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Smart Russell Square Hostel

2.0 star property
City centre hostel within walking distance of Russell Square

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a sink and stylish backsplash.
Cozy sleeping quarters with bunk beds and curtains for added privacy.
Classic entrance with a black iron fence and flower baskets.
Office space with reception area, coffee station, and seating area.
Welcome to our SMART HOSTEL, where friendly staff are always ready to assist you.
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/games room
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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Highlights

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

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

1 bed in a 9 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

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

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

1 bed in a 12 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Single 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 Single 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

  • London (LTN-Luton) - 42 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 45 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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

Smart Russell Square Hostel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. This Art Deco hostel is also a short five-minute drive from Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. Public transportation is only 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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 37 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • 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

    • Designated smoking areas
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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/games room
  • Art Deco architecture
ROOM

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
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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 on-site 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 social distancing 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 3 minutes' walk from Russell Square.

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Smart Russell Square Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay
Wojciech, 1-night trip

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

6/10 Good

Great location.
Nancy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good access!
Taisuke, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

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

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

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

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

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..

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

10/10 Exceptional

Olga, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hana, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Martin, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Temesgen, 2-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Abhijeet, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Helene Valbø, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Mazin, 3-night trip