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Dover Backpackers

The Castle, Russell St, Dover, England, Distance from city centre: 1.4km

Rating: 62% from 13 reviews

  • 66%Atmosphere
  • 66%Staff
  • 56%Security
  • 49%Cleanliness
  • 83%Location
  • 64%Value for money
  • 52%Facilities

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  • Filthy and dirty rooms, the "kitchen" is a kettle in the hallway and a dirty fridge in an even more dirty storeroom. Very grumpy and unfriendly staff. Since it is above a rundown pub it is very loud. I definatly would noone ever recommend to ever go there!
  • 23%
  • 25 March 2013 Moritz
  • We didn't have a good time here. The owner had bad luck, when te previous residents damaged the heating. So our reserved room was cold and had waterdamage. We received a replacementroom, at thenunfinished and with cardboard covered floors attick, with a deserved discount. By the way: no water on our floor, no hot water on any other floor, ( because f the heating) We didn't go for breakfast because we were worried for the lack of cleanlines. The owner was very friendly.
  • 46%
  • 3 November 2012 Anonymous Belgium
  • Friendly staffs, friendly visitors, great place for visit Dover, Castle and White Cliffs.
  • 83%
  • 10 September 2012 Jakub
  • I'm not even sure what to say. This place was horrific. Females will not feel safe staying at this hostel. Not surprisingly it is owned by Paul McMullan - If you haven't heard of him.. google it. There is another hostel in town that is worth the extra price.
  • 26%
  • 2 September 2012 Anonymous USA
  • i had a really good time, met some great people, highly recommended if you want to enjoy yourself.. Staff were friendly and accomdating, all in all a good time
  • 100%
  • 17 July 2012 Michael
  • This hostel was pretty awesome. You are a 15 minute walk from Dover Castle, and the Cliffs of Dover. On top of that, there are plenty of things to do in town, not more than a 5 minute walk. The staff was great, and went out of their way to help. The rooms were clean, and comfortable. There's a pub downstairs that serves quite a few drinks, and they make pizza and the like if you're hungry. There's also quite a few restaurants just down the road. The bathroom was a bit dirty, but nothing bad. It'
  • 83%
  • 9 June 2012 Nicholas USA
  • I stayed at Dover Backpackers for just one night but was greeted by staff like they knew me. So friendly and hospitable. The pub and hostel was kept nice and clean. Very old building and very charming. Overall a really good experience for me.
  • 86%
  • 22 May 2012 Anonymous
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