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Hootananny Hostel

2.0 star property
Edwardian hostel with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in London

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Hootananny Hostel sits in central London near Westminster Abbey. Guests start with continental breakfast, enjoy Mexican dishes at MEXICAN GRILL, and relax on the garden terrace. The hostel provides free WiFi and hosts karaoke nights for a lively atmosphere after sightseeing.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
95 Effra Road, London, England, SW2 1DF

What's nearby

  • Brockwell Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brixton Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Electric Avenue - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • O2 Academy Brixton - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Clapham Common - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Herne Hill Station - 11 min walk
  • Brixton Underground Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hootananny - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Koala Brixton - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Effra Social - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Best Kebab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Sovrano - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hootananny Hostel

Hostel near Westminster Abbey
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a nightclub, and a terrace at Hootananny Hostel. The on-site Mexican cuisine restaurant, MEXICAN GRILL, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • MEXICAN GRILL
  • TONY’S Jerk Chicken

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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:

  • Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

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

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hootananny Hostel London
Hootananny Hostel
Hootananny London
Hootananny Hostel London, England
Hootananny Hostel London
Hootananny Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hootananny Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Frequently asked questions

Is Hootananny Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hootananny Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hootananny Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hootananny Hostel located?

Located in Lambeth, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Clapham Common, The Oval, and Battersea Power Station. Battersea Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. Brixton Underground Station is 11 minutes by foot and Clapham High Street Overground Station is 25 minutes.

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