Rest Up London - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel near The Shard in London

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 1 bed in shared, Female Only room of 4 - shared bathroom | Soundproofing, bed sheets

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
  • The Shard
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • London Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tower Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 4 - ensuite

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

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

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

Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

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

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

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

Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

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

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

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

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Private Twin - private bathroom

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

Private family room 4 beds - shared bathroom

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

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

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

Basic Triple Room

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

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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 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 The Shard and London Bridge. Tower Bridge and Tower of London are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Shard - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • London Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Tower of London - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • London Eye - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lebanese Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hej Roastery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Roebuck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Rosy Hue - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rest Up London - Hostel

Hotel near The Shard 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 4.75 to 6.50 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • 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

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 4.75 to 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 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 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, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

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.

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 4.75 and 6.50 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. 183 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 271 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 1013 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

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Isaiah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only disappointment was rudeness of other visitors, shouting, turning lights on at 2am, that sort of thing. Staff were great, informed, courteous, professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Ryana

Really very good and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Harshit

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019