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Hostel
# Birmingham Central Backpackers

Highgate, Birmingham, United Kingdom

8.2 ·  Very good 461 reviews ·  #63 #63 of 118 in Birmingham ·  8.5 Location score
## About Birmingham Central Backpackers

Birmingham Central Backpackers is a hostel in Highgate, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 461 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 740 m from the centre of Birmingham. The nearest airport, Birmingham Airport (BHX), is 9.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Floors:** 2

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 38

61-65 Coventry St

## How Birmingham Central Backpackers scores

Better rated than 47% of hotels in Birmingham

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **8.5**
-   Public transport **8.9**

Birmingham average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **85**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **103**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **11**

<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="">Birminghan New Street Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">360 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Birmingham Airport (BHX)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 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="">Birmingham</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">740 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Floodgate Street280 m
-   Vivid Projects370 m
-   Birmingham beach580 m
-   Birmingham Science Garden660 m
-   Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum660 m
-   Shakespeare's Houses, Stratford-upon-Avon700 m

## Birmingham Central Backpackers: in detail

At Birmingham Central Backpackers, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. At the hostel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Birmingham Central Backpackers with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. In certain rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea. Birmingham Central Backpackers offers a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. An evening spent at hostel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers. At Birmingham Central Backpackers, affordable refreshments are available 24/7 through the convenient vending machines on-site.

### Compare

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## Questions about Birmingham Central Backpackers

### How do guests rate Birmingham Central Backpackers?

Birmingham Central Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 461 reviews, which is better than 47% of rated hotels in Birmingham.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Birmingham Central Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is Birmingham Central Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Birmingham Airport (BHX), is 9.7 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Birmingham Central Backpackers have?

Birmingham Central Backpackers has 20 rooms on 2 floors.

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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