Smart Russell Square Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reception
Single bed in a shared dormitory | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Living area
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
71-72 Guilford Street, London, England, WC1N 1DF
  • Russell Square
    3 min walk
  • The British Museum
    9 min walk
  • Covent Garden Market
    17 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City)
    40 min drive

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Private Twin Dorm (Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

Smart Russell Square Hostel

Art Deco London hostel in London City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front desk safe and a vending machine are on-site.
Smart Russell Square Hostel offers 37 accommodations with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at Smart Russell Square Hostel, you're just a quick walk from The British Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Russell Square and 9 minutes on foot from The British Museum
As a guest of Smart Russell Square Hostel, you'll find a vending machine, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Smart Russell Square Hostel also features laundry facilities and a front desk safe.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco London hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 per person

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

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Smart Russell Square Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 417 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 417 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 417 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 417 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 417 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is conveniently located, within walking distance to theaters, museums and many tourist attraction sites. Will recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Travelled with partner
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable beds with curtains; quiet 'atmosphere', clean enough conditions. Good staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tongji

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhongyi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanako

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy, Leipzig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dinesh Bhaurao

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds are too congested and small. reception guy will not let you seat in reception area unless you check-in.. found so rude behaviour..

8/10 Good

Selina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

david

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Ubonwan

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a really nice hostel with good facilities. The bathrooms were really clean and the dorms were nice too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Keren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
awesome just extremely boiling
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It's a Hostel, you get what you pay for. The free breakfast was a nice little surprise. The private room met the needs of us both, although basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

YU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay in London
I was very impressed with my stay. The best feature (not seen elsewhere before) were the adjustable curtains to each bed! Great idea!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021