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Clink 261 Hostel

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

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Bed in 18-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Clink 261 Hostel sits just steps from The British Museum. Guests can handle laundry on-site and connect using in-room WiFi. The multilingual staff helps visitors navigate London, while express check-in gets travelers settled quickly and on their way to exploring.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-10-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 18-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 18-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Pod in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pod in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-6-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 10-bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-bed dorm shared facilities

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 4 Bedded Dorm)

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-bed dorm Shared Facilities

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-bed Female dorm Shared Facilities

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Clink 261 Hostel is near a metro station. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Russell Square and Hyde Park. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed.
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261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, England, WC1X 8QT

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Indian Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Plaka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Union - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Clink 261 Hostel

Hostel near Russell Square
Close to University College London and The British Museum, Clink 261 Hostel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Clink 261 Hostel have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (GBP 28 per day); reservations required

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

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

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 28 per day (5249 ft away)

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children under 12 years of age are not permitted in group bookings and advance notice is required to make bedding and parking arrangements.
Please note, that if the name on your booking is different to the name on the card used to the confirm the booking, the hostel may request a copy of your ID or card for legal reasons.
When booking more than one dorm bed there is no guarantee that they will be located in the same room.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clink 261 Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clink 261 Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Clink 261 Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Clink 261 Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 2 mi (3 km). London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) is only a 4-minute walk and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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