Is parking available at the property?

Nearby parking is available for a fee of approximately GBP 28 per day, located about 5249 ft away. Reservations are not mentioned as required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 6 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms. Specific details about wheelchair-accessible rooms are not provided.

How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Russell Square. It is approximately 1.7 miles from St. Paul's Cathedral and 2 miles from Leicester Square. Public transport options are available nearby.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children under 12 years of age are not permitted in group bookings, and advance notice is required for bedding and parking arrangements.

Clink261 Hostel in London

Average nightly price at Clink261 Hostel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$77
February	US$75
March	US$89
April	US$108
May	US$113
June	US$120
July	US$136
August	US$106
September	US$110
October	US$106
November	US$93
December	US$118

What guests think

At Clink261 Hostel, guests highlight the convenient King’s Cross location, friendly staff, and budget-friendly pod and dorm options, while noting small rooms, very warm temperatures without air conditioning, and occasional maintenance issues such as lift problems or blocked elevators.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, from regularly cleaned showers to grim toilets or hair left in some rooms. Large common areas and a well-equipped kitchen help with socializing and self-catering. Breakfast receives positive mentions, and many travelers highlight good value. Overall, it suits short, no-frills stays.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the large common areas and well-equipped kitchen for socializing and self-catering. A few report operational issues such as a blocked or broken lift and laundry out of service.

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10

Just Thomas Hiorth

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I stayed for 6 nights in the pods, which gave a decent sense of privacy. It was absolutely necessary to have the fans on, and they are quite loud, so do bring something to cancel out the noise. After reading other reviews on here, I was happy to find that the showers were cleaned daily (around 2pm I think, if you want to adjust your timing for cleanliness). It seems unnecessary to close down the common areas during nighttime. When sharing rooms with more than ten people, it would be nice to have somewhere to eat and drink other than the reception. Having said that, this place gives you your moneys worth, and has a better breakfast than the cheapest regular hotels in London.

8

Che

6 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hostel is located right near Kings Cross station and the Russell square area. Which is a convenient part of London. The staff are helpful and hospitable. The hostel has a good kitchen and common area. Over all its definitely one of the better hostel in London that I've stay at over the years. I will be returning again soon.

10

Rawle

1 May 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent kitchen facilities.

6

Alexandra

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathrooms need more and larger sinks. Elevator was blocked with utility supplies during checkout hours

10

Louise

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and comfortable. The common room was a nice space to spend time

10

Wing

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Reception were helpful and clear at check in. I booked a Pod dorm and was the best experience of any hostel dorms I've stayed in. It was reasonably comfy and felt very private once inside. Other guests were quite respectful with noise. The only minor is that I had Pod 13 which is next to the sink and the person didn't move when I wanted to get out so had to squeeze past and wait until they were done until I can get to the locked drawer underneath. I didn't use the facilities but their common areas are quite large, along with basement kitchen. The staff send messages out with meet ups for any travellers which is good. The bathroom and showers seem to be kept clean regularly too. Would definitely book here again when travelling alone.

8

Matias

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Vero good hostel. The lift wasn't working. Staff very kind

10

Lillian

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay in a fun and clean hostel environment. Clean common areas including bathrooms and showers, free luggage storage when we left on a side trip for a couple days. We, as 2 adults and our 10-year old, stayed in the 4-bunk private room during both stays. The room was cramped and we kept hitting our heads from the lower bunks, and it didn’t have AC (did have a fan). Regardless, I would stay here again and look to stay at more hostels in the future.

10

Rebecca

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming staff and great breakfast and communal facilities.

6

Roberta

2 Feb 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The hostels is close to King's Cross and the location is really well-served day/night. I booked a room for girls (4 beds) and I tried the breakfast. The room was really small, only for sleep (no chairs, sofá, tables, wardrobe), no space for walking. Anyway, the hostels has a lovely kitchen and common area, where you can stay and relax instead of staying alone in the small bedroom. You can cook with other guests and make nice friends like I did. Staff was very nice and welcoming, cleaning is okay. This hostels is really cheap and nice if you travel alone. I was in the firsf floor and I think toilets and showers are not enough, too many people. The washing machine was out of service for all my stay, it means that I had to buy extra clothes because I couldn't wash mine ones.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: several note clean or regularly cleaned showers and common areas, while others found grim toilets, lingering smells, or hair left in rooms.

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10

Just Thomas Hiorth

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I stayed for 6 nights in the pods, which gave a decent sense of privacy. It was absolutely necessary to have the fans on, and they are quite loud, so do bring something to cancel out the noise. After reading other reviews on here, I was happy to find that the showers were cleaned daily (around 2pm I think, if you want to adjust your timing for cleanliness). It seems unnecessary to close down the common areas during nighttime. When sharing rooms with more than ten people, it would be nice to have somewhere to eat and drink other than the reception. Having said that, this place gives you your moneys worth, and has a better breakfast than the cheapest regular hotels in London.

2

Ian

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic accommodation, a bit dirty.

6

Daanesh

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked a room with fewer than 18 beds but was given a bed in an 18 person room. Toilet was pretty gross, dormitory room had a funky stale smell, but showers were clean and available, staff was good, location convenient.

10

Robert

6 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed at Clink a few times and it's always a good experience, it's clean, calm and very friendly.

10

Louise

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and comfortable. The common room was a nice space to spend time

6

Chelsey

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hostel is about a 5 min walk to St Pancras and Kings Cross Stations. As a solo female traveller I felt safe walking to and from the stations and hostel. There’s a small co op right beside the hostel and a costa coffee on the other side, a Salisbury grocery is only 3 minutes walk away. There are a lot of dining options within a few minutes walk from the hostel. I stayed in a 4 bed female only dorm. At 5ft 10 the bunks were too short for me and the mattresses were absolutely terrible. Huge divot in the middle of the mattress. Very tight space. There was a ton of hair all over the floor when I first checked in. I’m not sure if that was because I was first to check in and did early check in and the housekeeping staff didn’t fully clean it? Slightly run down but all in all it’s not terrible. If the mattress was even halfway decent I’d have given the hostel a higher rating. Good atmosphere.

10

Wing

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Reception were helpful and clear at check in. I booked a Pod dorm and was the best experience of any hostel dorms I've stayed in. It was reasonably comfy and felt very private once inside. Other guests were quite respectful with noise. The only minor is that I had Pod 13 which is next to the sink and the person didn't move when I wanted to get out so had to squeeze past and wait until they were done until I can get to the locked drawer underneath. I didn't use the facilities but their common areas are quite large, along with basement kitchen. The staff send messages out with meet ups for any travellers which is good. The bathroom and showers seem to be kept clean regularly too. Would definitely book here again when travelling alone.

6

Iain

23 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was great but the rooms were dirty and I didn’t feel safe on in the hostal

10

Lillian

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay in a fun and clean hostel environment. Clean common areas including bathrooms and showers, free luggage storage when we left on a side trip for a couple days. We, as 2 adults and our 10-year old, stayed in the 4-bunk private room during both stays. The room was cramped and we kept hitting our heads from the lower bunks, and it didn’t have AC (did have a fan). Regardless, I would stay here again and look to stay at more hostels in the future.

6

Ryan

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff just sat on phones chatting with each other, beds not comfy, toilets on top floor were grim. Also heating on full all night. Was a good stay

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Rooms

Rooms and bed spaces are small, with limited headroom and some short bunks; comfort varies from sturdy beds to sagging mattresses. Heat is a recurring issue without air conditioning, and a few guests reported weak Wi-Fi.

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10

Jake

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small bed, my feet hung off. Very public if you're on top bunk. Very hard to get into top bunk, when someone is, it shakes the entire row of beds. Sounds wasn't an issue with plugs. Shower nice. EVERYTHING is an optional extra : towel, shampoo, padlock for locker.. etc.

10

Findlay

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Brilliant place to stay. Though it was roasting in room this weekend due to good warm weather and very humid in the room. This was even with the two fans in the room.

4

Carlos

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hot room, needs a/c.

8

Martin

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice and easy to get to from the station, staff friendly but the HEAT! Two windows in the roof and some big fans ... that's it. Registered 30c at one point.

6

Emily

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was so small that the bunk beds took up almost the entire floor area, leaving almost no room to get into and out of the room. Locks were not provided for the under-bed lockers and had to be purchased at the front desk.

10

sarah

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Enjoyed my stay. Booked a pod bed, felt super private and cozy. Well lit inside and outlet was right there. Staff friendly and helpful. Towel rental not expensive. Locker big enough for small carryon and bag. Quick walk to train, bus stop right in front. Probably got lucky with other guests in the shared room - everyone was quiet and respectful. Only issue was substandard wifi. Would book again.

6

Chelsey

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hostel is about a 5 min walk to St Pancras and Kings Cross Stations. As a solo female traveller I felt safe walking to and from the stations and hostel. There’s a small co op right beside the hostel and a costa coffee on the other side, a Salisbury grocery is only 3 minutes walk away. There are a lot of dining options within a few minutes walk from the hostel. I stayed in a 4 bed female only dorm. At 5ft 10 the bunks were too short for me and the mattresses were absolutely terrible. Huge divot in the middle of the mattress. Very tight space. There was a ton of hair all over the floor when I first checked in. I’m not sure if that was because I was first to check in and did early check in and the housekeeping staff didn’t fully clean it? Slightly run down but all in all it’s not terrible. If the mattress was even halfway decent I’d have given the hostel a higher rating. Good atmosphere.

10

Wing

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Reception were helpful and clear at check in. I booked a Pod dorm and was the best experience of any hostel dorms I've stayed in. It was reasonably comfy and felt very private once inside. Other guests were quite respectful with noise. The only minor is that I had Pod 13 which is next to the sink and the person didn't move when I wanted to get out so had to squeeze past and wait until they were done until I can get to the locked drawer underneath. I didn't use the facilities but their common areas are quite large, along with basement kitchen. The staff send messages out with meet ups for any travellers which is good. The bathroom and showers seem to be kept clean regularly too. Would definitely book here again when travelling alone.

6

Nicholas

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a private room, but it didn't have a curtain and was overlooked by an office (let alone the need to make the room dark to sleep in). I managed to cover these up myself, but not sure how you can rent out a room like this. Bed was comfortable and Kitchen is great, but no curtains spoilt the trip.

10

Lillian

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay in a fun and clean hostel environment. Clean common areas including bathrooms and showers, free luggage storage when we left on a side trip for a couple days. We, as 2 adults and our 10-year old, stayed in the 4-bunk private room during both stays. The room was cramped and we kept hitting our heads from the lower bunks, and it didn’t have AC (did have a fan). Regardless, I would stay here again and look to stay at more hostels in the future.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful. There are occasional reports of inattentive reception or slow responses.

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FUSHIOU

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location,staff.

8

Ilaria

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Me and my husband have been there for 3 nights. A cozy hostel near King's Cross train station and underground, staff is really kind and has many services. Rooms are well heated and you can choose the level of heating. Kitchen and common areas are well equipped and in the morning you can have breakfast prepared by the staff. Only "negative" thing is that some areas like bathroom near rooms is not so much soundproof, but no dramas. So, hostel well recommended!

10

sarah

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Enjoyed my stay. Booked a pod bed, felt super private and cozy. Well lit inside and outlet was right there. Staff friendly and helpful. Towel rental not expensive. Locker big enough for small carryon and bag. Quick walk to train, bus stop right in front. Probably got lucky with other guests in the shared room - everyone was quiet and respectful. Only issue was substandard wifi. Would book again.

10

Wing

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Reception were helpful and clear at check in. I booked a Pod dorm and was the best experience of any hostel dorms I've stayed in. It was reasonably comfy and felt very private once inside. Other guests were quite respectful with noise. The only minor is that I had Pod 13 which is next to the sink and the person didn't move when I wanted to get out so had to squeeze past and wait until they were done until I can get to the locked drawer underneath. I didn't use the facilities but their common areas are quite large, along with basement kitchen. The staff send messages out with meet ups for any travellers which is good. The bathroom and showers seem to be kept clean regularly too. Would definitely book here again when travelling alone.

10

Julie

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great helpful staff. This is not just for young people, it’s suitable for families and older age groups. Have stayed several times in females only room and although small it’s good value. Good location, walkable from Kings cross . Will be returning soon . Julie

10

Rebecca

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming staff and great breakfast and communal facilities.

6

Ryan

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff just sat on phones chatting with each other, beds not comfy, toilets on top floor were grim. Also heating on full all night. Was a good stay

10

Kayode

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Going the extra mile by the staff to make stay stay comfortable and enjoyable.

6

Callum

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was fine. The staff on check in seemed more interested in chatting to each other than guests.

10

Nancy

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to stay. I’ve been staying here for years. Location is perfect and very affordable. Staff is always helpful and friendly.

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Location

Very convenient for King’s Cross and St Pancras, with easy transport links and dining nearby. Several solo travelers also felt safe in the area.

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Maria

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I really liked this hostel! I stayed here for a night and it was clean, quiet and you get a sense of privacy if you book the pods which i did. The location is great only two minutes walk to Kings cross. would reccommend

8

Ilaria

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Me and my husband have been there for 3 nights. A cozy hostel near King's Cross train station and underground, staff is really kind and has many services. Rooms are well heated and you can choose the level of heating. Kitchen and common areas are well equipped and in the morning you can have breakfast prepared by the staff. Only "negative" thing is that some areas like bathroom near rooms is not so much soundproof, but no dramas. So, hostel well recommended!

6

BYEONG MO

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Just a 5-minute walk from King's Cross and St. Pancras stations, the location was excellent. It’s one of the most convenient areas in London to stay at a reasonable price. The staff were friendly, and it’s a great choice for young travelers on a budget.

8

Wing kit

22 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s good for taking early train in king cross.

8

James

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location for Kings Cross and reasonably priced.

10

Amanda

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hostel was clean and welcoming. Bed was confortable and sturdy. Shower was clean and hot. Staff were helpful and friendly. 5 mins walk from Kings Cross/St Pancreas with local co-op next door and vood food options close by. Good transport links. Would happily stay again.

6

Peter

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

For the convenience of being basically in the heart of London for the price you can’t beat it!

8

Hongbin

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good location. Convenient transportation via bus, subway and train. Lots of dining options.

8

Lucas

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not the fanciest place to stay but for the price you can’t go wrong. Perfect location for getting around London.

10

Erez

1 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,357 nights

Nice place, great location

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and value. There are also occasional social meals or food events.

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Just Thomas Hiorth

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I stayed for 6 nights in the pods, which gave a decent sense of privacy. It was absolutely necessary to have the fans on, and they are quite loud, so do bring something to cancel out the noise. After reading other reviews on here, I was happy to find that the showers were cleaned daily (around 2pm I think, if you want to adjust your timing for cleanliness). It seems unnecessary to close down the common areas during nighttime. When sharing rooms with more than ten people, it would be nice to have somewhere to eat and drink other than the reception. Having said that, this place gives you your moneys worth, and has a better breakfast than the cheapest regular hotels in London.

8

Ilaria

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Me and my husband have been there for 3 nights. A cozy hostel near King's Cross train station and underground, staff is really kind and has many services. Rooms are well heated and you can choose the level of heating. Kitchen and common areas are well equipped and in the morning you can have breakfast prepared by the staff. Only "negative" thing is that some areas like bathroom near rooms is not so much soundproof, but no dramas. So, hostel well recommended!

8

Rachel

13 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, great breakfast, hostel bed as expected.

10

Rebecca

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming staff and great breakfast and communal facilities.

8

Rena

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

bed size is perfect, doesnt feel too small or need to worry about hitting my head, need soap on the sink inside the room family dinner was fun and was free which is awesome

6

Roberta

2 Feb 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The hostels is close to King's Cross and the location is really well-served day/night. I booked a room for girls (4 beds) and I tried the breakfast. The room was really small, only for sleep (no chairs, sofá, tables, wardrobe), no space for walking. Anyway, the hostels has a lovely kitchen and common area, where you can stay and relax instead of staying alone in the small bedroom. You can cook with other guests and make nice friends like I did. Staff was very nice and welcoming, cleaning is okay. This hostels is really cheap and nice if you travel alone. I was in the firsf floor and I think toilets and showers are not enough, too many people. The washing machine was out of service for all my stay, it means that I had to buy extra clothes because I couldn't wash mine ones.

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22 $106	23 $72	24 $83	25 $143	26 $104	27 $183	28 $210
29 $72	30 $100

Clink261 Hostel

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Bed in 8-10-Bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Bed in 4-6-Bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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Bed in 10+Beds Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Private 4-Bed Female Dorm Shared Facilities

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Pods in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory

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