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Smart Russell Square Hostel

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Single bed in a shared dormitory | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 284
AED 341 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

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7.2 out of 10, Good, (1007)
The price is AED 246
AED 296 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Generator London

About the neighborhood

Map
71-72 Guilford Street, London, England, WC1N 1DF

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 3 min walk
  • The British Museum - 9 min walk
  • Leicester Square - 3 min drive
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive

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

  • ‪Russell Square Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fortitude Bakehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burr & Co - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Smart Russell Square Hostel

Hostel near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum and Covent Garden Market, Smart Russell Square Hostel provides an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Smart Russell Square Hostel boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 6.50 per person

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Smart Russell Square Hostel London
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Smart Russell Square London
Smart Russell Square
Smart Russell Square Hotel London
Smart Russell Square Hostel London, England
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Smart Russell Square Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Smart Russell Square Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 22 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Russell Square Hostel on 24 March 2025 start from $92.76, 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.

How much is parking at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Smart Russell Square Hostel doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Smart Russell Square Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Covent Garden Market and Leicester Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Russell Square Underground Station is only a 3-minute walk and Holborn Underground Station is 8 minutes.

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Smart Russell Square Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 417 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Taisuke

Liked: Cleanliness
Good access!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

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

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

6/10 Okay

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
It was really great. The staff was really nice and it was really inn. The location is the best only 15 minutes by foot to the center amazing ! The only flat was that it was really hot on the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Helene Valbø

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

morgane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Séjour super! Meilleure auberge dans Londres! Auberge calme, propre. Très bonne accueil, personnel impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mazin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Jose Manuel

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Pongo poca nota, porque cogi una toalla para ducharme y el precio era 1,5 libras y ahora mirando la cuenta me han cobrado 2,5 libras, las literas son triples y me toco en el medio y me costaba entrar, de los bajitas y pequeñas que son, los labavos las tazas estaban muy sucios llenos de orinas. Lo mejor que esta muy centrico y tienes el metro al lado.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Fernando Julio

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Razoável. Nada espetacular, mas não é ruim. Vale o custo benefício.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanako

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Niels

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
An sich gut gelegen und schön ruhig. Das Zimmer jedoch viel zu klein, dass der koffer ins Zimmer gepasst hat war auch alles. Das eigene Bad viel zu klein und die Wasserlwitung innden dritten Stock hatte auch keinen Druck mehr, so dass wir die Gemeinschaftsduschen nutzen mussten. Matratzrn durchgelegen und unterm Bed lag noch die Unterwäsche der vorherigen Besucherin. Frühstück war okay. Personal super freundlich und Hilfsbereit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Askild

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Praktisk og sentralt i London
Veldig praktisk hotell når ein skal overantta i London. Det er også greitt med gangavstand til Kings Cross og undergrunner er dessutan rett rundt hjørnet. Det er også veldig potitivt med eit fortrekk som gjer at ein kan sova i fred.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Inês

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private Twin Dorm
Ficámos numa private twin dorm e foi muito bom. Alguns problemas com a água para tomar banho, mas nada impossível, há balneário caso necessário. Pequeno almoço é suficiente e bom. Staff simpático e bom ambiente. O hostel está muito bem localizado! Aconselho imenso principalmente pela localização e segurança da zona!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis Santos

Stayed 1 night in May 2023