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Smart Russell Square Hostel

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a sink and stylish backsplash.
Welcome to our SMART HOSTEL, where friendly staff are always ready to assist you.
Office space with reception area, coffee station, and seating area.
Classic entrance with a black iron fence and flower baskets.
Cozy sleeping quarters with bunk beds and curtains for added privacy.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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Relax in a cozy space with a bunk bed setup, featuring a door with a glass panel and a convenient stool near the window.

Private Twin Dorm (Ensuite)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Sleep comfortably in a cozy train compartment with bunk beds, a curtain, and a window for natural light.

1 bed in a 9 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds

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Cozy dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a desk, and a whiteboard.

1 bed in a 12 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 12 Twin Bunk Beds

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Cozy cabin with a bunk bed arrangement, featuring a small sink, door with room number, and a fan.

1 bed in a 6 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
71-72 Guilford Street, London, England, WC1N 1DF

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leicester Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Russell Square Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antalya Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fortitude Bakehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Smart Russell Square Hostel

Hostel near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum and Leicester Square, Smart Russell Square Hostel provides an arcade/games room, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms at Smart Russell Square Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 per person

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 17

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 per person

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Smart Russell Square Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Russell Square Hostel on 24 Aug 2025 start from NZ$133.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Smart Russell Square Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM.

What time is check-out at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Smart Russell Square Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are also within 15 minutes. Russell Square Underground Station is only a 3-minute walk and Holborn Underground Station is 8 minutes.

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Smart Russell Square Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 430 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yousry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place to stay in London
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wojciech

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Arda

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

Excellent Location

The location is just perfect. However, the 12 person room with bunkbeds were just not for me. If you can tolerate that than this hostel would be perfect for you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Taisuke

Liked: Cleanliness
Good access!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable beds with curtains; quiet 'atmosphere', clean enough conditions. Good staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is conveniently located, within walking distance to theaters, museums and many tourist attraction sites. Will recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

This was cheap and cheerful. Excellent value for money stay in a set of bunk beds with en-suite for less £100 in the centre of London near tube station and walking distance to all the attractions. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great

It was really great. The staff was really nice and it was really inn. The location is the best only 15 minutes by foot to the center amazing ! The only flat was that it was really hot on the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Standard dorm

Hostels always appear on my searches, so thought I'd hive one a go. It's what you would expect from a hostel, toilet and shower shared between the 9 of us in the dorm. Ladder up maybe could be better, lockers where very large, could do with some more hooks for towels (don't forget to bring your own) and better shoe storage. No food allowed in the room, although some ignored that. Note that it's age restricted to 18-45 years old only.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dinesh Bhaurao

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds are too congested and small. reception guy will not let you seat in reception area unless you check-in.. found so rude behaviour..

6/10 Okay

Tongji

Disliked: Cleanliness
Like many other reviewers, I have to complain about the metal drawers at the bottom of the bunk beds. I thought I'd be ok with it because I usually wear earplugs. But those noises are unavoidable unless you put on shooting ear mufflers. I constantly woke up at night due to that noise and wasn't able to sleep well during my 3 day stay there. Although they offered the cheapest price for a great location, I would have picked a different place where I can at least sleep through the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

KINJI

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tango

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ying Sum

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me ha gustado mucho el Hotel tiene la parada del metro detrás, volvería.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Temesgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivette TodoAmor

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
La habitación de 9 camas es muy pequeña, la cama muy delgada e incómoda ya que está forrada de plástico y aunque le pongas las sábanas te hace sudar. Las regaderas son incómodas porque no tienen una banquita o algún mueble donde puedas colocar tu ropa o mínimo la llave de la habitación, prácticamente tienes que salirte en toalla o arriesgarte a que se mojen tus pertenencias. Los baños son como en un centro comercial, todos juntos, no hay un mínimo de privacidad. El personal de recepción es Amable, pero hay una señora de limpieza (cabello negro y ojos azules) súper grosera, mal educada y agresiva, súper mal educada! Lo único bueno es la ubicación.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Abhijeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Helene Valbø

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good place to stay in the middle of London.

It was a reasonably priced place to stay for a night or two, right where I needed to be. If you don’t plan on spending time in your lodgings, then this is a good choice as a place to sleep and store your belongings. I was in an 8 room dorm en suit, so my experience was dependent on my roommates, which was mostly ok. The bathroom shower/sink/toilet were clean, and there was an additional sink in room. The locker fit my stupidly overflowing suitcase, and the bunk was comfy enough. The only issue was the room itself was stifling with no airflow, which made the bunk feel claustrophobic and hot, despite there being a weak fan to circulate air by the bathroom. I imagine that’s not an issue during other times of the year. If you run hot when you sleep, bring a small usb fan, I wish I did lol. Keep in mind there’s no lift. That’s not a complaint, just a reminder. I was assigned to a dorm four flights up and have a bad knee, so that sucked. It didn’t occur to me to check about stairs beforehand. That’s my fault.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

morgane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Séjour super! Meilleure auberge dans Londres! Auberge calme, propre. Très bonne accueil, personnel impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024