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The Barrel Store - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers sip complimentary tea and coffee in the lobby while admiring local artwork at this welcoming hostel set within a national park

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The Barrel Store - Hostel sits in a national park setting where guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and an on-site art gallery. The well-maintained property offers a lobby with complimentary tea and coffee service, plus secure storage for bicycles.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Oven
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room (With Shower) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (With Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Air conditioning
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Stovetop
Kitchen island
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (With Shower) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (With Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Cirencester, The Barrel Store - Hostel is in a national park. Cirencester Golf Club and Blunsdon Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cerney House Gardens and Lakeside Ski & Wake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cirencester Park Polo Club or Blunsdon Abbey Stadium. Kayaking, windsurfing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cirencester travel guide
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Cricklade St, Cirencester, England, GL7 1JH

What's nearby

  • Our fantastic museum at Cirencester. So many Roman antiquities and mosaics from nearly 2000 years ago. #Cirencester #corinium #roman #museum #mosaics
    Corinium Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cirencester Church
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Agricultural University
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kemble Station
    13 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Toro Lounge
    2 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    2 min walk
  • Black Horse
    2 min walk
  • Fleece Hotel
    3 min walk
  • La Passione
    1 min walk

About this property

The Barrel Store - Hostel

Hostel near Thames River
The Barrel Store - Hostel provides an art gallery on site and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, secured bicycle storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Barrel Store - Hostel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and ovens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 1800
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and January 4.

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Barrel Store Hostel Cirencester
Barrel Store Hostel
Barrel Store Cirencester
The Barrel Store
The Barrel Store - Hostel Cirencester
The Barrel Store - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barrel Store - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Barrel Store - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Barrel Store - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Barrel Store - Hostel located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is steps from Cirencester Church and Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist. Corinium Museum and Church of St John the Baptist are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Barrel Store - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room & helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Basic but very clean and a great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first stay in a hostel; I think I may be spoiled. Cirencester itself is a nice place although we only really saw it at night. The hostel is neat, modern and clean. Parking is free from 6pm to 8am.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location , clean and warm good kitchen facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, there is a parking near the hotel that is free from 6PM to 8AM. Kitchen was good, and the room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. Hostel was situated in the middle of town within easy walk of all amenities. There was no noise at night and comfortable stay. would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were incredibly helpful and went out of their way to help me check in/check at difficult times
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable and welcoming hostel in great location

Excellent location. Friendly and welcoming staff. Good shared kitchen area with a friendly atmosphere. Rooms and bathrooms are fairly tight but that is expected. All in good condition and clean. We enjoyed our stay here and our visit to the surrounding Cotswolds area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was simple, but clean and had everything you needed. Great central location and the staff were really friendly and accommodating when we needed a later check out for a wedding. Was nice to not have to worry about getting dressed up and then wondering around Cirencester for hours before the wedding started.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Paula

Liked: Staff & service
Room was cramped, stuffy with noisy from generator outside window. Like a prison cell. Kitchen facility great. Location really good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness
My only comment would be around the shower. Whilst the shower was excellent the water comes out into the bathroom because the drain needs to raised to form a lip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

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The Barrel Store Hostel

We stay with our friends from Australia and find the room to be slightly small. The toilet is clean but the bath is small. Sharing the kitchen is fine but the utensils are slightly old and some are rusty. Having said that, the staff are friendly. There was no laundry although it stated that there are laundry facility on site when we booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Romash the staff was super friendly when we arrived at the reception. Places are clean and tidy. Will definitely stay there again when visiting Cotswolds next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Basic, a table would have been ideal. Clean. No lift. it was a very quick nightout but only needed a clean bed and shower and I was very happy with the conditions. Overall good night sleep. The only minus is it take a while to find the location as Google maps does not display it correctly. I think they should put proper instructions in their confirmation email. Instead they only focused about Parking. Actually between 6pm -8am there is free parking at Old Station Car Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chariton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money and close to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice communal area. Very basic rooms as expected. All fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
Cheap accommodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aswin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was clean and having a private bathroom was an added bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cosy stay in the Cotswolds

Great central location The kitchen has all you needed The room was cosy and small The bathroom was big in comparison to the room, it being a wet room Parking at the brewery arts centre is perfect after 6 pm and free on Sundays Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it all........location, room, kitchen dining area the room was too warm for me, would have been good to open the window more!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

A good choice

It's a posh YHA at post YHA prices...but still a really good choice for families in a touristy part of the world. Our bunks were ready made and comfortable. Clean, modern design with well equipped kitchen. Easy parking and supermarkets close by. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Basic but ok if you want a cheap get away

Very basic accommodation but not too bad. We were disappointed with the cleanliness of the bathroom, there was lots of hair from other guests left over on the floor and walls. Beds were comfortable and the linen was fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Morgane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was nice, but the room was awful. Not clean at all, there was still sticking stains on the floor. Not any possibility to open the window. We stayed in place as costy as this one and it was better
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Slightly difficult to locate
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Voilently expensive parking. I estimated the owner (Council? ) would make 3/4 million Pounds from this car park. A real killer. Room extremely simple but adequate. No TV.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024