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Smart Russell Square Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within walking distance of The British Museum

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Single bed in a shared dormitory
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Located near Russell Square and The British Museum, Smart Russell Square Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, or seek assistance from the 24-hour front desk. Guests rave about this central London location.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The current price is CA $142
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

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Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in a 9 beds shared dormitory

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in a 12 beds shared dormitory

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in a 6 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
71-72 Guilford Street, London, England, WC1N 1DF

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leicester Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 42 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 45 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 50 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 100 min drive
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • London Euston Station - 13 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 14 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Holborn Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • Farringdon Underground Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Russell Square Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fortitude Bakehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Smart Russell Square Hostel

When you stay at Smart Russell Square Hostel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Russell Square and University College London. This Art Deco hostel is also within a 15-minute walk of The British Museum and Royal Opera House. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is 3 minutes and Holborn Underground Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.50 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Smart Russell Square Hostel London
Smart Russell Square Hostel
Smart Russell Square London
Smart Russell Square
Smart Russell Square Hotel London
Smart Russell Square Hostel London, England
Smart Russell Square Hostel London
Smart Russell Square Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Smart Russell Square Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Smart Russell Square Hostel and nearby?

Smart Russell Square Hostel has an arcade.

What's the area around Smart Russell Square Hostel like?

Smart Russell Square Hostel is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 9 minutes' walk from The British Museum.

Smart Russell Square Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Nice place to stay
1-night trip

8/10

The location is just perfect. However, the 12 person room with bunkbeds were just not for me. If you can tolerate that than this hostel would be perfect for you.
4-night trip

6/10

Great location.
2-night trip

8/10

Good access!
1-night trip

8/10

Comfortable beds with curtains; quiet 'atmosphere', clean enough conditions. Good staying.
4-night trip

10/10

The hostel is conveniently located, within walking distance to theaters, museums and many tourist attraction sites. Will recommend to others.
4-night trip

10/10

This was cheap and cheerful. Excellent value for money stay in a set of bunk beds with en-suite for less £100 in the centre of London near tube station and walking distance to all the attractions. Thank you
1-night trip

10/10

It was really great. The staff was really nice and it was really inn. The location is the best only 15 minutes by foot to the center amazing ! The only flat was that it was really hot on the room.
4-night trip

8/10

Hostels always appear on my searches, so thought I'd hive one a go. It's what you would expect from a hostel, toilet and shower shared between the 9 of us in the dorm. Ladder up maybe could be better, lockers where very large, could do with some more hooks for towels (don't forget to bring your own) and better shoe storage. No food allowed in the room, although some ignored that. Note that it's age restricted to 18-45 years old only.
1-night trip

6/10

Beds are too congested and small. reception guy will not let you seat in reception area unless you check-in.. found so rude behaviour..

6/10

Like many other reviewers, I have to complain about the metal drawers at the bottom of the bunk beds. I thought I'd be ok with it because I usually wear earplugs. But those noises are unavoidable unless you put on shooting ear mufflers. I constantly woke up at night due to that noise and wasn't able to sleep well during my 3 day stay there. Although they offered the cheapest price for a great location, I would have picked a different place where I can at least sleep through the night.
3-night trip

8/10

5-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

6/10

La habitación de 9 camas es muy pequeña, la cama muy delgada e incómoda ya que está forrada de plástico y aunque le pongas las sábanas te hace sudar. Las regaderas son incómodas porque no tienen una banquita o algún mueble donde puedas colocar tu ropa o mínimo la llave de la habitación, prácticamente tienes que salirte en toalla o arriesgarte a que se mojen tus pertenencias. Los baños son como en un centro comercial, todos juntos, no hay un mínimo de privacidad. El personal de recepción es Amable, pero hay una señora de limpieza (cabello negro y ojos azules) súper grosera, mal educada y agresiva, súper mal educada! Lo único bueno es la ubicación.
3-night trip

8/10

2-night trip

6/10

4-night trip

8/10

3-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

It was a reasonably priced place to stay for a night or two, right where I needed to be. If you don’t plan on spending time in your lodgings, then this is a good choice as a place to sleep and store your belongings. I was in an 8 room dorm en suit, so my experience was dependent on my roommates, which was mostly ok. The bathroom shower/sink/toilet were clean, and there was an additional sink in room. The locker fit my stupidly overflowing suitcase, and the bunk was comfy enough. The only issue was the room itself was stifling with no airflow, which made the bunk feel claustrophobic and hot, despite there being a weak fan to circulate air by the bathroom. I imagine that’s not an issue during other times of the year. If you run hot when you sleep, bring a small usb fan, I wish I did lol. Keep in mind there’s no lift. That’s not a complaint, just a reminder. I was assigned to a dorm four flights up and have a bad knee, so that sucked. It didn’t occur to me to check about stairs beforehand. That’s my fault.
1-night trip

10/10

Séjour super! Meilleure auberge dans Londres! Auberge calme, propre. Très bonne accueil, personnel impeccable.
3-night trip

10/10

3-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

6/10

Pongo poca nota, porque cogi una toalla para ducharme y el precio era 1,5 libras y ahora mirando la cuenta me han cobrado 2,5 libras, las literas son triples y me toco en el medio y me costaba entrar, de los bajitas y pequeñas que son, los labavos las tazas estaban muy sucios llenos de orinas. Lo mejor que esta muy centrico y tienes el metro al lado.
1-night trip