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This hostel is a short walk from the tube station and is an old house. The staff are friendly and willing to book another hostel for you

£19
Security: Dorm keys and lockers large enough for two rucksacks. Free if you have your own padlock, otherwise it's £2.75 for a padlock
Fully equipped kitchen
Teletext TV, though channels missing and mixed up
Breakfast provided for £3.40 with free tea and coffee
Duvets provided
Dorms are separate, toilets and showers are mixed but not often as they are close to the dorms
Close to small supermarkets but about 15 minutes walk to large supermarket
Close to bus stop and underground station, close to bus and rail stations via tube
No proper recycling facilities
Smoking is allowed in TV room
Radiators in dorms
Internet £5 ph or cheap and also free internet nearby
Washing £1.50, dry £0.70
24-hour reception but limited services after 11pm - front door locked at 11pm so use doorbell
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This hotel is very good value at £37 per room for 2 people and is conveniently situated close to the city centre

£37 per room for 2 people per night, weekend rate
TV in every room but no teletext
Reception open 24 hours
Close to train station and bus stops
Rooms have ensuite toilet and shower
Free tea, coffee, milk, sugar, soap, towels
Just across the road from Chinatown
Breakfast served for £4.50 approx - check at reception
Security: cards are used for rooms and the main entrance is locked at night, though you can ring the bell and reception will answer it
No proper recycling facilities