Coffee/tea in a common area and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hostel. Housekeeping is not available.
The Barrel Store - Hostel offers 14 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Barrel Store - Hostel features coffee/tea in a common area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
The Barrel Store - Hostel is a smoke-free property.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Art gallery
Bicycle storage
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Outdoors
In a national park
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Built in 1800
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Kitchen island
Oven
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
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Air conditioning
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 23 and January 4.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Barrel Store Hostel Cirencester
Barrel Store Hostel
Barrel Store Cirencester
The Barrel Store
The Barrel Store - Hostel Cirencester
The Barrel Store - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Barrel Store - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 74 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 74 reviews" "
8 - Good
24
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 74 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews" "
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 74 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
3
9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Paula
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Room was cramped, stuffy with noisy from generator outside window. Like a prison cell. Kitchen facility great. Location really good.
We got stuck in traffic and missed the check in window by 20 minutes. There was no one around, the phone rang to an empty desk, and no way to check in late, which is unheard of in my experiences of hostels. My family of 4 was forced to sleep in our car outside until the following morning. They then checked us in with a pencil and clipboard. Very unprofessional. Terrible experience. I would have liked to have given it a better review, but no late check in policy is a huge miss.
My only comment would be around the shower. Whilst the shower was excellent the water comes out into the bathroom because the drain needs to raised to form a lip.
Comfortable and welcoming hostel in great location
Excellent location. Friendly and welcoming staff. Good shared kitchen area with a friendly atmosphere. Rooms and bathrooms are fairly tight but that is expected. All in good condition and clean. We enjoyed our stay here and our visit to the surrounding Cotswolds area.
convenient location , clean and warm good kitchen facilities
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
CHAI TEN
Traveled with group
Apr 13, 2024
The Barrel Store Hostel
We stay with our friends from Australia and find the room to be slightly small. The toilet is clean but the bath is small.
Sharing the kitchen is fine but the utensils are slightly old and some are rusty. Having said that, the staff are friendly. There was no laundry although it stated that there are laundry facility on site when we booked.
Accommodation was simple, but clean and had everything you needed. Great central location and the staff were really friendly and accommodating when we needed a later check out for a wedding. Was nice to not have to worry about getting dressed up and then wondering around Cirencester for hours before the wedding started.
It's a posh YHA at post YHA prices...but still a really good choice for families in a touristy part of the world. Our bunks were ready made and comfortable. Clean, modern design with well equipped kitchen. Easy parking and supermarkets close by. Would stay again.
Great central location
The kitchen has all you needed
The room was cosy and small
The bathroom was big in comparison to the room, it being a wet room
Parking at the brewery arts centre is perfect after 6 pm and free on Sundays
Would definitely stay again