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Smart Russell Square Hostel

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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Shared kitchen
Exterior
Reception
Single bed in a shared dormitory
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 6.50 per person)

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Explore the area

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71-72 Guilford Street, London, England, WC1N 1DF
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University College London
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in a 6 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in a 12 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in a 9 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Twin Dorm (Ensuite)

Private Twin Dorm (Ensuite)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

London

Smart Russell Square Hostel puts you in the heart of London, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Russell Square and The British Museum. Highlights at this Art Deco hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this London City Centre hostel include Tottenham Court Road and Covent Garden Market.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University College London - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tottenham Court Road - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Friend at Hand - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fortitude Bakehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Smart Russell Square Hostel

Art Deco hostel in London with a 24-hour front desk
As a guest of Smart Russell Square Hostel, you'll find a vending machine, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Smart Russell Square Hostel also features laundry facilities and a front desk safe.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco London hostel.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Smoking in designated areas
Smart Russell Square Hostel offers 37 accommodations with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 per person

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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:

  • Cash 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 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 cash deposit 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Smart Russell Square Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

As of 5 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Russell Square Hostel on 14 Dec 2025 start from NZ$146.48, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

No, Smart Russell Square Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Smart Russell Square Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 444 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yousry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place to stay in London
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ying Sum

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wojciech, Telford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Abhijeet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is conveniently located, within walking distance to theaters, museums and many tourist attraction sites. Will recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Travelled with partner
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable beds with curtains; quiet 'atmosphere', clean enough conditions. Good staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tongji

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhongyi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanako

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy, Leipzig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dinesh Bhaurao

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds are too congested and small. reception guy will not let you seat in reception area unless you check-in.. found so rude behaviour..

8/10 Good

Selina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

david

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Ubonwan

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a really nice hostel with good facilities. The bathrooms were really clean and the dorms were nice too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Keren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022