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Reviews of Clink261 Hostel 3 stars

261-265 Grays Inn Road, Camden, London, WC1X 8QT, United Kingdom

#711 of 1,013 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3943 hostel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 4 People
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room is bit smaller, the door is so close to the bunk, the locker is small, couldnt fit my cabin suitcase. a bit dusty next to the locker, found 2 big spiders in the room 🫣

    The location is not far from Kingcross/Pancras approx. 5-10minutes walking. They allow us to storage our suitcase before/after. Good for stay a night but not longer period time

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    6.0
    Great location and value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-4 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathrooms for boys being on a different floor. Rest all was good. Staff was prompt as well

    Location was great. Walking distance from Kings Cross station. Great connectivity to the major parts of London. Space was very limited but it is understandable for any place in London.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    7.0
    Convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-4 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much room in the bathrooms. Small shower cubicle.

    Close to Kings Cross and St Pancras. The bed was comfortable with charging port and light.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Convenient & value for money stay with great links to Central London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-4 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very basic shared toilet and shower facilities. You may have to wait at pick times or go to a different floor. Lockers could be bigger.

    Great location, near Kings Cross with great links to explore London. It's more appreciated for convenience rather than comfort. Adequate breakfast and facilities. Value for money.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    7.0
    Good when you are on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-8 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rate is good when you travel on a budget.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    6.0
    Great budget stay in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room for 18 people
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was so thin and uncomfortable, ok for a one to two night stay but wouldn’t stay here longer. Not a lot of space in the room for luggage. The room I had had no windows but a skylight so lighting was fine but ventilation in the room could have been better, a bit stuffy.

    Great location and the bunk bed set up is great in that it’s almost like little pods. Good value for money, it’s basic and cheap and that can be hard to find in London.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    7.0
    Great value, perfect for one or two nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The curtain covering my pod hole fell down twice and the vent smelled like Indian food

    Location was great, everything was clean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    It met my expectations and I would definitely return in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amenities were small and not as well maintained as they should have been

    Convenient location, good value for money and very friendly professional staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Amazing location, amazing helpful staff and reasonably priced. Mostly very clean common areas.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 4 People
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mostly the bathrooms and showers were recently cleaned, but unfortunately I had some bad encounters despite the staff keeping a high standard.

    Rooms and beds were comfortable and clean. Also really nice system for keeping the fridges clean in common area.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room for 18 people
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately the room had a fairly loud ventilator in it. Certainly necessary to ventilate a room with several people sleeping in it, but I it would have been great if they could use a less loud option.

    The staff was very kind and helpful! I opted for a shared room with bunkbeds and the facilities were absolutely correct, clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-4 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities were a bit outdated and very tiny spaces. Showers and bathroom aren’t the cleanest either

    Excellent location, located right in the centre and close to major train station and bus stops

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    7.0
    Good hostel and good location for the price in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-4 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room for 4 beds I stayed in was very small, no curtains for the beds which is always nice for privacy, the check in time is kind of late if you have an early flight or train.

    Close to the train station, underground (metro) and buses, comfy beds, good breakfast for the price, good size lockers if you have a carry on and a backpack; friendly receptionists, lift/elevator available.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 10 People
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cheap and only five minutes' walk from St Pancreas.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    7.0
    Perfect for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very warm in the rooms

    Close to Kings Cross, was able to leave my luggage there after check out, places to lock my luggage in whilst staying there

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 10 People
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The late check in was not ideal, and the room was very small.

    Very cheap, and the staff were friendly - let me use some facilities before check-in. Baggage storage was also a big plus, and the hostel had a huge kitchen. I like that the beds had multiple charging options and personal light.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-8 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds don't have curtains so there is not much privacy and the lavatory in the bathroom is very small. But for the price it is very good.

    The place is very close to king Cross and it's easy to find. The bus stop is next to it. The room was ok, everything seemed clean and the personnel were nice and helpful, they store your backpack for free before check-in.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    6.0
    Decent price for a short stay, decent facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 10 People
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The furniture in the common areas and the mattress in the room is really uncomfy, so not very inviting to spend time on either. The lounge room is in the basement so just not really a nice place to hang out and meet people

    Common areas are available which is good, a the kitchen is well equipped, shower rooms weren’t too busy and always clean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    6.0
    Good choice for close access to the train stations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s warm within the whole building. The room with the pod beds were kinda sweaty (by smell and feeling) with very dry air, because of poor air ventilation. There is a loud fan that’s on 24/7, so bring your earplugs.

    Close to London St. Pancras and supermarket next door. Nice pod beds.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 10 People
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, close to the station and friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    7.0
    Cons
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room for 18 people
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some travellers did not respect others and made a huge amount of noise when leaving , very early in the morning. Management informed. Also rooms were small. Packed tight.

    Location - breakfast was good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    You get what you paid for. So we can’t complain.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-4 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains for privacy. Unless you book a Pod. Sinks and showers could do with alternating. But manageable.

    I’m not someone that likes to complain about places, So maybe next time I will try the Pods and I will be able to give a better review. Thanks either way for having me. 👍

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    6.0
    Very basic, but safe and good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 4 People
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only 3 showers for women (that I could find), and you couldn't use one of them because the lights weren't working. And with teenage girls taking a notoriously long time in the shower, I had to wait for a long time, and then the water was only luke-warm... Luckily it was a hot night! Also hardly any toilets, and very tiny 4-bed dorm. I had requested a bottom bunk for medical reasons, but they forgot about it - however, they gave me a free breakfast instead. I checked in at about 11.30 pm after an international flight, and was exhausted, but the person in front of me at reception was buying a snack or something, and was there for ages. They do need to prioritise new arrivals!

    Good breakfast! And slept very well despite the heatwave. There was a small desk fan on the windowsill. They also do luggage storage, and there is a lift, which is handy with heavy bags.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    8.0
    I will be back. Hopefully clink 78 will be ready
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 10-8 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was too hot at night, too much vehicular noise from the road.

    The staff are great, the location is handy if noisey.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 4 People
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small rooms, small bathrooms

    Nice staff, easy stay, small but sufficient breakfast (vegan options available)

    Stayed in August 2024

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