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Rock n Bowl Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a nightclub, 7-minute walk to Bristol Hippodrome Theatre

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Front of property - evening/night
Courtyard
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Sports bar
Rock n Bowl Hostel in Bristol City Centre offers dinner at The Lanes and pool games with friends. Relax on the garden terrace after exploring. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and multilingual staff ensures all visitors feel welcome.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in 4)

Highlights

In-room safe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in 12)

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In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 bed in 4)

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In-room safe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 bed in 8)

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In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

In-room safe
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm Room

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In-room safe
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

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In-room safe
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

In-room safe
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
22 Nelson Street, Bristol, England, BS1 2LA

What's nearby

  • University of Bristol - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SS Great Britain - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Clifton Suspension Bridge - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bristol Temple Meads Station - 17 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lanes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dareshack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Full Court Press - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Horse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rock n Bowl Hostel

Hostel near Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
Near Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and University of Bristol, Rock n Bowl Hostel provides a nightclub, a bowling alley, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant, The Lanes, serves dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Concierge services, a billiards/pool table, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Rock n Bowl Hostel offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Lanes

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bowling alley
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Bowling alley
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Rock n Bowl Bristol
Rock n Bowl Hostel
Rock n Bowl Hostel Bristol
Rock `n Bowl Hotel Bristol
Rock n Bowl Hostel Bristol
Rock n Bowl Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Rock n Bowl Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Bristol

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock n Bowl Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rock n Bowl Hostel?

Rock n Bowl Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rock n Bowl Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rock n Bowl Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Rock n Bowl Hostel located?

Located in Bristol City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Broadmead Shopping Centre, Bristol Hippodrome Theatre, and Cabot Circus Shopping Centre. Bristol Castle Park and Castle Park are also within 5 minutes. Bristol Temple Meads Station is 17 minutes by foot and Bristol (TPB-Bristol Temple Meads Train Station) is 17 minutes.

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Rock n Bowl Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 90 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The fact the rock n bowl motel is very close to the strip of shops at Cabot circus, as well as a few bars only a couple minutes walk away was very convenient. There was plenty to do in the bar to start the night off and it was perfect for our lads weekend. The only issue we had was the cold showers. Only one shower in the block was warm, but besides that it’s exactly what you see on the pictures
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice hostel, great location, (too) old building.

This is what we expect from a hostel. The location is amazing. The man at the reception was lovely and very helpful with everything. The bed stuff was very clean but the bedroom floor smelled like pee, the showers and sinks were not that clean either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

VERY LOUD MUSIC AT NIGHT

Good everything except the unbelievably loud music from 2 floors down. Loud, terrible and horrible music being played from 9pm-12am straight. No good if you want to sleep or be in the room at all in these times. Other than that, it's good. But for the loud music, which makes the room vibrate too, I won't come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jojo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rocks

Much better than the last time i stayed Due to covid i had a unit to myself (8 beds) Central location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice plsce to stay

It was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

jong tae

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was good, but....

I had stayed in this hostel such well, there looks using for apanish people. most people stayed there who from spain somewhere. I recommend you, if you like do crazy party every night. I'm not a big fan noisy on the inside. "too noisy" somepeople smoking at the bethroom. but i guarantee nice staffs yeah, there is no locker, if you need get some protect stuff, you should ask the staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
too expensive... UK housing/hotel market is simply messed up
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just very terrible. The beds hadn’t been changed and there was litter in the room before I came
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

NQOBILE, Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Good. I will be going again. Good value for money, as long as you are ok sharing a room with total strangers. Front desk guys are superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very loud in the night since there is a disco pub just downstairs. Beds were smelling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Rosalind

What you pay for

Main positives about this hostel are the location and price. It's staffed by a single person late at night and check-in took really long because he was dealing with another issue. It was perfectly serviceable for one night's stay while travelling light.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Chandu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Good in budget and nice company with unknowns
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed were really comfy and a lot of space! Great location and huge kitchen...
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting. It was like a refuge camp. Waste of money and I couldn’t even get a refund
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

It's a good position and very good price with also a surprising basic breakfast too. The building is old, not so clean and with the minimum items available, but with such an accessible price it's perfect if you go there for a night. Unfortunately on a Wednesday night it was very loud from outside, with people drinking and shouting after midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
I think for the price it was a very good deal. Don't expect 5 star conditions in a motel in the city centre for less than £20
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed, clean, good showers and breakfast was a bonus. Staff polite and helpful. Great for the price and centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Impossible to sleep

Loud music and really strong vibration until 2-3 am. Not possible to sleep at all. No toilet paper
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Ginette

Good location for the city. Clean comfortable room. Staff were really friendly. Great value with breakfast included. The basin area needs somewhere to hang towel, clothing etc; as did the room. Being on a top bunk there was nowhere to put my belongings. Lockers would be useful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Andy, Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money and

As per other reviews, it was a little noisy Saturday night, as some of the rooms look into the club's courtyard. This was my first stay in a hostel and I was genuinely surprised with how good it was. Very comfortable bed and bedding, the facilities were good and it was very clean all round. I've stayed in worse hotels for a lot more money, will definitely stay here again, but not in a Saturday.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

German

Bristol

The place is very nice. Nice people... a little noisy saturday night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Mr, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location but awful sleep

Big kitchen/dining area. Staff are nice. Location very close to city centre. Bathroom (male) facilities not maintained. No fan/air con in rooms and nights were stuffy and hot in the 12 bed dorms even with windows open. Just felt very uncomfortable as a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très chouette!

TB prise en charge, souplesse et attention envers le client, bonne ambiance et bon petit déj. Beaucoup de salles très symaps!TB rapport qualité prix. Seul bémol notable, le bruit passé minuit (musique et cris), qui peut gêner plus d'une personne pour dormir: plus d'insonorisation serait peut-être à prévoir...

4/10 Poor

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Dont stay if it is Friday night.

Service was good and simple.breakfast was available from 0700. Unfortunately there was a nightclub downstairs and the whole building vibrate and noisy until.2 or 3 am. Would not recommend if you are staying friday night.

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service

cheap bed fore the night.

You get what you pay for. Beds were comfortable and clean. Good showers and cooking facilities. Great bar and surrounding area had lots to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

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