Backpackers - Hostel
Location: 61-65 Coventry Street, Birmingham, England, B55NJ, Birmingham, GB
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Private vacation home
About this Property
Garden Views and Cozy Fireplace
Enjoy the scenic garden views and cozy fireplace in the lobby, perfect for a relaxing stay.
Bar/Lounge and Featured Amenities
Indulge in your favorite drinks at the bar/lounge and make the most of amenities like luggage storage and laundry facilities.
Convenient Kitchen and Complimentary Wi-Fi
Feel at home in your vacation home with a shared kitchen, and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access.
To book your stay at this centrally-located vacation home in Birmingham, just a short distance from major attractions, visit our website now!
Important Information
- Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 PM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Fireplace in lobby
Rooms Available
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6 Bed Female only Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
2 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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6 Bed Pod Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
2 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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4 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
2 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Twin Room with Private Bathroom
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Shared Dormitory Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 9 (9 Adults)
- Shower
- Stovetop
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
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Single Room with Private Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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15 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
5 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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6 Bed Standard Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Guest Reviews
- Andy (10/5): - It’s facilities were clean but basic but suitable for a nights rest
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great price, good facilities. - For the price it was everything you would expect. It was clean and plenty of showers / toilets that were all clean. Staff were friendly. Obviously it is a shared dorm and hostel, so people may come and go at all hours of the day and night.
- Phillip (10/5): Nice hostel - Nice little hostel if on a stop over, I've noticed people stay here long term too. Hard to tell who staff are as they all wear plain clothes and they are not the most attentive, they can leave you at the reception desk for ages, aware you are there but not serving you : (
- Ms A (8/5): Great value for money - This is a cheap hostel which is well used and a little shabby .However the staff work hard to provide a good service . Fee WiFi , free breakfast and luggage storage included . Also help yourself beverages is better than many more expensive hotels . Use of kitchen . Close to the Digbeth Coach station and Birmingham City Centre.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Good location and friendly staff - Short stay, supposed to shared with other 3 people but luckily no one was there so like a single room. Very close to coach station, light breakfast and kitchen use provided. Ideal for short-term stay on a budget.
- Mark (8/5): - The location is perfect very close to tge city centre. Didnt really not like antthing
- Pedro (2/5): Toilets with no sink - Bathrooms without sink, super tiny bedroom with a bad bed.
- andrew (6/5): Id - You need id or your not coming in
- Verified traveler (8/5): - the property was a great and cheerful place to stay
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Friendly staff. Reasonable price. Unique decoration in the backpackers.
- Porobasi (8/5): - It’s a good place to live, nice and clean. Would love to go back there. Good price.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - The worse hotel i have ever use in my life finally I slept in my car I couldn’t sleep too much smell in rooom
- Kim (8/5): - The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hostel was clean and easy to get to. Very good accommodation for the money. Would like to see lockers in the room.
- Isabel (6/5): - The street where the hostel is, it is awfull, very dirty and at weekends terribly noise. The hostel is old, and it looks dirty. Cleaning people is nice and they try to do their best, but the hostel needs urgently a deep renovation . Our room of four has the floor broke, and the walls were half printed... People at reception were ok.
- Fawwad (6/5): Not good - Its getting hot day by day now in birmingham, so rooms must have Fan atleast. It was very hot in the room as there was no fan or a.c.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Yeah, all right. - It was what it was. For the price and convenience to O2 Institute, it was well worth it. If I had to stay again...?
- Ivone (10/5): Totally recommend it ! - Very well received by staff and they are very keen to give a sense of belonging. I felt safe throughout and my room partners were so kind. It was a very good first experience as a solo traveller. Most important , it was very cheap and as a student I loved that. Totally recommend it to solo travellers or even friends/couple stays.
- Steven (10/5): Cheap. Location Birmingham - Always a happy welcome Quick check in Breakfast toast Eaay to find and near new steet. National express
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Close to bus station but my dorm room was really too small to have 6 beds (3 bunks). Should have had only 2 bunks.
- joseph (8/5): Good budget option - clean and lovely common area - Good common area and very clean. Staff were very professional and helpful. Good location. Breakfast was toast, juice, coffee...could be a bit better.
- Jana (10/5): Lovely hostel in a shady street - I had a great time at the Backpackers. The check-in was quick and my single room was lovely. The bed sheets were fresh and I got towels for my own bath and toilet. Everything was super clean. The breakfast was simple and for a sweet tooth. The common area has a projector and many places to sit and talk. The bar seemed well equipped. The kitchen is pretty small but seemed to have everything to cook. The street looked a bit shady when I arrived but was quiet at night (I stayed during the week not the weekend). The Bus station is close by and also the train station only a 15-20 min walk away. Great staff. I really recommend this place if you are on a tight budget.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great place to stay in town. - Very clean facilities with a helpful staff. Location is close to the big shopping center so there's plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Friendly Staff & Uncomfortable Beds - The staff is very friendly and the common room has plenty of space with multiple kitchens. Overall, it has very uncomfortable beds and sleeping on the floor was more comfortable. The sheets/linens were stained and very worn with the most uncomfortable pillows. I purchased cheap pillows from Primark that were 10 times more comfortable. The size of the single room is great and the restrooms were in great condition and they provided a towel. There were no issues of the location being close to the city centre, but it did not feel safe.
- Joseph (10/5): Convenient place; great staff - Very helpful staff. They helped me manage some logistics during a big snowstorm.
- K (6/5): cheap!!! - When I was looking at staying at hotels in Birmingham, they were either booked up or were ten times more expensive than this hostel, on average. I've been here before, so I thought I'd give it another try. It is actually surprisingly good for the amount that you pay! No need to take a sleeping bag,
- steven (10/5): Close to national express station and new street - If you pay by card extra £1 on top off booking Rooms are now getting less plug sockets Warm. Friendly. Cheap. Breakfast toast fruit.
- Steven (10/5): Hostal in Birmingham - Near NationAl Express station coach Near Birmingham New Street/ Moor Street Station Train Easy to find and good location for city Cheap for a bed and toast
- good (10/5): good - goid
- Verified traveler (10/5): Enjoyed the hostel and Bham.... - I had a great stay and enjoyed Bham and side trips.... Minority of other guests were unclear on the hostel concept and didn't clean up after themselves enough.... Room 20 had too many beds for the space and gets quite manky overnight.
- taymee (6/5): Good - Good location not far from the town centre and communication was OK. Value for money. My experience was OK. I didn't stay much longer will recommend if you are looking for a cheap hotel to stay in
- Evans (10/5): Bargain priced, central location - Expecting not very much for £25 (including breakfast!), but got. A single room, clean bathroom and kitchen, friendly staff in bar/communal area. Great stay!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Was a pleasant stay. Staff were really nice and helpful.
- mandie (8/5): Good value single room right near the markets - staff were friendly and was a comfortable stay
- Joseph (8/5): Convenient place with good service. - The staff (Mishi especially) were very helpful. The location is great and the private room I was in was very nice. Would be better with a place to hang some clothes and some sheets for summer (instead of a duvet). Coffee and tea always available. A bit of a wait for the shower sometimes, but it's a good shower.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Satisfactory for a single night - If you're needing a bed for a couple of hour, here isn't too bad of a choice. Anything more than that, go anywhere else. The lobby/common area/breakfast room (all the same room) is appealing at first sight with plenty of colour etc, and the lone staff member I saw during the whole visit was friendly enough even if a little unclear. Our room was in the building next door. This place is your bog-standard, not at all flashy or impressive, it's just as you see it. The location of the site is in a run-down area just on the outskirts of the city centre, across the road is a wall covered in illiterate graffiti though there's a good 'Inspector Gadget' mural on it. The whole street is lined with bad quality and wrecked cars with garages along the way - it isn't a pretty place at all. The room was a 6-person shared suite and had just 1 double plug socket for all 6 strangers to fight over, luckily I had a portable battery with me. Again it was bog-standard, what you see is what you get, it was clean but didn't sparkle, and the bed (top bunk, at least) felt a little hard but nothing too noticeable, and pillow soft. The communal toilet was also clean and didn't stink as you'd expect from any sort of public restroom, so that was nice. The free breakfast was just a toaster put on the counter, with bread, some spreads, and a bit of fruit, nothing impressive. I suppose as it's just a backpacker's hostel, it does its job well, so for 1 night and cheap price, here is alright. Good wifi.
- Logan (8/5): A surprisingly good and affordable resting place - Good location in the heart of the city,clean and friendly and at a terrific price. great value for money.I shall come back and definately would recommend it to others.
- Ruden (4/5): Cheap place only for a sleep - Wifi does not work in room, weed smokers around, very basic place.
- peter (2/5): like a polish mens club - prevented from checking in when i came late tho room charged and paid. Left waiting on street with bags. & men around reception watching and listening and watched every person as they entered; intimidating and surly owner was working when i was there An atmosphere of violence and suspicion Horrible. A big change from a few months ago.
- Rachel (4/5): Don't stay here unless you enjoy slimming it. - 5 of us booked the whole pod room for 1 night at a cost of £25 each. Very run down and the whole place is in need of major refurbishment. Toilets were clean but I wouldn't have touched the shower. Bedding in room was vile and pillows were stained and brown. No heating on in room and was freezing. Staff were fantastic though and bar area was cheap and pleasant. Tea and coffee free all day and evening. Breakfast was basic and kitchen area clean but wouldn't have used it. Area is very industrial but the take away at the end of the road was good. Wouldn't stay here again, ever.
- Mary (10/5): comfy place that feels like a little home - great stay,will definitely stay here again
- Verified traveler (6/5): Be aware you need photo ID to check in. - Quiet, walkable from the city centre. Good value. But be warned, you have to have photo ID to check in. The woman at check in was adamant this requirement is clearly stated when making a booking, but I've checked my booking on Expedia and it's not stated anywhere. Not particularly friendly or welcoming, she reluctantly allowed us to stay saying 'this time' I'll let you stay without photo ID. I know this is a hostel but it doesn't hurt to be welcoming and positive towards paying guests and not make guests feel like they are nuisance!
- Lesley (10/5): Quirky hostel - Great value for money and facilities. Friendly staff. Perfect for purpose :)
- yusuf (6/5): - Location is not very elite, there is a junk yard next to the hostel. Rooms are not very clean, neither the common room. The place has kitchen and free breakfast, but do not have high expectations. The place is close to the city center. Price is affordable. I liked to spend some time in the common room.
- Verified traveler (8/5): A bit ruff around the edges but location location - Staff were friendly and helpful
- Londoner (8/5): Nice stop by - Much nicer stay this time. Room clean but beds bit crowded and too close for comfort to accommodate mixed guests. Kitchen facilities in annex block limited with no suitable sitting area.
- Fuzzy (4/5): Nice but mouldy - The room smelt so mouldy that I think if I am asthmatic it would have brought on an attack! Felt sorry despite the upgrade this has not improve. Kitchen is just too small and would be good if there is a sitting area in the annex building- people were squashing in to sit in the kitchen. Not too sure if the bedding were changed as if the smell could be the fabric conditioner or leftover from previous occupant.
- Londoner (8/5): Cheap, easy but mouldy - Everything went well. Great deco and upgrade on the way but the room still manage to smell mouldy. Better curtains and electric points would help. Kitchens extremely small for the number of people using them.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Best hostel I hqve stayed in while in the UK - Good location, walking distance from public transport and city center. Nice atmosphere, with most of the staff friendly and useful, besides one who was quite arrogant. The room and shower facilities were clean, spacious and comfortable. I would stay there again.
- Rod (8/5): central to bullring and transport - stayed one night for work the next day enjoyed the Euro football with the mix of people from around the world good atmosphere
- Magdalene (6/5): Cheap convenient lodging - Would be good to have more shower units for so many lodgers. I have never ending to a toilet with no sink for hand washing!! be prepare to have some wet wipes handy but don't put these down the toilet! would also be nice to have a larger kitchen for self catering. Gets crowded with more than 2 preparing meals in there.
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