37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, Camden, London, WC1H 9SE, United Kingdom
#788 of 1,009 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceBased on 5195 hostel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.0
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.1
Value for money
7.3
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Wayne
United KingdomThe male toilets were not well maintained. Cistern tops were mixing. Many doors in toilets didn't lock properly.
The ease of checking in. Location excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Nielsen
DenmarkThe water didn’t fully work half of the time so we were forced to go up/down the stairs to use the bathrooms or take showers
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Rafael
Brazilgood place considering it's a hostel. It's more for people in their twenties. Staying there you have a great chance of sharing room with guys who will come drunk in the room if you sleep earlier, but i had no problem. You just should consider this and understand that the enviroment is mainly for young people having fun during London nights!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Wilson
Italypizza smell coming from the kitchen all the time filled the room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Adriano
ItalyNo curtains in bunk beds
Entertainment and sociability
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Tupaschoal
BrazilDespite having messaged twice to let them know that I would check-in very late, the staff still tried to tell me I was checking in at the wrong time and then gave me no instructions at all about toilet and shower locations. I was ok with a shared bathroom, but I didn't know my floor wouldn't have one and that a lot of the others in the building would be out of service. When I checked out I tried three floors and didn't find a working toilet, it was very frustrating. I hope this was an isolated problem
Huge hostel, with lots of things inside like bar, activities, etc Fairly comfortable and clean room Good wi-fi Good location, it's not right next to any underground station, but close enough.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Serafeim
GreeceSinks were not working so you couldn't wash your hands or brush your teeth. Quite unacceptable for such a large hostel. In addition, my room was on the top floor and had to use the stairs from 6th to 7th floor. Not convenient at all. Also quite noisy.
Good location, good value for the money paid.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Ferreira
BrazilThe bathrooms, which are outside the room, are a bit difficult to use. Very tiny shower cubicle, and your water goes straight to other people's feet, as does their washing water. The 10 bed room was very small, being a tall person I was constantly banging my head on the top beds and there was not much space from one bed to another. The sitting area in the restaurant was a bit dirty too.
Staff very friendly, except for this guy that just pointed the lockers place for me without a word haha. I liked that the place has a bar/restaurant, and a nice sitting area for you to meet people or just work. Very nice breakfast too!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Tahlia
United KingdomBathrooms could have been a bit cleaner. A few showers/toilets were out of order on our floor, but this didn’t cause us too much of an issue.
Good value for money in a good location for a private room in central London. I would stay again for a short stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Michael
IsraelToo small room. No towels at room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Vicky
United KingdomMy main reason for choosing this hostel was the location with regards to the eurostar, which is just a short walk away. It was easy to check in and out. There was a friendly vibe.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Daniel
GermanyThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Amanda
Czech RepublicWas quite uncomfortable to only share with men. The bathrooms were quite nasty some times. The night personal; what was the deal?, was it a requirement to hate life? Always so annoyed and short tempered (I’m not saying all of them, but damn there was a few that I wanted just to apologize for my presence even tho they where at work). Rude and pissed One day they had a fire drill around 10am, we got scared but they didn’t announce anything beforehand Idk, I’ve stayed at Generator Stockholm and Amsterdam so I trusted that it was going to be a nice place but seriously:; Do Better.
Quite central
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Idalia
MexicoThe noise outside the room
The facilities
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Idalia
MexicoThe noise in the shared room.
The style and spaces.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Michael
Isle of ManTables in the bar/restaurant areas were full of empty plates and glasses. Clearly not enough staff working to be able to both serve and keep the area clean.
Great location and facilities. Good atmosphere in the bar area. Rooms as expected.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Raphaela
AustriaThe prices at the bar 😅😅
The community rooms, the staff and how welcoming everyone and everything was
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Giusy
NetherlandsSmall space, having to share the room with men as I couldn’t find a female only room.
Great location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
David
United KingdomThere was one night which was disturbed in early hours by a resident banging and shouting. Staff took a long time to attend and deal with the situation
Staff friendly and informative. Bedroom was as expected . Comfortable and functional
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Serkan
TurkeyThe rooms must be cleaned more often.
Location is good. 30min walk to covent garden.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Jen
United KingdomIf it has lounge room and not quiet would be better.
Clear and principle.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Toff
United KingdomSmell in room of someone and bloody snoring
Facilities, food, staff spot on
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Lili
HungaryNo curtains for privacy. Bathrooms way too far away from rooms.
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Luke
United KingdomThe room needed maintenance lots of holes in plaster boards
Stayed in February 2024
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