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Smart Russell Square Hostel

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

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Single bed in a shared dormitory | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bed in a 9 beds shared dormitory

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Separate bedroom
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In-room safe
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds

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Separate bedroom
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1 bed in a 6 beds shared dormitory

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leicester Square - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 1.3 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

  • ‪Russell Square Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fortitude Bakehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Smart Russell Square Hostel

Hostel near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum and Leicester Square, 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), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
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

  • 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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

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

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 smoke detector, 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 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 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 5-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Royal Opera House are also within 15 minutes. 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. 59 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 426 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

An excellent place to stay in London
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

Good access!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Comfortable beds with curtains; quiet 'atmosphere', clean enough conditions. Good staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

6/10

Beds are too congested and small. reception guy will not let you seat in reception area unless you check-in.. found so rude behaviour..

6/10

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

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Me ha gustado mucho el Hotel tiene la parada del metro detrás, volvería.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

La habitación de 9 camas es muy pequeña, la cama muy delgada e incómoda ya que está forrada de plástico y aunque le pongas las sábanas te hace sudar. Las regaderas son incómodas porque no tienen una banquita o algún mueble donde puedas colocar tu ropa o mínimo la llave de la habitación, prácticamente tienes que salirte en toalla o arriesgarte a que se mojen tus pertenencias. Los baños son como en un centro comercial, todos juntos, no hay un mínimo de privacidad. El personal de recepción es Amable, pero hay una señora de limpieza (cabello negro y ojos azules) súper grosera, mal educada y agresiva, súper mal educada! Lo único bueno es la ubicación.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

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

Séjour super! Meilleure auberge dans Londres! Auberge calme, propre. Très bonne accueil, personnel impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024