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Albatross HostelvsWhites Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Albatross Hostel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Whites Hotel. Albatross Hostel ranks #2 in Newcastle upon Tyne with approval from 3 publications such as Rough Guide, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
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
Whites Hotel Lonely Planet
38-42 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2AL
From $34/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Meeting Rooms
- Tennis Court
Lonely Planet "Whites is a popular choice along Osborne Rd. It's a busy mid-range hotel which does a roaring trade in party crowds, but if you're looking for something quieter you might want to look..."
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The staff will do their best - broken kettles are replaced upon request - but Whites' major issues are far beyond the help of a dedicated staff and very much in the realm of a total makeover crew.
