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Clink 261 Hostel

London · United Kingdom

Grays Inn Road, 261View location

7.8/10Very good683 Reviews
Cleanliness7.6/107.6
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort6.8/106.8
Condition7.4/107.4
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities7.6/107.6
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About Clink 261 Hostel

This is the coolest hostel in London. Modern, cosy and intimate, it has an impressive fully equipped kitchen, TV rooms and internet. It is around a 10-minute walk to the British Library and some 2. 3 km to Covent Garden, the British Museum and Dickens' House.

Only steps from the impressive King's Cross station and Hoxton, it is the perfect base to explore the city and relax. Facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception, hotel safe, lift access and a TV lounge.

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With a stay at Clink 261 Hostel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Russell Square. This hostel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Oxford Street and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No alcohol served onsite Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Alcohol is not served at this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • Children under 12 years of age are not permitted in group bookings and advance notice is required to make bedding and parking arrangements.
    • Please note, that if the name on your booking is different to the name on the card used to the confirm the booking, the hostel may request a copy of your ID or card for legal reasons.
    • When booking more than one dorm bed there is no guarantee that they will be located in the same room.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 6 per person
    • Nearby parking fee: GBP 28 per day (5249 ft away)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Portuguese

    English

    Italian

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Russell Square 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
University College London 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
The British Museum 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Tottenham Court Road 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Oxford Street 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
The Strand 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Royal Opera House 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Camden Markets 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Regent's Park 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Covent Garden Market 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
River Thames 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
St. Paul's Cathedral 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Camden Lock Market 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Oxford Circus 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Leicester Square 2.8 km / 1.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of construction: 1960
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2010
  • Total number of rooms: 25
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Key Collection
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  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Luggage room
  • TV lounge
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • Continental breakfast
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Self check-in
  • Online check-in
  • Cash Free
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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    FEMALE ROOM

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    FEMALE ROOM

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    Room code: BED.FA

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • Bed in dormitory ONE BEDBed in dormitory • ONE BEDBED.1B

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    ONE BED

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    Bed in dormitory ONE BED

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    ONE BED

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    Room code: BED.1B

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  • Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 4Bed in dormitory • CAPACITY 4BED.C4

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    CAPACITY 4

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    Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 4

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    CAPACITY 4

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    Room code: BED.C4

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    STANDARD

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: BED.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FA-FH

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: BED.FA-FH

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  • TWIN BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.BK-FH

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    TWIN BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TWN.BK-FH

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  • Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 8 WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • CAPACITY 8 WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.C8-FH

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    CAPACITY 8 WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 8 WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    CAPACITY 8 WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: BED.C8-FH

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.BK-FH

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    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: BED.BK-FH

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FH

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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Bed in dormitory
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: BED.FH

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  • Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 8Bed in dormitory • CAPACITY 8BED.C8

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    CAPACITY 8

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    Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 8

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    Bed in dormitory
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    CAPACITY 8

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    Room code: BED.C8

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Clink 261 Hostel

7.8
Very good
683 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.6 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
6.8 /10
Condition
7.4 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
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6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2026
Marissa
Stayed for nearly a week at this hotel.
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Shea
I enjoyed my stay. The room was v warm but it was 30c and they had a fan so wasn’t their fault I’ll definitely stay again location was perfect
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Charmaine
Staff were friendly, and did their best to keep the hostel co
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Saranya
Excellent
Helping staff
24 hrs receiption call desk
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2026
Fiona
Clean sheets. All the basics. I would stay there again
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Pimwalan
Very good
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2026
Sophie
Good value for money - but very thin walls, can hear noise from other rooms very easily.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2026
Pauline
Great location near restaurants, public transportation and Kings Cross / St Pancras train station. Good price / value for money. Friendly and helpful staff. Full kitchen. Fun “take a book / leave a book” library. Great communication before arrival. Need to empty rubbish bin inside sleeping room every day. No A/C and hot weather made it difficult to sleep.
Self
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Nicholas
We booked last minute as somewhere cheap and cheerful near King's Cross for a football match. 4 bed dorm was perfect for the 3 of us.

Bunks were pretty comfy, noise was as you would expect on a main road running past a train station
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 May 2026
elmer
Staff - very friendly
Noise level high even at night - doors banging all hours; thin walls
Bathrooms/ Shower/ Toilet - only 3 shower stalls on our floor; some stalls have NO hooks to hang your towel/ clothes; with a small shelf to put your toiletries
Private Room (public shower)- room clean, bed sheets clean; no chairs to sit on; no small table to put your things; we used the window ledge to hold our personal items; room has small sink to wash hands and brush teeth
Partner
2/10
Poor
08 May 2026
George William
When you walk in it smells like a portapotty. Check in was easy and the staff was very nice. However the bathroom was so nasty. Ended up booking another hotel within 20 minutes of checking in.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Matthew
Staff was great
Friends
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2026
Ingrid
Did not use breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Jan
Nice hostel and really handy for St. Pancras International
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Edith
Clean room - perfect stay for catching the Eurostar train early in the morning - 5 min walk to St Pancras station. I don’t normally stay at hostels anymore but was truly pleasantly surprised and impressed by the cleanliness and hospitality. Would certainly recommend it and I would stay here again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2026
Chris
I got sent to the wrong room initially
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Naima
Yes the place is very pleasant
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
Fidel
Lovely stay
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Naima
I can %1000 recommend you place,its very something special that makes everyone relax, safe
Business
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2026
John
Great location and the staff were super friendly and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2026
Siegfred
Solo traveller on a budget is good for this hostel. A bit tight on room space, even in the WC. But looks okay! Cleanliness should be maintained especially in the bathroom/WC.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2026
Jan
Had a pleasant stay in Clink261 couldn't fault it.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
01 Mar 2026
Grace
The rooms are tiny and I paid for an early check-in but the room was not ready when I got there. The staff were very apologetic but still was not great after flying 6 hours. The rooms are also quite small!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2026
Patxi
Love the hostel, the staff, the amenities very clean and the room as well, the location is near to different areas in london where you can walk, take the bus or the underground but walking is the best.
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2026
riad
They was nice
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Redentor
The room was spotless and the staff were courteous.
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jan 2026
Alexander
Decent enough for the price but what was irritating was how cramped the room was. They packed so many people in the room that you could barely move if everyone was there at the same time. And a lot of the amenities were out of order or to be worked on. It was frustrating because you’d have to walk down a few floors in order to shower. On top of that the room was always hot. Not sure if I stay here again. Location was probably the best part of this hostel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
Mark
The pod was comfortable and quiet. The staff are always very friendly and helpful.
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Jan 2026
Javad
It was great
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
06 Jan 2026
Kokil
The room was like sleeping inside a freezer, no exaggeration. The temperatures were in the minus outside and the room felt colder. I’m not sure how but somehow stepping outside the room felt warmer than being inside. Terrible 😞 terrible feeling. Although, it made me try out the Whim Hoff breathing 😮‍💨 technique, it may have worked idk.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2025
Canh
it was great to stay in the pod for the first time more privatcy it was clean and comfortable thank you from Mr Diep
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Dec 2025
Enrico
Amenities.
Business
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2025
Cassandra
Staff were helpful. Amenities were good. We had a very small room.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2025
Alyna
Great location, rooms, I travel with my sister and get a great experience knowing people too in the community room
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2025
K
All good
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Nov 2025
Clare
Great price. Fab location.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
Wing
Reception were helpful and clear at check in. I booked a Pod dorm and was the best experience of any hostel dorms I've stayed in. It was reasonably comfy and felt very private once inside. Other guests were quite respectful with noise. The only minor is that I had Pod 13 which is next to the sink and the person didn't move when I wanted to get out so had to squeeze past and wait until they were done until I can get to the locked drawer underneath.

I didn't use the facilities but their common areas are quite large, along with basement kitchen. The staff send messages out with meet ups for any travellers which is good.

The bathroom and showers seem to be kept clean regularly too. Would definitely book here again when travelling alone.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Wahid
One of the best hostels ever close to everything and the stuff are so kink and helpfull i stay there every time i come to london and i will always come back its also so clean everywhere inside as a alocation and valeu for the price i give it 5 stars
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
Reliance Ok Ok
Good
6/10
Pleasant
17 Nov 2025
Nicholas
I had a private room, but it didn't have a curtain and was overlooked by an office (let alone the need to make the room dark to sleep in). I managed to cover these up myself, but not sure how you can rent out a room like this.
Bed was comfortable and Kitchen is great, but no curtains spoilt the trip.
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2025
RICHARD
Location.
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2025
Annika Sarah
Quite good, very convient area! Only gave a top sheet for the mattress which slid around and there was a bit of a stain at the end of the bed on the mattress. They could consider mattress covers or fitted sheets but I did not mind much. Everything felt fairly secure in the lockers and all that. Overall a decent experience.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2025
Pavla
6 bed room are very small so we 6 people in and every had a small suitytgat can not fit in the narrow lockers under beds it was crowded. Window had to be open all night as other you can't breathe which means you get all the street noise in. Luckily, I had my eye plugs so it wasn't too bad. Beds are comfortable and showers reasonably clean. It's super convenient to Kings Cross station. I would recommend it. The staff were kind and helpful. 👍
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2025
Rodney
A clean hostel with a full kitchen, and lots of activities like movie nights.
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Nov 2025
Emily
The room was so small that the bunk beds took up almost the entire floor area, leaving almost no room to get into and out of the room. Locks were not provided for the under-bed lockers and had to be purchased at the front desk.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
01 Nov 2025
BYEONG MO
Just a 5-minute walk from King's Cross and St. Pancras stations, the location was excellent. It’s one of the most convenient areas in London to stay at a reasonable price. The staff were friendly, and it’s a great choice for young travelers on a budget.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Oct 2025
Callum
The room was fine. The staff on check in seemed more interested in chatting to each other than guests.
4/10
Poor
25 Oct 2025
Shelby
The vibes are off but the location is literally unbeatable
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
20 Oct 2025
Steven
If you’re on a top bunk it’s unlikely you’ll get a nice sleep, as there is a skylight which means if another room turns their light on it shines into your eyes. Coupled with this, is etiquette from other guests is poor. However the staff who work there are excellent.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 Sep 2025
Enrico
It was of for the price comfy bed and clean room.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
JINLONG
it was small， but OK for the price.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Louise
It was clean and comfortable. The common room was a nice space to spend time
Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Sep 2025
Peter

Happy Birthday to Me trip to London

For the convenience of being basically in the heart of London for the price you can’t beat it!
Self
4/10
Poor
14 Jul 2025
Carlos
Hot room, needs a/c.
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2025
Silva
It was handy and decent for a one night after missing my Eurostar. Value for money.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2025
Martin
Nice and easy to get to from the station, staff friendly but the HEAT! Two windows in the roof and some big fans ... that's it. Registered 30c at one point.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Findlay
Brilliant place to stay. Though it was roasting in room this weekend due to good warm weather and very humid in the room. This was even with the two fans in the room.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Rena
bed size is perfect, doesnt feel too small or need to worry about hitting my head,

need soap on the sink inside the room

family dinner was fun and was free which is awesome
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jun 2025
Daanesh

Decent but will try elsewhere next time

Booked a room with fewer than 18 beds but was given a bed in an 18 person room. Toilet was pretty gross, dormitory room had a funky stale smell, but showers were clean and available, staff was good, location convenient.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2025
Sarah
Great
6/10
Pleasant
20 May 2025
Alexandra
Bathrooms need more and larger sinks. Elevator was blocked with utility supplies during checkout hours
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2025
Julie
Always happy to stay here.
Great value for money and fab staff .
Thank you
Julie x
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2025
Ronald

Great stay

Amazing
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Julie
Great helpful staff.
This is not just for young people, it’s suitable for families and older age groups.
Have stayed several times in females only room and although small it’s good value.
Good location, walkable from Kings cross .
Will be returning soon .
Julie
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Oladayo
It was a lovely stay at the property
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2025
sarah
Enjoyed my stay. Booked a pod bed, felt super private and cozy. Well lit inside and outlet was right there. Staff friendly and helpful. Towel rental not expensive. Locker big enough for small carryon and bag. Quick walk to train, bus stop right in front. Probably got lucky with other guests in the shared room - everyone was quiet and respectful. Only issue was substandard wifi. Would book again.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2025
SUELLEN
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Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
12 Mar 2025
Jeanne
Worth of money if looking for cheap hostel. Very tight bed spaces and rooms.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Mar 2025
Ryan

What you expect for budget

Reception staff just sat on phones chatting with each other, beds not comfy, toilets on top floor were grim. Also heating on full all night. Was a good stay
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2025
Deena Lin
Good stay
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2025
Chelsey
The hostel is about a 5 min walk to St Pancras and Kings Cross Stations. As a solo female traveller I felt safe walking to and from the stations and hostel. There’s a small co op right beside the hostel and a costa coffee on the other side, a Salisbury grocery is only 3 minutes walk away. There are a lot of dining options within a few minutes walk from the hostel.

I stayed in a 4 bed female only dorm. At 5ft 10 the bunks were too short for me and the mattresses were absolutely terrible. Huge divot in the middle of the mattress. Very tight space. There was a ton of hair all over the floor when I first checked in. I’m not sure if that was because I was first to check in and did early check in and the housekeeping staff didn’t fully clean it?

Slightly run down but all in all it’s not terrible. If the mattress was even halfway decent I’d have given the hostel a higher rating. Good atmosphere.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2025
Michael
Lovely hostel
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Dec 2024
andy
I stayed in a pod and it was one of the better hostel experience i had. The pod provides a lot of privacy and ample sound proofing. The pod is also large enough to fit me (188cm, 6'2'). The common facilities could be cleaner. the bathroom and the showers are quite cramped for a large person like me. the area is very convenient located next to king's cross station.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
04 Dec 2024
Verified traveler
This was a late night booking where I needed last minute accommodation.

I appreciate that hostels have a time limit for check-ins, but if that is known, why allow the booking to be accepted?

Paid for the room but was not allowed to check-in due to it being late at night; I accept partly that's on me, but was anxious to find somewhere and not be left in the cold. Staff were sympathetic, but couldn't let me stay.

Not impressed with the site at all and lost my money.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Deena Lin
Good for simple stays.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2024
Michael
All good
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2024
Lucas
Not the fanciest place to stay but for the price you can’t go wrong. Perfect location for getting around London.
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Oct 2024
Verified traveler

Extremely limited personal space.

Good: great desk staff, and amenities like washer&dryer, toiletries and snacks for sale. Great location near St. Pancreas/Kings Cross.
Bad: You can barely fit your body between the rows on beds, back to back. If you are on a bottom bunk, you cannot even sit up in your room. Bathroom is so small and the shower is always dirty (from heavy use.) Literally no place to put on clothes or sit down to tie shoes. And very crowded even in October. I’m a 50yr old female who stayed in a mixed gender room. It basically smelled like feet, mostly from young men.

I have stayed at many many hostels throughout my life. I don’t mind sharing space, but I need enough room to turn around and sit down. This hostel doesn’t meet that requirement. I will not stay again.
Business
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2024
Adedeji Adegboyega
Nice
2/10
Poor
15 Oct 2024
Ian
Very basic accommodation, a bit dirty.
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2024
James
Excellent location for Kings Cross and reasonably priced.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Kayode
Going the extra mile by the staff to make stay stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2024
Verified traveler
Room was smaller than anticipated but bed was comfortable and bedding was very clean.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
Jake

Great in many ways

Small bed, my feet hung off.
Very public if you're on top bunk.
Very hard to get into top bunk, when someone is, it shakes the entire row of beds.
Sounds wasn't an issue with plugs.
Shower nice. EVERYTHING is an optional extra : towel, shampoo, padlock for locker.. etc.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2024
Bahram
Affordable
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2024
Rebecca
Very welcoming staff and great breakfast and communal facilities.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2024
Lillian
Great stay in a fun and clean hostel environment. Clean common areas including bathrooms and showers, free luggage storage when we left on a side trip for a couple days. We, as 2 adults and our 10-year old, stayed in the 4-bunk private room during both stays. The room was cramped and we kept hitting our heads from the lower bunks, and it didn’t have AC (did have a fan). Regardless, I would stay here again and look to stay at more hostels in the future.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2024
mairead
Everyone and everything was perfect.
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jul 2024
Locklina

Pod in mixed dorm

Nice service. Friendly atmosphere. Pod gave me good intimacy, however, the bed was a bit hard and pillow too thin. A better air conditioning system is needed as it tends gets too hot in the pod in the summer. Shower floors were a bit dirty as well
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2024
Adedeji Adegboyega
Good
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2024
Adedeji Adegboyega
Good
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2024
Adedeji Adegboyega
Good
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2024
Adedeji Adegboyega
Good
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2024
Adedeji Adegboyega
Good
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2024
Adedeji Adegboyega
Good
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2024
Melissa
I really enjoyed the ambience of the property, though I didn't stay very long. I'd definitely consider returning here though - it seems like this place really places a high value on community which I appreciate
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2024
Rawle
Excellent kitchen facilities.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2024
Wing kit
It’s good for taking early train in king cross.
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2024
Rose
Period and quirky; great age mix in clientelle - all over 18 appear to be welcomed and children if with supervising adult. Great bunch of staff, keen to make you feel at ease, with events, chats, social activity or equally keep a courteous distance if it looks like you want to be alone.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2024
Rachid

Well located capsule hostel

Well located and clean hostel.
Self

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