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Albatross HostelvsKensington House
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Albatross Hostel ranks significantly higher than Kensington House Aparthotel. Albatross Hostel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 3 reviews including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
Albatross Hostel
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
51 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE
From $19/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Rough Guide Star
"This award-winning 170-bed backpackers’ hostel has a variety of clean and modern dorms, from 2-bed to 12-bed, and isn’t far from the town centre."
Lonely Planet "Clean, fully equipped hostel with decent-sized dorms and a self-catering kitchen. There's even a small car park."
The Telegraph8.0
"A cheap and cheery, brightly coloured hostel with predominantly dorm accommodation plus shared bathrooms." Full review
Kensington House Rough Guide
5 Osbourne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AA
From $97/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Dry Cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
Rough Guide "Upmarket apartments of varying sizes, conveniently situated near Jesmond Metro. The decor is modern and sleek... Six apartments have disabled access."
