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Smart Russell Square Hostel

2.0 star property
City centre hostel within walking distance of The British Museum

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Single bed in a shared dormitory
Living area
Reception
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 NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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  • 36 sq m
  • City view
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  • 9 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Leicester Square - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.6 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
  • ‪Burr & Co - ‬3 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.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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 amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

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

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 9 minutes' walk from The British Museum.

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Smart Russell Square Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good access!
Taisuke, 1-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

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

Great location.
Nancy, 2-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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Zhongyi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ryan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Pongo poca nota, porque cogi una toalla para ducharme y el precio era 1,5 libras y ahora mirando la cuenta me han cobrado 2,5 libras, las literas son triples y me toco en el medio y me costaba entrar, de los bajitas y pequeñas que son, los labavos las tazas estaban muy sucios llenos de orinas. Lo mejor que esta muy centrico y tienes el metro al lado.
Jose Manuel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Razoável. Nada espetacular, mas não é ruim. Vale o custo benefício.
Fernando Julio, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nanako, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

An sich gut gelegen und schön ruhig. Das Zimmer jedoch viel zu klein, dass der koffer ins Zimmer gepasst hat war auch alles. Das eigene Bad viel zu klein und die Wasserlwitung innden dritten Stock hatte auch keinen Druck mehr, so dass wir die Gemeinschaftsduschen nutzen mussten. Matratzrn durchgelegen und unterm Bed lag noch die Unterwäsche der vorherigen Besucherin. Frühstück war okay. Personal super freundlich und Hilfsbereit.
Niels, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Praktisk og sentralt i London
Veldig praktisk hotell når ein skal overantta i London. Det er også greitt med gangavstand til Kings Cross og undergrunner er dessutan rett rundt hjørnet. Det er også veldig potitivt med eit fortrekk som gjer at ein kan sova i fred.
Askild, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Private Twin Dorm
Ficámos numa private twin dorm e foi muito bom. Alguns problemas com a água para tomar banho, mas nada impossível, há balneário caso necessário. Pequeno almoço é suficiente e bom. Staff simpático e bom ambiente. O hostel está muito bem localizado! Aconselho imenso principalmente pela localização e segurança da zona!
Inês, 4-night trip