Name: ibis budget Sheffield Arena
Address: 298 Attercliffe common Sheffield Sheffield, 298, Sheffield, S9 2AG, GB

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Rebecca

The room was very nice and clean, staff were helpful. The only annoying thing is there is no kettle or tea/coffee in the room and there was an additional charge for hot drinks at the reception for £1.95 which isn't that much but it soon mounts up. That's the only downside of the hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2026

Carly

Very basic, clean but small. We stayed here due to an event at Sheffield Arena, otherwise we’d have chosen somewhere else.

Something to note parking is £9 and is valid from check-in until 12 the next day only

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

Room was fine. Parking & staff were good.

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2026

Ryan

The room was spotless, and the pool area was lovely and well maintained.

Unfortunately, the location wasn't ideal. It's quite out of the way unless you're happy to hire a car, use the bus, or pay for taxis, which are very expensive. That said, the on-site car hire was reasonably priced and didn't require any hefty deposits.

The food was the biggest disappointment. I'm not a fussy eater by any means, but the buffet lacked both quality and variety compared to other all-inclusive resorts I've stayed at. The snack bar served gyros, but they were very greasy, and the chips often looked and tasted as though they'd been sitting out for a long time with flies around them.

We also tried the Japanese restaurant, but unfortunately that wasn't much better. The rice was hard and dry, and the soup looked more like a bowl of oil than soup.

The staff were excellent throughout our stay and really went out of their way to help, which was definitely a positive.

Overall, I wouldn't stay at this property again. The combination of the poor location and disappointing food meant it didn't offer good value for the price we paid.

2/10

Poor

25 Jul 2026

Donny

I hate to leave negative reviews on businesses but I have to call out this place. The rooms were nice and looked clean. We were only here for 3 to 4 hours before checking out at 430am.

During my stay here I started to get an itch on my arm while I was sleeping on the bed. I didn’t pay too much attention to it since we were very limited in time but during my plane ride home my arms started to feel itchy from time to time. It wasn’t til we got home 15 hours later when I saw bed bug bites on my arm.

Before this we had stayed at an air b n b and we didn’t have issues til we got here to this place. After I saw the bites I started quarantining all the clothes and backpacks we brought down with us. Not something you want to do after a very long trip but if we didn’t quarantine the clothes and backpacks we could have ended up with an infestation at our home.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Gail

Great hotel while visiting the ice rink for a tournament. The room was comfortable and nicely cool during the recent heatwave. . Couldn’t get into the car park but found on street parking nearby.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

Terry

A basic hotel, literally priced because of its location. Do not expect any complimentary water in the room! Take your own.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

fergus

Great place to stay and soo convenient for the arena - perfect night (and parking too)

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

dawn

Lift was broken, but luckily only on the second floor. No offer of help with luggage. Room was basic with no kettle or hairdryer. Really convenient for the Arena and only a short tram ride to Meadowhall. Would consider staying again, but would depend on who I was travelling with as the only way out of the shower was into the room, and there wasn't enough room in there to get dressed.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Paula

Very expensive for a budget hotel, no tea and coffee in the room, room very small and not much in it. Location is great for the Arena.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Kath

For the price right next to the arena it was great, could of done with another pillow and bedding rustling when any movement but for price was fab

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Kathleen

When we arrived, the manager was very friendly & helped Carrie bags to the room, as the lift was not working, he apologised for this, & told use, to call reception, if we needed any help, over the next 2 days, Which we did, On several occasions, as room was on 4th floor,
Staff always responded to our, requests for help, in a friendly way, nothing was to much trouble,
This is the 3rd time I've stayed here, last 2 occasions the lift was working,
The aircon in the room, really helped, as there was a heat wave, the weekend of my stay,
the staff have always been, friendly & helpful here,
That's why I've booked my room again, for next year's convention.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Helen

Hotel was good, needs a refresh but it was convenient for the arena - just a short walk away

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

hayley

Clean room, no separate shower room all in same room. No drink facilities in room but can be purchased from reception at a cost. Parking chargeable, plenty to do near by and in walking distances with plenty of nice food restaurant choices, bowling alley, cinema, mini golf, monkey business kids play area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Elaine

I always stay here when Sheffield. It's friendly, clean and comfortable. I will continue to stay here in the future

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Natalja

If you looking hotel next to the Sheffield Ice Rink, this is best,just next to the Ice Rink.
Clean, enough parking, great facilities, very helpful staff. Only remember, this is budget hotel, not 5 star hotel. For the Budget hotel, absolutely great.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

john

Nice room could do with tea/coffee after long journey

Business

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Ashley

Cheap and cheerful

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2026

Kate

The hotel was cheap and it’s cheap for a reason. Won’t be staying here again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Richard

Great price
Great bed
Great aircon

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Mateusz

For this value and for short stays the most. Happy

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

28 May 2026

Kevin

Unexpected parking charges spoilt a good price.
Manager’s suggestion of if you don’t want to pay
, park outside was less than helpful.
My expectation was low but they managed to miss this low bar.
I will not be using ibis again.

Self

4/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Amanda

The room was clean and so was the communal areas. Location good for the ice rink, hence the selection of the hotel.
Downside - I booked as it was advertised as budget but there are all the hidden extras. Breakfast was extra at £8.50 each and was only a two types of cold pastries, limited cereal, toast and a couple of toppings. Not worth £8.50.
No kettles or tea/coffee in rooms - that you had to pay for but the hot water downstairs was complimentary which you had to carry upstairs if you wanted a drink in your room. I had to buy tea and some milk in order to have a drink in my room.
No hairdryers or anything in the rooms at all. Just a bed and two thin towels. There was shower gel in the shower though.
NO FREE PARKING - I had to pay £17.50 to park at the hotel for two nights.
On the plus side - the room was functional, the beds were comfy and the water was hot but no room to spin a cat and the shower and sink are right next to the bed.
So whilst it's advertised at budget, all the extras I had to pay for made it not budget at all and wished I'd booked at the Premier Inn opposite.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Gemma

Was slightly concerned after reading some of the reviews, but shouldn't have worried at all! We had a room on the ground floor, but noise wasn't an issue at all. We were there in a heat wave but the room was super cool throughout which was a god send. I found the bed really comfy, and slept for a blissful and completely unheard of 11 hours!! The only thing missing was a kettle, but I would certainly book again, and absolute bargain for the price I paid!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

TimothyRichard

Cheap & cheerful. Absolutely fine.

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Sarah

We couldn’t get parked at the hotel but managed to grab a free space on the road outside. For less than £35 for the room, it was better than expected. Would stay again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 May 2026

Spencer

Watch out for the unexpected car parking charges !
Breakfast looked poor and packed so we skipped
It’s very basic but clean

4/10

Poor

22 May 2026

James

ideal for the sheffield arena if attending but not recommended for groups

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Sharon

Great budget hotel for easy access to the Arena. Clean and the staff are friendly. Limited parking though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Nina

Brilliant hotel, good price compared to other hotels in area.Only fault was I wished they had kettle for tea/coffee in the room, but drinks were available at reception 24/7. Very satisfied with everything else would stay there again, highly recommend! Staff helpful and friendly always around to help.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

hayley

For a budget hotel as it states then yes all good, the only thing I would class as a negative is the additional parking charge that is then charged at check in, which then they only accept card payments no cash on site

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Robert

Some small issues, TV remote not working, bedside shelves wonky, no hand towel and air con not great.
However the place was clean, staff friendly and has on-site parking. Overall it was reasonable for the price paid.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

John

Parking was great but £8.50, basic Ibis Budget, but with breakfast if you want it. Hot water comes out of the hot tap and TV works, a bit small by todays standards, but all clean and no Complaints. Well done guys 👦

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

Angela

The rooms were lovely and clean, parking was not intuitive but the staff put us right as soon as we checked about it. The breakfast was not our typical food, although the coffee was great.
We would stay again as the location was perfect for our needs and the staff excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Elena

It's ok for a budget hotel. AC works, cold breakfast only, great shower pressure! key cards demagnetise and need to be reset every now and then. Had to reset room cards twice and was never asked to confirm my identity, could have said any room number. Staff is nice and polite though, just needs more due diligence. Room naturally are small with a tiiiiiiiny restroom. Shower cabin opens into the room, so if you are staying with a kid or teenager, showering descreetly requires some towel logistics. No power outlet next to beds, kind of ineffecient when you need to charge a phone or laptop. Looks clean throughout. No amneties in the room, other than 2 sink glasses and all-in-one cleaning gel, but a kettle can be requested at the reception. 5 min walk from Sheffield ICE and Sheffield Institute of Sport Arena.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Brian

The only problem was the car park is too small, wasn't aware when I booked that we would have to pay nearly £9:00 per night.
The hotel itself was very good, clean, well kept with helpful staff.
The breakfeast was simply and plentyful.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2026

VARGHESE STANEESH

Poor WiFi, additional charges for parking even it's not shown in the booking site.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Shane

Very small room but was clean. For the price it was ok. You have to pay to park which I don’t like, but there was a few on road parking spaces for free.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Matthew

When I arrived to check in, the receptionist couldn’t find my reservation because I had already been checked in. This meant it took a bit longer than expected to check in.

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Ranjeet

The room was on the ground floor facing the car park. This meant i had to keep the blind down the whole time, which gave it a prison cell feel! Aside from that, it was a clean room and was OK for a couple of nights. The breakfast isn't great but you can have a couple of helpings to fill you up. For the price, it's a decent hotel.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2026

Dominic

Exactly what you’d expect from a budget hotel. Friendly staff, clean enough, perfect for a night or two on a budget. Only complaint would be I’d have liked a kettle in the room but no big deal.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Suzy

Basic room but ideal for one night. Very close to the arena. Would forego the breakfast as I don’t think it’s is worth £8.95 at all, some bread, muffins croissants cereal cheese ham cucumber and pepperoni. Save yourself the money and go to the nearby food places which are a 2 min walk away. Otherwise, clean and friendly staff.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Alexander

Limited paid car park. Beyond basic room. Not appropriate for kids. The shower isn't in a bathroom. Tiny tiny toilet!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2026

Andrea

Clean room, very basic, shower was powerful, cheap body wash

Self

4/10

Poor

09 Apr 2026

SARAH

100% would not recommend. Tiny room, which felt like a prison cell (not that I’ve stayed in one!) sink located next to the bed along with the shower, no separate bathroom. Toilet in a cupboard!
Window only opened 1” and no working aircon, just the option of more hot air being blown into an already very hot room, all whilst sleeping on a plastic mattress! Had no option but to leave the window open, which then meant you could hear the very busy road right outside, constant banging and car noise ALL night.
Breakfast was very limited, fruit was not at all fresh.

I understand it is a budget hotel, but I would recommend paying a little extra and staying elsewhere.

The positives were the staff were all very friendly and the hotel was clean.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Darren

Good budget hotel for the price in a very handy location for shopping and plenty of food options nearby.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Alex

Clean and functional. Dated and temperature issues brought it down a little

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

antony

Nice to stay Very quiet get good sleep

2/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

Alexander

Loud, kids running the corridors until god knows what hours at night. Staff didn’t want anything to do with it. Waited over an hour to be checked in. Key card didn’t work - waited further 40 min to be resolved , room amenities empty , room hot and aircon didn’t work. Don’t recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Bernard

Easy to find, and avoid the awful Sheffield one way systems.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2026

Ashleigh

Good location for the arena. Rooms were small and dated and not particularly clean. The continental breakfast was a poor choice as well.

Staff member was always nice and friendly though.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

Nola

It was okay for what we needed and the price reflected that. It felt a bit tired and in need of some tlc. We only needed the room for one night after going to see someone at the arena. Great location for that within walking distance luckily we arrived at the hotel early because parking spaces are limited. The room was very compact and so was the toilet and shower facilities, the only refreshments that were available were in the reception and that was quite chaotic due to the small area it was in and the fact you had to pay for a token to then put in a machine so we didn’t bother. They did have a vending machine but it was too crowded when we wanted to use it so again didn’t bother. We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment on that.
So don’t expect anything more than what you pay for and you’ll be fine.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Helen

A bit disappointed that there was no kettle and the tv did not work, the room was small and compact. Considering I stayed at the Ibis in the City a month before and the experience there was a lot better and definitely better value for money. This time I paid more as I wanted to be nearer the indoor sports arena, but overall it wasn't worth what I paid.

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Mark

Budget for a reason but very clean and nothing to really dislike.

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Benita

The hotel was perfectly located for the Arena - a 5 minute walk away. The room was small and clean and surprisingly quiet. Good value for money.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Mar 2026

Adam

Its a budget hotel, expect everything is reduced to the max when booking. Staff were slow and not very welcoming, the beds were so uncomfortable and the pillows were flat. No kettle or tea making facilities and a small TV thats the size of an Ipad.

You get what you pay for. But if its a good night sleep, you wont get it.

There is a fridge in foyer of drinks and snacks and pizza on call 24 hours a day but they dont do hot breakfast only cold continental style.

Again you get a budget style hotel so expect that.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Mar 2026

karen

staff lovely!
room very basic, no hot shower and no curtains

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Dan

Convenient for Sports centres

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Claire

Friendly staff, very quick check in. The hotel was spotless, could not hear any other visitors. Would book here again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Benjamin

Great

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

antony

Good

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2026

Ryan

Fine

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Alan

Was close to everything I needed

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2026

Ellie

No kettle no fridge no teabags no hair dryers
2 main towels and 1 hand towel
20ich Tv not many channels
Shower is just in the middle of room no privacy
Window was broken didn’t open

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

kevin

For a budget hotel it was really good. Basic but has everything you need for a quick one night stop.

Business

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2026

Jamie

For the price excellent, basic, warm and clean

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Su

Clean and tidy. Night time staff not so sure of what they needed to do. For example, I paid for parking but they didn’t give us a ticket to display in the car which could have resulted in a fine for us. It was only after we asked that a ticket was produced.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Marc

Parked on road as the cost for parking i thought was a bit expensive for guests ..

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

Frank

Breakfast was basic but OK. Room could have been bigger and bathroom was tiny

Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2026

Ryan

Stayed at this hotel loads and first time I’ve had to pay parking which was a third of the total price

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

kerry

Clean room.
Great location for arena.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Masood

Excellent stay value for money

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

hayley

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8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

hayley

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Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Hayley

The room would be fine if it wasn't for an awful eggy, off sulphur smell that came up from the shower enclosure.

The first this happened was at 10pm. So way after we were unpacked and in bed. We managed to put the towels over the drain hole and open the window to air it out and thought it was dealt with.

Unfortunatly the smell woke us at 7am and was so strong. The towels did not deal with it and it must have been from others using their showers maybe.

The room is basic, uncarpeted and compact. But otherwise OK. The bed was fine - not the comfiest bed, slightly hard and worn but OK.

Breakfast again was fine. Basic, cold continental with limited options but enough to get us on the road.

Hotel was quiet, despite being pretty full, staff helpful. I didn't report the smell that night as we were so unpacked and ready for bed we wouldn't want to have moved, and thought we had dealt with it.

I've since seen reviews reporting the same so clearly this is more of an issue and unresolved. So that's not great.
May be worth the extra £20-30 across the road at the Premier Inn.

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Michael

Its like they intentionally designed it to be a bit rubbish on purpose especially as its not especially cheap to stay. Only good thing was location but won't bother again.

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Feb 2026

Kelly

I didn’t want this to be a bad review but I also don’t want to lie. We booked a twin room, the beds were so narrow I was worried to roll over. The mattresses were just placed on wood slats so constantly moved in the night. The blackout blinds didn’t fit the window so we had street light blinding us all night. The remote control was disgusting, brown stuff all over and in between the buttons, had to clean it before we used it. The toilet had literal wee stains on the walls near the floor and smelt. The breakfast was a choice of toast, fruit, cereal or croissants, not a huge amount on offer either. The staff were however very pleasant and I gave to compliment them. However, I won’t be staying again.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

21 Feb 2026

William

The hotel left a lot to be desired. Cramped, plastic and cheap. Will absolutely not be staying here again

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Fran

Clean basic and at five minutes walk from the arena perfectly located

Car park is small so get there early!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Peter

Staff were fantastic. But car parking over £8 (£3 at premmier inn). Had to ask for a kettle. No cups in room had to get some from reception. Our room had a bunk bed right over our bed. We kept banging our foreheads on this if we wanted to put on or take away anything on the shelves next to bed. Cannot be safe.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2026

Claire

Room was spotless, staff were helpful and polite. 2 minutes from areana

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2026

Gwen

While property spotlessly clean, and staff amazing so friendly and courteous

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

08 Feb 2026

Emilome

The vents were very dusty and dust was falling down during my stay, which wasn’t great. It would really help if these were cleaned more regularly. Reception staff could also be a bit friendlier.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2026

Philip

Clean room.
Pleasant reception.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Feb 2026

Jane

Reasonable room… but bed uncomfortable.
Very very well located for Sheffield Utilita Arena.
We were charged £9 to park the car. I was not made aware of this in advance.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

03 Feb 2026

Alison

The room wasn't the best condition
Expedia stated breakfast fir £8 + which I took only to find out it was only a cold breakfast on offer and the offerings were definitely not up to standard or worth the money
No help form either ibis or Expedia on request of refund as breakfast was not taken or even good enough to entertain

Business_and_leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

Anthony

Staff great

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Gail

Basic but clean warm and comfortable

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

hayley

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Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2026

Monsur

Room is basic, staffs are nice

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Lee

Good b location

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Andrew

A very pleasant girl on check in, found my room easily which was clean and presentable

Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Andrea

Generally does for overnights, we stayed a couple of times for concerts etc, but lift was out of order this time so when based on 4th floor with luggage it was a pain.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Dec 2025

Safeena

Really sad to find the parking charge was a ridiculous £8.50

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Victoria

Wasnt told that there was an extra charge for parking, think if id known i would be paying extra on tbe parking i would of paid extra on the room somewhere else, as the beds were uncomfortable, but the overall was good, staff were nice,

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

17 Dec 2025

Colin

We got stuck in the lift on the 2nd day , the staff didnt speak very good english , we gotbtold not to open the doors then 30 mins later got told to open the doors by the same member of staff, during this time bearing in mind my partner is going through cancer treatment and has a very weak bladder she soiled herself which was most embarrassing and could of easily been avoided

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Dec 2025

Lee

Room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Jake

Really happy with the room and service

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 Dec 2025

Shaun

It’s a budget hotel. No bells or whistles and you get what you pay for.

Every time I came back from the office, my key didn’t work. Only ever one person on reception and everything is very slow.

Was supposed to stay three nights but checked out a day early.

It’s fine if you’re going to the arena and need one night but nothing more than that.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

JohnDuncan

Clean room, friendly staff and not far from Sheffield on tram.

Business