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Portsmouth & Southsea Backpackers Lodge

4 Florence Rd, Portsmouth, PO5 2, UK
Portsmouth & Southsea Backpackers Lodge
Real Traveler Rating: 3.4 out of 5 based on 102 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
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Recommended
Based on 102 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 3.4 out of 5

    "Would recommend to a friend. Thanks for a great stay." source Hostelworld

    "I would stay again if I was in the area." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "Pros: close to seaside, room reasonably clean Cons: quite far from central city, had to change rooms during stay, the common lounge area stunk like stale beer and bathroom was dated and didn't seem very clean." source Hostelworld

    "rooms and bathroom and toilets generally very clean but in the kitchen theres NO HOT WATER. Everyone uses cold water to do the dishes, even greasy stuff and the teatowels were not that clean." source Hostelworld

    "kitchen poorly equipped, staff friendly and helpful, rooms and bathrooms tidy, pool billiard great." source Hostelworld

    "However, the room was not so clean, not sure if the sheets were being changed regularly." source Hostelworld

    "4 people bed room available, room side is ok for 4 people, and the room inside is clean." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "Limited free parking, friendly staff, clean rooms, comfortable bunks." source Hostelworld

    "go back for the great location and service." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "Location is great, very close from the sea, but by morning youd better buy your own coffee or be ready to run about 20 mn to find the first place to get a coffee at 9am." source Hostelworld

    "The location suck to get to from where the ferries drop you off but the location is of the hostel is nice and safe." source Hostelworld

    "The common area is closed at 11:30, and strictly enforced. Nice outdoor area in the back." source Hostelworld

    "The location is a bit out of center, but its possible to park the car for free at the hostel." source Hostelworld

    "The Backpackers Lodge is exceptionnaly well-located and the staff is friendly and efficient." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "Good value, very pleasant hosts, good position in quiet area, good for buses into town." source Hostelworld

    "cost should include breakfast." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "65 metres closet separated from one corner of the room to make it "en suite"." source Hostelworld

    "lovely clean room and helpful pleasant staff." source Hostelworld

    "Would be good to have lockers in the rooms." source Hostelworld

    "it was very stinky in the rooms." source Hostelworld

More information on Portsmouth & Southsea Backpackers Lodge

Located 150 metres from the beach, this hostel has free hot showers, free bedding hire, a laundry facility and a large kitchen and lounge. Portsmouth and Southsea Backpackers Lodge Hostel has no curfew, and welcomes groups.

Total Rooms:

18

Directions

From the M27 take the M275 to Portsmouth and follow signs to the seafront. Drive along the seafront. Drive along the seafront until you see a blue glass building (The Pyramids) and here turn left. You will come to a mini roundabout. Turn right and Florence Road is then the 1st on the left. Public TransportFrom any bus or train station catch a bus, (5, 6, 23, 27, 40 & 43), to Southsea and get off at the Strand. Walk back the way the bus has come and Florence Road is 2nd Left. Ferries from Portsmouth go to France, Spain, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Wight.

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