Clink78 Hostel

Hostel with a bar, near Russell Square

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
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Good

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Bar
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
Laundry
Kitchen

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Cell Room

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Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

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8 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (1 Bed in a 6 Bedded Dorm)

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10 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (One bed in a 10 Bedded Dorm)

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22 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

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10 sq m
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Twin Room, Ensuite

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11 sq m
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2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite

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10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 10 Bedded Dorm)

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21 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

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14 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

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15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (One bed in a 4 Bedded Dorm)

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9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 6 Bedded Dorm)

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10 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in a 4 bedded Dorm)

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8 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 12 Bedded Dorm)

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Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

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27 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 14 Bedded Dorm)

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Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

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28 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

About the area

78 Kings Cross Road, London, England, WC1X 9QG

What's nearby

Russell Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
The British Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
St. Paul's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 8 min walk
King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 10 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mildreds - ‬4 min walk
‪The Lucas Arms - ‬4 min walk
‪Cappadocia - ‬5 min walk
‪Honest Burgers - ‬6 min walk
‪Bloom Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Clink78 Hostel

Hostel near Russell Square

Close to The British Museum and University College London, Clink78 Hostel provides laundry facilities, a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Continental breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and a computer station
A lift, ATM/banking services and tour/ticket information
A billiards/pool table, luggage storage and smoke-free property

Room features

All 125 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.

More amenities include:

Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Danish, English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour offsite parking (GBP 28 per day)

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 3.50 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

1 building
5 floors
Built in 1800
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

Air conditioning
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

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 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 3.5 for adults and from GBP 3.5 for children
Nearby parking fee: GBP 28 per day(5249 ft away; open 24 hours)

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, 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

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Clink78 Hostel

Clink78 Hostel London

Clink78 London

Hostel Clink78

Clink78 Hostel London, England

Clink78 Hotel London

Clink78 Hostel London

Clink78 Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Clink78 Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Frequently asked questions

Is Clink78 Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Clink78 Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM.

What time is check-out at Clink78 Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Clink78 Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of University College London, Russell Square and The British Museum. St. Paul's Cathedral and Leicester Square are also within 2 miles (3 km). King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 10 minutes by foot and Angel Underground Station is 12 minutes.

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Clink78 Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Claire

7 Nov 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clink78 is currently not operating as a hostel, it’s an office building. I showed up at night after my flight just to find out that there’s no hostel there. They moved me to Clink261, but it was dirty and not what I originally signed up for. You need to pay for towels that you don’t even get to keep.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

28 Mar 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Poor management and service. Did not care about customers at all

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Graziele

19 Mar 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bom custo x beneficio

Fiquei em um quarto com 10 pessoas e o espaço era suficiente, o espaço da cama era razoável, não fez calor porque fui numa época mais fria, talvez no verão seja quente. Os chuveiros eram bons e os sanitários também, só no final do dia que estavam sujos. A cozinha do hostel é bem espaçosa, entretanto para quem quer cozinhar algo pela manhã acredito que não seja possível, já que o hostel possui café da manhã próprio que acabam ocupando toda cozinha. Há também um pub que é bem conveniente quando se está cansada e não quer sair para beber ou comer. Localização ótima, perto da estação de metrô e com vários pontos de ônibus ao redor, bem central. A limpeza do quarto que achei bem deficiente.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

13 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Leuk hostel! Wij hadden een privé kamer voor 2 personen. Heerlijk geslapen, fijne douche. ‘S nachts niet wakker geworden van lawaai op de gang oid. Ontbijt voor 3,50pond was wat je mag verwachten voor dat bedrag, helemaal prima om de dag mee te beginnen. Locatie 10-15 min lopen van Kings Cross. Zou zeker weer gaan!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

6 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Racially profiled at Clink 78.

This place is well located, big. clean, but it does have a racial profiling issue.You must beware of your belongings as the hostel, in my opinion, isn't safe. It is my understanding, giving the interactions I had with the Hostel personnel that they could not care less for your damaged personal belongings. As a result, I would not recommend this Hostel and this decision if final.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Eun Young

4 Mar 2020

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

25 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

sa, 日本

18 Feb 2020

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

渡される布団はだいぶ汚い。トイレも自分の部屋の近くのトイレしか見てないがだいぶ汚かった。ホステル内に無数にあるシャワー室からきれいなシャワー室を探し出すべし。シャワーに関しては、きれいなシャワー室を見つけ出せたら快適だった。場所はキングズクロス駅から10分くらいで、まあまあ良い。また、地下のダイニングキッチンがめちゃ広くてよかった。自炊もしやすそう。

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Ryan

12 Feb 2020

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

9 Feb 2020

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

Good location and nice communal facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Ceri

31 Jan 2020

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

30 Jan 2020

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

Great Stay

The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The facilities are extremely clean and very well maintained. The bar downstairs is a fun atmosphere, and the kitchen area is large and accommodating. My only real criticism is that the bed was uncomfortably hard, and future travelers should bring an extra pillow as the provided pillow is also very thin. All told, I’d gladly rebook!

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hanne

24 Jan 2020

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

Good

The bar was very Nice with daily activities. The 10-bed dorm had really bad ventilation, the air could feel fresher... but overall really satisfied with everything for that good price!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Matt

21 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Some staff were quite rude. I was trying to have a private phone call where I wouldn’t disturb anyone and would not be disturbed and was told the only place I could use the phone was in the noisy communal area. Not allowed to sit on the stairs quietly where nobody was around. Also staff coming Into the room frequently and very loud with no consideration to guests sleeping or trying to sleep

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

21 Jan 2020

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

My only major complaint is the showers are push buttons and don’t stay on for long. It also took them a long time to warm up.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

17 Jan 2020

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

Perfect stay

Beds are clean and comfortable, good value for service, great vibe for younger travellers, great breakfast. Convenient location as it's only a few minutes away from King's Cross Station. Had a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Jina

14 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

12 여성전용 도미토리였는데 샤워실도 많고 드라이기도 있고 넓고 사물함도 따로 있어서 좋았어요! 근데 제가 묵은 곳은 계단밖에 없어서 캐리어 옮기는 게 좀 힘들었어요 숙소위치는 그냥저냥 괜찮았다고 생각해요 근데 청결이 좀 의심스러워요 시트는 하얀색이었지만 벌레가 나와서 좀 불안해하면서 잤어요 그리고 창문이 제대로 안닫히고 차가 많이 지나다녀서 좀 시끄러웠어요

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

13 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

hans

8 Jan 2020

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

billig og bra overnattingsted nær Kings Cross.pub-spise steder rett ved,bodd der mye

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

David

6 Jan 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bed bugs

we stayed at clink hostel over the 2020 new year period. We stayed in one of the cell rooms which we thought would be a cool experience as they are real converted hail cells. The lack of cleanliness however put a massive dampener on our stay. The room floor was dirty and the communal showers were ok but the real problem is that we left with bed bug bites. There were no cups by the coffee machine, no water in the vending machines. The check in service we received was brilliant, but other than that, it’s a horrible hostel that needs to be thoroughly cleaned. I will not stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Sonhee

6 Jan 2020

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

JI WON

5 Jan 2020

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

5 Jan 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Hiu Ying

4 Jan 2020

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

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