Comfortable beds with curtains; quiet 'atmosphere', clean enough conditions. Good staying.

Comfortable beds with curtains; quiet 'atmosphere', clean enough conditions. Good staying.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great location.

Great location.

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

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

Was a really nice hostel with good facilities. The bathrooms were really clean and the dorms were nice too.

Was a really nice hostel with good facilities. The bathrooms were really clean and the dorms were nice too.

It is a central hostel. very good communication and very good employees.

It is a central hostel. very good communication and very good employees.

awesome just extremely boiling

awesome just extremely boiling

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.

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.

I was very impressed with my stay. The best feature (not seen elsewhere before) were the adjustable curtains to each bed! Great idea!

I was very impressed with my stay. The best feature (not seen elsewhere before) were the adjustable curtains to each bed! Great idea!

Great

Great

We booked a twin room (bunk bed) for just one night. Two main issues arose during our stay, the bed sizes and noise in the rooms. When we booked (on Expedia) at no point were we informed that the beds in this hotel are max 1.8 meters length. As someone 1.90, it was literally impossible to sleep comfortably, only with legs bent. During our stay, we also experienced intolerable noise levels in the room. I understand that this is a hostel, but the management’s tolerance of noise was irritating, to say the least. Between the hours 23:00-2:30, our room was filled with loud yelling and general party noises (running, music, etc.). It was loud enough to wake us multiple times, and prevent restful sleep. We also couldn’t tell whether it was in the hallway outside our room, or the floor above. Either way, it seems soundproofing is lacking. When we complained the next day, staff acknowledged the issue, but were not apologetic, and openly had a “So what?” attitude. Would not recommend booking here if you’re looking to sleep, despite the low prices.

We booked a twin room (bunk bed) for just one night. Two main issues arose during our stay, the bed sizes and noise in the rooms. When we booked (on Expedia) at no point were we informed that the beds in this hotel are max 1.8 meters length. As someone 1.90, it was literally impossible to sleep comfortably, only with legs bent. During our stay, we also experienced intolerable noise levels in the room. I understand that this is a hostel, but the management’s tolerance of noise was irritating, to say the least. Between the hours 23:00-2:30, our room was filled with loud yelling and general party noises (running, music, etc.). It was loud enough to wake us multiple times, and prevent restful sleep. We also couldn’t tell whether it was in the hallway outside our room, or the floor above. Either way, it seems soundproofing is lacking. When we complained the next day, staff acknowledged the issue, but were not apologetic, and openly had a “So what?” attitude. Would not recommend booking here if you’re looking to sleep, despite the low prices.

There are a lot of better hostels in London...

There are a lot of better hostels in London...

Not recommendable. Too small beds, poor breakfast, and in general not very comfy. Also had a bad experience with people who didn't seem to remember they were sharing rooms with others.

Attention at the front desk was amazing, had an issue when I got to my room and the smell was so bad i was about to puke (due the people in there) i was ready lo leave the place but the guy at the front desk was super kind and made sure i got another room i was happy with.

Attention at the front desk was amazing, had an issue when I got to my room and the smell was so bad i was about to puke (due the people in there) i was ready lo leave the place but the guy at the front desk was super kind and made sure i got another room i was happy with.

It was good enough for this price. I would stay again!

I have been to Smart Russel Swuare hostel several times. And I must admit, this is the best hostel in London! Good rooms, the best thing is the bed curtain, the locker and electrical socket in your bunk. It is super close to the underground station and bus stops. It is close to Tesco and shops. Service at the desk was great, I will definetely return here.

Privacy curtains to bunks are useful but each bunk would be better with its own small reading light. I was on the third floor and there is no lift.