Bristol Spring 2010

[04mucklowd]

Can anyone tell me anything about the "Bristol Backpackers"?

 

[r_517]

I spoke to them and they told me group bookings werent available for that date then i asked how much for 2 people? they said £120 for 2 nights. so now im planning on camping :S or finding an alternative hotel.
Sorry everyone, i was planning on being able to book us all in on the 28th of this month as a deadline but the hostel filled faster than i expected. If anyone has any other ideas e.g. campsites hotels hostels park benches then post here and we'll see where we end up.

maybe u should try this one: http://www.bristolbackpackers.co.uk/

 

[04mucklowd]

I spoke to them and they told me group bookings werent available for that date then i asked how much for 2 people? they said £120 for 2 nights. so now im planning on camping :S or finding an alternative hotel.
Sorry everyone, i was planning on being able to book us all in on the 28th of this month as a deadline but the hostel filled faster than i expected. If anyone has any other ideas e.g. campsites hotels hostels park benches then post here and we'll see where we end up.

maybe u should try this one: http://www.bristolbackpackers.co.uk/

Yes
But, the reviews of the place arn't that good
(some guy said to avoid like the plague, and that the whole place was infested with bed bugs)

So, I was wondering if maybe charlie knew any other additional info about the place

 

[r_517]

I spoke to them and they told me group bookings werent available for that date then i asked how much for 2 people? they said £120 for 2 nights. so now im planning on camping :S or finding an alternative hotel.
Sorry everyone, i was planning on being able to book us all in on the 28th of this month as a deadline but the hostel filled faster than i expected. If anyone has any other ideas e.g. campsites hotels hostels park benches then post here and we'll see where we end up.

maybe u should try this one: http://www.bristolbackpackers.co.uk/

Yes
But, the reviews of the place arn't that good
(some guy said to avoid like the plague, and that the whole place was infested with bed bugs)

So, I was wondering if maybe charlie knew any other additional info about the place

that's horrible
but if it is really like that shouldn't any government regulator warn them:confused: after all it is in the city centre

 

[MichaelErskine]

The Bristol YHA is a good one - the breakfast is included so £30 is a bargain. Believe me it's worth it, having slept rough way too often!

 

[CharlieCooper]

The Bristol YHA is a good one - the breakfast is included so £30 is a bargain. Believe me it's worth it, having slept rough way too often!

Yeah seriously £30 is pretty good, you'll be looked after and have somewhere good to go. I've paid far more than that per night to stay somewhere, so it's a good move.

Rather than trying to book as a group just pair yourselves up or something. You might find that other hotels in Bristol are pretty cheap if you split the rooms.

I can't really help right now because I've got masses of work to do, sorry. Google can replace me for a while

 

[andyt1992]

The Bristol YHA is a good one - the breakfast is included so £30 is a bargain. Believe me it's worth it, having slept rough way too often!

The Bristol YHA is a good one - the breakfast is included so £30 is a bargain. Believe me it's worth it, having slept rough way too often!

Yeah seriously £30 is pretty good, you'll be looked after and have somewhere good to go. I've paid far more than that per night to stay somewhere, so it's a good move.

Rather than trying to book as a group just pair yourselves up or something. You might find that other hotels in Bristol are pretty cheap if you split the rooms.

I can't really help right now because I've got masses of work to do, sorry. Google can replace me for a while

Also they've got less than 7 places left.

 

[04mucklowd]

Ive just found quite a nice hostel that I will probably book soon
Its called "007hostel"

I've read some of the reviews and apparently there are busses that go to the city centre every 7 mins

I phoned them up just now, slightly dim sounding person on the end of the phone and they said that it is about sort of £17 per person, per night

And the best thing is, they said that that saturday they are completely free.. for now

 

[andyt1992]

Ask for a group booking paying in cash on arrival. Say 10+ people in the same dorm see what discount they can do.

 

[04mucklowd]

Ask for a group booking paying in cash on arrival. Say 10+ people in the same dorm see what discount they can do.

I can't phone them right now as im meant to be in bed
Here is the number:0117 966 2936‎

P.s, I thought we wern't all going to stay in the same room?

 

[andyt1992]

Ask for a group booking paying in cash on arrival. Say 10+ people in the same dorm see what discount they can do.

I can't phone them right now as im meant to be in bed
Here is the number:0117 966 2936‎

P.s, I thought we wern't all going to stay in the same room?

What do you mean not all in the same room, it is the most fun and the safest/ most private option at the same time, i dont see why not. Also i can't ring as the phone's in my mum and dads room and they are sleeping.

 

[r_517]

Ask for a group booking paying in cash on arrival. Say 10+ people in the same dorm see what discount they can do.

I can't phone them right now as im meant to be in bed
Here is the number:0117 966 2936‎

P.s, I thought we wern't all going to stay in the same room?

What do you mean not all in the same room, it is the most fun and the safest/ most private option at the same time, i dont see why not. Also i can't ring as the phone's in my mum and dads room and they are sleeping.

maybe some guys like to stay in a 2-people room:confused: just guessing

 

[Doudou]

Hello guys !

About the youth hostel, how does it work finally ? I have the feeling that most of you are coming for 2 days, but I am just staying there on saturday night.
Tell me what is the best solution, but if needed, I can book for myself on the internet; but we won't be in the same room...

Anyway, I think it's a good time to book it.

 

[andyt1992]

Ask for a group booking paying in cash on arrival. Say 10+ people in the same dorm see what discount they can do.

I can't phone them right now as im meant to be in bed
Here is the number:0117 966 2936‎

P.s, I thought we wern't all going to stay in the same room?

What do you mean not all in the same room, it is the most fun and the safest/ most private option at the same time, i dont see why not. Also i can't ring as the phone's in my mum and dads room and they are sleeping.

maybe some guys like to stay in a 2-people room:confused: just guessing

They are dorms so many people in one big room.

 

[andyt1992]

Hello guys !

About the youth hostel, how does it work finally ? I have the feeling that most of you are coming for 2 days, but I am just staying there on saturday night.
Tell me what is the best solution, but if needed, I can book for myself on the internet; but we won't be in the same room...

Anyway, I think it's a good time to book it.

You have to book by phone and pay a £5 deposit but if mucklowd is correct saturday will be free. Also wherever you stay it is almost certain other cubers will be there

 

[CharlieCooper]

I think it's pretty optimistic that you will have a whole dorm to yourself by the way.... just saying....
Don't write off an accommodation option just because of them not putting all of you into one room. It's a hostel, you are meant to be flexible about the people you share with!

 

[andyt1992]

Obviously there's gonna be others there, but if a load of cubers go to a hostel they'll see each other and as 007hostel is dorms not rooms it is highly unlikely you'll be in a dorm with no cubers.

 

[kinch2002]

Right. I may have found a solution. http://www.fullmoonbristol.co.uk. Pretty close to the venue.

They currently have an 8 bed, a 4 bed and a 3 bed room free for both nights.
8 bed would be £16.50 per person per night. The others are £18.

We'll need to book very quickly to avoid them being taken though. Please say very soon i.e. preferably within 48 hours whether you want in. The only problem is that you have to pay for the first night when you book. It would be good if people could paypal the money for the first night to me before I book (let me know if that's a real problem) - I'll send details once I know who's in.

EDIT: You can only stay here if you're 18 or over. PM me if you want to stay - I will be staying there.

 

[04mucklowd]

Right. I may have found a solution. http://www.fullmoonbristol.co.uk. Pretty close to the venue.

They currently have an 8 bed, a 4 bed and a 3 bed room free for both nights.
8 bed would be £16.50 per person per night. The others are £18.

We'll need to book very quickly to avoid them being taken though. Please say very soon i.e. preferably within 48 hours whether you want in. The only problem is that you have to pay for the first night when you book. It would be good if people could paypal the money for the first night to me before I book (let me know if that's a real problem) - I'll send details once I know who's in.

Im in straight away
Looks like you found a good'n there Dan
good lad

 

[James Ludlow]

Right. I may have found a solution. http://www.fullmoonbristol.co.uk. Pretty close to the venue.

They currently have an 8 bed, a 4 bed and a 3 bed room free for both nights.
8 bed would be £16.50 per person per night. The others are £18.

We'll need to book very quickly to avoid them being taken though. Please say very soon i.e. preferably within 48 hours whether you want in. The only problem is that you have to pay for the first night when you book. It would be good if people could paypal the money for the first night to me before I book (let me know if that's a real problem) - I'll send details once I know who's in.

Put me and Brett in prelimanarily (? spelling). I need to rally around and see. I've got a back up plan which consists of my car and a doss bag.

Talking about car, I'm now driving Saturday morning. Daniel, I can take you if you want. That's if your not going Friday night. How/when is Rob going? He lives near you too doesn't he?

My route will consist almost entirely M4, so if anyone is enroute they can jump in. Spaces are VERY limited though ie I'm driving, my brother will be in too, so 2/3 in back. 3 will be a squeeze, especially with bags etc.

EDIT - 2 seats taken already.

EDIT - 3 seats on return journey taken.
- There is still 1 seat on the way down, but you will have to make your own way back I'm afraid.