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The Barrel Store - Hostel

2.0 star property
Cirencester accommodations with free WiFi

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Spa
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cricklade St, Cirencester, England, GL7 1JH
  • Place, Cirencester Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Corinium Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room (With Shower) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (With Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (With Shower) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (With Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cirencester

In provincial park.Steps from the hostel, you'll find Cirencester Church and Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist. Corinium Museum and Church of St John the Baptist are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cirencester Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cirencester Parish Church of St John Baptist - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Corinium Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Church of St John the Baptist - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 13 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Toro Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thai Emerald - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bear Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Barrel Store - Hostel

Cirencester accommodations with free WiFi
The Barrel Store - Hostel offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Cirencester hostel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1800
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
The Barrel Store - Hostel offers 14 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and January 4.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Barrel Store - Hostel to the airport?

The Barrel Store - Hostel is 38.1 mi (60-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Barrel Store - Hostel on Jun 4, 2026 start from $67, including 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.

Does The Barrel Store - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Barrel Store - Hostel.

Does The Barrel Store - Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Barrel Store - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Barrel Store - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Barrel Store - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Barrel Store - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Barrel Store - Hostel have a pool?

The Barrel Store - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Barrel Store - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Barrel Store - Hostel to downtown Cirencester?

The Barrel Store - Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Cirencester.

The Barrel Store - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 91 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room & helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Romash the staff was super friendly when we arrived at the reception. Places are clean and tidy. Will definitely stay there again when visiting Cotswolds next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Basic but very clean and a great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chariton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money and close to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect accommodation for an overnight stay, very friendly check-in. Spotless. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location , clean and warm good kitchen facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
Cheap accommodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aswin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was clean and having a private bathroom was an added bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first stay in a hostel; I think I may be spoiled. Cirencester itself is a nice place although we only really saw it at night. The hostel is neat, modern and clean. Parking is free from 6pm to 8am.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy stay in the Cotswolds

Great central location The kitchen has all you needed The room was cosy and small The bathroom was big in comparison to the room, it being a wet room Parking at the brewery arts centre is perfect after 6 pm and free on Sundays Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice communal area. Very basic rooms as expected. All fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and welcoming hostel in great location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good choice

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Basic but ok if you want a cheap get away

Very basic accommodation but not too bad. We were disappointed with the cleanliness of the bathroom, there was lots of hair from other guests left over on the floor and walls. Beds were comfortable and the linen was fresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paula

Liked: Staff & service
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Slightly difficult to locate
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Morgane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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