Smart Hostel Russell Square
71-72 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1DF England
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#52 of 201 hostels in London
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4.4
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3.1
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3.1
Value
3.4
This hostel is in the heart of London, a 10-minute walk from King's Cross Railway Station and the British Library. It provides budget accommodation with free WiFi access throughout. The Smart Hostel Russell Square offers beds in mixed-sex dorms. Linen is provided and security lockers are available in all rooms. Shared and en-suite facilities are available depending on room type. Reception is open 24 hours a day, and there are no curfews or lock-out times. Guests can receive tourist information and discount tickets for major attractions. The hostel's common room features a large TV, and some shared kitchen facilities are available. Self-service laundry facilities and an internet cafe are also offered on site. Russell Square Underground Station is 252 yrd away. The Foundling Museum, Islington Farmers Market and University College London are all within 10 minutes' walk. Camden is a great choice for travellers interested in Theatre, Museums and Culture. Our dormitories are open to guests between 16 and 45 years old. If you do not fit this age range, please book a private room. For further questions, please contact our hostel
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Breakfast available
Vending machine
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Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Self-serve laundry
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71-72 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1DF England
Smart Hostel Russell Square
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Great for walkers
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The hostel is in a quite neighborhood just 2-3 blocks from where Charles Dickens lived. From the hostel I walked to The British Musem, SOHO, Sherlock Holmes museum on Baker Street, Hyde Park, and central London in half a day. Staff there is very friendly. And it's worthwhile to pay extra for the delicious breakfast there.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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This place is dirty, loud, smells, uncomfortable, the one staff on the evening is so annoying and rude, he wanna make sure he is in charge and known. The day crew are awesome just can’t remember the two guys name. My recommendation make your place comfortable ie. Sanitize, Clean restroom, carpet, bunks wall, and welcoming
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Date of stay: December 2023
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The staff from reception is actually kind and helpful. My shared dormitory room was clean and warm. Large locker assigned to you where you can shove all your belongings safely. Breakfast was decent with regular food choices. The orange juice was way too sweet though. The bathroom area for men isn’t great could do with some more tlc. If I would stay again I would the price is really good and great location in London.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Clean, good location, but v noisy during the night. Reception service and check in were good. Location is excellent, only 20 min walk to Leicester Square. However l, the dorm was noisy with guests coming in at 1am, turning lights on and talking out loud.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Wasnt a bad hostel but also not very great. Was not allowed to lay down in the common area on the couch although there were multiple free couches. Didn’t like the 3 story bunk beds nor the structure of the building/confusing. It is very central tho
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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It is good price for this quality- good if you focusing on exploring London rather than staying inside of the rooms. Rooms could be a bit more cleaner. Toilets and showers with good availability. Close to city centre
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Overall, my stay at the hostel was quite good! The room I shared with 6 people surprisingly had enough space for all of us to move around comfortably. Storage for luggage was available, but don't forget to bring your own lock. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay. However, the showers were a bit of a downside. They were small, not very clean, and the water tended to be consistently hot, which wasn't ideal. On the bright side, the hostel's location next to Russell Square underground was fantastic, with plenty of nearby stores and dining options. For solo travelers, this hostel is a great find. Despite the minor shower issue, it's a good deal considering its location and overall comfort. Thank you for the pleasant stay!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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To much people for a small room and the beds are very small and uncomfortable . the mattresses are not gostaria Demasiadas pessoas para um quarto pequeno! As camas são muito pequenas e desconfortáveis, nem dava para mexer.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The rooms at this establishment tended to be excessively warm, likely due to a combination of high occupancy and inadequate ventilation. Compounding this issue, the fans in the rooms were equipped with timers, preventing them from running continuously throughout the night and impacting overall comfort. The showers, unfortunately, consistently provided extremely hot water, making the bathing experience less than ideal. On the service front, I encountered challenges with the staff. They were not particularly friendly and, at times, displayed rudeness. When I brought up the difficulty I faced in sleeping due to noise and frequent lights being turned on throughout the night, the front desk staff responded with a dismissive "this happens" without expressing any sympathy or offering solutions. Unfortunately, my three nights at this place weren't great because I couldn't get good sleep. On a kinda positive side, it's close to the underground, making it easy to get around. But that wasn't enough to make up for the problems with the place.…
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I generally enjoyed my stay in this hostel. It was clean and friendly, very conveniently located for my purposes and a great price. However, there are a few points that annoyed me and could easily be improved: 1) The hostel claims that it provides lockers for each person in each room. What they don't say is that they don't provide the locks for the lockers. You are expected to either bring your own or buy it from them. 2) In the morning at 8 am when I wanted to shower, the cleaning staff was in the bathroom and told me that showers were not available. They only spoke broken English so I wasn't even sure if they meant that showers were permanently or momentarily unavailable. If it was only because they were cleaning at that moment, I wonder why they have to clean in the morning when demand for showering is highest. 3) I received a lot of unnecessary messages from this hostel before and after my stay (they were typically duplicates of each other). This is quite annoying.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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PRICE RANGE
$28 - $171 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Smart Hostel Russell Square
Which popular attractions are close to Smart Hostel Russell Square?
Nearby attractions include The British Museum (0.3 miles), THATMuse,Treasure Hunt at the Museum (0.3 miles), and Faulty Towers the Dining Experience (0.05 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Smart Hostel Russell Square?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, self serve laundry, and breakfast.
What food & drink options are available at Smart Hostel Russell Square?
Guests can enjoy breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Smart Hostel Russell Square?
Conveniently located restaurants include Choppaluna, The Swan, and The Shell Holborn.
Are there any historical sites close to Smart Hostel Russell Square?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Houses of Parliament (1.6 miles), Churchill War Rooms (1.4 miles), and Tower of London (2.3 miles).