When you stay at The Barrel Store - Hostel in Cirencester, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of River Thames and Cotswold Country Park and Beach. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cirencester Church and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist.
Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Corinium Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Church of St John the Baptist - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Kemble Station - 13 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Costa Coffee - 1 min walk
Toro Lounge - 2 min walk
Sam & Jak - 1 min walk
The Bear Inn - 3 min walk
The Crown - 2 min walk
About this property
The Barrel Store - Hostel
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and bike storage.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
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
Smoking not allowed
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Barrel Store Hostel Cirencester
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Barrel Store Cirencester
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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.
Romash the staff was super friendly when we arrived at the reception. Places are clean and tidy. Will definitely stay there again when visiting Cotswolds next time.
This was my first stay in a hostel; I think I may be spoiled. Cirencester itself is a nice place although we only really saw it at night. The hostel is neat, modern and clean.
Parking is free from 6pm to 8am.
Check in was quick and easy. Hostel was situated in the middle of town within easy walk of all amenities. There was no noise at night and comfortable stay. would recommend.
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
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.
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.
Nicola
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Oct 24, 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Basic but ok if you want a cheap get away
Very basic accommodation but not too bad. We were disappointed with the cleanliness of the bathroom, there was lots of hair from other guests left over on the floor and walls. Beds were comfortable and the linen was fresh.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
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.
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.
The receptionist was nice, but the room was awful. Not clean at all, there was still sticking stains on the floor. Not any possibility to open the window. We stayed in place as costy as this one and it was better
We had a great stay at the YHA Cotswolds (The Barrel Store) and would highly recommend the accommodation! It is perfectly located in Cirencester's old town - supermarket, shops and cafes are just a few yards walk away. The room and the shared kitchen were very clean, the employees were very nice and always available for questions. The communal kitchen is perfectly equipped and offers enough space to cater for yourself. Cirencester is a wonderful small town and a perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds - thanks to numerous bus services to nearby villages and towns, the area is wonderful to explore without a car. We were completely satisfied with the YHA Cotswolds (The Barrel Store) and would not hesitate to come back!
Regine
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Geoff
Sep 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Voilently expensive parking. I estimated the owner (Council? ) would make 3/4 million Pounds from this car park. A real killer.
Room extremely simple but adequate. No TV.