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Reviews of Smart Russell Square Hostel

71-72 Guilford Street, Camden, London, WC1N 1DF, United Kingdom

#806 of 1,015 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 4199 hostel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    You get what you pay for and if you’re staying for a 1-2 nights it is worth it.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was smelly, the flush button on the toilet wasn’t even there, the room was on the second floor and had to climb 4 flights of stairs as there is no lift.

    Secure building, room had a private bathroom which we were very thankful for, and conveniently only a 2 minute walk from a tube station.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, with a Tesco and metro station nearby. The dorms are hostel dorms, nothing special. Three beds can be a bit much tho. The curtains give you a little privacy and the usb port right beside the bed is wonderful (so you don't need the uk adapter).

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bunk beds have three levels. Mine was the top one and even when the price is so low, you expect at least seat straight in the bed. I´m not tall and I couldnt seat straight because my head was touching the cealing... The toilets and showers were very worn out. Old facilities.

    The price and the location. The staff was nice and helpful. When you pay this price for a bed you have to know what to expect. They haver a big kitchen and dinning room. Also lockers for a price.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty warm but including a shared fan in the room.

    I enjoyed staying here due to the privacy because it included a curtain to cover the bed. Don't forget adapter for charging. You can buy it at the hostel or at any store.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Great value hostel in centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast wasn't really worth paying for

    Central location close to bus stop and tube to get around easily. Staff were really kind and super helpful. Storage under bed was big enough to accommodate a larger medium suitcase. Showers were warm and water pressure was good. Beds were comfy and had everything needed. Room temp was almost too warm so lovely in winter.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was good overall

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    6.0
    Great location, clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heat and stuffiness in the dormitory was almost unbearable at times

    Excellent location, great price, spotless

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    7.0
    I do love the personal, but I felt so dissapointed with kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There were no utensils in the kitchen, no cutlery, cups, pots, knifes. There was no specific space for the things in kitchen,

    the staff was really nice and polite everytime. Silent hours and room organization perfect toilet all the time clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beds are not the best Really noisy people in my room

    Location is perfect! Lockers security was good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    6.0
    Everyhing else beside the beds was perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didnt like the beds, bevause they were too short. All night my legs were hurting because there was no space for me to relax.. the kitchen and bathrooms are nice, but I didnt come here to eat, I came here to sleep, that is the most important thint in a hostel and it was quite bad. During the night it was very hot snd there was no air in the room.

    The staff was very helpful and nice! T It eas nice that we could use the kitchen and there was everything we needed

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed is too small and uncomfortable

    Location and cleanliness

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -great location -clean

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    7.0
    Great for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    incredibly hard to find, spent a while finding the location, and when i got there i just had to stand in the doorway waiting for the staff to see me and open the door for me, other then that though i did really enjoy it all

    i really enjoyed the location, felt like everything you´d want to see was only a few minutes walk away, extended my stay here cause i kept finding out there was more to see around the hostel

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a room at third floor and no elevator

    Clean room and bathroom, close to underground station.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Great accomodation, but....
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lower ground showers, no space in fridge, noisy group of students.

    Huge kitchen, modern showers (1st floor) and huge communal space.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When I came back after midnight to pick up my luggage, security guard didn't let me use toilet.

    Reception were nice and helpful. Facilities were clean. They have board games and nice concept that isn't boring

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    7.0
    You'll get what you've paid for
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked for a bed months before and requested for a lower bunk bed due to my height. They acknowledged it but when I arrived at the property, the staff said he can't grant my request. Also, the cleaning staff took away my shampoo/conditioner in the bathroom. Just found out it's gone when I came back at the property (they shouldn't just dispose valuables without asking the guests).

    Good location, just minutes away from Russel Square station

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staffs not very nice

    Excellent location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    6.0
    Fantastic price, terrific location, worthwhile for a short affordable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bathroom is incredibly small, and so are the beds. The storage lockers are incredibly difficult to fit all your belongings into and are truly noisy. You will need a proper padlock to lock your belongings. Moreover, in the morning, it was quite challenging to take a shower, as there are 6 people in a bedroom, hence, wait times can be long if you don't get up sufficiently early. Changing in the bathroom is challenging, as everything becomes incredibly wet.

    The location is superb, with ease of access to central London and Russel Square underground station, which connects you anywhere. With regards to noise, there are no complaints on this front, the neighbourhood is silent; my bed was close to the window, and I slept incredibly well. The heating was also working very well at times even a bit too hot. The shower was nice and warm too.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    6.0
    Ok for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room felt like a prison cell, staff very slow to check me in and seemed unbothered

    No curfew and easy to find, bathroom was very clean

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    6.0
    Good location but bad service
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My plug in the bed wasn’t working. I told twice but they didn’t help me.

    Good location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared bathrooms could be more and perhaps a bit more clean.

    Staff members were friendly and extremely helpful when my keycard wasn't working properly. Very good value, great location for relatively little money

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Typical quiet backpackers, in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with private bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    3 flights of stairs lugging a suitcase is not easy! The kitchen strangely closed between 7pm and 7.30pm, right when we were trying to cook dinner for our kids. The beds were short, OK for me (170cm) and the kids, but my 185cm tall hubby was a little squashed. There was a good looking breakfast available each morning (I think it was 7 pound?) but we just did our own.

    Great location, very close to Russell Sq tube station and a Tesco local supermarket. The Hop-on-hop-off-bus had a stop at the end of the street. Typical backpackers decor and facilities. Rooms are small, and private ensuite in the 4 bed room was absolutely tiny, but did the job and the shower was hot and strong. Room was warm and clean, and surprisingly quiet. Earplugs are provided for free from reception. Communal kitchen well equipped, and tables to eat at.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    7.0
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    NICE ROOMS WITH GOOD LOCATION AT THE HEART OF THE CITY. DEFINATLY A GOOD PLACE AND GREAT ACCESS TO THINGS

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    It was a good experience. Staff was very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in December 2023

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