Smart Russell Square Hostel
3.4
Average(9,249 Reviews)Hostel in London Borough of Islington
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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more
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About this hostel
This hostel is in the heart of London, a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross Railway Station and the British Library. It provides budget accommodation with free WiFi access throughout.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
Map of London Borough of Islington
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 107 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 107 ft²
Sleeps 1
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 Bunk • 107 ft²
Sleeps 1
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 Bunk • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 Bunk • 161 ft²
Sleeps 1
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
3.4
Average(9,249 Reviews)100% verified reviews
3.4
Customer service
Nothing
3.4
La sala comune
Abbastanza vicino a camden e al british museum
C’erano letti a castello a 3 piani. Mi hanno dato il più alto: un incubo. La notte non si riusciva a dormire tanto del caldo..ti sentivi soffocare perché i letti sono molto bassi…non riuscivo a stare seduta perché sbattevo la testa sul soffitto. Inoltre bisogna farsi il letto da solo: immagina farti il letto al 3 piano con una scala per salirci molto scomoda
Il bagno piccolissimo
Armadietti piccolissimi
Durante il mio soggiorno una ragazza non trovava più i suoi soldi e ha iniziato ad accusare tutte quelle della camera, costringendo in particolare una ad aprire e guardare tra le sue cose in maniera aggressiva.
3.4
La cercania, el precio y la tranquilidad del sitio hacen que sea una muy buena opción
Han disminuido un poco el higiene en los baños compartidos, ingrese a un baño recien lo estaban terminando de arreglar y estaba aun sucio.
3.4
Location is top-tier. You can reach most of London's sights by walking or with a short ride by bus.
British museum is a few minutes walk. Many food points nearby. Supermarkets: Tesco express and Sunsbury.
Buffet breakfast is simple but quite good (£6.50). They offer 10% discount for future bookings.
They offer laundry service: £4 per wash or dry or £7.50 (afair) for both.
They offer a website for auto check-in, but I didn't figure out how to use the QR for it (in email QR was damaged).
During the check-in the website will ask for your bank card info (in case of additional charges).
They have vending machines with drinks and snacks.
Common area is small and most its also dining area (tables with wooden benches).
There are no variations in buffet breakfast.
Some details are not well thought-out: too few surfaces to sit on or put your small stuff in bed (except holder for phone).
When you climb on 2nd or 3rd level in bed there's no way to switch room lights off anymore from there.
Sometimes water in showers is warm, sometimes not.
I think bed linen is given out for your entire stay, but maybe you can ask to change it every few days.
I don't feel much hospitality from this hostel overall, but maybe it's just my impression.
3.4
own bed with curtains, good idea
Drawers are so loud and wake up anyone if you just unlock it.
The only place to chill was a room with a very loud TV on all the time. Other spaces were like High school cafeteria, and SO loud when it was full.
bathroom was somehow always wet on the floor.
3.4
Position
3.4
Muy buena ubicación. Estación de metro cercana y con tienda de alimentos las 24hrs. La habitación privada es cómoda para el precio.
No tiene ascensor, aunque es algo que informan en la publicación. Otra cosa es que costaba mucho regular la temperatura del agua de la ducha.
3.4
Super Lage, tolle Aufenthaltsräume
Es ist extrem laut. Man hört jeden Schritt, welcher draussen auf dem Flur gemacht wird oder im Zimmer oben oder neben an. Auch nachts um 1 Uhr werden laute Gäste nicht gemassregelt.
Wasserdruck lässt zu wünschen übrig, Bett ist sehr kurz und schmal. Im Zimmer war es feucht.
3.4
Tiene un comedor bastante agusto, tiene smart TV y juegos de mesa, conoces en su mayoría buenas personas y el personal es bueno. La ubicación es decente pero nada del otro mundo. Esta a unos minutos de la estación de trenes. Tiene maquinas expendedoras así que eso lo rescata bastante.
Las duchas no tienen nada de protección, es un cuadro con una cortina y el espacio es extremadamente reducido. No hay desnivel entre duchas así que todo el piso estaba muy mojado, sucio y resbaloso. No hay donde colocar pertenencias mientras uno se ducha. Las escaleras de madera están chuecas y rechinan bastante. Originalmente reservé 4 noches, preferí cambiarme a la 2da por algunas personas medio raras
3.4
location is really good. It is so close to a tube station, and a small shopping district so you can stock up on supplies. Breakfast is a bit strange, you're technically not allowed to go in the kitchen from 7am-10am because this is when the paid breakfast is...you can kind of go in anyway, but it's a bit awkward.
check-in was quick, but they didn't fully explain everything. room was poky. For taller people, will be difficult. Bathrooms are not the greatest. As a solo traveller I definitely wouldn't come here to party or meet people. Most of the guests were kids on group tours of London with their school.
3.4
Nein
Alles
3.4
Location
Facilities
3.4
Price and location.
Bathrooms were filthy, beds were uncomfortable. Top level bunks were open to the ceiling and light coming from others' lamps and from streetlights through the window.
3.4
Hyggelig og hjelpsomt personale
For små senger, veldig tynn madrass, ukomfortabelt å sove der.
3.4
Nothing at all
Everything
3.4
La posizione, la colazione per 6,50 sterline, ogni letto aveva la propria presa, lucina e tenda per privacy.
Lavandino nella camerata ok, anche se in certi orari si potrebbe dare fastidio ai compagni di stanza.
Camera dormitorio piccola e TROPPO calda, inoltre un ricircolo di aria quasi inesistente e compagni di stanza tutti malati (riconosco che questo non è colpa dell’ostello).
Nei bagni solo due lavandini, troppo pochi e prendersi un 10 minuti per lavarsi faccia, denti e truccarsi un minimo ti faceva sentire in colpa.
Docce pensate un po’ male in termini di spazi e di comodità e non sono mai riuscita a lavarmi con l’acqua calda.
L’asciugatore per le mani e quello per i capelli li ho trovati funzionanti solo una volta in 4 notti di soggiorno.
Il giorno del check-out avevamo bisogno di un locker e siamo stati costretti ad andare a prelevare perché per qualche problema accettavano solo cash.
3.4
Luogo carino ed economico in una zona centrale è vicino alla fermata della metropolitana, insomma un'ottima soluzione per chi non vuole spendere molto e avere lo stesso un discreto servizio.
Lo staff poco accogliente è freddino, c'era scritto che si parlava anche in italiano tra loro ma invece non era vero.
3.4
Great hostel. Bed sheets were super clean and bed was really comfy. Facilities were clean, staff were friendly. And location is ideal for Euston, King’s Cross and for the nice bars and restaurants nearby. It’s a nice chilled crowd compared to other more party hostels nearby. I slept really well!
Bed and bathroom was a tad small, wouldn’t be suitable for someone really tall or who needs more space.
3.4
The location is super good and the staff is always available and very nice.
The spaces are not that big and the shower is a little uncomfortable, of course it is a hostel, for young people it is just fine.
3.4
The place is amazing and beautiful. Lack of flexibility in check-in and check-out
3.4
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3.4
Having a kitchen was very useful. The location was very central and very close to the train station/food.
Got good sleep in the beds.
The Hostel didn't meet my social expectations, felt very little social vibe. Just the vibe overall would be the reason I would try another hostel next time.
The showers were cold!
3.4
Centralita located so it’s easy to get around the city. Rooms are fine, I stayed in a mixed dorm. There are rules posted around the hostel so they seem to run a tight ship, just retry sure it helps with keeping a nice environment. It’s not too loud but that would depend on your roommates. Communal showers are fine, they run with hot water. Facilities are cleaned routinely.
Bunks are a bit small. I’m of average height and I was almost too long for the bed.
3.4
I did not sleep well in the middle deck. The girl on upper deck pulled the curtains of lower deck at 1am. The girl at the lower deck shouted, 'what are you doing?!'
after that the girl at the upper deck was making some noise, and the girl at the lower deck asked her to stfu.
I was terrified throughout the night
3.4
Very supportive staff who were very accommodating. Excellent breakfast
3.4
Nothing
3.4
Atmosphere and personnel.
Rooms were a bit hot due to the weather, it was not nice to do anything else but sleep.
3.4
Close to work and everything.
Nothing, it’s just very warm.
3.4
Good location
Bathroom, and room were very small!
3.4
Staff were helpful and friendly.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in London Borough of Islington?
The average price for a rental in London Borough of Islington is $256 per night. This rental is $76 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Smart Russell Square Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Smart Russell Square Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Smart Russell Square Hostel?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.
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