Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Laundry
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Designated smoking area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Uncomfortable rooms
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.29
Multiple mentions of dirtiness and unclean conditions.
Service
8.76
Friendly and accommodating staff praised by several guests.
Location
8.8
Many guests appreciated the good location near attractions.
Room Quality
7.25
Room quality varied; some rooms were clean and comfortable, while others were small and uncomfortable.
Amenities
7.78
Basic amenities provided, but some guests felt they could be improved.
Value for Money
8.74
Many reviews indicated that the price was worth the stay despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
8.29
Not specifically mentioned, so assessed as standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.26
Mixed sentiments; some enjoyed their stay while others had major complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:29

Property Description

Family Friendly Hotel in Blackpool Town Centre

Convenient Location: Situated just a short walk from Blackpool Tower, Houndshill Shopping Mall, and various restaurants, Backpackers Blackpool offers easy access to local amenities.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy complimentary WiFi during your stay, and some rooms even feature a relaxing terrace for you to unwind.

Nearby Attractions: Explore popular landmarks like North Pier, Central Pier, and Blackpool Illuminations, all within reach of the hostel.

Experience the best of Blackpool at Backpackers Blackpool - book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 838 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.29
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 7.78
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 7.26
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Nicola • family_with_children • gb
7
Excellent location very friendly staff
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Bit run down in rooms

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • family_with_children • gb
7
Cheap and cheerful. Bargain! Excellent location. Would stay again.
Pros:

Cheap and cheerful. Excellent location. Fridge and kettle in room very handy. Beds comfy. Staff very helpful.

Cons:

Bathroom smelled of drains/damp. TV didn't work.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Beth • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Gramburg • solo_traveller • gb
1
Cons:

Dirty toilet, shower not working and drunk people around. I was supposed to be there with a small child but when I saw the conditions I decided not to go.They didn't give me my money back or cooperate.Overall, I don't recommend it.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Jade • couple • gb
1
Pros:

Leaving

Cons:

Where should I start. It was disgusting. No heating. Beds were dirty. Rooms were tiny. Asked to change rooms and was told no

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Gough • family_with_children • gb
1
We come over a group of 16 one ther was one clean room and decent room out of 5 rooms yes mine was a big room but I coul
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Everything my room didn’t smell nice at all I had to go out and buy my own cleaning supplies and none of the pug sockets worked he had to use and extension from another room was not happy at all

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Harry • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Owner is well nice let us stay a extra 2 hours and didn’t charge us, 100% would recommend and will be coming back

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Rigby • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, easy check in , polite staff :)

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Hartley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

All of f it

Cons:

The same I would stay again

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Everything was fine.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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KARTIK • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

The staff were very warm and welcoming.
TV set up very good.
Thoughtful toothbrush and toothpaste kits.

Cons:

Severe damp. Wallpaper hanging off. No windows in the living room or bedroom. Slugs on the floor in the living room. Terrible smell. Stains on beds.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Keeley • family_with_children • gb
1
Would not stay here again
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Very dirty floors, bed sheets and bathroom, very noisy from other guests, room tiny impossible for 3 people to get ready comfortably.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Amazing location great service

Cons:

Close by to everything

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Keanne • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

The guy was very friendly and made sure we had what we needed

Cons:

Wasnt the cleanest of places 0v

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee