Widely-travelled owners Curt and Tara have sympathetically transformed this beautiful 18th century Queen's Quarter townhouse into a cool, affordable abode with 40 beds across seven rooms. Wifi, book exchange and laundry facilities sit alongside tours, bike hire and secure storage for your backpacks. Bay trees and picnic tables at the entrance, original cornicing and eye-catching artwork inside, and an outdoor chill-out zone complete the scene for today's discerning budget traveller. Families, groups and individuals are all welcome.

(Dorms pp: 12 bed £13, 8 bed £14, 6 bed £15, 4 bed £16. Double/twin £40pn).