Hostels in Gloucestershire 
Looking for the best hostels in Gloucestershire? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Gloucestershire with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Gloucestershire hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Gloucestershire and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Gloucestershire
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Gloucestershire, across 14 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Gloucestershire hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Gloucestershire. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Gloucestershire
Gloucester is best described as a city and a district located in the southwest region of England. It is situated between the charming Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean, and is the country’s most inland city.
Probably best known for the picturesque Cotswolds, which is the area with the lovely red houses and thatched roofs that artist Thomas Kincaide immortalized. Visitors to the region would be remiss if they did not spend at least a couple days touring this breath-taking area. Known for its market towns, it may make sense to visit several different locations to appreciate this amazing part of Gloucester.
When visiting the Gloucester Cathedral most visitors will recognize the name Harry Potter. Filming of the Harry Potter movies took place in various locations inside the Cathedral and on the grounds. Another favorite, the Tailor of Gloucester House is dedicated to the authoress Beatrix Potter who is known for writing beloved children’s books.
Sports fans will appreciate the fact that the Rugby World Cup was held in Gloucester in 2015. Other popular sports in the district include cricket, hockey, football, boxing and swimming competitions. There are plenty of places to golf, ride horses, sail and fish.
Museum lovers might enjoy the Gloucester Life Museum which is considered a folk museum with its education exhibits and folk tearooms. Note that the upper two levels of this museum are not handicap accessible. The National Waterways Museum and the Jet Age Museum are also located in Gloucester. Youth may enjoy the St. James Inner-City Farm and the twelve acre Birds of Prey Centre. Gloucester is also said to be a good place to go antiquing. Day tours and City tours as well as 3-7-day boat trips on the River Severn can add to the fun for visitors to the district.
Accommodations in this region come in all shapes and sizes. There are luxury facilities, chain and boutique hotels, B&B’s, self -accommodating modern apartments, barn conversions, Cotswold holiday cottages, pubs and inns, hostels, and camps/caravans in which to stay. Hostels may also be listed with the small hotels and guest homes or under YHA. Hostels that are exclusively for the over 55 travelers may be called Elderhostels. Finally, there are some youth and adult hostels that include educational and cultural tours as part of their package.
Handwritten by local expert for Gloucestershire hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Gloucestershire - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in Gloucestershire
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Gloucestershire?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Gloucestershire here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Gloucestershire safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.