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Astor Museum Inn Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Russell Square

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Shared fridge, microwave
Standard Double Private Basic | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Located in central London, Astor Museum Inn Hostel offers a vibrant terrace and laundry facilities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi while exploring nearby attractions like Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. The 24-hour front desk staff provides assistance throughout the stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Twin Room (Private) | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (Private)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Twin Room (Private) | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room (Private)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Basic

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Basic

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Basic

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 15-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 15-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
27 Montague Street, London, England, WC1B 5BH

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Leicester Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Holborn Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 8 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪British Museum Members' Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Great Court Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Museum Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Montague on the Gardens - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Astor Museum Inn Hostel

Hostel near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum and Leicester Square, Astor Museum Inn Hostel provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 1 meeting room, a computer station, and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Rainfall showers and toilet paper

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property caters to guests ages 18-30.
This property accepts passports, driver's licenses, and national identity cards as proff of identification. Paper driver's licenses, student IDs, and employee IDs are not accepted

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: GBP 5 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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 credit card, debit card, or 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
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
The maximum length of stay at this property is 14 days per calendar year.
Luggage storage is provided on the day of arrival and costs GBP 2,50 per bag on the day of departure. After check-out, luggage storage is available for GBP 7.5 per bag, per day. Storage lockers for small valuables are available for GBP 2 per day.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Astor Museum Hostel London
Astor Museum Hostel
Astor Museum London
Astor`s Museum Hotel London
Astor Museum Hostel London England
Astor Museum Inn Hostel London
Astor Museum Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Astor Museum Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Frequently asked questions

Is Astor Museum Inn Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Astor Museum Inn Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Astor Museum Inn Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Astor Museum Inn Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Astor Museum Inn Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is steps from The British Museum and Russell Square. University College London and Tottenham Court Road are also within 10 minutes. Holborn Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and Russell Square Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Astor Museum Inn Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Faizaan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great staff very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Great kitchen and breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, great area, lots of things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Maria Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
price is reasonable, the staff were nice, accessible to train station, also there's a nearby park and museum:)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Melle

Liked: Staff & service
It's more than okay for the price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

WANJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind, the room was clean, and the bathroom was the cleanest, so I really liked it. And the best part of all is that it's close to the British Museum, so I loved it because it's a hostel in a good location!! If I visit London again, I will stay again. Thanks to you guys, I made good memories in this hostel!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Everyone does their job well: receptionists were helpful and friendly, sheets and toilets were probably the cleanest I've ever seen in hostels. Super satisfied with my stay. Thank you guys!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hardik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception team were great and on it when we left something behind by mistake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a brilliantly located hostel. However, as other reviewers have commented, I’m surprised at this hostel’s high rating. Because although the staff here are super friendly and accommodating, everything else is poor. Beds don’t have privacy curtains, which in today’s world, is pretty unforgivable. Especially when the dorms can be so hot that guests sleep on top of their bedding with little clothing! I moved to a different dorm during my stay, both were very noisy and very warm (during good weather). They are no hooks to hang anything including wet towels, so dorms are messy. The bathroom for my first dorm was small, old and felt dirty. By contrast, the bathroom for my second dorm was modern and clean - world’s apart! The entire property isn’t particularly clean, partly because they rely on the live-in staff to do the cleaning, rather than using a proper cleaning company like most other hostels do. The staff are lovely, but they are not professional cleaners. There’s a real lack of communal space to have some alone time, or do some work. The TV room is small, leaving only the kitchen area, which is always busy. Also, annoyingly the kitchen must be vacated mid-morning (at exactly when guests will want to make breakfast) so that the staff can clean it - bad decision! The laundry situation was dire, with one machine, that was partly broken. I loved the staff, so I wish this hostel was better, but it’s pretty terrible. There are MUCH better London hostels for your money.
10 bed dorm
10 bed dorm
Shared modern bathroom (not all are this nice!)
Shared modern shower (not all are this nice!)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor sleeping

Rude customer service plus poor sleeping since people in the shared 10 ppl room were coming and going, talking etc all the time. Rooms in 3 floors, but not toilets/showers on every floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good: - The room was a good size with simple furnishing, true to pictures - Showers are a good size but see below. - There is a phone which directly connects to the main building reception. Bad - The rooms and the stairs are not soundproof at all. Noise resonates a lot. - The doors are all heavy but the closing mechanism is very hard, and thus when they close they always bang loudly. The main house seemed to have dampened mechanisms. - You wouldn't expect to need a notice to remind guests, yet other guests feel it is acceptable to make a lot of noise after 11pm, ignoring that other guests might be trying to sleep. - Room 1 is right next to the external door, which is where we were, so the lack of soundproofing, selfish guests, poor door mechanisms, and noisy stairs, meant we got very little sleep. - We complained at 1:30am and there was some respite, but the noise continued through the night. - There is no internal door lock - it has been removed. - Despite room amenities listing a shower/toilet, it is in fact shared. There were 3 showers and 2 toilets on our floor and the one below. The problem with older buildings is you have to make the effort for them to be hospitable for sleeping. Astor hasn't, and thus the experience is terrible. Sorry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and warm, staff very helpful and accommodating. Toilet on different floor to room (a few stairs away), shower on our level was clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

RYUSEI

Liked: Staff & service
親切なスタッフさんでした。宿泊施設には特に不満はありません。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Haitong

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel has two sets of bathroom and toilet on ground floor and underground which was good. There is a sink in the room. I stayed in a four beds dorm but only shared the room with another person. This a really a plus. The guy in reception was very friendly and knows everything about the property. The room was not too warm with window open, but this also brought the noises from the street in. In general I quite enjoyed the stay there and might come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I liked this Hostel a lot and would definitely come back. Look, at the end of the day the things inconvenient about this property are the things inconvenient about every hostel. If you can’t handle no AC, no lift, and roommates that snore or are loud in the hallways all the way to quiet hours, then no hostel will work for you. Bring ear plugs and a sleep mask, and be ready climb some stairs. Beds are comfortable enough, showers are comparatively large for a hostel. My only complaint was my trundle locker was very squeaky which made it difficult to be respectful of my roommates sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very short 8 hour stay. 8 bed dorm was clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and welcoming. I didnt get to try the leisure facilities due to lack of time. I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Super rencontres mais difficultés de dormir

- Super staff - De nombreuses belles rencontres - Très difficile de dormir la nuit à cause de la chaleur et des lits de mauvaise qualité
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Great Hostel, Fantastic staff, Would use again!

The hostel was great. The reception lady and the manager were fantastic on check in. Very warm & welcoming. We had a 2-bed room a short stroll down the road. Room was clean, sheets were clean. Can't fault it for the price. A simple breakfast, but a perfect way to start the day. Good location to underground an small shop around the corner among other local attractions. I would use again if i were down in the capital!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great value for money

Great hostel, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had excellent service and care from the staff when I became a little unwell. Thank-you, everyone!! I had a girls only dorm it was spotless and the bedding was spotlessly clean and fresh. I liked the centrality of this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

shirley

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

Bien

Bien en general, si no puede subir escaleras no lo tome hay 4 pisos de escaleras empinadas y angostas. Lo demás bien habitación pequeña para dos todo muy limpio los baños y duchas compartidas todo impecable limpio. Esta literal a media cuadra del museo de londres y cerca del comercio y locomocio. Los chicos de recepción super amables . Tiene guarda maletas post check out pero lo cobran 2,5 libras por persona.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Berkay

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sadece düşük fiyat vermek isteyenler için öneririm aksi taktirde kesinlikle önermem. Merkeze yakın. Ancak tuvaletler ortak ve odanın dışında. Belki en önemli şey prizlerin hiçbiri çalışmıyordu. Hostel çok eski ve bakımsız. Biraz paranız varsa başka bir yer tercih edin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chad

Do not book through hotels.com!

My flight information changed quickly. I called to push the date of arrival back and they wouldn’t accommodate. Stated they had no rooms available, but the online there was availability, though I’m unsure what specific room(s) were available. They refused a refund and again did nothing to accommodate me. I had to stay elsewhere and eat the $93 charge from this booking. Do not book through hotels.com!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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