Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Corinium Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Kemble Station - 13 min drive
Oxford (OXF) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Toro Lounge - 2 min walk
The Marlborough Arms - 3 min walk
Lynwood & Co Cafe - 2 min walk
The Bear Inn - 4 min walk
Porters Cafe Bar - 2 min walk
About this property
The Barrel Store - Hostel
Hostel near Thames River
The Barrel Store - Hostel provides an art gallery on site and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Coffee/tea in the lobby, secured bicycle storage, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Barrel Store - Hostel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Other amenities include:
Showers and shampoo
Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and ovens
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
Art gallery
Bike storage
Family friendly
Refrigerator
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
No housekeeping
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Kitchen island
Oven
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
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
Frequently asked questions
Is The Barrel Store - Hostel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at The Barrel Store - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Barrel Store - Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is The Barrel Store - Hostel located?
Situated in a national park, this hostel is steps from Cirencester Church and Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist. Corinium Museum and Church of St John the Baptist are also within 10 minutes.
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.
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.
Jane
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Geoff
20 September 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.
Geoff
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Paula
8 September 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
13 April 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.