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Wombat's City Hostel London

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, 7-minute walk to Tower of London

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Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Private 4-Bed Room with Rooftop Terrace | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Located near Tower Bridge and London Bridge, Wombat's City Hostel London offers free in-room WiFi and a social atmosphere. Guests can relax in the garden or play billiards. Previous guests praise the attentive staff who enhance the stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 6

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

4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Private 4-Bed Room With Rooftop Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

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

Private Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Private Double Room

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

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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

8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 8

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Private 4-Bed Room with Rooftop Terrace | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-Bed Room with Rooftop Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Private 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Private 6-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Private 8-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Dock Street, London, England, E1 8LL

What's nearby

  • Tower of London - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Liverpool Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • London Bridge - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • The Shard - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tower Gateway DLR Station - 7 min walk
  • Fenchurch Street Station - 10 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goodman's Field (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sir Sidney Smith - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Bear - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Running Horse - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Wombat's City Hostel London

Hostel near Tower of London
Located close to Tower Bridge and London Bridge, Wombat's City Hostel London provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 120 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 8.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 8.5 per person
  • Towels fee: GBP 2 per person, per stay (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 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
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Wombats City London
Wombat's City Hostel London England
Wombat's City London
Wombats City Hostel London
Wombat's City Hostel London London
Wombat's City Hostel London Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Wombat's City Hostel London pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Wombat's City Hostel London?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Wombat's City Hostel London?

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

What time is check-out at Wombat's City Hostel London?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wombat's City Hostel London located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and Brick Lane. Thames River and Sky Garden are also within 15 minutes. Tower Gateway DLR Station is 7 minutes by foot and Aldgate East Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Wombat's City Hostel London Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 497 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Yes,shops not too far away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but don’t forget ear plugs as I ended up in a dormitory with roommates who caused terrible night sleep. Limited breakfast choice for the price paid
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the ideal hostel for me. Having built in curtains for each bed added a fantastic bit of privacy, plus a safe, outlet, and fan for each bed on top of the lockers was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ketsia Tahiry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Honestly the best hostel I have stayed at. If you are a single woman stay in the female 6 bedroom ensuite!! It’s so big and there is a separate counter with sink for you to do your makeup from the sink that’s inside with the shower. The toilet is also separate so it’s so convenient in the mornings when getting ready. The area is great about a 5 minute walk to the Tower hill tube line. You also have tower bridge and the Tower of London within a 5 minute walk!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Favourite hostel i have stayed at yet
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very professionally.run
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool basement bar and nice staff, opened until like 12/1am. They have comedy night which is new. They allow to pay for late check out but it has to be before 2-3am, just remember that. But cool place, curtains on the beds, hot in the summer, walkable to two trains and a bridge!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Give it a go!

Never stayed in a hostel and will definitely consider this again. We had a good stay and the bar area is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eizat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for budget travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Towels Woo Hoo!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for a week in mid- September and loved every minute of it. I am an older gentleman who wanted a place close to the river, London Tower, and the Tower Bridge and to the Underground. This establishment fit the bill for all of those. The staff (including front desk, housekeeping, and the bar and entertainment folks went over and above to make sure that the guest were taken care of. Most of the people staying there were young people from all over the world. They were all very well-mannered and very respective. Great activities planned each night in the bar whether it was Trivial Quiz, Comedy night or anything else. They had a very good, but low-key security folks on hand also. No complaints and I will stay there the next time I am in London!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hasitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love love loved this hostel so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff make this place! Great for solo Aussie travellers
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Wombat meets Dingbat

Living up to it’s reputation as the best hostel chain
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option for solo travel!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Muhammad Umar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious and tidy however, they ask you to check out at 10am which is way too early compared to check-in time of 2pm. Also the luggage compartments are too narrow to put in a bag.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only had a short stay but the staff were really helpful and bedroom facilities were really good. Would stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom accommodations were excellent. Lock-up options in the rooms were included in the price (i.e. no need to rent or purchase a lock which I've had to do at other hostels): a large locker at the room entrance and a small code-operated locker in the bed itself. Beds all also included a small personal fan which was lovely to have and definitely makes the rooms more accessible to all bodies. Rooms were spacious with well-kempt toilets and showers each in the rooms themselves instead of shared facilities outside of the rooms. The shared kitchen was excellent to have and helped me reduce costs for food and also socialize. The kitchen gets very messy though and isn't cleaned out nearly enough - seems like it's just allowed to get as dirty as it gets naturally throughout the day with no concern to it being a shared space for many people (definitely needs more intentional effort to get in and clean out the sinks, put away dishes, clean out shared fridges, etc.). Overall very happy with my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sourabh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great vibes smiling faces clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aïda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the professionalism and costumer service of the cleaning lady! She was very nice and warm. (The beautiful nigerian queen!) Also it was very very usefull to have lockers and the system was easy to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

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Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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