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Smart Russell Square Hostel

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel near The British Museum

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Reception
Living area
Library
Shared kitchen

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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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

View all photos for 1 bed in a 6 beds shared dormitory

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in a 6 beds shared dormitory

  • 344 sq ft
  • 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

  • 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

  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Twin Dorm (Ensuite) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Dorm (Ensuite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hostel, you'll find Russell Square and The British Museum. Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University College London - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tottenham Court Road - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fortitude Bakehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe in the Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Smart Russell Square Hostel

Art Deco hostel near The British Museum
As a guest of Smart Russell Square Hostel, you'll find a vending machine, an arcade/game 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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Smoking in designated areas
Smart Russell Square Hostel offers 37 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • 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 buffet breakfast: 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 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. 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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Smart Russell Square Hostel to the airport?

Smart Russell Square Hostel is 9.5 mi (45-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Smart Russell Square Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Smart Russell Square Hostel.

Does Smart Russell Square Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Smart Russell Square Hostel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 6.50 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM.

Is there free parking at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Smart Russell Square Hostel have a pool?

Smart Russell Square Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Smart Russell Square Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Smart Russell Square Hostel to downtown London?

Smart Russell Square Hostel is 1.1 mi away from London.

Smart Russell Square Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 448 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

Good night

Was very good value for a quick overnight stop, surprisingly quiet, room was extremely hot so if possible take a portable fan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021