Reviews of Hamilton Backpackers

Overall
Rating

90%

Atmosphere:

90%

Location:

97%

Facilities:

88%

Staff:

95%

Value for Money:

92%

Cleanliness:

83%

Security and safety:

82%

Individual Ratings & Reviews

91% Agnes v. (2012/09/26) Atmosphere: 80% Location: 100% Facilities: 80% Staff: 100% Value for Money: 100% Cleanliness: 80% Security and safety: 100% Very hospitable, very good bed and nice shower!

80% Julie o. (2012/07/29) Atmosphere: 80% Location: 100% Facilities: 60% Staff: 100% Value for Money: 60% Cleanliness: 80% Security and safety: 80%

91% Marén e. (2012/04/23) Atmosphere: 100% Location: 100% Facilities: 80% Staff: 100% Value for Money: 80% Cleanliness: 100% Security and safety: 80% Proper hostel experience. Had an amazing evening with Steve and the other guests. the bed was very comfy as was the lounge and the kitchen. it's the right kind of home away from home. absolutely brilliant atmosphere. Room and bathroom were clean. Go to Hamilton hostel!

91% Nina k. (2011/09/30) Atmosphere: 100% Location: 100% Facilities: 100% Staff: 100% Value for Money: 60% Cleanliness: 80% Security and safety: 100% It was anice welcoming and we feltat homefromthe beginning.Cosy little house.

94% Ruby s. (2011/08/19) Atmosphere: 100% Location: 100% Facilities: 100% Staff: 100% Value for Money: 80% Cleanliness: 100% Security and safety: 80% would def use again!

71% Sabien w. (2011/07/14) Atmosphere: 80% Location: 80% Facilities: 80% Staff: 60% Value for Money: 80% Cleanliness: 60% Security and safety: 60% Nice place to stay, friendly people.

97% Marie-Pierre l. (2010/09/29) Atmosphere: 100% Location: 100% Facilities: 100% Staff: 100% Value for Money: 100% Cleanliness: 100% Security and safety: 80% We enjoyed our short stay at the Hamilton Backpackers hostal very much. With the kitchen facilities and the garden it offers, it is more a real home than a hostal. It was cozy, friendly, cute and all the information you needed was there, be it from the various leaflets, maps and books or from the owner himself. Definitely a good... Read more ► We enjoyed our short stay at the Hamilton Backpackers hostal very much. With the kitchen facilities and the garden it offers, it is more a real home than a hostal. It was cozy, friendly, cute and all the information you needed was there, be it from the various leaflets, maps and books or from the owner himself. Definitely a good address. Read less ▲

100% Elyse (2010/09/17) Atmosphere: 100% Location: 100% Facilities: 100% Staff: 100% Value for Money: 100% Cleanliness: 100% Security and safety: 100% a very great place, clean and lovely!

97% Fabienne U. (2010/07/21) Atmosphere: 100% Location: 100% Facilities: 100% Staff: 100% Value for Money: 80% Cleanliness: 100% Security and safety: 100% we stayed 2 nights and enjoy our stay. Nice place, rooms for coocking, watching tv, work on the computer, books... The owner is very helpful and friendly. The village is fine and well located for visiting the west wales.

94% calista (2010/07/18) Atmosphere: 100% Location: 100% Facilities: 100% Staff: 100% Value for Money: 80% Cleanliness: 100% Security and safety: 80% Great hostel with a lovely atmosphere.Steve the owner was so welcoming and our room was very homely.good facilities and fishguard is definitely worth a visit.

80% Victoria (2010/06/11) Atmosphere: 60% Location: 80% Facilities: 80% Staff: 80% Value for Money: 100% Cleanliness: 100% Security and safety: 60% A very comfortable hostel and helpful owner. The free internet and breakfast was expecially appreciated. My one minor quibble as a soaked coast path walker would be that there was no drying room but that is being a picky.

86% Joni (2010/03/13) Atmosphere: 80% Location: 100% Facilities: 80% Staff: 100% Value for Money: 80% Cleanliness: 100% Security and safety: 60% Loved this place, and so sad we only stayed a night. We stayed in a dorm room but there were no others staying in our room so we had it to ourselves. The owner was fantastic. THE most comfiest bed i have slept in in 6 months, and possibly my life! i still reminisce about my comfy bed in Fishguard! Breakfast was great, and the ac... Read more ► Loved this place, and so sad we only stayed a night. We stayed in a dorm room but there were no others staying in our room so we had it to ourselves. The owner was fantastic. THE most comfiest bed i have slept in in 6 months, and possibly my life! i still reminisce about my comfy bed in Fishguard! Breakfast was great, and the actual hostel was so cute and quaint. very Welsh. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and recommend to anyone. Read less ▲

Map

Directions Hamilton Backpackers

By Car - A487 From the East (Cardigan) Come up the hill then left to Hamilton St.
2 hours from Cardiff (M4->A48->A40)
A40 From the South (Haverford West) or West (St. Davids) come into Town Hall Square then right to Hamilton St.
Next pass the hostel and take the first right into the free public carpark

By Train - There are direct trains to the ferry, but for more convenient services take a train to Haverford West and change to the 412 bus (runs hourly) www.thetrainline.com National Rail Enquires tel 0845 748 4950
By Bus - Same as above get to Haverford West or Cardigan and change to the 412 (phone Richard Bros (01239) 613756). You can get here for Less than £10 with Megabus and National Express Fares £1 fares from London to Swansea. Change to bus or train there.
By Rideshare - See one of the sites on the net like liftshare.com . Hitching is easy near here.

By Foot - Right on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, a day East from Pwth Deri or a day West from Newport. From the Town Hall Square go East then first right to Hamilton St.
By Bicyle - We are at the beginning of the Celtic cycle Route (47) see www.sustrans.org.uk, Cycle map, more mapping To/From Heathrow Airport - No need to change in London. Take the Nat Ex service to Cardiff (about 3.5 hours) (also has airport). Then change to bus or train. Follow bus/train intructions.

To/From the Ferry Stena Ferries website
By Car - Follow the road up the hill to the traffic circle then turn left and follow the road to the Town Hall Square.
Walking - walk out of the dock and along the sea path. Left then after 500m walk up the steps, then continue into the Town Hall Square. Take the first left and then first right to Hamilton St. (2 miles)
By Bus - Service 310 usually every 30 minutes. Some buses will go direct to meet the ferry, but usually you have to walk out of the dock and pick up the bus in front of the TOTAL Garage. No busses late at night.
Stena Ferries website
By Car - Follow the road up the hill to the traffic circle then turn left and follow the road to the Town Hall Square.
Walking - walk out of the dock and along the sea path after 300m walk up the steps, then continue into the Town Hall Square. Take the first left and then first right to Hamilton St. The distance is about 2 miles and should not be attempted at night as it is very dark
By Bus - Service 310 usually every 30 minutes. Some buses will go direct to meet the ferry, but usually you have to walk out of the dock and pick up the bus in front of the TOTAL Garage.