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Rest Up London - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel near London Bridge in London

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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172 New Kent Road, London, England, SE1 4YT
  • Place, Coronet
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shard
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Private family room 4 beds - shared bathroom

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Twin - private bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 4 - ensuite

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 16 Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Triple Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private family room 4 beds - shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of London Bridge and Tower Bridge. Tower of London and London Eye are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Coronet - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Shard - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Borough Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • London Bridge - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rising - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lebanese Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Four Quarters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Roebuck - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Rest Up London - Hostel

Hotel near London Bridge in London
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/game 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game 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 showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Things to do

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

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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
  • Towels fee: GBP 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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-authorize 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 onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

How close is Rest Up London - Hostel to the airport?

Rest Up London - Hostel is 9.9 mi (47-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Dec 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rest Up London - Hostel on Jan 4, 2026 start from $35.43, excluding 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 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rest Up London - Hostel.

Does Rest Up London - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rest Up London - Hostel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 5 and 7.99 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rest Up London - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rest Up London - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Rest Up London - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Rest Up London - Hostel have a pool?

Rest Up London - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Rest Up London - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rest Up London - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rest Up London - Hostel to downtown London?

Rest Up London - Hostel is 1.8 mi away from London.

Rest Up London - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 1003 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Nice clean hostel. Very cheap and good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Great value hostel with a great staff!

This is an older hostel but is very functional. We had a room with our own bathroom/shower. The rooms are quite small but if you are spending most of your day out seeing the sights of London, the size of the room really doesn't matter. The staff is amazing and very friendly and helpful. If you are looking for luxury, then this isn't the place for you. If you want a functional hostel with easy access to public transportation at a great value, then Restup London is perfect. We stayed there during two different portions of our vacation and would do so again without hesitation.
Lobby area
Lobby area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is located at what was an old school. My room was on the top floor which meant a good climb up each time i returned. It was just down the street from Elephant and Castle which has tube access to London routes. Weatherspoon has a decent dining area and at fair rates. There is bus service just a few steps from the front door which is very convenient. There did seem to be a bit of noise...both in the hall outside my door and from outside. Overall, not bad for the price. You do have to provide your own towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adheena

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tiny rooms, dirty, don’t recommend

I would not recommend this hostel to anyone. Your pictures are wildly misleading and inaccurate. The hostel rooms are completely ill equipped for anyone staying in them. There is nowhere to put your things, there isn’t a bin and there aren’t any hooks in the room. I don’t want to have to walk down 4 flights of stairs to get something out of a locker every time. Our room was for 4 people and it probably 6 foot by 8 foot including two sets of bunk beds. There was absolutely no room to move around. There was no character or personality to the rooms or corridors either, making it feel like a prison. Whilst I appreciate that hostels are notoriously the cheaper option and standards aren’t the same as a hotel, this was actually quite gross and uncomfortable to stay in. Given that we are in the height of summer and the temperatures were hitting 28, thick winter quilts were still on the beds and no way to get any air circulation in the rooms. The sink in the room was absolutely tiny. There was probably getting on for 40 rooms on one floor and only three female toilets and showers. They were dirty and once again, ill equipped to take a shower. Nowhere to put your stuff so everything gets wet. Out of the three showers, only one was actually useable. The light was broken in one and another didn’t lock. Having no kitchen facilities in a hostel is also very disappointing. It was about a 10 minute walk from Elephant and Castle station, so not a bad location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hasitha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Showers are not good, have to pay extra for lockers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst hostel experience ever

Do not book this place even though it seems cheap. This was the worst place to stay. Book at your own disappointed. The reviews must be fake. The below were some of the main issues, which im surprised not been mentioned by others: 1. Loud traffic all through the night (police, bikes, etc) 2. Hand dryers not working in the toilets 3. Toilets dirty 4. No proper cooling on a hot summers day 5. No pillow was provided (or taken by someone else) 6. Matresses were not even reasonably firm 7. No lifts into the building 8. Getting to the hostel felt like going through a sketchy area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Toronto

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in easy walking distance of buses and the tube. Plenty of places around to get food. Basic room in a lovely old property. Reception staff were all lovely and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emanuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

John.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hostel. Located near major transit stops, it felt safe when in the hostel itself, my only complaint was the thinness of the mattress. Would recommend staying here if you don’t have a bad back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Geronimo

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please be aware that if you have luggage, it may be challenging to manage, as the location does not have a lift or elevator. Additionally, there is a fee of €5 per day for a towel which is not included in the initial costs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanda

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

Best location

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel in London hands down. Recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025