Smart Hostel Russell Square
71-72 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1DF England
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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
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Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Self-serve laundry
Shared bathroom
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171Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
69Attractionswithin 0.5 km
71-72 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1DF England
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For 30£ per night couldn't ask for more. Great location with an amazing bakery around the corner called Fortitude. Walkable distance from main tourist attractions and the train station. Our room had only 4 beds and we got very lucky that our roommates were nice and polite people. We also had our own shower and toilet, however it lacked noise isolation and is quite small esp if you are tall or big. The room was squeaky clean, they gave us 2 fresh bed sheets but no pillow cover so i had to put my pillow in a big t-shirt to make sure i don't get any acne from previous guests. if you are taller than 170cm, Beds will be too small for you. Each bed has a socket and usb port, so you can charge you phone and power bank at the same time. The staff were very nice and let us leave our luggage in a locker before check in, however we had to pay 3£ per bag to leave our bags after we checked out. Make sure to bring your own locket for when you leave your bags in the room ,because bed drawer doesn't have one. Overall great stay, would deffinitely stay here again. Thanks :)…
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Location is ideal and the hostel seemed clean enough but the staff at reception seem like they didn’t want to be there. No friendliness in helping, not even a smile or a hello. I got a better smile from the ladies who clear the breakfast stuff. Breakfast also has limited otptions and not worth £5. The rooms are small, the pillow was flat but the bed itself was cosy, warm enough and the storage for you bags was good. Shower was a nice pressure. Great for a night but wouldn’t recommend a long stay.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Bring earplugs
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My first stay in a Hostel and it was very impressive. Central, clean, good breakfast, vibrant communal areas, friendly reception staff. We booked a private dorm for our party as had a 15 year old and 45+ travellers which means you cannot share a dorm. Brilliantly priced considering breakfast is included. There are some foam soap dispensers to use for showering if you forget shower gel. We had towels included too. Maybe because we booked a private room. Well placed from Kings Cross and Covent Garden/Oxford Street. Absolute bargain and a good experience. I’d definitely recommend. Was not noisy during the evening.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Take padlock, small bag pack to fit in storage under bed if sharing. Take shower gel and towel.
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Close to Tube station and train stations. There is also a Tesco and a pub nearby. The whole place was very clean, lockers are available in dormitory (bring your own lock). Nice showers with good pressure and hot water. Outlet available in each bed.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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My 1 week stay in the hostel was pleasant. The staff are accomodating. I got lucky to be mix by good group of people. I was able to sleep well they are really quiet😊 The hostel have well maintained facilities. The common shower/toilet is always clean. The Russel tube station is just a minute away from the hostel. There is a lot of nearby restaurant,coffee shop & grocery store. Over all thumbs up for this hostel👍🥳
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Pros The location, cleanliness and bed sheets were good. Lots of toilets and showers spread out around the floors. Cons The bed size is small if you're 6ft tall onwards. Lockers are charged even if it's a couple of hours. But overall a decent place for a few nights. Cheers
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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I love this place! I think the best quality is the location, there is metro station, market, park and a lot of cafes near the hostel and the cleanliness was really a point to comment, clean sheets and pillows and the bed was very comfortable I love the breakfast is really simple but really good, everything was good I have nothing to complain Thanks for everything
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Tripple bunks are smth else, idk if I was just unlucky but I booked a mixed dorm and was the only girl (18) in a room full of middle aged men. Nothing happened but I was feeling a bit isolated. I was also there where there was a bunch of school groups so there was a lot of groups of people. The general atmosphere is not very chatty like other hostels I’ve been to but overall it’s not horrible
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Beds, if you can call them that, were more like gym mats, the structure was super noisy where you couldn’t move without waking up the others, at least they had curtains for privacy. Service and staff was lacking, they did the bare minimum. Location is great but wouldn’t stay for more than one or two days.
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Excellent place, very convenience location, close to the underground, close to Piccadilly Circus , also is clean and the kitchen is complete and big enough, the dinning room is huge. I recommend this place.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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PRICE RANGE
US$28 - US$304 (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 (0.4 km), THATMuse,Treasure Hunt at the Museum (0.5 km), and Faulty Towers the Dining Experience (0.07 km).
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 Shell Holborn, and The Swan.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Smart Hostel Russell Square?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Smart Hostel Russell Square?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Churchill War Rooms (2.3 km), Houses of Parliament (2.6 km), and Tower of London (3.6 km).