Name: Islington Inn
Address: 366 Essex Road, Canonbury, London, England, United Kingdom, London, England, GB
Price range: $105–$149 per night
Rating: 7.74

What guests think

At Islington Inn, travellers describe a budget-friendly base with simple rooms, generally clean spaces, and mostly friendly staff, balanced by dated décor, compact layouts, and a handful of maintenance issues like weak water pressure and low shower heads.

Location is praised for easy bus links and access to Islington venues and central sights. Rooms are basic and small, with thin walls and occasional cigarette smells reported. Facilities are minimal and essentially room-only. Expect a simple, budget stay focused on convenience.

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Facilities

Very limited on-site amenities; several reviews note a room-only setup with no bar or restaurant.

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Gary

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the room was dirty. floor filthy . smelt of mould and damp shower was mouldy sink hot water tap did not work i.e. no hot water . beds very uncomfortable. carpets outside were disgusting. no power socket near the kettle we balanced it on the radiator . ( not safe at all.) door lock did not work you have to pull the door shut and double lock to close. web site advertise bar / restaurant / breakfast this does not exist . web site said extensive refurbishment but only if this was done back in the sixty's. photos on the web site are a blatant LIE .. none of this is true. i have stayed in hotels / inns / and b&b's all over the world and this rates as one of the worst . will never stay again and never. i state never stay there spend your hard earned money elsewhere. overpriced and a dump . I hope this helps others steer clear.

8

Dan

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient walking distance to the Islington Business Centre. Though the lobby is very good sized with chairs, would be nice if a TV and coffee maker would be placed

10

Thomas

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, clean environment, 24hr reception. Basic rooms. Wifi, t.v. tea & coffee. Etc. Very good location. Room only no ither facilities at this hotel. Daily house keeping. Fresh towels and bedding.

6

Mm n m

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were efficient and pleasant.. But the room was very very basic. Water pressure was very bad. Cracked wall tiles, windows that wouldn't close properly (causing a smell of smoking coming in the window.. Lift was slow. It was local to the places we needed to be and the price wasn't bad for London...

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and bathrooms clean with fresh linens, but there are recurring reports of mould, worn fixtures, and shabby carpets.

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Gary

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the room was dirty. floor filthy . smelt of mould and damp shower was mouldy sink hot water tap did not work i.e. no hot water . beds very uncomfortable. carpets outside were disgusting. no power socket near the kettle we balanced it on the radiator . ( not safe at all.) door lock did not work you have to pull the door shut and double lock to close. web site advertise bar / restaurant / breakfast this does not exist . web site said extensive refurbishment but only if this was done back in the sixty's. photos on the web site are a blatant LIE .. none of this is true. i have stayed in hotels / inns / and b&b's all over the world and this rates as one of the worst . will never stay again and never. i state never stay there spend your hard earned money elsewhere. overpriced and a dump . I hope this helps others steer clear.

6

SEAMUS

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beds weren't so comfortable. Alot of mould in bathroom and no lock on bathroom door. Thought it wouldn't be allowed to open in those conditions.

8

julie

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff helpful and pleasant. Room was clean but very dated and tired looking. I'm suspecting it is being updated as linen and towels were all very new looking as was kettle and cups. We had everything we needed for 1 night stay.

10

Matthew

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service and a great welcoming. The reception team are always smiling and are happy to help. The room is not too bad. The room and bathroom were nice and clean, and the bed was comfortable. The only issue is that the walls look worn out, but that wasn't a big problem for us. Overall, great stay!

6

Sean

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The excellent staff could not really make up for the inadequacies in my room alas. The shape of the room meant that floor space was lost as bed was pushed into a triangular corner. The shower cubicle was old and grubby and the cubicle doors really only appropriate for a malnourished child. Suggestion: make bathroom a wet room! Kettle flex was not able to reach plug and meant tea/coffee making was a trip hazard. Gap in curtains allowed light to shine direct in face. Great location, good staff but disappointing experience

8

Karl

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice old building that was clean

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Xavier

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old, dirty, haven’t cleaned the carpets in decades.

8

Stephen

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A clean, friendly hotel and great value for money especially in London. There's a bus stop outside and you're about a 15 mins walk from the tube. Don't expect a top notch hotel but the rooms are clean, the beds comfy and the staff are friendly.

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Barry

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cramped "double room" seriously dirty and under maintained. Very disappointing.

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Paula

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

room was very clean and shower, although quite low was great and plenty of hot water. kettle,cups spotless! hotel staff were polite and professional. hotel is a little dated and could do with modernising but it's clean, comfortable and we enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and very basic with dated decor; beds are often comfortable but pillows can be limited. Thin walls, low shower heads, and occasional issues with water temperature or pressure are mentioned, and some rooms get hot.

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Philip

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room very tight and dated with a barely adequate mattress, but it was clean. Bathroom was sufficient and clean, but squeaky shower door and loud masserator on the toilet flush.

6

Jane

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a good price for a very well situated accomodation. Very small room, but has all you need. Good shower. Very thin walls, could hear person next door on his phone, and the person he was speaking to, room was very hot. Cleaner was bashing about with a hoover at 8.45 am outside in corridor and in room next door. Seemed a bit unnecessary given check out at 11 and check in at 12. Would stay again as location good for me. Does the job. Do t expect luxury, but it doesn’t offer it.

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HayKel

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pictures doesn’t match reality! It’s like from 1890s. Smell weird. Not even worth half of the money i paid. No sound isolation i mean you can hear anyone passing in the corridor.

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Neil

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The good points - the bed was comfortable and very clean indicating conscientious room staff. The bad points - the room was basic and the shower mixer couldn’t be adjusted from too hot. Room carpet and fittings were shabby and need Updated.

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Jill

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was great for getting into the capital. The only thing we didn't like was that the room was like a shoe box. We stayed this week so it was absolutely boiling hot in the room as it was so small

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María Josefa Ortega

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

It is good for the relation of cost but it is too simple, you dont even have a table or desk in the room

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Ian

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room itself was clean and adequate but was unable to adjust radiator and tv remote was worn making the tv difficult to use. Corridors and stair carpets were shabby and needed replacing

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Samantha

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Adequate for just me on my own, but wouldnt want to take a child and stay there.

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Emma

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was fine for what we needed, however it does seem a bit tired and in need of a revamp. The duvet was far too thick for the time of year. Bed was okay, but could've used better/more pillows. Window didn't open, but a fan was provided. Shower height far too low, I'm 5ft9 and didn't fit under it, my 6ft4 husband had no chance.

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Mm n m

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were efficient and pleasant.. But the room was very very basic. Water pressure was very bad. Cracked wall tiles, windows that wouldn't close properly (causing a smell of smoking coming in the window.. Lift was slow. It was local to the places we needed to be and the price wasn't bad for London...

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, especially at reception. A few guests reported unhelpful or rude interactions when raising issues such as smoke smells or check-in.

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GJD

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived at around 11pm and was on a work call when I was outside. The receptionist told me he would not let me into the building because I was too loud. When he finally let me in, he shouted at me, threw the krr er y at me, and gave me the incorrect room number. The room was tiny, noisy, and there were what appeared to be pubic hair over the quilt, which although was a single room, did not fit the bed, so the night was cold also. Very run down and in need of repair. No hot water for shower in the morning.

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julie

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff helpful and pleasant. Room was clean but very dated and tired looking. I'm suspecting it is being updated as linen and towels were all very new looking as was kettle and cups. We had everything we needed for 1 night stay.

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Matthew

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service and a great welcoming. The reception team are always smiling and are happy to help. The room is not too bad. The room and bathroom were nice and clean, and the bed was comfortable. The only issue is that the walls look worn out, but that wasn't a big problem for us. Overall, great stay!

8

Stephen

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A clean, friendly hotel and great value for money especially in London. There's a bus stop outside and you're about a 15 mins walk from the tube. Don't expect a top notch hotel but the rooms are clean, the beds comfy and the staff are friendly.

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Chloe

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely stank of smoke and bad plumbing. We went to politely ask to change rooms and let them know about the smoke and he seemed annoyed and told us the smell was coming from the street. This wasn’t true as the street was empty and there were cigarette butts on the window sill. We weren’t able to change rooms. Mentioned it again in the morning to a different man at the desk and he just glared at us, no apology or offer of a refund / partial refund. The staff were really rude right from the start, apart from the cleaner who we passed in the hall - she was very smiley and friendly. We then tried to get a refund through Expedia but they couldn’t get through to the hotel to authorise it. I think this is the first time I have ever left a bad review.

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Andy

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were friendly and helpful, all in all a good stay

8

William

Oct 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff and hotel

10

Elizabeth

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Super friendly check in and desk staff, comfy bed and really good shower :)

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Nathan

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, nice room

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Rachel

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful staff.

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Location

Well connected for London with bus stops nearby and walkable access to local venues like Union Chapel and the Islington Business Centre; convenient for reaching central sights.

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Dan

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient walking distance to the Islington Business Centre. Though the lobby is very good sized with chairs, would be nice if a TV and coffee maker would be placed

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Stephen

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A clean, friendly hotel and great value for money especially in London. There's a bus stop outside and you're about a 15 mins walk from the tube. Don't expect a top notch hotel but the rooms are clean, the beds comfy and the staff are friendly.

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Paul

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cheap. Convenient. Bluemoon

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Paul

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was close to central London, price was good and ideal for an over night stay.

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Hollie

Jul 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I normally do not stay at places with lots of bad reviews, but i'm glad i gave Islington Inn a try. I stayed there for a weekend in July, for under £200, which is great for London. The Inn is located in an up market area of London full of amenities. Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place as a budget friendly option for a short trip, with great travel links to all London attractions :)

8

Nicholas

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A good place for an overnight stay when visiting Union Chapel etc.

8

Janet

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A good place to base for a few days stay. Right on a bus route, easy to navigate.

10

Lawrence

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly, extremely handy for me. Nothing fancy, small room well situated. Would definitely stay again

4

Mehmet

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not perfect but it’s close enough to everything

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Daisy

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Transportation is perfect

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Gary

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the room was dirty. floor filthy . smelt of mould and damp shower was mouldy sink hot water tap did not work i.e. no hot water . beds very uncomfortable. carpets outside were disgusting. no power socket near the kettle we balanced it on the radiator . ( not safe at all.) door lock did not work you have to pull the door shut and double lock to close. web site advertise bar / restaurant / breakfast this does not exist . web site said extensive refurbishment but only if this was done back in the sixty's. photos on the web site are a blatant LIE .. none of this is true. i have stayed in hotels / inns / and b&b's all over the world and this rates as one of the worst . will never stay again and never. i state never stay there spend your hard earned money elsewhere. overpriced and a dump . I hope this helps others steer clear.

10

Thomas

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, clean environment, 24hr reception. Basic rooms. Wifi, t.v. tea & coffee. Etc. Very good location. Room only no ither facilities at this hotel. Daily house keeping. Fresh towels and bedding.

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Month	Average price
January	$82
February	$86
March	$78
April	$96
May	$93
June	$103
July	$111
August	$79
September	$102
October	$99
November	$100
December	$106

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5 $113
6 $105	7 $105	8 $105	9 $105	10 $115	11	12
13 $139	14 $139	15 $141	16 $141	17 $139	18	19
20 $139	21 $140	22 $141	23 $141	24 $140	25	26
27 $141	28 $142	29 $145	30 $141

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $145	2	3
4 $145	5 $149	6 $149	7 $149	8 $149	9	10
11 $149	12 $149	13 $149	14 $149	15 $141	16	17
18 $142	19 $149	20 $149	21 $149	22 $131	23	24
25 $141	26 $149	27 $149	28 $149	29 $142	30	31

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