James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(292 Ratings)

Hostel in Fishguard

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this hostel

James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel is located in Fishguard, on the edge of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Tenby is 57 km away. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Fishguard

Nearby attractions

Internal Fire Museum of Power

22.3 mi

Available Rooms

King Room

1 Queen • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room

2 Single • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

2 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Four-Bedroom House

2 Single • 1 Sofa • 2 Single • 1 Queen • 2 Bunk • 979 ft²

Sleeps 10

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel

$$$$

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(292 Ratings)

Hostel in Fishguard

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this hostel

James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel is located in Fishguard, on the edge of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Tenby is 57 km away. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Fishguard

Nearby attractions

Internal Fire Museum of Power

22.3 mi

Available Rooms

King Room

1 Queen • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room

2 Single • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

2 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Four-Bedroom House

2 Single • 1 Sofa • 2 Single • 1 Queen • 2 Bunk • 979 ft²

Sleeps 10

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 96 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(292 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Sehr empfehlenswert für Menschen, die etwas Besonderes suchen, für uns leider zu kurzer Aufenthalt.

Sehr angenehmes Frühstücksambiente in einem außergewöhnlich interessanten, gut beleuchteten und großen Aufenthaltsbereich, dazu der angenehme und hilfsbereite Gastgeber mit bemerkenswertem persönlichen Hintergrund.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Whole heartedly recommend. A really nice change from your usual chain hotels.

Great location in the centre of Fishguard , in a converted church that has been wonderfully refurbished. Car parking very close by , owner will provide you with a pass for it.

Nothing - it was top notch.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Very good

Comfortable accommodation, friendly host

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

I feel good there & nice environment Wellbeing services everything was pretty good. Steve is really a nice guy. He will treat you like family.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Fantastic ! Steve is an excellent host

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Hands down the best hostel I've stayed in- what a beautiful house and what an incredible host! Steve truly couldn't do enough to make sure that I had a good trip- from the trip recommendations he kindly leaves in the room to actually offering to pick me up from the station if I needed, I have been so touched and even overwhelmed by his nonchalant kindness and generosity!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

great place, Steve the host was so friendly and 5 minutes from Fishguard port . excellent

very comfortable, has everything you need and Steve the host is great.. nothing is too much trouble. we booked a second night for our return journey and will definately be booking each time we travel to Ireland ..

nothing, everything was brilliant

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

The host was very pleasant he even offered to pick us up at the train station cos our train was delayed and we arrived in the middle of the night

Nothing I give him 20/20

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Beautiful comfortable and resonably priced place to stay in Fishguard

This is a beautifully refurbished old building. There is a large communal area where I chatted with other guests in the evening. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to make a meal and you can help yourself to breakfast in the morning. I wasn't expecting that and it was very much appreciated. The bedroom I had was clean, comfy and the bathroom was great. There are nice paintings on the walls and the place is just very homely. It's in a central location, near a pub which serves good food. There's nothing not to like!

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Perfect stopover on the way to Ireland and back. We would happily stay longer

A very welcoming host who was happy to greet us at 10 pm when we arrived from the ferry Hostel was lovely and warm when we arrived on a cold winters day. we had a private room which was small but cosy with a lovely shower/ en-suite. We liked being able to make ourselves breakfast hostel style in the shared kitchen and the option to sit in the cosy communal lounge. Bread cereal etc was provided.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

I had a great stay in Steve’s place at Fishguard. great guy, look forward to returning there

comfortable and lots of character

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

A really magical stay, facilities are fantastic, so homely.

Everything

Nothing

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Disappointing place and no sleep.

Close to ferry

The room was dirty with cobwebs everywhere. I told the owner who cleaned them immediately and was apologetic The room was noisy from the house adjacent- they were having a loud party til the early hours. Poor night's sleep before a long journey, so defeated the point of staying there

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Brilliant, clean and in town

Clean, fun, a really nice place to stay. Steve was super friendly and he has thought of things most larger hotels haven't e.g, multi USB charging station next to the bed, a bin in the bed room not just the bathroom and toilet spray for when... well you know! Its thoughtful touches like these that make life easier, simple, but brilliant. Well Done!! Everywhere was super clean and the communal area and kitchen were fab too. Dishwasher can be used and even has an espresso machine! Park on site or (more or less) opposite there is a car park (if a pass is not available) its £2 for 24hr... what!!!! So cheap. Whats not to like. Hope you all have a good stay as we did.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Fishguard- Hamilton House the hidden gem in Wales.

From the moment we pulled up at the door there was a lovely welcoming feeling. Our host Steve was there to meet us and made us feel very at home and what a place! full of character and charm. The town of Fishguard was a real discovery and having a stroll and cool-off swim at the lower harbour we wished we were only starting our trip not on the return leg. Steve our host was the magic element and we plan to be back. Anne and Alan.

No complaints

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Good stay at dog friendly hostel. Enjoyed my trip to Wales.

It is beautifully renovated upstairs. Steve was very friendly and the room was comfortable. It is close to town center and restaurant. There is an easy walk to the Harbor. Location not far from Cardigan and Poppit Sands. The hostel is very dog friendly.

N/A

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

A small welcoming place to stay in the historic centre of Fishguard.

Owner Steve was very helpful and welcoming. Interesting historic building in the centre of Fishguard. Great pub, cafe and fish & chip shop with five minutes' walk.

A small hostel so guests need to plan ahead arrival/departure. Some noise one night from a nearby pub. No big problems.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Had two very happy days and would be very happy to return.

Super comfortable bedrooms, very easy going atmosphere for stay and with kitchen use.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

couldnt have been better.will use again

friendly welcome. drink when i arrived.and advice on where to get a good pint. (the fishguard arms) and had cup of tea and toast in the morning

all good.recommended

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Great stay for a hiking holiday!

Great location, comfortable bed, outdoor jacuzzi. But most importantly - the host!

Everything was great

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Better than home

Steve is the perfect host, good company and kind. Our rooms were nice, clean and comfortable with beautiful decors and cosy atmosphere. Functional kitchen and pleasant living room.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Great stay will be completed Ng back

The Steve was fantastic, a great person to talk to and very helpful, the beds were very comfortable and the place was very clean

No negatives I can think of

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

peaceful and lovely

everything, it’s very cosy and quiet. slept so well, bed was super comfortable. very clean. friendly host! amazing over all :) thank you!

everything was perfect

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Exceptional

My stay of 5 January nights at James John Hamilton was totally warm and cosy. I am a frequent user of accommodation from 5star to 3star hotels. James John Hamilton equates to one of the best places that I have stayed. I had a number of requirements such as parking my campervan (awaiting Ferry to Rosslare), and printing out my fit-to-travel document. Stephen, the owner, could not have been more friendly and accommodating and met my requirements and some! This converted school house is warm, clean and a delight, with many carefully positioned original works of art. The feeling is thus a bespoke experience. Stephen takes pride in the building as well as with the Fishguard community, and made several good local Fishguard suggestions for my eating and drinking needs. Stephen additionally made gourmet meals which were a gift and which I accepted with glee. I leave now for my ferry feeling very well looked after, thank you Stephen. Best wishes Jerry Gordon

Zero

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

proper budget hostel - cheap and cheerful

good location and very nice guy running the place. dog friendly

wasn’t particularly clean

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Fab place to stay for a memorable break.

room has a character as well as whole house and location. Hosts was very helpful and friendly.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Very good

Steve was very helpful and friendly. We chatted for ages in the comfy lounge. Breakfast was a choice of cereal, toast, crumpets, yoghurt etc

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Fishguard?

The average price for a rental in Fishguard is $110 per night. This rental is $1 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel

Hostel in Fishguard

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Fishguard

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

King Room

Standard Twin Room

Family Room

Four-Bedroom House

Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel

Hostel in Fishguard

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Fishguard

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

King Room

Standard Twin Room

Family Room

Four-Bedroom House

Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Fishguard?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel?

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