Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Millennium Forum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Peace Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Derry City Walls - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 29 min drive
Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 41 min drive
Londonderry Station - 18 min walk
Bellarena Station - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Tracy’s Bar - 4 min walk
The Buttery Cafe - 2 min walk
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin - 3 min walk
Fiorentini - 1 min walk
Mandarin Palace - 1 min walk
About this property
Hostel Connect
Located near a train station, Hostel Connect is a great choice for a stay in Londonderry. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The latest check-in time for dormitory rooms is strictly 11 PM. Later arrivals may be permitted for private room bookings with prior arrangement.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1970
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Lockers available
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
All guests are required to show valid photo identification upon check-in.
Does Hostel Connect offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostel Connect does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostel Connect?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hostel Connect?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Connect?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Hostel Connect?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Amusements (21-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Hostel Connect like?
Hostel Connect is in the heart of Londonderry, a short 4-minute walk from Ulster University, Magee Campus and 4 minutes' walk from Magee College.
Hostel Connect Reviews
Reviews
6.4
Good
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
2.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
20 June 2021
John
John, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
7 June 2021
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
6 June 2021
This property has closed… arrived to massive dead bolt lock on the door & telephone line has been cut off & also Expedia Customer Services not answering phones
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
4 June 2021
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 June 2021
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
1 June 2021
The place doesnt exist
Cian
Cian, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
17 March 2020
awful night time receptionist, do not stay
Jordan was fantastic.
However, the night receptionist Brian locked another member of staff in an upstairs without their consent. We got back from our evening to find the member of staff distressed.
Another guest came out to help get Jordan out of the room and after an hour Brian realised his mistake.
We all felt unsafe staying there and would definitely not visit here, stay away!
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2019
hina
hina, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 May 2019
Well located. No reading lights on our bedroom. Kitchen and bathroom facilities just adequate.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
6 May 2019
Too expensive for threadbare facilities.
Bedroom had no tv or washing facility. Doors closed with a bang and keys entering and turning in mortice locks were so noisy, especially irritating when you have a crowd of staying guests coming in at 3am at night. Also, the following morning, toilet was not flushing.. The breakfast room was a small compressed area... I forewent the breakfast, and breakfasted elsewhere. Terrible place.
patrick
patrick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 April 2019
Very friendly and well educated international staff. I had a great time!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
19 March 2019
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 February 2019
very handy for city centre , had trouble getting in and out of middle bunk.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2018
Cosy, lovely hostel
A little cold, but electric heaters were great to warm up by! (I imagine this would not be a problem when it is warmer outside) Would stay here again. Excellent location!!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 November 2018
Nice hostel good location well run very clean
Nice decor
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 October 2018
Good location but VERY hard to find unless you know youre just looking for a door. Friendly staff. Breakfast was good, like that they had eggs available for guests.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2018
Great place!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2018
Joyce
Joyce, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 September 2018
Cheap basic hostel
Hostel was almost empty. We were only 2 in a 18 beds dormitory, which was very convenient but with more people, life would have been less easy (room too small for 18 people, very small kitchen, 3 showers and 1 toilet per gender on the first floor for 2 big dormitories and other rooms). Many rules are written in an unfriendly way all around the hotel, so very wierd atmosphere.
But staff is friendly, common room is nice.
Bianca
Bianca, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 August 2018
Very good accommodation
Double room was good and comfortable. Downside was that it was next to the communal toilets and people were not so quiet. Place is fairly central. Staff were very friendly and approachable.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2018
All the workers made our stay great. They were very accomodating and couldn't have been more welcoming
john
john, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 August 2018
Happy to stay again
Cheap, central, parking nearby, right opposite tesco, friendly staff, easy check in/out, clean beds and showers. The place is a little shabby and there are awkward corners (like behind the beds) that are dirty but on the whole it's well equipped and perfectly acceptable for a hostel. Breakfast was very good.
HELEN
HELEN, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
8 July 2018
woul not recommend
did not enjoy my stay here, was meant to stay 2 nights but moved on after 1st night, rooms very small and difficult to accomodate 6 people.
Staff were nice and the female staff member extremely helpful