Name: YHA Streatley on Thames
Address: Reading Road, Newbury
Telephone: 0800 031 8416
Rating: 4

Exceptional

Very good

Exceptional

Don't stay here if you're...

Liked: It's basic as one expects.
Disliked: The location absolutely sucks if you need to be transported with luggage to the train station. The owners were not in the least helpful to try and advise. I was told "there is a taxi company number on the wall" call it. Just like that.I called. No answer. There is no Uber or Bolt...all one asks is for some advice from a local , most especially an owner, for a female traveller. I believe the owners are jaded and unconcerned about any request, at all, outside of their little box of offerings. They seem to cater to large hostel groups only...then, I believe they should make that clear on their booking.com "menu" as such. I would not recommend this as a solo female traveller. The owners don't give a shit.

Pleasant

Liked: Value for money
Disliked: Nothing

Very good

Liked: Great location, very quiet. Well equipped kitchen. Friendly helpful staff.
Disliked: One of the showers was not functioning properly - cold only. I reported this and was told it would be looked at promptly. Other shower lovely and warm!

Exceptional

Liked: The friendly staff and other residents.
Disliked: Sharing shower facilities, but it's a hostel. And only 1 double socket to share between 3 of us but not a game changer. Very good tho.