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The Dictionary Hostel

Hostel with restaurant, near London Bridge
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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

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In-room safe, free WiFi

12-16 Beds Mixed Ensuite

Highlights

Fridge
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

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Fridge
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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4 Beds Mixed Ensuite

4 Beds Mixed Ensuite

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Fridge
Shower/bath combination
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Double/Twin Ensuite

Highlights

Fridge
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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10 Beds Mixed Ensuite

10 Beds Mixed Ensuite

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Fridge
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

6 Beds Mixed Ensuite

Highlights

Fridge
Shower/bath combination
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Wombat's City Hostel London

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Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (321)
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
10-20 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London, England, E2 8DA

What's nearby

  • Liverpool Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • London Bridge - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tower of London - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tower Bridge - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • London (LCY-London City) - 31 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 56 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 66 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 73 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 86 min drive
  • Hoxton Station - 5 min walk
  • Old Street Station - 11 min walk
  • London Haggerston Station - 16 min walk
  • Shoreditch High Street Overground Station - 8 min walk
  • Old Street Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Mikkeller Bar London - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bike Shed - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Clove Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Kick - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Dictionary Hostel

The Dictionary Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a five-minute walk of Brick Lane. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, London Bridge and Liverpool Street are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Shoreditch High Street Overground Station is 8 minutes and Old Street Underground Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 25 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (17 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

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

Facilities

  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Translate – This bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Dictionary Hostel London
Dictionary Hostel
Dictionary London
The Dictionary Hostel London, England
England
The Dictionary Hostel London
The Dictionary Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Dictionary Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Dictionary Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Dictionary Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Dictionary Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dictionary Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Dictionary Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Translate.
What's the area around The Dictionary Hostel like?
The Dictionary Hostel is in London City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street Overground Station and 5 minutes' walk from Brick Lane.

The Dictionary Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

It’s situated right near a busy street and a night club so it’s very noisy. I stayed during a heat wave and was on the third floor and there weren’t even shades for all of the windows to keep the sun out, so at night time it was so hot and muggy. Just overall not a very nice place to stay. Didn’t find the staff overly friendly either. But it was the cheapest accommodation I could find with short notice for my time, so I guess you get what you pay for. Had some regret I didn’t splash out a bit more and get a nicer hostel as I was very jet-lagged from my flight and needed some good rest.
Karissa, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hostel in a fun, trendy, and well-connected area. I’ve stayed numerous times and they recognize me from previous visits! I appreciate the staff members which always helped me out when asked. I also really liked that the shower and toilet were in the room itself.
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Disappointing experience
Arrived around 3pm, there weren't any reception staff so we were told to come back later. We had booked a double/twin room and were unlucky it was a twin room. The floor was really duty, there was a previous guest's dirty t shirt and used tissues down the side of the bed, hairs in the shower and no bin. I've stayed here previously and had a very good experience so it's safe to say I'm disappointed.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Decent
Welcoming staff. The room I was in was in was big enough, although poorly insulated: we could hear the club downstairs until 1:30 am, squeaking beds... Not very clean place
Aude, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Lovely staff, free breakfast and good location. Bit of a party hostel though
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Miles, 20-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Just ok
Good location next to a lively area, but poor sound insulation, not so clean rooms and little to no privacy (no curtains around the beds for instance). The free breakfast was good though
Aude, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

One night a young couple sharing same 4 bed room where one of the two had a 1 bed booking, had sex most of the night, making enough noise which prevented me from sleeping, and next morning I was not feeling comfortable at work, because of that...
Alessandro, 3-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

noisy...
TAN CHEE, 9-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Except for cleanliness everything else was good
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again.
Has a decent size common room and they have a free breakfast in the morning which is always a good bonus wen you are trying to save some money. Wifi worked great, bed was clean and comfy, storage under the beds where a decent size for a small backpack or gymbag, early 10am checkout but you can't have everything. 2 lots of security doors (staircase to rooms and your room itself) so the place is safe enough, area around hostel seemed safe enough too. Would recommend it if you are passing by and need a place to crash.
Colin, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to socialise with other travels. Bathroom /Shower were convenient. Room is small but I only stayed there at nite. Great kitchen. Great location near tons of bars and local food!
SuzyQ, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Stephanie, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Poor hostel in a great Shoreditch location.
Pros: - great location in Shoreditch for pubs and restaurants - near Hoxton Station - my (private) room was v quiet so I got a good night's sleep - free earplugs - free bottled water and towels in the private rooms Cons: - dirty, scruffy and run-down - no heating or hot water in the morning (and no apology) - male receptionist hit on me while I was checking in, really not what I want, especially as a solo female traveller - dodgy area to leave your car in overnight (mine was broken into) Overall, I wouldn't stay here again as there are better hostels in London for the same money or less, e.g. Palmer's Lodge or YHA, that are well-connected to Shoreditch by tube.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Bedsheets were clean, floors were dirty. It is located next to a club so a bit loud at nights.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Worst experience
The bed sheet and blanket was dirty, there was noise even at 1 am and couldn’t sleep at all. I know these features don’t belong to hostel but at least you can warn your customers
Mustafa, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

pénélope, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

queenie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

okay
the bathroom area was quite horrible, okay otherwise. would recommend the shoreditch neighbourhood, very interesting
Ebba, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lewis, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Don’t forget your photo ID
Unfriendly girl at reception wouldn’t check me in without photo ID even though I had my booking details and GB residents don’t need to. Unhelpful Room clean and did what I expected for £15
Andrew, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service
You get what you expect from a hostel but very friendly staff and accommodating to your needs. As far as a hotel goes was great
L, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Dirty and noisy
Only clean thing was the sheets. Floor gritty, bathroom dirty. The street noise was awful. Avoid unless you are desperate.
Jojo, 1-night trip
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