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title: "Albatross Backpackers In, Newcastle upon Tyne"
description: "Albatross Backpackers In in Newcastle upon Tyne: rated 8.6 by guests, Hostel. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-19
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Hostel
# Albatross Backpackers In

Grainger Town, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

8.6 ·  Very good 126 reviews ·  #31 #31 of 68 in Newcastle upon Tyne ·  4.2/5 on Google, 337 reviews ·  9.6 Location score
## About Albatross Backpackers In

Albatross Backpackers In is a hostel in Grainger Town, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 126 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 230 m from the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. The nearest airport, Newcastle International Airport (NCL), is 8.8 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 26

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 46

51 Grainger Street [albatrossnewcastle.co.uk](https://albatrossnewcastle.co.uk/it/our-hostel/)

## How Albatross Backpackers In scores

Better rated than 55% of hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **9.6**
-   Public transport **9.7**

Newcastle upon Tyne average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

337 Google reviews

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **97**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **26**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Central Station Florists</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">200 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle International Airport (NCL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle upon Tyne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">230 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Newcastle upon Tyne City Centre120 m
-   Hadrian's Wall Milecastle Plaque140 m
-   George Stephenson Monument140 m
-   The Gate220 m
-   Morden Tower290 m
-   Monument370 m

## Weather in Newcastle upon Tyne

[Newcastle upon Tyne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/newcastle-upon-tyne/weather)

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Central hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne](https://stayversus.com/en/united-kingdom/newcastle-upon-tyne/central/)

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## Questions about Albatross Backpackers In

### How do guests rate Albatross Backpackers In?

Albatross Backpackers In has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 126 reviews, which is better than 55% of rated hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Albatross Backpackers In?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Albatross Backpackers In include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Albatross Backpackers In?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Albatross Backpackers In from the airport?

The nearest airport, Newcastle International Airport (NCL), is 8.8 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Albatross Backpackers In have?

Albatross Backpackers In has 26 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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