James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Free WiFi

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel in Fishguard is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic area, family rooms, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a washing machine, TV, and private bathrooms. Local Attractions: Located 25 km from St David's Cathedral and Roch Castle, 45 km from Folly Farm, and 169 km from Cardiff Airport. Activities available include windsurfing, hiking, cycling, and snorkelling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Travellerx1
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Host was excellent. Breakfast was excellent. Room was excellent. Lovely lounge”
Kelly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved the quirkiness of the property. Our room was a very comfortable double, and Steve goes above and beyond to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. He even made my boyfriend a coffee to help his hangover in the morning 😂. Thank you for...”
Angela
Italy Italy
“The accomodation is really amazing, and the host Steven was really available to what you need. I strictly raccomanded”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The homily atmosphere. The friendly host. Nothing was too much.”
David
Germany Germany
“An incredibly helpful host, very comfortable beds, a well equipped kitchen, nice breakfast selection”
Audrey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The unusual building in this old school, the shared living room with plenty of elements from different places and styles, our bedroom (number 2) was comfortable and clean, and the location of the hostel in Fishguard was great. On top, Steven very...”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was clean and comfortable. Many breakfast choices were available and the kitchen was well equipped. Many comfortable seating options in the shared lounge with a large TV and streaming services available. Steve the owner was exceptional,...”
Whitney
United States United States
“A charming building in the center of a beautiful village, with a host of several decades practice in welcoming travelers, and extensive experience as a traveler himself. While welcome to use to full kitchen, we indulged instead in the excellent...”
Lotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Host was lovely. Hostel is in a great location for the coastal path. Provides a free breakfast and the owner was kind enough to let me make sandwiches for my hike. Friendly and welcoming!”
Finbar
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Just what I hope for from a hostel - a comfortable place to stay, easy-going, cuppas and breakfast available, with a knowledgeable, frienfly, helpful host.”

Property surroundings

House rules

James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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 of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If arriving late on the ferry, guests are required to call the property to inform them of their estimated arrival time.

Free public parking is available nearby between 19:00 and 09:00 (next day), or GBP 1.50 for 24 hours.

Please inform James John Hamilton House and backpacker hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).