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.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Thibaud
France France
It was very clean, the showers were really nice. The breakfast was a very nice – and rare – addition.
Naon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff was super friendly and helpful. The bedding was very warm and soft.
Blokeproof
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Awesome staff. Comfortable beds. Great heating. Clean bathrooms and awesome showers. I'm grateful for the Free breakfast.
Blokeproof
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very well run hostel, one of my favourites. Staff are wonderful. Showers heat up very quickly and are clean. I had a great night's sleep. Thanks heaps, I've stayed previously, and will certainly stay again.
Charles
Malaysia Malaysia
Extremely professional staff. The front of house is excellent. Back areas slightly worn out.
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent. I always stay here when come up to Birmingham. Very clean great staff
Marta
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The bed was pre-made. The steps for the triple bunk beds were comfortable.
Tatjana
Spain Spain
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The bunk bed was comfortable and it didn't squeak, so there was no noise when someone would get in. The bathrooms/toilets were neat and clean, and so was the kitchen. And there was a lovely complementary...
Beca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were super friendly. Honestly one of the cleanest hostels I've stayed in.
Denise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent 👍 location and super clean facilities. Free breakfast consisting of toast, preserves and fruit. Staffed 24 hours, very helpful. Comfy bunk bed as well.

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House rules

Birmingham Central Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.