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smartbackpackers Russell Square

70-72 Guilford Street, London, England (Bloomsbury / Holborn)
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Ranked #227 of 496 Speciality lodging in London
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

It wasn't awful, let's just say that. If all you want is a bed (albeit a tiny bed in a squishy room) and a shower (which, might I add, are only available in the sub-basement area on the other side of the building and are too hot) then it's fine. For 35£ a night, I kind of expected more. There... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

Only 1 night, but find it clean and centrally located. Breakfast is very simple - toast with butter and jam, and tea/cofee, corn flakes with milk, but it's free. Free wi-fi also very helpful, but bring your own device, because if you'll use their computer here is a charge.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2009

Pros: cheap, quite close to the center, breakfast included, kitchen and tv rooms, clean Cons: rooms are not very big, you have to pay for lockers All in all, a good hostel for the price you pay.

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Address: 70-72 Guilford Street, London, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Bloomsbury / Holborn
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Ranked #227 of 496 Speciality lodging in London

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