Name: Publove @ The Rose & Crown
Address: Union Street, 65, London, SE1 1SG, GB

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

Murray

The room was a bit on the dirty side, dirty carpet and hair in the sink.
A place to hang your clothes but only 2 hangers
No mirror over sink and one burned out light in bathroom - requested it to be replaced but it was not.
Bar staff was excellent!
Very hot room but top floor, a fan provided which helped a bit

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Matthew

This is a great classic London hostel, especially if location is your priority. It is very close to Borough Market, great food, the waterfront, bridges, and plenty of transportation. Check-in is at the pub, which gives it a fun old-school hostel feel.

I was nervous because I had not stayed in a hostel in years, but I had a great experience. The room was a classic shared bunk setup, and I appreciated being assigned a specific bunk. The lockers were large enough for a suitcase, and you can buy a lock on site. The mattress was thin but surprisingly comfortable, and I slept very well. The metal bed frames do squeak when people move, so expect a true hostel experience. There are no privacy curtains, but each bunk has its own outlet.

The staff were welcoming, and the hostel felt safe. The main downside is the shared bathroom area. The showers were clean, private, had great water pressure, and plenty of hot water, but the bathroom floors could use more frequent cleaning, and the space gets humid due to limited ventilation.

It can be noisy if the window is open at night, so I recommend closing it while sleeping and opening it during the day for air.

Overall, this was a safe, welcoming hostel with an unbeatable location. I would stay here again.

Self

2/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Courtney

I’d never stay again. Unfortunately the rooms were so tight and hot. they would not allow us to even open the windows. I didn’t mind the noise of people from the pub having fun. It was mainly the cleanliness of the hotel, air flow within each room and no amenities what so ever. Would not go back.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Alex

Staff was great nice and helpful. Amazing location everything is nearby. Will stay here again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Beau

Cannot ask for a better stay. This place is amazing

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Renee

Excellent breakfast.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Sabrina

Room was not wonderful. Some of the light bulbs were out, window latch was broken, power was on and off.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Beau

Amazing spot, wonderful location, awesome staff!

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Stacey

Staff was great, always cheerful and helpful. Room was cute, needed vacuumed around bed, very dirty. Bathroom is nice. Great location for walking and catching underground tube and for uber to pick you up. Felt safe and was somewhat quiet even being above the bar. Food was very good!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Richard James

A solid hostel. Staff was super nice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Duncan

Room and bathroom are cleaned. Nice staff. Easy to check in

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Renee

The breakfast is exceptional and the staff helpful and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Marina

Great

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2025

Lauren

Standard hostel: foam mattress, a cage so I can lock my belongings away and not much space to move. I was attended to quickly though and staff seemed helpful. There were lots of signs up about a mouse sighting in the hostel!

There were not enough bathrooms, there were only two on our floor and both contained the toilet, sink and shower. So the floor was very wet and people had to wait to use it in the morning.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Renee

Excellent Breakfast, happy people.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Adam

Good

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Emilee

Great stay, would book again.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Nov 2025

R

The staff sometimes had some difficulty communicating, and there was no access to the microwave even though we were told there would be. The drinks were relatively cheap and the staff were happy to drink with guests after they finished their shifts.

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2025

Daniel Jonathan

Nice and simple stay. Comfy and cheap

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2025

Neelam

Ok for a 1 night stopover. Clean and comfortable bed. Great efficient staff good location

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Oct 2025

Manuel

Pretty dirty room, under the beds it looked like it had never been cleaned

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Edwin

Ok

2/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Allison

The only good thing about this place is the kindness of the staff. The bunks are so close together, I felt like everyone was breathing on each other. Additionally, the bathrooms were utterly disgusting. There is no curtain on the bunks too, so it is extra uncomfortable. Again, the staff was lovely. But the place itself was very disappointing

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Angel

My experience at this property was nothing short of excellent. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at ease. The staff were attentive, friendly, and genuinely committed to making my stay comfortable. The room was spotless, well-maintained, and thoughtfully prepared, which immediately set a high standard.

What really stood out was the atmosphere—it felt safe, quiet, and perfectly located for exploring the area. Dining and transport options were close by, making it both convenient and enjoyable. The property itself was well-kept, with facilities that exceeded expectations.

I especially appreciated the small touches: clear communication, a sense of care in every detail, and a team that clearly takes pride in their work. This wasn’t just a place to stay—it felt like a home base where everything was easy, smooth, and stress-free.

I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a reliable, welcoming, and memorable stay. I’ll definitely be returning.”

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2025

Alan

The staff was great & the place very clean

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

Jayden

Staff were awesome and were able to help me with anything and answer my questions in regards to transportation so I can get to where I need to easily. The bathrooms weren’t always very clean, the luggage storage room was sort of a dump. The beds were nice and the people I shared the room with were pretty chill too.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Carl

1st time in hostel, very underrated. Staff amazing, breakfast mmmm

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Jeff

Inspiring

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Jamie Calise

The staff was great. Housekeeping noticed that I really needed a new pillow and left one for me while I was out. The food and beer selection was amazing!

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

18 Sep 2025

Sofia Mouafak

I have never stayed in a dirtier place like this! The rooms were super smelly and the toilets were horrendous, no toilet paper and dirt everywhere!! The area was also super unsafe. Drunks everywhere. Especially this hostel has a bar downstairs that gets super noisy all night and you can hear people from the rooms since you have to have a window open since the room smelled like socks!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Jeff

Inspiring!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Marlon

Great as it got a pub downstairs that’s open 24/7 :) negative, tiny boxes so hard to stretch when sleeping. At least u know how it feels to sleep in a casket

But that said if I seek a pub and a bed, this be where I come back too

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Keon

Convenient

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Great location, but otherwise.. no.

As an avid hostel traveler, I can confidently say that the location was the only benefit here. No outside food or drink allowed, and there's no common space other than the pub, which I'm sure is intentional so that guests feel compelled to spend more money.

Bunks are stacked three high in the 9-bed rooms and there isn't enough space to sit up; quite uncomfortable. Lockers are not large enough to store a standard carry-on suitcase but thankfully no one messed with my belongings. I arrived to my dorm room with two sick guests already present and tested positive for Covid two days later. The breakfast I purchased here was also quite disappointing; a river of beans drenched everything else on my plate (where other restaurants typically put them in a small bowl), so the toast arrived soggy.

I was only passing through London and needed a cheap bed to catch an early flight, but next time I'll splurge for a hotel instead.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Pat

Everything is nice

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Lohith

Good

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Mohammed Hedaet

Excellent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Sergej

Amazing stay! Highly recommend it!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2025

Blessing Usher

The staff was really amazing, kudos to all the staff team they made the stay really worth it.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Angel Diane

Awesome staff , atmosphere and amenities.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2025

Drake Robert

Hot!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2025

Gabriella

It was about 26- 28 degrees in London when i arrived night time, and the electric fan on the unit / bedroom is kind of tricky. I had to call the staff to make sure its working. The windows are open when i came in and the noise outside was a bit prominent. For £106 i don't think i slept good.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Joven

I had a great stay 👍

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Gil

Good location and great priced accommodation.

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2025

Medory

Noisy place

It's a very noisy place, and it's hard to rest at night. Even though the rules say no music or loud noises after a certain time, no one respects them, and they enter shared bathrooms with music that can be heard in every room. An alarm went off in the middle of the night, and no one gave any information, nor did they turn it off quickly. All the doors slam shut.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2025

Jodie

Great central location and good budget accommodation. Staff were friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2025

Yoma

Great vibes. Respectful & Friendly staff.
Delicious food. Would definitely stay again!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Feb 2025

Louis

Very convenient

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

Dalina

Loved our room. The bathroom was clean and bed was mostly comfortable. It was small charming and perfect for our one night stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2024

John-Paul

Brilliant, will definitley stay again!

Pleasantly surprised! Would definitely stay again. We stayed in a private double roomnbl with ensuite on top floor. Exceeded all expectations. Great location, close to tube and Borough Market. Only negative was no lift so rooms not accessible or suitable for those with lots of luggage.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

marion

Good

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

28 Oct 2024

Edward

Don’t expect to get a good nights sleep here. Facilities are terrible. Actually seemed very unhealthy. The bar and staff were nice.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Génesis

Food was delicious, environment felt safe, customer service was on point. The only bad thing is climbing up and down the stairs with my suitcase, but other than that I really enjoyed my staying!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

David

Very accommodating and attractions so close across the river. Walkable local life quite interesting.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

John

It’s a hostel. And a good one.

It’s a tiny hostel at an affordable price. Don’t expect much but a bed and a locker. People that get the cheapest room available and then complain about it not being a five star hotel need to book a five star hotel. Staff was perfectly nice, bunks were comfortable enough, and I lucked out with respectful roommates. STAYING AT A HOSTEL MEANS YOU ARE GOING TO GET A MIX OF PEOPLE. Sometimes they suck and sometimes they don’t. That is not the hostels fault.

2/10

Poor

28 Sep 2024

Lia

Towels are not provided, apparently. If you need to shower, they will gladly SELL you a towel for £7.50, or $10 USD, non refundable. Try to skip the shower if you can anyways, because the showers are disgusting, the floor is so gross that I feared I would get athlete's foot. There are also no private spaces to change, not even a curtain in the room. You could hypothetically change in the bathroom but there's no clean or dry space to place your clothing. On my last day I brought my bra, underwear and a pair of jeans with me to shower and balanced them precariously on the hand dryer, and when I walked back to my room holding a towel in front of me, a strange man stood there staring at me as I awkwardly ducked into my bunk and climbed back under the blanket until he finally left me alone. Not to mention that they don't allow food in the rooms, and the pub downstairs is not only crowded but they allow smoking, so as I ate dinner there one night at the only open seat I had an asthma attack thanks to the gormless bloke smoking near me.

Go somewhere else!!

Self

2/10

Poor

23 Sep 2024

dana

I realize this is a hostel, but it is terrible. Dirty, the rooms are SO small, with beds stacked 3 high and not even room to open your suitcase on the floor. 12x12 rooms with 3 stacks of 3 twin beds.Barely room to walk between beds. Dirty floors and bathrooms. Felt like a rabbit in a warren. And to top it all off, no hot water when I checked in. 2 days later, still no hot water so I left. They could not guarantee I would receive a refund on the 2 unused days, even though it was their issue with the water. I've stayed in hostels in London before, and this is by far the worst. Not worth the cost.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2024

Patty

Great place. Bar staff were friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

07 Sep 2024

keviena

There was no hot water at all, a man broke into my female only dorm while we were asleep and tried to break into the lockers which are metal crates basically. Luggage storage room is down narrow stairs. Only recommend if you need a last minute place. If you can spend the extra money for something better

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2024

Cinthia

The location is good near train stations and the bridge but the rooms are too small for 9 people and there’s no hot water on the showers, baths and bathrooms were dirty and there’s no place to breath talk on the phone you have to go out to the street or something . Not a very pleasant experience

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2024

Jerry Lee

Not bad

The property is a basic bare hotel. I didnt know I had to bring my own towel, lock for the locker and shampoo/body wash. Most staff and guests were nice. Because of my bad back, I had messaged in advance to get the bottom bunk. Unfortunately, you can’t sit up in any of the beds since it’s too low. It’s triple decker bed. First night, I woke up in the middle of the night and saw a couple sleeping on the bunk above me. I freaked out since I felt the bed could only handle 1 person. Third night, the guy above me soiled himself. I went down and the staff were great! They came up, gave the guy a towel and asked him to take a shower. All was fine after until 1 hr later, it happened again. Everyone in the room, all 8 of us were ready to puke. I went down and informed the staff on duty. But he didn’t want to do anything. He told me to move to a different bed but it was 100% booked and the whole room smelled. I was so tired, went up, laid down & rolled my tshirt to cover my nose hoping he wouldn’t leak through the matress. 20 mins later, the guy jumped up, ran out and came back clean and didn’t smell like poop. It’s sad since he seemed to be a nice normal decent guy but the room smelled like it for the rest of my stay. The location and having the pub downstairs was awesome though. The bathroom/ shower/ toilet & rooms needed more attention. They ran out of toilet paper multiple times. The door does slam really loud. Most of us held it slowly so it doesn’t slam but all it took was 1 guy

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2024

Ace

Staff super friendly, but wouldnt stay again.

The rooms are CRAZY warm, had to ask for a bed next to a window thebm day after because it was inhumane. It's like 10-15 degeee celsius hotter inside than on the outside.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Campbell

Reliable place to stop when passing through London alone.

beds (in bunks) are carefully made up and perfectly clean

other guests were respectful when I was there

Shared, private bathrooms are set up well and the staff is responsive.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Campbell

I would stay here anytime.

Simple, clean bunk accommodations. Well-laid out rooms. Excellent kitchen and bar. Very inviting. Convenient walk from London Bridge and close to a little pocket park.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2024

Abby

This is a great place to stay in London as it’s right by everything you can ask for! Staff were friendly and helpful and the pub downstairs was delicious and open late.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Marla

I enjoyed my 2 night stay at this location near Borough Market/Shard. The beds were clean and comfy. Facilities were nice with a rain shower with plenty of hot water for an end of day recovery shower! Towels are available for a fee I used a t shirt I had available. Bring shower shoes or flip flops I forgot them. Overall all great stay!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Lisa

The staff was courteous and very friendly, offered to help me with my bags up the plethora of stairs!! (Smile)

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2024

Alessandro Vasco

Stayed here for four days and three nights.
Nice place.
Kind and affable people in the staff, always availble for explanations and in case of help.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2024

Luis

Very cheap for location

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2024

Joseph

Not what I expected. Loud. Shared rooms. Hostel Not Hotel

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Hannah

Nice place in a convenient location, easy to get around from there, and in a relatively quiet neighborhood.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Overall, A very nice place, and excellent hostel.

Very nice place overall. A good layout and atmosphere in the pub, and considering the location, it was relatively quiet and easy to get a good night of sleep.

Only point of improvement I would have... The mattress was extremely soft and felt like I was going to fall straight through it (but that is also partly a personal preference thing)

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Renel

Receptionist was very helpful

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2024

Dawn

Open 24 hours. Location by the Shard and Borough Market. Quiet on the third floor. Staff great but not knowledgeable for touristy activities. Room was in attic with bed almost on floor. Very narrow creaky steps. Only window was a skylight with broken shade. No dresser and only one night stand. No shelving in bathroom Had to put everything on floor.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2024

John

Legarnd

Staff brilliantly serviced

Self