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9,706 reviews
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Free wifi
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Welcome to Smart Russell Square Hostel, your cozy launchpad for a London adventure! Nestled at 71-72 Guilford St, this budget-friendly gem starts at just $88, making it the perfect spot for both backpackers and curious travelers seeking to explore the vibrant legacy of the city. With the city center only a short 1mi away, you’ll find yourself just moments from iconic landmarks, bustling markets, and charming cafés that invite you to immerse yourself in the local vibe.
Our charming hostel doesn't just cut costs, it also brings comfort and convenience right to your fingertips! Enjoy free Wifi as you plan your day, plus a helpful tour desk to guide your explorations. With a welcoming 24-hour front desk, you'll always have access to assistance, and our non-smoking rooms ensure a breath of fresh air for everyone. Whether you’re gearing up for a night out or winding down after a day of sightseeing, Smart Russell Square is here to help you relax.
With over 8,203 rave reviews, our past guests can’t stop singing praises! They've made memories here, sharing their tantalizing tales of London from this ideal hub. Whether you're dreaming of catching a West End show or indulging in afternoon tea, Smart Russell Square Hostel is eager to be your base in this historic and lively metropolis. So, pack your bags and get ready for a fun-filled getaway!
At Smart Russell Square Hostel, you're not just settling for a place to stay; you're stepping into a vibrant community that will make your London experience unforgettable! With room options that range from cozy single beds to lively dormitories perfect for making new friends, you’ll find a spot that fits your travel style. Share laughs and stories in our 6 or 8-bed dorms, or, if you fancy a more intimate setup, our twin or quadruple rooms with bunk beds provide just the right amount of comfort and camaraderie. With a mix of shared and private bathrooms available, it’s about your preference as you navigate your London adventure.
But it’s not just the rooms that make Smart Russell Square fabulous – our hostel buzzes with energy! Spend your evenings bonding with fellow travelers in our common areas, where tales of triumphant museum visits and mesmerizing theatre performances are exchanged. If you’re in the mood for indulgence, take a trip down to the nearby markets where delicious food stalls beckon with tempting treats. You might discover the cuisine of England, or perhaps satisfy that craving with a taste of international flavors, all within a stone's throw away from your doorstep!
Don't forget to take advantage of our knowledgeable tour desk, ready to help you craft that perfect itinerary. Whether you’re keen on hopping on the iconic double-decker buses, diving into the city’s rich history with guided tours, or setting out on whimsical walks through London’s impressive parks, there’s an endless array of opportunities to make memories. So gather your belongings, unleash your adventurous spirit, and let Smart Russell Square Hostel be your springboard into the ultimate London escapade!
Closest airports
London City Airport
7.8miLondon Heathrow Airport
14.8miLondon Gatwick Airport
25.5miLuton Airport
26.5miLondon Stansted Airport
29.4miFree wifi
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
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Dormitory, 12 Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
160 sqft
Shower
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Rest in style in our modern 12-bed mixed dormitory room with a shared bathroom. Enjoy your stay in a cozy 161 sqft space with a comfortable bunk bed - perfect for solo travelers.
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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Private Bathroom
6 Bunk Beds
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Stay in our cozy 6-bed mixed dormitory room with a private bathroom, perfect for up to 6 adults and 4 children. Bunk beds provide comfort and privacy in 161 sqft of space.
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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Private Bathroom
4 Bunk Beds
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Stay in our cozy 4-bed mixed dormitory room with a private bathroom, suitable for 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy a relaxing night's sleep in bunk beds.
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Twin Room, Private Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
110 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Cozy up in our Twin Room with a private bathroom, perfect for 2 adults. Relax in this 108 sqft space with a comfy bunk bed.
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Double Room, Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
110 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Relax in our cozy Double Room with a private bathroom, perfect for 2 adults. Enjoy a comfortable stay in this 108 sqft space with a double bed.
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Dormitory, 9 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
110 sqft
Shower
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Sleep in a cozy bunk bed in a vibrant 9-bed mixed dormitory room. Perfect for solo travelers looking for a budget-friendly and social accommodation option. 🛏️🌟
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Dormitory, 9 Bed, Private Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Sleep comfortably in a cozy bunk bed within a vibrant 9-bed dorm with a private bathroom. Enjoy the space in this 161 sqft room designed for a solo traveler to relax after a day of adventure.
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Dormitory, 12 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Get cozy in your own bunk bed within a shared 12-bed dormitory room, with a private bathroom, perfect for solo travelers looking to socialize and save on accommodation costs.
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Dormitory, 9 Bed, Private Bathroom, Female Only
1 Bunk Bed
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Relax and recharge in a private room with a comfy bunk bed in a 9-bed female dormitory. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom in a cozy 161 sqft space.
Dormitory, 4 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
110 sqft
Shower
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Get cozy and meet fellow travelers in our vibrant 4-bed mixed dormitory room featuring a comfortable bunk bed. Unwind in your 108 sqft personal space and make memories with new friends.
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Room - 1 Double, Private Bathroom
110 sqft
Free wifi
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The double room features a carpeted floor and heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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Dormitory, 8 Bed, Private Bathroom
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
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This room features bunk beds and an private bathroom.
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9,706 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Kimberly
8.2
August 2024
Area location was great, close to everything. Reception staff were lovely. We could store our luggage in a locker before we checked in which was great. They also let us keep luggage in the hotel after checkout for a small fee (£4) which was much more convenient for our last day there. They sell bits in the hostel and you can rent towels. They have a laundry room and kitchen area which was really convenient. Ironing facilities as well. Beds were comfy but not alot of space, kept banging my head but what do you expect from bunk beds!
Alot of people staying there didn't speak good English and had alot of international / exchange students as it was a youth hostel so was difficult to make connections but it was great value for money if your just looking for somewhere to sleep. Difficulty with a hostel is that your sharing your room with others so bit annoying that you have to feel you need to whisper if people are sleeping In late or going to bed early... but part of the package I guess! I think next time if were going as a group we will just book a room Big enough for the group size so we're altogether.
Williams
8.2
March 2025
Perfect location for my surgery Perfect price as just needed a place to sleep didn't need anything else. Having a disability, the only thing that was a slight issue for me was alot of stair to get to room, no lift. But I managed it. Lockers available in room, had to buy a padlock for £4.50 which was worth it for safe keeping of personal items. Was able to leave and go out for dinner with no worries. Big room available with tables and chairs, also had kitchen area with fridge and I think microwave if I can remember which is great for self catering Location Perfect for shops and restaurants I would highly recommend to people that are looking for a hostel stay
Julie
8.2
October 2022
Some nice staff, clean, good facilities, great location.
One of the staff ...sitting facing me on right (his left) was very rude to me. On my arrival another man was checking me in...very nice, when this rude man n,ot checking me in asked my age and said I am too old and pointed to a sign saying noone over 45. I told him I was not told this, he started talking about me buying £107 private room, i cannot afford that per night, he said he would honour my booking this time...i saw quite a few about my age staying?? This upset me..made me feel awful.
Christopher
8.2
September 2024
One of the cleanest hostels i have ever been in! Staff working round the clock to make it clean. Done an amazing job for this. Constantly cleaning kitchens toilets showers you name it, they done it. Breakfast is a paid one but good selection for a hostel Its a good hostel! Great location, bit loud now and again and a bit awkward with the children but understand it is a hostel / hotel... Good sized lockers and really nice staff helping me when i was checking in giving me a free locker to store my stuff and another free locker when i had to check out to check back in. Stayed 9 days longer than planned cant fault them, its a good hostel!
Beds are absolutely back breaking uncomfortable. Im 6ft 5 felt as if i slept in a childs bed. No space to move around. Extremely uncomfortable sleep.
Kriss
10
January 2025
I have stayed at several hostels here in London, some of whom have a really high rating, but the experience did not match the rating. This hostel though should definitely be rated higher than it is. It’s a good experience. Super Clean It's nice and clean. As an example, somebody went into the toilet and made a huge mess of the sink. Two seconds later housekeeping made the sink nice and clean again. They clean with bleach too which makes it smell nice. Professional Front Desk Front desk staff are super professional. If something does happen they are all over it and make it comfortable for you. It’s a safe place to stay. Continental Breakfast £6.50 The mini breakfast is good! It has porridge, pancakes, meats, cheeses, boiled eggs, breads for toast, cold cereal, tea, coffee, orange juice and apple juice. Vending Machine The prices are quite reasonable in their vending machines too £1 for a can of soda or £1.89 for a Monster. That’s so much more teas than other places that want £4 for an energy drink or £2.50 for a can of soda. All around this place is reasonably priced and a nice stay. The experience is quite pleasant. Thank you for that! You have a very nice experience at your hostel! :)
There really wasn’t anything I didn’t like. If I had to pick something I suppose I would pick the vending machines sometimes were used so often staff couldn’t keep up and keep them full by morning.
Hsien
8.2
July 2024
-Each bed has its own plug and a small lights. -Everyone has their own locker (though you have to bring your own lock) to storage valuable items. -There are bed curtains for privacy(though in the meantime they block out the wind from the fan). -Common space is usually rather clean. The location is close to everything, and there’s supermarkets nearby. -There’s A/C in the common area.
-The room was so hot at night, four beds sharing one small fan was not enough. -The WiFi signal on third floor was very unstable. -The hot water in our showroom went hot and cold constantly. -Every time the housekeeper came in to clean, it felt like a jump scare because she never knocks, and she always slams the door when she leave.
Mathias
8.2
December 2024
The front desk staff was very kind and accommodating. The hostel was very social with common areas that were often being used, and I was invited to join others playing games and chatting many different times. The hostel had a good variety of people from all around the world, and it was fun to learn about their experiences and stories.
As others have mentioned, the beds were a bit small. I am 5'10" (about 178cm), and I could just barely fully extend my legs, but they were touching the wall. I had one small issue with my room, but the front desk immediately took care of it. The staircases are pretty narrow, so that is something to consider, especially if you have large luggage. The hallways often smelled like bleach and the shower facilities were very small.
Daria
9.1
January 2025
Fantastic newly installed showers - wide, plenty of space for your stuff, even a basic hairdryer. The communal place was also great, large benches encouraged starting new conversations and making new friends. Breakfast was an option and I saw a lot of people taking it. Great location - right next to the tube station and 24/7 Spar for your late-night cravings. The staff was available 24/7 which was very convinient.
I am 1.7m tall and I felt like the beds were quite compact, nearly wished they were a bit longer. The place is a bit outdated especially the basement rooms/ corridors.
Nikola
8.2
March 2025
very nice hostel, has 3 floors, toilets are located on the ground floor and on the first floor together with showers. We were a group of 7 people, we slept in an 8-person room with a bathroom. Lockers sufficient for backpackers, you have to have your own padlock or buy one at the reception, you also have to have your own towel. Beds comfortable but short, the bathroom in the room small but for 3 days it was sufficient. Common rooms clean and comfortable. You can buy quite a good breakfast
The room was very narrow, not much space to walk. Poor ventilation in the room, at the beginning of March we slept with the window open because it was very stuffy.
Melgar
8.2
March 2025
The location is great, like the privacy in beds when they're like own boxes. Kitchen is great so you can cook!
The usb port was broken on my bed. Also there was a big group of some underage students who were noisy and occupied lot of communal areas not giving space to cool for example. They also sat on hallways talking and putting make-up and didn't realise they were literally outside of our bedroom door talking and laughing after silence. They also did not move away to give way to us to enter the room and I needed to literally walk over them to get into my room. But it's obviously about them and their guardians, more than about you as a hostel!
Attractions
Sir John Soane's Museum
0.5miAmbassadors Theatre
0.7miDuchess Theatre
0.7miNovello Theatre
0.7miLyceum Theatre
0.8miQueen's Theatre
0.9miLyric Theatre London
0.9miHer Majesty's Theatre
1.1miGabriel's Wharf
1.2miBomber Command Memorial
1.7miLambeth Palace
1.9miPrimrose Hill
2miLord's Cricket Ground
2.2miAscot
25.1miRochester
28.5miAttractions
Sir John Soane's Museum
0.5miAmbassadors Theatre
0.7miDuchess Theatre
0.7miNovello Theatre
0.7miLyceum Theatre
0.8miQueen's Theatre
0.9miLyric Theatre London
0.9miHer Majesty's Theatre
1.1miGabriel's Wharf
1.2miBomber Command Memorial
1.7miLambeth Palace
1.9miPrimrose Hill
2miLord's Cricket Ground
2.2miAscot
25.1miRochester
28.5miAirports
London City Airport
7.8miLondon Heathrow Airport
14.8miLondon Gatwick Airport
25.5miLuton Airport
26.5miLondon Stansted Airport
29.4miFree wifi
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Bar crawls
Game room
Walking tours
Bathroom
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Lockers
General
Carpeted
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 45 years old
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Reservations
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Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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