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Reviews of Rock n Bowl

22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LA, United Kingdom

#51 of 53 hotels in Bristol

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 629 hostel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no locker insede the rooms available.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    The services was great. Did not fall short of expectations.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    A unique hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff could have been way more available and attentive behind the desk when needed. Due to having a foreign phone I had trouble connecting with the phone nr they displayed on the desk. Therefore receiving the help I needed took way longer than it should. Also since it is so central and the hostel is a part of a venue, it can be very loud at night (though it did not bother me that much.) The female bathroom could have been cleaner.

    The staff were quite helpful when I first arrived, and the location is ideal if you enjoy being very central and near where all the nightlife is. The all-female dormitory was quite spacious consisting of very comfortable beds. I generally loved that it was connected to a venue that had a bowling alley and a pizza restaurant with live music, so it was easy to make new local friends.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hospitality

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    6.0
    Inexpensive, clean rooms but dirty showers, very, VERY noisy at weekend nights. Staff are friendly!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although I saw from the previous reviews about the loud noise I couldn't believe how loud it actually was, the karaoke singers felt like they were in rhe room with us and the club music rattled the walls. I brought decent earplugs, which I used on the 2nd night after getting almost no sleep on the first night (weekends). Staying in a hostel, you expect some noise and disruption, but this was extreme. I did not use the showers as I found the individual cubicles very dirty (lots of hair etc) and in the communal one there was a man sitting in the middle of room on his phone so I did not feel comfortable showering there.

    The staff were friendly and helpful. I stayed in a female only dorm (6 beds), and the bed linen, towels, and room were very clean. The location is great. The lounge had a great setup with sofas and desks to plug in devices, etc.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don't pay attention to hygiene, they clean once or twice in a week. Surprisingly I saw rodent (rat) yesterday morning. Also the button bed is not high enough for an average adult to seat on.

    I like the high roof considerating the people on the bunk top. The Kitchen is specious and well equipped. The toilets, and bathroom rooms are well built in sections. The location is superb.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    7.0
    Nice stay good environment and location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To improve in the management

    Nice location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    6.0
    It was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was too noisy

    The location is very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff I

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    7.0
    My was nice and lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unavailability of the receptionist in the night shift

    The location is very accessible, nice bed, the loud is moderate

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't get my late check-in request approved, even though it went through. I was super stressed wondering if they left an envelope for me or not. Of course they did, but a quick yes or no would have been super helpful!

    The Lanes bar and Staff are suuuper nice and I really enjoyed the stay. The location was close to all my destinations, easily manageable by foot.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    8.0
    a few ups and downs, would come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    i think i got lucky with my room and my roommates because had i stayed in another room I probably would have been annoyed by noise. and there were mice in the kitchen but they were respectful

    staff was very nice and helpful, great location good value. nice door security system. everything was clean (except for kitchen and showers). nice indoor temperature

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    8.0
    l enjoy my stay and will definitely stay again when in Bristol
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Occasionally, the toilets did not have toilet rolls or hand-washing soaps.

    The rooms are clean and very comfortable beds. The staff are very friendly and the services are great.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some staff members were rude. Twice after 730am, I had to wait to have my breakfast because cleaning was still going on in the kitchen.

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When they were no toilet rolls.

    The staff are great and Judith went an extra mile by helping me to carry my luggage thank you.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    6.0
    Accommodating but unfit for habitation.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The linoleum was lifting, possibly from damp. The communal kitchen was not in great order, dirty and full of dirty dishes. There were several areas in the corridors where the ceilings were damaged and the walls were significantly water damaged and mouldy. The whole communal area had a strange smell. The furniture was definitely past its best. The beds in the communal area were pushed together instead of being nicely distanced, even though the room was very large. I did not stay for my third night, and if I could have requested a refund, I would have. I paid £18 a night and you don't get what you paid for. I didn't expect it to be perfect, being a hostel, however I did expect the building to be in good repair and sanitary in the communal areas. As there were no staff at night there was no one to speak to if anything was wrong. In summary, the place doesn't seem fit for habitation until it's had some intense refurbishment.

    I liked that the towels, bedding and showers appeared to be very clean and were comfortable to use. The bedding was warm. The staff were friendly when I contacted online and were able to help me with all of my requests even though I never met them face to face. It's in a great location, shops, bus stops and train station in walking distance.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    8.0
    Good but noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - really noisy, there's a club on the ground level - no lockers in rooms, not enough lockers in the hall

    - location - fresh towels - clean toilets and showers - good price

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable, friendly and safe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only issue was the noise on the street as customers left The Lanes and other clubs at 3am. A lot of noise.

    Friendly helpful staff. Shared room was a good size, beds were comfortable. Location was great for me to meet my friends and explore.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    8.0
    Cute hostel with comfy beds
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towels were available for us to wash but i don’t think that is always the case. Not a fan of the sort of indoor cabin wet rooms, tend to prefer standard showers and loos, but totally fine.

    The beds and bedding was extremely comfy and better than I usually find in this type of hotel. Location is great, in the middle of town and it was great to get a private room for the 4 of us. Prove was exceptionally good value for location and comfort, I don’t remember when I’ve had such a good offer. Lovely bar downstairs with gorgeous bowling lanes open until 12.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    loud at weekends. LOUD. wall of sound loud. quiet the rest of the week. room overlooked a traffic free side street. probably more longer term residents than backpackers. it was a bit grungy, which i liked, but might put people off.

    lively atmosphere, big, well equiped kotchen, large lounge, laundry facilities. table tennis table.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's cold at night and the heating is always off. My towel and shoes remained damp for a couple of days.

    There is a bar for socialising which is great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    8.0
    Happy with stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower room floor flood s

    Restaurant and discount. Large spaces and location down town.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On Weekends loud music from the pub under day and night.

    Top location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms should be kept clean

    The Kitchen

    Stayed in September 2023

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