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The Barrel Store - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Cirencester

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The Barrel Store - Hostel sits in a national park setting where guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and an on-site art gallery. The well-maintained property offers a lobby with complimentary tea and coffee service, plus secure storage for bicycles.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Kitchen island
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Kitchen island
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (With Shower)

Family Room (With Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Kitchen island
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Triple Room (With Shower)

Triple Room (With Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Kitchen island
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Cricklade St, Cirencester, England, GL7 1JH

What's nearby

  • Cirencester Church - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Agricultural University - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cirencester Park Polo Club - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 11 min drive - 8.4 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:
  • Smoke-free premises, secured bicycle storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

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includes taxes & fees
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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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Barrel Store - Hostel?

As of Jul 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Barrel Store - Hostel on Aug 5, 2025 start from CA $86.75, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 New Brewery Arts Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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The Barrel Store - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 79 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Value for money and close to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Good place to stay. Basic but very clean and a great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

convenient location , clean and warm good kitchen facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Cheap accommodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Nice place to stay, there is a parking near the hotel that is free from 6PM to 8AM. Kitchen was good, and the room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Hostel was clean and having a private bathroom was an added bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

I liked it all........location, room, kitchen dining area the room was too warm for me, would have been good to open the window more!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

The Staff were incredibly helpful and went out of their way to help me check in/check at difficult times
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10

Room was cramped, stuffy with noisy from generator outside window. Like a prison cell. Kitchen facility great. Location really good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Slightly difficult to locate
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024