Spacious room, ensuite bathroom - nice shower, quiet, very pleasant communal spaces especially the dining room. In a very good location and although parking isn't provided there is enough space near the hostel. Hostel provides breakfast or you can make your own. Communal kitchen was well-equipped.

Very minor points - the labels and tags for labelling food in the fridge ran out and nowhere close by to buy some. A separate freezer for re-freezing cool bag packs would have been really useful. The kitchen is very well-equipped but not enough space for food preparation - perhaps put up more shelves to store stuff to free up some counter space. I don't like too many instruction signs :-) but a few labels on where to store thongs in cutlery drawers would stop people throwing all knives, plastic items, wooden spoons etc into the same drawer so difficult to find stuff! A table or set of drawers or some surface for putting things on in the bedroom would be helpful! 16.00 is becoming the standard time for check in everywhere and it's too late when check out is 10.00 a.m.!

Comfortable bed, clean sheets and warm duvet. Having a games room. Being able to self-cater. Having a drying room. Relatively close to the beaches in the area. Being in an historic town and building. Having a piano in the hostel.

No chalk for the pool cues that we could find. The table football machine is fun but needs urgent repair to some of the play poles that the players are attached to, in fact the ones that are broken are dangerous as they extend into the chest of the opposing person playing the game!! I worry that some of the quoted prices on the YHA Hostel website are not affordable for some families, and I am of the belief that the YHA used to be all about enabling people from all backgrounds to access affordable holiday accommodation?!

Everything was perfect. I liked staying in the hostel. Great location. I took the bus from the train station and the bus dropped me right in front of the hotel. The staff were super friendly and helpful throughout my stay. My room was clean and cozy with everything I needed. I loved the game area a great place to meet other travelers. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends.

There was nothing I disliked, except for something that obviously wasn’t the hostel’s fault. One guy arrived at midnight and kept disturbing the room. There were four of us in the room, but he kept opening his locker repeatedly — my bed was right next to it, so I was very disturbed. Then he started arranging his bedsheet and doing other things that made noise. After 4–5 hours, he started disturbing again, and because of all this, my sleep was badly affected. At the very least, we should have enough basic ethics to not disturb others because of our behavior. I think the hostel staff should advise incoming guests to respect other guests and try to keep disturbances in the room to a minimum.

A very clean and comfortable hostel with convenient ensuite bathrooms and a great kitchen and lounge. In fact the lounge is just like a room in an ordinary house. The wifi is excellent. The staff were friendly. Central location very convenient for anyone travelling by bus.

The price is at the top end of hostel charges, but then, Alnwick generally is now eye-wateringly expensive. There are a lot of internal stairs and no lift. Reception is only open for very limited hours and there appear to be no staff on the premises at all overnight, which makes me a little uneasy. The fan in the kitchen can be heard quite loudly in the female dorm room, which I think could be very annoying at busier times.

Friendly welcome, super clean, comfortable and warm. Ideal location with a free carpark 2 mins walk away. Wouldn't normally stay in a hostel with my kids but we got a spacious family room (for 2 adults and 3 kids age 5,10&12) with ensuite. It was very family friendly and pretty quiet with an after 10pm quiet rule. Breakfast available for a small cost but can't comment on quality as we didn't eat there.

Such a great place the only thing I can think of is to issue a reminder to take your own towels in communication on the run up to the stay. If you are used to staying in hotels it is not something you think of. I added a reminder on my phone just in case I forgot.

We were there for an event at Alnwick Castle. The proximity to the event was excellent. Parking was convenient and free. Access was easy and staff were helpful. Our room had a view of the Castle which was a bonus. The room was clean and bunks comfortable. Incredible value for money for location and time of year. Would definitely stay again

Only suggestion is the bathroom could maybe do with an upgrade - but is was clean and for the price totally acceptable.

Comfy bed with clean linen. Bathroom was clean with new looking floor. Shower was reliable. Kitchen & dining room also spotless. Staff were helpful.

Bathroom decor looks tired, so could do with a re-paint and re-plastering at bottom, near room 3 shower The window in Room 3 could only be kept open by wedging something into it. As this is on the ground floor, there is a risk of someone opening it from the outside hence security is an issue here.

Good localisation, walking distance of shop and activities. Good kitchen with everything needed (gaz, microwave, oven)

Reception opening time : 8am -10am and 4pm-7pm. They send several email before but this information is write nowhere ! It's not possible to leave a suitcase inside (no bedroom access needed) before check in ! First time I have this problem ! Need to wait several hours with my suitcase in front of the hostel. 2 irrespectfuls guests travelling together booking a dorm "for experience" when they go to bed at 6;30pm and get up at 5am and do a mess ! Bathroom inside the bedroom so noisy.

Location, secure courtyard for motorbikes; the stone construction of the building and its interesting history; the various games and recreation rooms; the pleasant welcome; a good value continental breakfast; private room for 4; powerful shower with plenty of hot water; Alnwick itself is an attractive town with interesting hiostory, its Harry Potter castle and plenty of amenities.

the toilet flush refill was very slow - not ideal with 4 occupants; the shower cubicle had a bid of black mould around the corner joints - easily fixed with a bleach mould spray

Buildings are in a great central location with interesting history, which is well displayed on info boards around the hostel. Good self catering kitchen and games room. Comfy lounge. Comfy beds. Room and ensuite were warm and clean. Liked that you could adjust room radiator and open windows. Hostel was not busy so lovely and quiet.

Room 9 was small and cramped for 4 people. Slightly annoyed by MANY repetitive reminders before (and after!) our stay re bringing photo ID!