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Rest Up London - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near The Shard

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Living area
Living area
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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

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172 New Kent Road, London, England, SE1 4YT
  • The Shard
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • London Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tower Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 4 - ensuite

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 4 - ensuite

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Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 33 - shared bathroom

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 33 - shared bathroom

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 16 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 10 - private bathroom

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 10 - private bathroom

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Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 6 - private bathroom

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 6 - private bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 4 - shared bathroom

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Twin - private bathroom

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Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private family room 4 beds - shared bathroom

Private family room 4 beds - shared bathroom

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 6 - shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 8 - shared bathroom

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 8 - shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

London

Rest Up London - Hostel puts you in the centre of London, 1.6 km (1 mi) from The Shard and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from London Bridge. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel include Tower Bridge and Tower of London.

What's nearby

  • The Shard - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • London Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Tower Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tower of London - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • London Eye - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Elephant & Castle Station - 7 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bad Moon Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lebanese Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hej Roastery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rosy Hue - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rest Up London - Hostel

Hotel with a restaurant, near The Shard
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Rest Up London - Hostel.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Rest Up London - Hostel offers 140 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5 to 7.99 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • RestUp Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in hours are between 3 PM and 2 AM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 7.99 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Rest Up London - Hostel.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rest Up London - Hostel?

Rest Up London - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rest Up London - Hostel?

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rest Up London - Hostel on 6 Oct 2025 start from NZ$119.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rest Up London - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rest Up London - Hostel?

No, Rest Up London - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rest Up London - Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Rest Up London - Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rest Up London - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rest Up London - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Rest Up London - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 261 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1010 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Max

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Centrally located Bad - lack of towels and having to rent at GBP5 each.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ayodele

Too much water on the floors in the toilet & bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and restrooms. The common area furnitures a little rundown. You have to rent towels, dont forget adaptor for outlets if coming from USA
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernardo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerzy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

TIAGO LUIZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The service provided by the staffs was very good but the comfort of the room was very poor, there was a window in the middle of the bed, that window was broken and couldn't be closed so during the night I have been caught by wind and noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sherry

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Extremely disappointing experience. I booked a 4-bed female-only dorm, but after taking a shower, I came back to find a man in the room. Turns out they had put me in a mixed dorm by mistake. When I raised this with the staff, they moved me to a 5-bed room — essentially a downgrade, which I did not agree to. The bed was extremely high and difficult to climb into, the bathroom was dirty, and the whole experience felt careless and unprofessional. I also requested a refund, but so far have received no response. Would not recommend this place based on how poorly they handled a basic booking and guest safety concern.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people are very helpful and friendly. Happy customer Cortland Bonds my first time in England
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Did the job for one night stay with friends, one issue was that in the communal bathrooms the signage wasn’t clearly in show meaning that men were going into the women’s bathroom and shower and women were going into the men’s,made me feel a little unsafe and uncomfortable but other than that the staff were amazing and it did the job for what we needed it for. :))
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couldn’t stay the night

When arriving at this hostel with my daughter we felt very unsafe in the lobby and community area. Our room was several floors up - there were people loitering in corridors and security patrolling. Our room felt like a prison cell - very small, it smelt and contained a rickety bunk bed that had a very thin mattress that would have offered no comfort. We decided to leave and found another place to stay. When we checked out we were offered another room but we felt too unsafe to stay. The hostel would not refund our money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for a night's stay

No frills hostel, but the bunk bed was comfortable and I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yousry

Need a lot of improvement
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jimmy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There no privacy in my room, no curtains. No light (or lamp), no power (electric) outlets near bedside. The light at the shower room was automatically turned off when there is no movement which i understood. But the light was off in the middle of the shower and it is co-ed,i can't go out turned the light on. The washroom on the second floor was flooded once, no toilet papers available. Everyone gathered around the lobby to charge his electronics. In addition, i asked on of the staff for beer drinking inside this building, he said 'No'. But someone drink beer which they bought from the store just acrosss the street. The only good thing I 5say is there is a LEBO restaurant across the street and it is very famous. I bought half boneless chicken with rice, it id only 8 pound, which is very good price compare crazy price in London. I am not sure to go back to London, however, i will not stay this hostel for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana Lis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

We booked a room with a bathroom, upon arrival I told reception that there was no light in the bathroom and they said yes, we'll see. When I arrived at night there was no light in the bathroom and at reception they told me, there's no one around now to check on that, the hostel is a dirty mess, all the rubbish on the ceilings, if you want towels you have to pay £5, they gave me a room on the fourth floor without an elevator, I understand it's a hostel but at almost £80 for a room with a bathroom in these conditions, and super far from everything, an experience that I don't recommend anyone go through.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Beautiful, pretty cheap but some issues.

It's a hostel. Going into that is important to remember. I'm not comparing to a hotel level service. The good: the staff all seemed pleasant and helpful even when they couldn't give me what was promised. The building is beautiful and common areas are decorated very cute. Breakfast smelled good though we woke too later for it. There's outdoor space and a park next door which is rare for London. Once you get through the gate there's a pretty safe feeling. It's walkable from the tower bridge and plenty of public transport options. Now, the bad. The room was full of black specks on the clean white bed upon arrival which seemed to duplicate no matter what we did. Turns out the window was rusted away at the bottom of the window sill, which would explain the constant draft. The specks appeared to be from a mix of rust and bird excrement and feathers. We came in April, which is still rather cold some days and the radiator did nothing, so my guess is the boiler was turned off already. The deadbolt didn't prevent the door from being accessed from the outside. They charged me for towel rental before checking that they didn't have enough towels to give me. I don't know how many issues could have been fixed if we had asked for another room or more assistance. We ended up only staying 1.5 days & checking out and moving to another hotel. This morning (my original checkout day), I received a notice to checkout while aboard my plane. Remains to be seen if I'm actually checked out or not.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Noemi

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great staff, perfect location as the bus stops just outside. It was nice and quiet, and manageable but would have liked to have hot water for the shower and a heater or insulated windows in our room. It was in the 40’s at night in April and they had no heat:(.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here a week, my first time in a hostel. The reception is always very friendly and helpful. I spent a lot of time in the common areas. I met some really nice people that were also staying there. They have lockers for 5£ per use. The beds were comfortable and clean linens. Very close to food options. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

A very large bright and breezy hostel. Focused happy and helpful staff. The building is a conversion not purpose built but you get everything you need. A good comfortable bed. Clean bedding. The third floor was a building site. A good place to hostel, near to the city. I walked to the river in 40 mins though buses were running at 5am .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barry, Upper Colwyn Bay

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ajin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
my friends and myself hated the hostel and did not stay. We had to find somewhere else because it was extremely dirty and we did not feel safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020