77%St. Athans

The rooms are pretty small. But in general is a nice hostel and with rooms in different buildings. Breakfast is a bonus. Only thing is that they require, even after your booking through HostelWorld, your credit card details!!! So, what's the point of booking using HW??

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by nandohw – posted on Oct 24, 2008

5

Good: Affordable, clean, room serviced daily, decent location near British Museum, free internet (but one computer for many), front "doorperson" at all hours, delightful sitdown breakfast fully serviced with a complete meal, room had SOME character. There weren't any downsides other... more Good: Affordable, clean, room serviced daily, decent location near British Museum, free internet (but one computer for many), front "doorperson" at all hours, delightful sitdown breakfast fully serviced with a complete meal, room had SOME character. There weren't any downsides other than pretty small rooms, but it didn't bother me. Also, the toilet is in an awkward location with the wall very close, barely leaving any leg room - can't be so easy for the vertically gifted if you know what I mean.close

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by mhlavinka – posted on Oct 19, 2008

3

It's your average Hostel, perhaps a little short on toilets and bathrooms. Staff were a great help! Always friendly and willing to give directions or assistance.

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by theonethatgotaway-812682 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

3

basic but good value for the money, nothing special but great location.

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by conorspence9375 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

5

overrated breakfast (claimed to be "best breakfast"), clumsy breakfast arrangement, but generally nice with good location and helpful staff

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by wanhim – posted on Sep 18, 2008

5

nice place, good value for money, very quiet and a nice hearty breakfast with which to start your day. would defo use them again.

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by aaronedwardsuk2304 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

1

I liked this hostel,it s in good area,room has been clean.Nothing to complain about

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by Mirobackpacker – posted on Aug 6, 2008

12

we really enjoyed our short stay in room 15 on 1st floor.all very nice to us.metro station very near - russel sq.

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by pizzas – posted on Jul 19, 2008

3

trop peu de douches

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by fabiennep – posted on Jun 28, 2008

3

A little dingy, probably cleaner than it seems, just that it's old (carpets, beds, etc.) Pretty small bed, shower. Nothing exceptionally good or bad.

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by thejustinfritz6931 – posted on Jun 1, 2008

18

Very nice esp for the price.

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by fiachs4817 – posted on Apr 5, 2008

6

Aside from the wretchedly uncomfortable beds, I can't complain about much at all. The younger crowd can test the patience of someone my age (early 30s), but overall it was a great value!

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by damonjanyos5794 – posted on Mar 19, 2008

1

The location is excellent, in easy walking distance between two tube stations. The room facing the street and with single glazed windows was fairly loud. The room (single) was large and had good furnishings. The breakfast (English) was good. Overall this is a perfectly acceptable place to spend a... more The location is excellent, in easy walking distance between two tube stations. The room facing the street and with single glazed windows was fairly loud. The room (single) was large and had good furnishings. The breakfast (English) was good. Overall this is a perfectly acceptable place to spend a few days in London. My only real complaint is that I did not get a proper invoice for the full price of the rooms, only a receipt for the amount I paid on the premises (i.e. excluding the deposit), which means I am not going to be reimbursed in full by my employer.close

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by Felleg – posted on Mar 3, 2008

3

The hotel is quite well located. I had quite an unpleasant feeling when checking in, because the personnel really tried to fiddle around with the exchange rate to make me pay as much as possible - as I paid with a card, they insisted I pay in euros, but with the exchange rate set by themselves,... more The hotel is quite well located. I had quite an unpleasant feeling when checking in, because the personnel really tried to fiddle around with the exchange rate to make me pay as much as possible - as I paid with a card, they insisted I pay in euros, but with the exchange rate set by themselves, so in the end I paid in pounds - very strange. The 1-person room that I got was however so small that it reminded me of a prison carcer. Still it was possible to sleep there without any problem.close

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by at58 – posted on Dec 13, 2007

19

We had a wonderful stay at St. Athan's and I would book there again without hestitation. Everything was as advertised. I stayed there with a friend from college, and the two of us girls had no problems at all with the neighborhood, security or anything like that.

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by stefanie4472 – posted on Apr 22, 2007

1

The breakfast was very nice. If Hotel is full, be there early for the breakfast otherwise you can expect to wait. Location is not close to the center or the most famoussights, but close to stations (tube and train) and in a quit and beautiful neighbourhood.

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by martinhv – posted on Apr 12, 2007

4

Great service and friendly staff.

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by scansett – posted on Mar 23, 2007

10

very good breakfast, but very noise!!!. The room was very small. Enought to sleep, but no more.

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by reguizabal – posted on Mar 7, 2007

1

Thank you very much your good service in respect of luggeges and lovely breakfast!

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by leateiv – posted on Mar 3, 2007

1

Hotel (as it was billed) was cramped, dated and uncomfortable. Only the price and location were redeeming features. Not one to consider again. How it passes health & safety I don't know...

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by richpth – posted on Feb 5, 2007

1

its very noısy ın mornıngs. you can hear noıse clearly when they are talkın at near rooms

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by Orq – posted on Jan 7, 2007

2

an excellent place for people who want to visit the city all the day long and want to have a rest after that. Well located, near cheap restaurants, the underground and the british museum. Desadvantage: only the fun. But london is full of nights club or nights bar. The staff is very nice and...

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by diablo4932 – posted on Jan 3, 2007

2

This family run bed and breakfast has a very friendly and helpful staff.

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by darkbeholder – posted on Dec 27, 2006

2

The place looks exactly like Fawlty Towers, which was very charming...until we got served by Manuel...

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by paulaha – posted on Dec 19, 2006

14

Good area of town. Easy to catch the bus or tube. Downfall was having to wait a while sometimes to get someone to come answer the door. You have to buzz it for them to let you in and sometimes would take several mins. Other than that good.

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by hounddog – posted on Dec 6, 2006

2

A very, very small room that 10A was. A shoebox. But overall it was OK.

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by madyar – posted on Dec 5, 2006

1

Nice hotel at a decent price. Rooms are small and cramped. Not so much of a youth hostel though; more all ages go there.

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by bornslipp – posted on Dec 3, 2006

2

Very normal budget hotel. not happy with the check in timings. we told them we'll be in early yet our room was not ready. the so-called luggage storage is just leaving in the dining area which is accessible to everyone.staff wasn't ver nice except the lady who serves breakfast. and the breakfast... more Very normal budget hotel. not happy with the check in timings. we told them we'll be in early yet our room was not ready. the so-called luggage storage is just leaving in the dining area which is accessible to everyone.staff wasn't ver nice except the lady who serves breakfast. and the breakfast is pretty good. we weren't told that tere'll be cleaning services and came back to the room realising that someone had came in. not very happy about that as some valuables were left in the room which had no lockers. the room was at the basement which was accessible from the street with a staircase right to the windows, which couldn't be locked very well.close

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by lazer175 – posted on Nov 17, 2006

6

The hotel was very nice and clean, maybe a bit cramped! The double beds are too short for taller guys ´n girls! There is some traffic noise from the street! Although the shower facilities are shared, we never had any problems! And ofcourse the breakfast is good and very filling!

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by annette5684 – posted on Oct 26, 2006

3

Taking into account the price, the location of this hostel, this hostel is more than excellent. I already have recommendet it for my friends. And I know, that next time visiting London, I will stay here.

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by peksis – posted on Oct 26, 2006

1

Breakfast was excellent. Location of property was excellent for using both trains and buses. Only 2 bathrooms per floor and one was out of action for two of the four days.

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by trevor3788 – posted on Oct 24, 2006

1

First arrival hampered by unfriendly greeting, and the hassle we were causing by daring to book in. Stairway to room on top floor very steep, very narrow, take your life in your own hands when carrying anything bigger than a handbag. Still, by no means the worst place I have stayed

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by gail – posted on Oct 21, 2006

2

Wonderful staff and a very unique place! Great for flying in and out of Heathrow.

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by IslandGirl – posted on Oct 10, 2006

4

This is the worst experience i ever had and I strongly recommended that don't stay in this hotel. I booked a single room for 2 nights and checked-in at about 9pm. However, the staff told me that the hotel was full and he asked me to go to another block where my room is situated at. The building... more This is the worst experience i ever had and I strongly recommended that don't stay in this hotel. I booked a single room for 2 nights and checked-in at about 9pm. However, the staff told me that the hotel was full and he asked me to go to another block where my room is situated at. The building itself has no signage of hostel etc.which seems to be kind of illegal and the room condition is very very bad - very tiny, not clean and worn down with no TV. There is also a very big gap between the room door and the floor! No management at all! I think they should have let me know beforehand if the booking is already full! very bad!close

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by whoareu – posted on Sep 24, 2006

1

Accomodation was convenient with breakfast included. Didn't sleep too well because of traffic noise. Room was at front of property.

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by tdpill – posted on Sep 21, 2006

3

Friendly and helpful staff. In a good location within walking distance to a lot of major attractions. Rooms and showers were generally clean.

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by Cam1451 – posted on Sep 15, 2006

5

St. Athan's is located in a fairly quiet neighborhood, which was nice after a long day of siteseeing. There wasn't a lot to do at the hotel itself, but it's located close to many pubs, shops and the Russell Square tube stop, from which you can easily get to most places in Central London. The... more St. Athan's is located in a fairly quiet neighborhood, which was nice after a long day of siteseeing. There wasn't a lot to do at the hotel itself, but it's located close to many pubs, shops and the Russell Square tube stop, from which you can easily get to most places in Central London. The English breakfast served every morning at St. Athan's was quite enjoyable - a nice "inclusion" in the price of your room.close

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by Buglover – posted on Aug 25, 2006

2

The best faily run hotel I have ever been to

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by Samboy – posted on Aug 24, 2006

7

Everything was satifsfactory except rooms were not available until four hours after check-in time which we had indicated at the time of booking.

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by adach – posted on Aug 22, 2006

2

friendly happy atmosphere would definitely stay there again food great very good value for money and ideal for budget weekend or few days in london

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by Vmillers – posted on Jul 24, 2006

3