Sheffield Hallam University - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Getting around
Sheffield Station - 9 min drive
Meadowhall Interchange Tram Stop - 22 min drive
Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
The Blake Hotel - 3 min walk
The Hallamshire House - 11 min walk
Cutlery Works - 13 min walk
Staff Room - 7 min walk
Berlin Calling - 10 min walk
About this property
Russell Scott Hostel
Hostel near University of Sheffield
Russell Scott Hostel provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A 24-hour front desk, a reception hall, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Russell Scott Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Shared bathrooms with showers
Communal kitchens, ovens, and stovetops
Languages
Czech, English, Hindi, Slovak
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Free offsite parking
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Outdoors
Garden
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Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave on request
Oven
Refrigerator on request
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 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
We should mention
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
Russell Scott Hotel Sheffield
Russell Scott Hotel
Russell Scott Sheffield
Russell Scott Hostel Sheffield
Russell Scott Hostel Sheffield
Russell Scott Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Russell Scott Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Sheffield
Frequently asked questions
Is Russell Scott Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Russell Scott Hostel?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Russell Scott Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.
What time is check-out at Russell Scott Hostel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Russell Scott Hostel located?
Situated in Sheffield, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Sheffield, Crookes Park, and Weston Park Museum. Royal Hallamshire Hospital and Wilson Carlile Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Russell Scott Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 98 reviews
10 - Excellent
34
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 98 reviews
8 - Good
38
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 98 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 98 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 98 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10
Bye
Hafsa
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10
Absolutely wonderful reception, honestly the comfiest bed I've ever slept in away from home, and the shared facilities were excellent.
CP
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Enjoyed my stay - again
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Everything is good 👍
Patrick
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
good
Jeannie
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Cheap and cheerful, make it yourself cereal and toast breakfast, if you want a cheap base in Sheffield this is fine. Nicecquiet location on the end of a small street in a nice neighbourhood
ANDREW
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Stayed in private room and all good, friendly and helpful, well located and would stay again
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10
Comfortale room, good heating cost and breakfast included, friendly staff
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10
Happy to recommend.
Reetu
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
Very comfortable, clean, friendly. I'll stay there again next time.
Tim
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10
The lady was very welcoming and showed around the amenities.
Shobhraj
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10
Comfortable stay with decent facilities. We got a bigger room than we booked which was nice and the kitchen was well stocked.
good stay on a budget
would stay again.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10
Great place to stop the staff are top lads 👍👍
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
8/10
Great place to stay it will be better when the bathrooms are replaced.
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
8/10
Quite easy to park round the area which I didn’t expect
Rory
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10
Great place i stop here al the time Damien and Daniel who run it are really friendly and allways there if you need help with anything.
Craig
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
Very helpful staff and the price is the best I had ever seen.. and £20 and breakfast and a coffee
Lindsey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
8/10
There was order and that reassured me of my safety.
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
2/10
The whole place felt grimy, in with everything worn down and stains all.on the carpet. Not a tourist hostel, more of a half way house.
Good.location near the tram stop and some free breakfast, but one of the worst.places I've ever stayed.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10
Staff pleasant and helpful. Doesn't have a car park, only residential street parking on a steep hill or around the corner. Choice of cereals for breakfast.
Malcolm
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
They could have warned us that it was up a really steep hill. Also there was some maintenance work being carried out, so the women's dorm was closed off when I arrived but apart from that it was rather comfortable and very good value for money.
Sarah
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
2/10
Nothing
Stuart
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10
It's a hostel so manage your expectations accordingly. That said the staff were very helpful and friendly. There is plenty of unrestricted parking in the area if you have a car. You're not far from the tram or bus stops, and it's only about 30 mins walk into town. There's washing machines, a decent kitchen/communal area. The shared toilet was clean (yay). The WiFi was good enough to get some work done. There was a bit of coming and going in the night but I had a decent sleep. Compared with something like a Travelodge this is superb value for money for folks on a budget.
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
6/10
Had to be switched to another room due to loud heating pipe in room 1, but switch couldn't happen until the next day so I couldn't sleep the first night. Staff was prompt and helpful though. Be aware, this hostel is up a very steep hill which makes it tricky for those with lower mobility. The bed I was in was also quite firm so wasn't comfortable for me since I have joint issues. Bed was also right next to a radiator so it was very dehydrating for me. Otherwise it was a good spot, spent 4 nights
Victoria
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
2/10
Checked in and out again within 30 minutes. Entrance was unwelcoming and untidy, “reception “ was a back office / junk tip.
Room was small, dark and windows dirty, and insecure. Right next to smoking area. Someone was outside talking loudly on their phone - conversation not particularly savoury.
Kitchen less than clean . No shower on ground floor, where room was, and ground floor toilet had a laundry / cleaning product pile in the area before the loo.
Upstairs ( dirty stair carpet) loo was clean but toilet paper has to be put in the bin so even the plumbing was substandard.
Didn’t feel safe so checked out. Have since repeatedly emailed to request refund ( have asked for one day , not both) but have had no response. Will phone and then
Dispute the payment with my credit company.
Staff member very pleasant but unable to explain where nearest tram stop was or how to call a taxi.
Shocking. I’ve stayed in back pockets and hostels all over the world and this is absolutely the worst I’ve been to.
Don’t waste your money