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London - Hostel Smart Russell Square

About the place

Hostel
Very good 7.4 star expand_more

​Nestled in the heart of London, walking distance to iconic British Museum and Europe’s most popular shopping area, Oxford Street, Smart Russel Square is the destination of choice for budget-conscious travellers who want to experience amazing London adventure.

Every room is key card locked as is entry to the main part of the building, security lockers in every room.

We are directly linked either by bus or the tube to every major train and bus station in London. There are 24-hour buses running next to the hostel, making us accessible day or night.

Internet / wi-fi Free
Linen Free
Tours / travel desk
City tours Free
Communal kitchen
Secure lockers Free
Lockers in common areas
Pub crawl

Social and fun

With its large capacity, the hostel is perfect for group holidays and getaways.
The hostel also has a dining area open for all guests where they can socialise and meet fellow travellers.
To offer the best quality experience to our guests we have selected a small selection of partners who offer great ways to experience London including The Big Bus Tour and The Big Night Out crawl. We also offer day trip tickets for outside London excursions, please ask at our front desk for more details.

City tours
Free
Pub crawl Alcohol allowed Tours / travel desk Common area / room Tv room Lounge

Info & Price

Surroundings

Our transport links are fantastic; we are located only a few minutes walking distance from Russell Square Tube or Metro Station which is directly linked to both Heathrow Airport and Kings Cross St Pancras for the Eurostar Train.

This hostel is located in the heart of London, just around the corner from Russell Square underground station. Just a 10-minute walk from King's Cross Railway Station and the British Library.
The Foundling Museum, Islington Farmers Market and University College London are all within 10 minutes walk.

Local sights within walking distance include Oxford Street, British Museum, Covent Garden, Camden Town Market, National Portrait Gallery, Soho, National Theatre, National Gallery, West End Theatres, Regent Street

Directions

Address: 71-72 Guilford Street, WC1N 3JA, London, England
Train station
St Pancras railway station
London Waterloo station
London Paddington station
Subway
Russell Square
Districts
King's Cross
Camden

Landmarks

Good to know

Internet / wi-fi
Free
City maps
Free
Group catering available Lockers in common areas Laundry room Towel

Food

Supermarket / convenience store Breakfast Communal kitchen Shopping district / mall near by

Shared room details

Secure lockers
Free
Blanket
Free
Linen
Free
Key card access for Dorms Bed light Privacy screen Maximum age Minimum age

Private room details

Blanket
Free
Power sockets Power adaptors

Check-in details

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out details

12:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Late check-out
Time up to: 1:00 PM - 5.05 USD
Minimum age
Minimum age of at least 1 person to check in at the front desk: 16
Payment methods
Cash Mastercard Visa Visa Electron
Languages spoken
Document required at check-in for non resident guests: Passport | Driver's license | Government issued identity card
Document required at check-in for resident guests: Passport | Driver's license | Government issued identity card
Lockers in common areas Luggage in storage before check-in Luggage / storage room
Important information

In times of uncertainty and your peace of mind, we recommend you select a flexible rate with free cancellation. If your plans change, you can always cancel free of charge until the cancellation expires.

Guests must show a valid ID and credit card upon check-in.
Age Policy: Guests between 16 and 45 years of age are free to place bookings in our shared dormitories. Guests aged 15 or younger and above 45 years of age are unable to use the shared dorms and must book in a private dorm or room

Guests are required to show a valid photo ID (passport, drivers’ license etc.) upon check-in to the hostel.
The hostel operates a 14-nights maximum stay policy, returning guests are free to rebook after a 6-weeks period.

When booking individual beds, we will always attempt to allocate grouped beds together in the same dorm. However, on particularly busy days this may not always be possible. If needed please contact your hostel to confirm your rooming.

Special age limitations to stay in a dorm for the following dates: 8 April 2024 / 2 nights: 16+

Latest reviews

Very good 7.4 star expand_more
6.9
Atmosphere 6.9
7.5
Staff 7.5
8.7
Location 8.7
7.0
Cleanliness 7.0
6.4
Facilities 6.4
7.7
Safety 7.7
7.8
Value 7.8

These reviews are from real customers who have stayed at this hostel.

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Shannon
7.4
Very good
Clean hostel, well placed.

The showers are either very cold or very hot.

Nicolas
10.0
Fantastic
Cute

christophe
9.1
Fantastic

Traveler
6.4
Good
Good location

The experience is very good

Traveler
7.3
Very good
Good location and relatively clean, but a few flaws in the living room: - moderately friendly staff (especially when you want to have breakfast and you have to go back to the reception to find a bracelet to show you have access

Good but nothing more

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