🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom
Midtown Hostel
📍 5a, Thurland Street, Nottingham, NG1 3DR
Your stay — Midtown Hostel
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The Property — Midtown Hostel
Midtown Hostel sits in a converted Victorian townhouse on a quiet residential street just north of the city centre. The lobby feels like a student common room: mismatched sofas, noticeboards plastered with takeaway menus and gig flyers, and a faint smell of polish. It’s basic but clean, aimed squarely at budget-conscious solo travellers and groups who plan to be out all day. The USP is location — five minutes’ walk from the Lace Market and ten from the train station.
Chronicles of Nottingham
Nottingham grew from an Anglo-Saxon settlement around a sandstone ridge, later fortified by a Norman castle. The medieval town thrived on wool and trade, then became the lace-making capital of the world in the 19th century, leaving a legacy of red-brick warehouses and cobbled streets. Robin Hood lore dominates the tourist image, but the modern city is a university and tech hub with a strong music scene. Its architecture mixes Victorian grandeur, brutalist concrete and recent glassy developments around the Broadmarsh redevelopment site.
Best Time to Visit
Full Nottingham guide →Best months
May and September — warm but not hot, fewer students, and the city’s parks are in full bloom. June also works for longer daylight hours.
Peak / festival surge
Late July to early August, driven by the Nottingham Riverside Festival and summer school holidays. Hotel prices rise 20–30% and the city centre gets busy. The Goose Fair in October is a local draw but doesn’t spike room rates as much.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer milder weather (8–15°C), fewer crowds, and discounts of 15–25% on accommodation. The city is quieter, especially midweek.
Weather & packing
Nottingham’s weather is famously fickle — it can rain, shine and blow cold within a few hours, even in July. Pack a waterproof jacket and layers, and sturdy walking shoes for the cobbles.
Live City Briefing — Nottingham
- Broadmarsh shopping centre demolition and redevelopment continues; the southern bus station is still closed, with services rerouted to Victoria bus station until 2027.
- Nottingham’s tram network (NET) extended its operating hours from June 2026; check the Beeston and Clifton lines for weekend night services.
- The city’s first permanent public electric vehicle charging hub opened on Fletcher Gate in May 2026, near the Lace Market.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Midtown Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from Thurland Street). These upper floors reduce street noise and the rear aspect avoids the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing Thurland Street directly. The street is a busy pedestrianised zone with late-night foot traffic and bar noise, and ground-floor rooms pick up lobby and street sounds.
Best views
Limited views. If you prefer a city view, request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing Thurland Street — but expect noise. For quiet, choose rear-facing; views are of rooftops or a courtyard, not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The building likely has 4-5 floors (typical for a 3-star hostel conversion), so the top two floors are farthest from street and common area noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Thurland Street is a pedestrianised zone in Nottingham's nightlife core, with pubs and clubs nearby (e.g., Rock City, Rescue Rooms). Noise peaks Thursday–Saturday until 2–3am. The hostel's own bar/common area may add noise, especially on lower floors. Early morning bin collection and delivery trucks use service roads at the rear.
Insider tips
1. Ask about earplugs at reception — many hostels in this area provide them free. 2. The hostel has a shared kitchen; use it to save money on breakfast (Sainsbury's Local is a 2-min walk on the corner of Thurland and King Street).
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Midtown Hostel
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 30Mbps download; login via room key code, no time limit.
No lift – hostel is in a converted Georgian townhouse over three floors (stairs only).
No newspapers or digital newsstand; building retains original sash windows and fireplaces in common areas.
Standard check-in 15:00–22:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 if pre-arranged (free); late check-out £10 per hour until 12:00.
Free storage for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage not available.
No step-free access – three steps at entrance and no lift; ground-floor common room but all rooms on upper floors.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Fletcher Gate (NG1 2FZ), 4 min walk, £12 per 24h; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; £50 incidental card hold on arrival.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Cleaves Congregational Centre (381 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: St.Barnabas Catholic Cathedral (406 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Saint Nicholas's (426 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Saint Peter with Saint James Church (439 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
West End Arcade — 197 m · ~2 min walk
Nottingham Castle Grounds — 457 m · ~6 min walk
The Museum of the Mercian Regiment — 498 m · ~6 min walk
Nottingham Playhouse — 279 m · ~3 min walk
Hood's Hideout — 483 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 113 m · ~1 min walk
The CEYX — 589 m · ~7 min walk
Tesco Express — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Broad Marsh Bus Station — 777 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use your bank or ATMs (Tesco, Sainsbury's) for best rates; avoid airport exchange booths and tourist bureaux which charge poor rates—most banks and independent bureaux on Friar Lane/city centre offer competitive rates.
Card and contactless payment (including mobile pay) are nearly universal; most shops, pubs, and transport accept contactless; cash is less essential but still useful for small vendors and markets.
Restaurants: 10–15% if service isn't included; taxis: round up or 10%; hotel staff: £1–2 per service (optional); pubs: not expected unless table service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Buy a Saver card for buses (cumulative discounts); Nottingham has free museums and galleries (Natural History, Galleries of Justice free entry to some sections); supermarket chain loyalty schemes offer 10–20% discounts on selected items.
Good to know — Nottingham
Type G · 230V
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$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
NottinghamIn Nottingham, UK, dial 999 for all emergency services (Police, Ambulance, Fire). For non-emergencies, call 101 for police. The UK's international emergency number is +44 999 from abroad.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nottingham, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Midtown Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 113 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · The CEYX — 589 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Nottingham City Centre → Various city locations
💡 Excellent local transit. Hotel is walking distance to Nottingham Station tram stop. Day ticket £4.50 offers great value.
East Midlands Airport → Nottingham Railway Station
💡 Most economical option. From Nottingham Station, walk 8 minutes to hotel or catch tram/bus.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Crowne Plaza Nottingham by IHG
💡 Book in advance through hotel concierge for guaranteed rates. Approximately 23 miles from airport.
East Midlands Airport / City Centre → Crowne Plaza Nottingham
💡 Skylink 900 runs directly from airport. Budget option for airport transfers and city exploration. Real-time tracking available via app.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Midtown Hostel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from Thurland Street). These upper floors reduce street noise and the rear aspect avoids the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Midtown Hostel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing Thurland Street directly. The street is a busy pedestrianised zone with late-night foot traffic and bar noise, and ground-floor rooms pick up lobby and street sounds.
Is Midtown Hostel noisy?
Thurland Street is a pedestrianised zone in Nottingham's nightlife core, with pubs and clubs nearby (e.g., Rock City, Rescue Rooms). Noise peaks Thursday–Saturday until 2–3am. The hostel's own bar/common area may add noise, especially on lower floors. Early morning bin collection and delivery trucks use service roads at the rear.
Which rooms have the best views at Midtown Hostel?
Limited views. If you prefer a city view, request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing Thurland Street — but expect noise. For quiet, choose rear-facing; views are of rooftops or a courtyard, not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Midtown Hostel?
1. Ask about earplugs at reception — many hostels in this area provide them free. 2. The hostel has a shared kitchen; use it to save money on breakfast (Sainsbury's Local is a 2-min walk on the corner of Thurland and King Street).
What time is check-in at Midtown Hostel?
Check-in at Midtown Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Midtown Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 30Mbps download; login via room key code, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Midtown Hostel?
None
When is the best time to visit Nottingham?
May and September — warm but not hot, fewer students, and the city’s parks are in full bloom. June also works for longer daylight hours.
Top Attractions in Nottingham
💡 Visit early morning to avoid queues for photos. The arrow has been polished to a shine by tourists rubbing it for luck.
💡 The gallery's free shop sells affordable prints and zines by local artists. Third Thursday of each month has extended hours and a live DJ.
💡 The free guided tour at 11am (Wed and Sat) gets you up the dome's spiral stairs for panoramic views. Book at the tourist desk in the foyer.
💡 The deer are most active at dusk. Bring binoculars – they're often near the lake. The café does a decent tea at £2.50.
💡 The audio guide is worth the £2 extra. Listen for the story of the last public hanging outside the building in 1847.