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About the place

Hostel
Great 8.2 star expand_more

Clink78 is a unique hostel housed in a former courthouse, just ten minutes’ walk from King’s Cross Rail Station. With easy access to no less than six tube lines, the national rail network and the Eurostar, Clink78 is the perfect location from which to explore London and beyond.

Internet / wi-fi Free
Linen Free
Tours / travel desk
Luggage / storage room Free
City tours Free
Communal kitchen
Security
Secure lockers Free

Social and fun

Accused of shooting some expensive racing pigeons, punk rockers The Clash stood trial in this very building in 1978. Our lively basement venue in Clink78 takes inspiration from them – in both name and spirit! (No shooting of racing pigeons though – we’ve got to draw the line somewhere!)
On Fridays and Saturdays, we have our resident DJs on the decks. From Hip Hop to Motown – with a few 90’s classics thrown in for good measure.

City tours
Free
Great for city breaks Great for activity breaks Great for walking Bar(s) / Pub(s) on site Tours / travel desk Common area / room Board games Library / Quiet room Tv room Pool table(s)

Info & Price

Surroundings

Perfectly located to explore London’s rich past as well as its diverse multicultural present, Clink78, just ten minutes’ walk from Kings Cross Station, is the ultimate destination from which to discover all that London has to offer. To the North; you will find Camden Markets and Regent's Park Zoo, to the South; the world famous British Museum, St Paul's Cathedral and the Tate Modern, to the East; the trendy nightlife of Angel, Old Street and Farrington and to the West; the shops of
Covent Garden

Directions

Address: 78 King's Cross Rd, Kings Cross,, WC1X 9QG, London, England
Train station
St Pancras railway station
London Waterloo station
London Paddington station
Districts
Islington
King's Cross
Finsbury
Clerkenwell

Landmarks

Good to know

Internet / wi-fi
Free
City maps
Free
Group catering available Security Laundry room Lockers in common areas Towel Elevator / lift(s) Laundry room

The building was originally built in 1792 and has served as office space and a courthouse before becoming a hostel. Charles Dickens was once a scribe in this beautifully iconic building, where it is rumoured he wrote some of Oliver Twist, and punk rock band The Clash have stood trial in the building during the years.

Food

Communal kitchen Breakfast

Security and safety

Security

Shared room details

Secure lockers
Free
Blanket
Free
Linen
Free
Key card access for Dorms Top or bottom bunk request (request only, hostel not obligated) Minimum age

Private room details

Blanket
Free
Housekeeping
Free
Power adaptors
Free
Secure lockers Key card access for Private rooms Power sockets Minimum age

Check-in details

2:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out details

Available 24 hours
Minimum age
Minimum age of at least 1 person to check in at the front desk: 18
Payment methods
Cash Mastercard Visa
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
Luggage / storage room
Free
Lockers in common areas Luggage in storage before check-in
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.

You must be 18 or over to stay at Clink78, unless you are accompanied by an adult.
Over 18's only in the shared dorm rooms, unless part of a group, and they book out the whole dorm, and then 1 parent or guardian must be in the dorm with them.
Over 16 years only for group bookings and for guests, not staying in a private room
Cancellations are free of charge up to 2 days before your date of arrival.
No alcohol is allowed to be brought on site from the outside.

Latest reviews

Great 8.2 star expand_more
8.2
Atmosphere 8.2
8.6
Staff 8.6
8.5
Location 8.5
8.1
Cleanliness 8.1
7.8
Facilities 7.8
8.3
Safety 8.3
8.1
Value 8.1

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

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Quentin
6.9
Good
Sufficient but attention SDB hygiene

Bar / atmosphere at the top. The correct room for the price. On the other hand, bathroom really not clean and nauseating smell.

vincent
10.0
Fantastic

Home super and a wonderful meeting

Emilie
7.9
Very good
Nice hostel

Friendly hostel for a young clientele. Privatized room very well. General atmosphere very well. Efforts to be made on the cleanliness.

Houda
8.6
Great
Excellent stay, very welcome!

We had a problem with rooms following our reservation. The service immediately took charge and found a solution to make our stay a perfect one and we really want to thank them again. The team is listening, pleasant and dynamic! Superb nice hostel!

Alice
8.3
Great
Have a good stay

Good reception and good stay in Clink78. Small room of 4 where you must not be modest or want too much privacy. Bar area, very friendly kitchen and welcoming staff. Sanitary rudimentary, but enough for the stay.

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