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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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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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 $98
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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1 bed in a 6 beds shared dormitory

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in a 12 beds shared dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bed in a 9 beds shared dormitory

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private Twin Dorm (Ensuite)

Private Twin Dorm (Ensuite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom

Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • University College London - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Theatreland - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of London - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The British Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 50 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 60 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 75 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 82 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 108 min drive
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • London Euston Station - 13 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Holborn Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • Goodge Street Underground Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Noxy Brothers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tropea - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Smart Russell Square Hostel

  • When you stay at Smart Russell Square Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. This Art Deco hostel is also just a 5-minute drive from Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is 3 minutes and Holborn Underground Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 17
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 17
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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

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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 10 minutes' walk from The British Museum.

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Reviews

Smart Russell Square Hostel Reviews

6.6

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay, very clean, friendly/helpful staff, shops are located nearby. The only downside is there's no lift/elevator.
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and secure.
Paige, 12-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent Location

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.
Arda, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable beds with curtains; quiet 'atmosphere', clean enough conditions. Good staying.
Hanna, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hostel is conveniently located, within walking distance to theaters, museums and many tourist attraction sites. Will recommend to others.
Vivian, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay in the middle of London.

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room
Sandra Amarachi, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay
Wojciech, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent place to stay in London
Yousry, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Else
Vinay Kumar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good night

Was very good value for a quick overnight stop, surprisingly quiet, room was extremely hot so if possible take a portable fan
Charlene, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great location.
Nancy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good access!
Taisuke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Lorna, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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

8/10 Very good

Standard dorm

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.
Nicholas, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Tongji, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Inconfortable. Lits pour fes animaux pas pour des humains.
Allaeddine, 14-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stay was good
Vinay Kumar, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Bra läge..
joakim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Todo perfecto
Jose David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Me ha gustado mucho el Hotel tiene la parada del metro detrás, volvería.
DAVID, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Ivette TodoAmor, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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