Smart Camden Inn

LONDON, Bayham Street, 55-57
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2/10

Poor

01 Mar 2026

MD BURHAN

The amenities were satisfactory, and the staff were friendly. However, the cleanliness of the bed and the room was disappointing. Additionally, the lounge and TV area were constantly filled with cooking smells originating from the kitchen, making it difficult to relax. Specifically, the blanket covers were not changed regularly, which is unhygienic. I hope they will improve this by changing the blanket covers after each checkout.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2026

Alan

Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Great location

2/10

Poor

23 Jan 2026

JIJIN

Too much violence people in the room unable to sleep so I checked out in the early morning 4:30am

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Missy

Clean room and facilities, friendly efficient staff, safe and cosy, caring environment

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2026

Anastasia

It was slightly on the cold side

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Judy

Clean room. Easy check in. Great location.

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Phoebe

Clean rooms, kind staff

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Janine

Great place to stay, thank you

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2025

Nina

Value for money

Clean room, friendly staff, good facilities, good price.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

David

Exceprional budget hotel

A budget hostel that delivered so much more than we expected. The bed was comfortable and the room was exceptionally clean. Provided AC and a decent private shower room. All we needed for an overnight stay with very reasonable prixes for London

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2025

Rena

unit bath for dorms, so toilet can get wet

small bed, hit my head a lot since each bunk bed was structured shallow

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Ian

Great pkace to stay

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Padmini

Nice and comfy. Lovely team. Check in and out was easy.

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Leirane

It was all perfect expect that some rooms are next to the street so a lot of noises

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Marius

Good place

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Marius

Nice people

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2025

Anna

friendly staff, comfy and clean beds and good common area. thin walls so could hear alot of noise above and all around me so slept with headphones- but this is usual for a hostel really.
would stay again on my next visit! good stay reflective of cheaper price

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

Amal Jose

Great overall

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2025

Amal Jose

Nice very comfortable

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Dec 2024

Leah

The stay was at a good price but it’s very noisy with you being able to hear people moving about in the corridors and above. Also there was a person sitting in the garden shouting for an hour and when being told to be quiet he carried on. It didn’t seem like the staff were doing anything about it.
Another thing to note is there are no lifts or step free access which I didn’t realise so that made it hard to carry up my luggage

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Helen

Once I checked in and spoke with a staff member; I was shown the set up with the app and how it unlocked the doors. Really clever. Private 6 bed dorm with bathroom was fab and most importantly was clean. I slept really well, bed really comfortable. I will definitely stay again when visiting Camden. So easy and so reasonable.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Janine

Great hostel, very well maintained.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Good cabin but missing power plug

Very good idea of cabin beds, but but lack of power sockets is big minus, and light in the cabin was not working when I was there. Rest was very good.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2024

Helen

This property is good for just a nice stay locsl to camden. Room was clean and bed comfortable.

A little nosy due as dorms were above the room .

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2024

Sinaed

Great location, right down the road from the KOKO Theater. Plus only 2 blocks from the Camden markets. Was very clean for me, and staff was very friendly. Got a good price on Expedia too! Would recommend any day!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2023

JulieAnne

Compact but good, only issue was the smell coming up the plughole in bathroom (ensuite room). Clean, very comfortable bed, great location.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Deborah

What a little gem!

What a little gem! We stayed in a double en-suite room and it cost us less that £70.

Spotlessly clean with air conditioning.

A small room and tiny en-suite but a complete bargain.

Reception staff lovely and accommodating

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2023

Elisa

The location is very central in Camden and convenient, the staff were friendly and helpful. There was construction outside that was pretty loud early in the morning and the bathroom could have been cleaner, but overall the stay met my expectations.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2023

Tansy

Good value accommodation in good location

Good value for a private ensuite in Camden. Very clean, modern room - very comfortable bed. Capsule bathroom is small, but perfectly serviceable. No TV, tea/coffe facilities in the room which was fine by us - coffee, TV in shared room if needed and there is a kitchen. Breakfast is basic (cereal toast juice coffee) but okay to start the day and other options in the area if your prefer- kitchen is super clean. Only issue we had was the request for photo I'd at check in: it's not clear in the info that this is essential - it says they *may* ask for ID (They mention credit card which we thought would be enough) and would request a deposit. They insisted on passport/photo driving license/ID card (no deposit tho). Receptionist was very polite about it, and luckily I had a photo of my passport which she accepted, but they should be clearer as to their requirements.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2022

Deborah

Clean and cosy peaceful room. Great breakfast and location. Good value.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2021

I'd definately stay again and would recommend.

A very comfortable stay. The room was clean, the ensuite bathroom was spotless. Each bed has a single USB socket but no mains plug socket, ther was 3 main sockets in the room however. The only thing that would have improved my experience would be having a wall mirror near the plug sockets to allow us ladies to straighten our hair and do our make up, particularly if the bathroom is busy. I'd definately stay again and would recommend.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2021

Adrian

Great place to stop

Great place to stop, clean and comfortable, great position for a stay in Camden

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2021

Ricardo

Really recommend!!

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

10 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

room smelled like feet, toilet area had no space even for my skinny partner let alone a 5’10 male. didn’t even last 1 hour in the place. went and walked around London at midnight looking for a hotel.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Fair value for money

Fair value for money, the hotel is clean. Was in a 6 bed room, feels a bit small, having 3 superposed beds makes the room crammed. The locker is quite small. Overall good for a few nights provided you are comfortable with confinement.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2019

Sylvie

Amazing place

Very friendly staff , nice and cosy. Great location. This place is perfect and makes you feel home.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

I'll b back

and I was running a conference close by--staying in a Hostel was a brand new experience for me. I was plesantly surprised. The staff was great. The place was clean & comfortable. I will definitely use it again

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2019

All was good

Very happy with everything very.clean and quiet 2 min walk to.camden high.street

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Bed bugs infested

The hostel is infested with bed bugs. The cleaning team is really rude and complains all day long.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Ants in the cupboards and draws

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2018

Laura

Clean. Friendly atmosphere from staff. Took a while to get comfy. The bunk beds were a bit full on. But baring in mind the price and location....a small sacrifice. I will stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2018

katy

I had a brilliant time!! i love coming to stay in London and this is one of my top fave places to stay at. Its a brilliant location and really cheap prices. Looking forward to coming again!!

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2018

Andrew

It’s what you pay for. Clean and tidy enough

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Very crowded, inadequate kitchen provision

The first night I got there I was met by a lovely receptionist who told me i had been upgraded to a bed in a female dormitory when I had booked a bed in a mixed dormitory. They had also thrown breakfast in. The dorm is pretty much as the pictures shown, 9 beds in three sets of 3-high bunks in a small space. There are 4 floors but the kitchen is very small with only a 4 ring hob, a fridge and a microwave. When we first went in I opened the fridge door and was upset to find there was no space but the receptionist made me some that was just big enough to take my cool bag full of food so stuff getting misplaced wasn't an issue for me. I was quite shaken by the attitude of one of the other male staff, who just said dead pan, 'there's no space', no smile, no apology or anything. Later when I asked him a question behind the reception desk he was the same. I found it a bit difficult to relax, there were cameras everywhere, the kitchen was only open between 7 am and 11.30 pm and we were not allowed to take food and drink into the bedrooms. Having said all that, it could have been much worse and for the price it wasn't too bad. 9 people in one small dorm, very good for developing empathy and patience if you are used to your own space as I am.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2018

Niki

Really cramped rooms. Curtains are nice though.

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2018

mars

Location 10/10 otherwise great condition considering the pricing, shower could be cleaned more and personally should've chosen a room with less people to sleep better. Thought the bed (bunk) on the floor was a little bit too low for my liking. Nice and friendly staff.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Noisy night

Got stuck in check in.. n then noise from the road.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2017

Rosano

After seeing the first photo of the 6-bed room, I thought that the beds would not be stacked in threes, but they actually were (I checked the second photo now and it's the right one.), which is very tight space. Area is nice, decent wifi, some sociable people were passing through.

4/10

Poor

11 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Horrible Stay

Unfortunately this was my worst hostel experience to date. The location is great, but I also didn't realize the rooms were unisex. This wouldn't normally be an issue, but my second night, I was the only female in a room with six very drunk males, and it was extremely uncomfortable. They got in at 2:30am when I was fast asleep, woke me up, cracked lewd jokes, and generally made me feel very nervous. I pushed on to sleep, but reported the situation the next morning, first to a male at the front desk, who just looked at me blankly and didn't do anything, and then to a female staff member, who took it very seriously. By that point I was in tears because if how nervous I had been through the night. Most women understand how nerve-wracking it is and how to deflect and nervously laugh along at lewd jokes so you don't become a real target. This female staff member understood, so I felt she handled the situation very well. I can't say I would recommend this hostel, though, unfortunately, since I had such a miserable night of nerves. My advice to the hostel would be to strongly consider the gender balance in a room and NOT stick a woman alone with six men.

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2017

Peggy

Great hostel.

For a hostel it was great and excellent value. Clean, warm, lockers. Very small rooms tho and the rooms would be better with some soft lighting rather big lights when switched on at night. Great location. The staff were fabulous.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

You get what you pay. Didn't expect a lot from a hostel and that's excatly what I've got. It is worth to stay here since you don't have to walk far to go out clubbing. That is the only plus.

2/10

Poor

18 Nov 2016

Worst hostel experience - pay for everything

This was my worst hostel experience.
At the check-out I just asked to leave my bag for only 2 hours they tried to charge me with £2 (website shows free) In room locker £1,5/day, you can not leave your laptop at the reception, when you want to go out.
Room is small, there is no storage area, everything on the floor. Room is crowded.
Breakfast is basic but ok just the orange juice like chemicals. Small kitchen.
The Camden area is really good you can find everything.

Family

4/10

Poor

11 Nov 2016

David

No sleep and uncomfortable beds

Very noisy. beds were uncomfortable. Could not get a good night sleep. Shower water sprayed over to the toilet area so the floor was soaking

4/10

Poor

01 Nov 2016

Nicole

Just ok

6 bed dorm was tiny, you can expect to sleep with your luggage. Hind sight, I probably would have spent the extra couple of pounds and stayed at St.Chistiphers around the corner.

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2016

Keir

Very cheap accommodations, but also quite cramped

The rooms, hallways, stairways are very small, but kept clean. The bed is also barely big enough for me to fit. I am 6 feet tall. Breakfast is toast or cereal. Generally a good, cheap, no frills place to stay.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2016

YERRI

It was OK

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Great hostel, friendly, efficient staff !

As far as hostels go it ticks all the boxes.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Simple, no frills hostel. Remember to bring a towel along, or they can also be purchased at reception if you don't have one.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2016

Jonathan

Cheap and adiquate

Needed somewhere to sleep for a night after some music and this place was just the job, being so close to Camden high street.

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2016

Thomas

Low-quality, over-priced hostel

The facilities of this hostel are dirty and tiny. They have something I've never seen before - triple bunk beds, meaning the bottom bunk is literally at the level of the ground. The rooms are tiny, and you are forced to make up your own bed upon arrival (with stained linens, no less). My room was adjacent to the street - the window was kept open and noise was constant late into the night. Location is great if you're interested in Camden, but if you're looking for a base for a general London trip, this is not your best bet. Bright spot of the stay was breakfast, one of the best hostel breakfasts I've experienced. Would all be better if the price point was correspondingly low, but alas, it was not - cost of a Sunday night corresponded to that of busier nights at nicer hostels I've stayed at in London.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2016

Michal

Not bad but bit of a squash

Wifi temperamental, Washing machine out of order and the receptionist smokes underneath your open windows. Cash deposit is very inconvenient - why can't they use credit card as everyone else is a mystery... Other than that it was great, all you would normally expect from BackPackers.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Happy

Reasonable room/bed. Did serve the purpose

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2016

Dariusz

Nice weekend stay

Pleasant stay with friends, everything was ok, rooms, corridor and kitchen a bit narrow and cramped but ok.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Crash out

Crash out for 1 night after a music gig. Ok for that!

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

The hotel is really small. Narrow staircase, low ceiling. Don't go in there if you are claustrophobic. No enough space in the kitchen during breakfast.

Room smelled bad. Cleanliness ok. They clean the toilets several times a day.

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

You get what you pay for.

Just a place to hole up for the night - don't expect anything more.
The walls are thin and the 4 person rooms are in the basement beside a common room with TV. Bring earplugs.

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2025

Kona

スタッフの方は優しく、駅からのアクセスも良かったです！

2/10

Poor

08 Dec 2025

Charles

J'ai pas du tout aimé l'hôtel et la chambre. Trop petite, WC très petit. Pas de place pour être à l'aise avec les valises. Pas de serviette pour les mains, une serviette de douche par personne. Pas de serviette sur le sol. Donc avec la douche, il y avait de l'eau au sol. Le stockage des valises est payant et il y a seulement un nombre limité de lockers. Déçu de cette expérience

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Lisa

Super

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Estadia ok e funcional

Hostel com boa localizacao e proximo do metro camden street. Acomodacoes muito apertadas e com pouco conforto, nao da para se mexer no banheiro do quarto onde eu fiquei. Varios momentos preferia usar o banheiro da cozinha do que o do meu quarto.

Sentimento de insegurança com o locker do quarto, pois se tem um cadeado menor, a porta pode abrir sozinho caso tenha muitas coisas dentro. Isso nao eh avisado anteriormente, o que pode causar inseguranca na estadia, como por exemplo chegar no quarto e se deparar com o seu locker escancarado.

Cafe da manha bem servido, com funcionarios super prestativos.

Tomadas da area comum do andar de cima nao funcionavam, o que fez com que tivesse que trabalhar no computador na cozinha, onde as tomadas funcionavam.

Self

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2025

Rosa

Nunca habia agua caliente, las camas super pequeñas, cuando iba a usar mi locker ya estaban unas maletas ahí, tuve que dormir con las maletas en la cama, el baño estaba muy pequeño y más para 9 personas en la misma habitación

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2025

Friederike

Günstiges Hostel in Camden Town.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 May 2025

Rafael

Disappointing Stay - Double Charged and Ignored\n

My experience at this hostel was extremely disappointing. Upon arrival, I was charged again for my stay, even though I had already paid by credit card through Expedia. Due to a communication error on their side, the hostel had no record of my payment, and I was forced to pay a second time to avoid being turned away.

Although I immediately provided proof of the original payment, I was told the refund would be processed in a few days. That was on April 20, 2025. Today is May 14, 2025, and I still have not received the refund. My attempts to contact the hostel via email and WhatsApp have been completely ignored. No replies at all.

On top of that, the facilities were far from comfortable: extremely low beds, a tiny and unsafe bathroom, many stairs with no elevator, and no power outlets near the beds.

After the initial issue, the receptionist offered one day of locker use and breakfast during my stay, but that gesture does not make up for the stress, inconvenience, and lack of professionalism I encountered.

I am still waiting for a refund and a response, both from the hostel and from Expedia. I would not recommend this place.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2024

Solangelhy

La cocina no tenía utensilios para preparar comida, solo calentar y guardar en el refrigerador. Luego de eso estuvo bien.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Mirjam

All was perfect and friendly thx