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Rest Up London - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near The Shard

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1 bed in shared, Female Only room of 4 - shared bathroom | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets
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Popular amenities

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

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 4 - ensuite

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 33 - shared bathroom | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

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

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 16 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

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

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

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

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Room

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

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

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Twin - private bathroom | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

Private Twin - private bathroom

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

Private family room 4 beds - shared bathroom

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

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

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
8 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, bed sheets

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

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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172 New Kent Road, London, England, SE1 4YT

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

  • ‪Bad Moon Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Pappagone - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Roebuck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Rosy Hue - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Horangee Pocha - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rest Up London - Hostel

Hotel near The Shard
Borough Market and London Bridge are located near Rest Up London - Hostel, which provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at RestUp Restaurant, the on-site buffet restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
Room features
All 140 rooms include amenities such as sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • RestUp Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 4.75 to 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rest Up London - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rest Up London - Hostel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rest Up London - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rest Up London - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Rest Up London - Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Borough Market and The Shard. London Bridge and Tower Bridge are also within 2 mi (3 km). Elephant & Castle Underground Station is 9 minutes by foot and Elephant & Castle Station is 7 minutes.

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Rest Up London - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 279 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 1016 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Naim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the hotel good because it’s practical easy to reach the center 2-3 buses can drop you in the London center within 5-7 minutes 3-4 stops. So it’s ok to pass night or two there Regards
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Staff & service
The place was easy to get to with a bus out front. The noise travelled so it was noisy which made it hard to sleep with people partying and traffic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavya

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very rude and intimidating. Room dirty.Avoid!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was not in a very good neighborhood. The private room has a very small bathroom and odd they charge for bath towels. Been too many hotels and never heard of this practice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is what you pay for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionists very rude and intimating. At checking difference room was offered, disgusting! Dirty place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and restrooms. The common area furnitures a little rundown. You have to rent towels, dont forget adaptor for outlets if coming from USA
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Eren

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a room with a private bathroom for 2 nights. The elevator didn’t work, therefore we had to carry our laggi
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy. Handy and cheap. Paid for en suite but then expected to pay for towels, nothing about this in booking info.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No safe place to store your belongings, no where to store clothing, no soap in bathrooms, no toilet paper in toilets some days, no kitchen or washing machine and no nearby laundromat. Poorly sound insulated, and very noisy dorm. Close to city center and transport.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent, the waiting/reception area is full of people making the place feel vibrant and the mattress, linens, and pillows were all clean. I gave it 4/5 stars because some of the bathrooms were pretty dirty. People would leave trash out of the bins and or leave clothes around without picking up after themselves. Perhaps not a reflection of the staff themselves, but I wish something could’ve been done there. Otherwise the reception/hosts were incredibly receiving and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ayodele

Too much water on the floors in the toilet & bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ajin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ayodele

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A decent effort had been invested in to keeping a decent standard, a little more attention to the shower would help, it breaks/ cuts off occasionally. And you have to keep pushing the shower button while you have soap in your eyes-- it is very uncomfortable and annoying. Shower should be free flowing not cutting off !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yousry

Need a lot of improvement
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff on my checking sat night was unpolity, no even good evening,or hello! I stated it was my first time in this hostel and I didn't the way around, He ignored me and didn't give instructions to get in the room ( another customer helped me), and most of all,he didn't give a lower bed as requested weeks ago in my booking. I explained a have mobility issues and can't clime the ladder to the top bed. I asked to this member of staff and he rudely said he could not do anything as the accomodation was fully booked however,when I awake this morning I noticed that there was a lower bed which was free all night. Not very nice.staff not very helpful,very unwelcome!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Aarsh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place should NOT be allowed to operate. It is completely uninhabitable. I booked RestUp for its Central London location, but it turned into a nightmare. Despite booking a 10-bed mixed dorm with a private bathroom, I was shoved into a cramped 12-bed room where I couldn’t even stretch my legs. The space between beds is so tight, I hit my head multiple times—seriously concerned I got a concussion. There’s ZERO ventilation. No AC, no fans, and most windows are sealed shut. I nearly suffocated in the summer heat and was told by staff that they could only crack open one tiny window. I explained I had breathing issues and asked for a better-ventilated room—flat-out denied. I ended up in the common area at night, only to find no air circulation there either. Luggage storage? A joke. Despite their website claiming free storage is available, I was charged £5 to store my bag BEFORE check-in. Never experienced this in any other UK hostel. It felt like a blatant cash grab. The rooms are disgusting. Dirty sheets, hair on the bedding, weird odors, bugs crawling around, and to top it off, mosquito bites and a clogged drain that took 2+ hours to clear. And yes, this happened TWICE—I booked here again only because everything else was full. Outlets? Barely work. My adapter only fit in a couple, and there were no USB ports anywhere. Keycards randomly stop working. Dining area was always closed, despite their claim of serving meals. They even changed the breakfast policy overnight and st
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latu

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

6/10 Okay

Diego

Liked: Amenities
Creo que no hay un lugar mejor ubicado que este, hay transporte para cualquier zona de la ciudad y justo afuera tienen parada de bus. La ubicación es inmejorable. Sólo falla que hace mucho calor en verano, que los baños y regaderas son fuera de la habitación y hay muy pocos y que las habitaciones con demasiadas personas no tienen enchufes para poner a cargar tu teléfono, tienes qué salir a áreas comunes que casi siempre están ocupadas. Pero por el precio y ubicación, vale la pena
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025