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About this property
Located in Birmingham’s city centre, the Central Backpackers is just a 1-minute walk from the National Express Coach Station and the Bull Ring shopping centre is only 5 minutes’ walk away. Free Wi-Fi is available. Just a 3-minute walk away is the Custard Factory, a creative centre with art galleries, shops, restaurants and a nightclub. Birmingham New Street Rail Station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. All rooms at the Birmingham Central Backpackers are individually decorated and range from dorms to private bedrooms.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lisa
Ireland
“The staff were helpful and always was happy to answer any questions I had. There is a full kitchen and tea and coffee downstairs there is a kettle in the room also. Single room was Extremely clean and comfortable however the plug for the sink in...” - Sally
United Kingdom
“Super good value, great location near the o2 institute and very clean and friendly. The option for twin bunks with a private bathroom was perfect.” - Talal
Italy
“Location was good ..bedsheet not changed for 5 days stay hygiene issues ..rooms smells a lot” - Savio
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was unexpected bonus. There was a radiator leak from above in the room. Staff took immediate action to identify stop the fault and monitor it” - Bekhadda
Algeria
“A good hostel I recommend it , the location was perfect, breakfast free , clean showers nothing to say about I would stay again” - Adam
United Kingdom
“Close enough to all central Birmingham attractions. Tea and coffee provided along with fruit and other snacks in the morning. Beds are comfy and come with privacy. Full-sided curtains which block out all the outer light which some of us need in...” - Jonathan
United Kingdom
“Easy to get to from Moor and New street stations. Great for one night stay. Lovely staff.” - Salvatore
Italy
“I was quite satisfied with the welcome, the cleanliness of the rooms, the bed and the kitchen. The stay was excellent and the room was also well heated.Everything was pretty organized. I enjoyed a nice, hot shower and felt safe. I would definitely...” - Cretu
United Kingdom
“Quiet place and clean.The staff was lovely.Thank you!” - Franziska
Ireland
“very nice staff, great location, within walking distance to the train station. clean room, kitchen and bathroom.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
If you require an alternative check-in time, please contact the property prior to arrival.
Please note that the reception/common room is open from 08:00 to 0:00.
This property does not accept guests under the age of 18 in shared dormitories. Additionally, guests under 18 years old are not permitted in the common room after 20:00 due to the on-site bar.
Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 years and must be in a private room or book an entire dorm.
When booking 8 nights or more (1 large booking or separate consecutive bookings) or a group booking of 6 or more (1 large booking or separate individual bookings), different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Alcohol consumed on the premises of this property must be bought from the on-site bar (due to licensing laws) and consumed only in the common room or outdoor garden. Guests caught bringing alcohol into the property or found to be smoking or drinking alcohol in unauthorised areas, will be evicted (along with their entire group) immediately without refund. In addition, a fine of GBP 200 will be deducted from the card information provided when booking.
Only authorised guests are allowed in the hostel. Any guest (including their entire party) caught bringing in other people will be evicted immediately without refund and charged for the additional people they have allowed in.
Guests can hire towels for a GBP 4.00 deposit and GBP 1.00 hire fee.