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
6.66.6 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 NZ$163
NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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Separate bedroom
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In-room safe
36 sq m
City view
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9 Twin Bunk Beds
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1 bed in a 12 beds shared dormitory
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12 Twin Bunk Beds
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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
Pret a Manger - 2 min walk
Caffe Tropea - 4 min walk
Fortitude Bakehouse - 2 min walk
Noxy Brothers - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
About this property
Smart Russell Square Hostel
When you stay at Smart Russell Square Hostel, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Russell Square and University College London. This Art Deco hostel is also within a 15-minute walk of The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road. Public transportation is only a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is 3 minutes and Holborn Underground Station is 8 minutes.
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
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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
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2025
An excellent place to stay in London
Yousry
Yousry, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 March 2025
Nice place to stay
Wojciech
Wojciech, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 May 2025
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
Arda, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
10 April 2023
Great location.
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 September 2024
Good access!
Taisuke
Taisuke, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 July 2024
Comfortable beds with curtains; quiet 'atmosphere', clean enough conditions. Good staying.
Hanna
Hanna, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2024
The hostel is conveniently located, within walking distance to theaters, museums and many tourist attraction sites. Will recommend to others.
Vivian
Vivian, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
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
Lorna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2023
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.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 October 2024
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
Nicholas, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
10 February 2023
Beds are too congested and small. reception guy will not let you seat in reception area unless you check-in.. found so rude behaviour..
Dinesh Bhaurao
6/10 Good
19 April 2024
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
Tongji, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
20 August 2025
Hugo
Hugo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2025
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2025
Omar
Omar, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2025
Olga
Olga, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 July 2025
Hana
Hana, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 July 2025
Hana
Hana, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
18 May 2025
Tango
Tango, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 May 2025
Ying Sum
Ying Sum, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 April 2025
Me ha gustado mucho el Hotel tiene la parada del metro detrás, volvería.
DAVID
DAVID, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 April 2025
Martin
Martin, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2025
Temesgen
Temesgen, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
24 March 2025
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.