Hostel in Birmingham
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About this hostel
Located in Birmingham’s city center, the Central Backpackers is just a 1-minute walk from the National Express Coach Station and the Bull Ring shopping center is only 5 minutes’ walk away. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Bar
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Laundry services
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2026
The place is neat and like home where you could talk to anyone at any time. And you eat whatever you like in the kitchen any time. In fact, I really like the place.
The mix room is what I didn't like because I wasn't comfortable the last day which was my third to sleep with men in the same room. I was in a female room for two days before I booked a day in the mix room because the female rooms were all occupied. Also, allow people who come first to choose the bed they want to sleep on. Like bed A, B or bed C. Because down bed wasn't occupied but I was given the top bed not even middle let alone the down bed.
7 / 10Good·Nov 2026
Beds are amazing!!! Very sturdy, so you you don't feel anything from people in the other bunks, although it's triple bunks. Wooden stairs on the sides, blackout (!!!) curtains on all sides. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Big and quiet (!!) lockers
It's mixed bathrooms everywhere and closest to the dorms it was shower and toilet together, so it was often dirty because way too many people don't know how to use a toilet like a normal person.
No night light, but that's okay. But the outlets at the beds make a lot of noise, so for anyone who's sensitive to these things that is a nightmare.
Lots of noise from the street, screaming for hours in the night (weekday!) without anyone saying anything. Area generally a bit sketchy.
Also for me personally the common area was unusable. It says backpacker hostel, but there were clearly some permanent residents and they were all older men who occupied the area and were very loud, smelling really bad, watching reels on speaker and putting their feet on the furniture. Behaved like they own the place. Staff couldn't even open the door because of safety or sth idk. But it smelled BAD. Just don't call it backpackers hostel then..
9 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2026
Yes. It was nice location and friendly stafe was helpful. thank you.
I don't like more 3 people in one room.
6 / 10Average·Apr 2026
Good value, lockers to keep items safe
Located in somewhat run-down neighborhood, would not describe as “central” as name suggests
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Top rated by guests
8.3Excellent
(3,384 Ratings)
"Ideal location, being within walking distance of the bullring shopping center and Birmingham new street station, Beds were comfortable enough, pleasant lady checked me in, very helpful and welcoming!"
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