81%Astor Museum Inn

very clean, very quiet, nice beds, secure, excellent location, okay breakfast. I would stay again. no wi-fi only complaint.

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by rlchad – posted on Sep 7, 2008

5

A tall, narrow place. Ask for a room on the second rather than the fourth floor--you'll thank me. Little TV room with paid internet, little kitchen with free breakfast, teeny-tiny courtyard. I spent lot of time in the British Museum (two minutes' walk) so it was only a problem when I got rained...

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by logantauranga1627 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

8

I lived in the annexe which is a block away. I had to go back and forth between buildings for things like the luggage room and the kitchen.

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by wrightka8832 – posted on Sep 5, 2008

1

OK for 1 night max, small and clean room w/ squeaky floorboards. We were in a separate building to the main building that had a guest kitchen, so that was a bit inconvenient.

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by daisiesn – posted on Sep 5, 2008

4

poor breakfast, they blew our reservation so we had to stay in diffrent rooms( 4 people in 3 rooms)

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by stephiblaha5875 – posted on Sep 4, 2008

3

The location is unbeatable, although the price is a bit steep.

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by alexand2873 – posted on Sep 4, 2008

21

The receptionist at this hostel needs to relax a little. I almost didn't get back my key deposit because I was 10 minutes past the check out time. I know rules are rules but I was trying to help out another traveler thus my ten minutes being late. Other then that this was a decent hostel to stay... more The receptionist at this hostel needs to relax a little. I almost didn't get back my key deposit because I was 10 minutes past the check out time. I know rules are rules but I was trying to help out another traveler thus my ten minutes being late. Other then that this was a decent hostel to stay at with lots of friendly people ready to socialize. I would definitely recommend this hostel.close

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by ruben7142116 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

9

I was expecting Wifi, but that was not available. We were placed in a room not in the main building which was not as as nice and the sound proofing was non existent. Kitchen/breakfast area was small and quite crowded. But the location near the British Museum was peaceful and nice!

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by peterpeltonen8931 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

1

Good location, quiet, fairly clean. Would stay there again.

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by jessfry22709 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

5

When in London don't bother staying anywhere else!

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by steven-hitchings2762 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

5

Great hostel. Great location. Amazing staff. what more do you want?

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by frank-e-1234975 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

6

The staff could not have been nicer. The location wasn't exactly by the main tourist attractions, but it was close to most of the night life anyway and only a short tube ride from the sights. Recommend it to anyone going to London, especially if you want a friendly, youthful staff.

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by asilagi9436 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

4

The costs for tickets to airport stansted are higher than the prices written on the pinboard in the hostel! I'd appreciate it to have up-to-date-information on the board. Anyhow - i enjoyed the stay a lot!

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by maxpensel1390 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

1

The location absolutely can't be beat. I was in the mixed room, which seemed to be mostly singles or pairs who were using the hostel to sleep and little else, so there wasn't much socializing going on. Security is fantastic. The inside door has a key pad and the code changes daily. Do note that... more The location absolutely can't be beat. I was in the mixed room, which seemed to be mostly singles or pairs who were using the hostel to sleep and little else, so there wasn't much socializing going on. Security is fantastic. The inside door has a key pad and the code changes daily. Do note that you'll need a £10 note when you check in as a deposit for the key.close

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by Slr249 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

10

Location is excellent. Easy to get to from Heathrow and right near two different tube line stops. Staff are great and helpful.

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by mresf2506 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

2

The location was great; close to tube stop and park. The rooms were clean and spacious. Friendly staff, Recommend to everyone.

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by krissy09111362 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

4

We got room 2 in the Annex, not the main building. It was tiny, smaller than what you would ever expect for a single. They stuffed two beds in there, barely with room to move. The fire alarm went for an hour middle of the night - apparantly a common problem. Also, we checked out 10.10 AM... more We got room 2 in the Annex, not the main building. It was tiny, smaller than what you would ever expect for a single. They stuffed two beds in there, barely with room to move. The fire alarm went for an hour middle of the night - apparantly a common problem. Also, we checked out 10.10 AM instead of 10. Therefore, we lost the £10 key deposit. The location is a positive point, but woulnd't stay there again.close

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by jonkindberg4767 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

2

The location is amazing, just in front of the British Museum. The toilets are a little uncomfortable (on the 1st floor a big soap dispenser above a minuscule sink prevents washing up without flooding all around) but very clean. The included breakfast is satisfactory. The staff organise a... more The location is amazing, just in front of the British Museum. The toilets are a little uncomfortable (on the 1st floor a big soap dispenser above a minuscule sink prevents washing up without flooding all around) but very clean. The included breakfast is satisfactory. The staff organise a "pub crawl" every Saturday, maybe they should add some other event during the week to make this very quiet hostel a little more fun. However, I enjoyed my stay and I warmly suggest this hostel!close

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by montyburns812 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

1

Thank you for letting us stay. It was fun!

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by katemuller2518 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

1

Nice, clean and friendly... Over all a great place to stay for a few nights. Brekfast is included as well, which was quite good!

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by sammy-boy138052 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

6

Very good place to stay. The only problem was they order me to change the room for no reason.

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by abner-br840 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

1

Good hostel, but it is a hostel don't expect anything special the location is decent (zone 1 of London), but the hostel itself is at least an 8 minute walk from the nearest tube station. But it was clean, relatively safe, and the staff was nice

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by davidbaron7341 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

2

Good clean hostel. Great location. And good common room where you can watch movies and relax.

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by damhusss2817 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

42

one of the best hostels i haved stayed in so far on my travels. the staff were ultra friendly and i met some very cool people. will definately head back there in a couple of months. boo-yizzle

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by Joeyjame – posted on Aug 11, 2008

2

amazing location. right across from the british museum and can easily walk to covent gardens, soho, and other main locations.

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by mcblount2866 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

3

It was in a great location right next to the British Museum. Many of their rooms however are not in the same building as the main office so I had to lug my bags to the annex a block away and then up two tight flights of stairs. the bathrooms were also all on the ground level so you have to go all... more It was in a great location right next to the British Museum. Many of their rooms however are not in the same building as the main office so I had to lug my bags to the annex a block away and then up two tight flights of stairs. the bathrooms were also all on the ground level so you have to go all the way downstairs for that. Relatively clean. Would stay again but only for the location.close

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by dancebecca7 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

1

I love this place! Best hostel I've ever been to!

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by agentstone – posted on Aug 6, 2008

1

Very close to all the main attractions. Negative aspect: not enough toilets comparing the number of ppl.

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by liv848464 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

3

Unfortunately, the showers were broken for most of the time we were there, which meant bathing in the sink - not ideal!

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by felicity8393 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

1

goooooooooooooooooooooooooood!!

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by dm902th – posted on Aug 5, 2008

3

the location is awesome. genuinely walking distance to nearly everything. excellent security with a door code that changes everyday. the breakfast was the best i have ever had with high quality produce - cheese, ham, hot chocolate - excellent! highly recommended!

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by gordo356 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

5

When we booked we were confirmed a 9am check in as we were coming off a 24 hour flight from sydney to london. When we arrived we were to find out that check in was not until 2pm so after flying for that amount of time we had nowhere to sleep and were made to drag our heavy suitcases down flights... more When we booked we were confirmed a 9am check in as we were coming off a 24 hour flight from sydney to london. When we arrived we were to find out that check in was not until 2pm so after flying for that amount of time we had nowhere to sleep and were made to drag our heavy suitcases down flights of stairs with no assistance to storage and then told to make a day of it in London till check in. When it was finally time to check in the girl was all over the shop and had no idea what room and whereclose

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by bee-no17974 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

1

Loved it. I only had a quick one night stay, but will come back.

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by meljensen228131 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

1

Loved it here! One of our favorites of the trip. Gutmar, the hostel manager, is fantastic! The bathrooms are cleaned three times a day. Breakfast is also very good. Slightly different from day to day. Lots of DVDs to watch too if you need a break. Highly recommended!

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by mellbritton5287 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

1

great place to stay, close to main streets and attractions, friendly staff nice beds and got alot of dvd,s just incase its a quite night, id stay there again :)

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by brayden-budz – posted on Jul 31, 2008

8

We had to stay in the other building(not the main one) that was kind of down an alley way. The security is good because they have codes to get into the building and they change everyday. Location is close to an Underground station.

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by sarahnsensmeier4694 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

4

The lockers underneath the beds sounded like screaching demons of hell when you pulled on them. Some lubrication is in order. It was not uncommon to be woken up 13 times during the night by roommates.

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by AlexWillison – posted on Jul 31, 2008

24

The location is one of the best you can get in London ! The breakfast is really basic so is the kitchen space. A good hostel without a lot of character.

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by camille1447 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

1

gave the impression to be well managed by a professional staff, it was a nice place to stay. more bathrooms/showers in the annex would be appreciated though.

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by arturator – posted on Jul 30, 2008

2

Very nice location next to the British Museum. Nice staff. Suggestion : Air conditioning would be great.

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by cojangael2864 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

8