80%'Bestplace' in Waterloo

Clean Hostel. Make sure you are not last to take shower as you will get all the cold water. Mostly quiet pub. I would stay there again.

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by garciao78889 – posted on Nov 27, 2008

1

really good place, staff are great very freindly and helpfull. rooms are small and wouldnt recommend for someone travelling on their own as not very much space we were a group of 10 so had the entire room to ourselves with one other person, if travelling with a group of people its perfect. pub in... more really good place, staff are great very freindly and helpfull. rooms are small and wouldnt recommend for someone travelling on their own as not very much space we were a group of 10 so had the entire room to ourselves with one other person, if travelling with a group of people its perfect. pub in the hostel is great also, no complaints. bathrooms were clean alsoclose

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by DermoMIO – posted on Nov 26, 2008

1

Very cool place, the staff is so great ! Bad points : 3 bunkbead, you cannot sit on you own bed. The bathrooms are not really clean, but it's not disgusting. I would recommend it fort a night or two...

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by cdault9010 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

1

Good Hostel. Only a few tube stops from central London. Free breakfast. No computers though. Very helpful and friendly staff.

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by barth1939797 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

1

Kinda hard to find originally but found it eventually after strolling the streets for a bit. We left our bags there cos we couldnt check in yet, their storage room was an old dirty toilet with no lock on the door!! When we got back in the wee hours of the night we found our beds were being slept... more Kinda hard to find originally but found it eventually after strolling the streets for a bit. We left our bags there cos we couldnt check in yet, their storage room was an old dirty toilet with no lock on the door!! When we got back in the wee hours of the night we found our beds were being slept in and had to be relocated!! Free pool was ok and staff friendly enough i guess. Pretty good price too i guessclose

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by monka-868767 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

8

A really liked this place. The fact that it has a 24hr bar downstairs is awesome. The only problem is none of the backpackers really use it midweek so its a bit dead. Other than that though i highly recommend it.

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by stevensoldatos8976 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

1

the staff were helpful,I enjoyed the mix of local pub and backpackers.natives and tourists having a drink together.Kitchen would improve the place and lockers.

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by robkent719804 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

1

the room is very small and no locker, but the bed is clean and the price is reasonable

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by chiunghui – posted on Nov 21, 2008

4

this place is tops!! staff are awesome, drinks are cheap, beds are comfy and bathrooms are always clean!!

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by stato3083184 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

8

the hostel is a kaos.dai noises for the restructuring the morning to the brawls in the pub the sera.sono escaped before away one day also losing the room saldata.i wc without door and the beds to triple castello.e the unsociable American staff and not available

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by gambinopierluigi4976 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

1

Extremely tight fit in the rooms and the bunks. 3 bunks high, cant sit down in the room because there is no space between the bottom and middle bunks to sit.... lying only coz it's so tight. No floor space for everyones luggage.. 2 ppl's luggage can fit though in a 9 or 12 bed dorm...pretty poor.... more Extremely tight fit in the rooms and the bunks. 3 bunks high, cant sit down in the room because there is no space between the bottom and middle bunks to sit.... lying only coz it's so tight. No floor space for everyones luggage.. 2 ppl's luggage can fit though in a 9 or 12 bed dorm...pretty poor. No hooks in bathroom to hang your towel while having a shower. they pack you in like sardines for extra money in their pocket and definately not thinking bout comfort... Friendly staff though :¬)close

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by keeleyw852540 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

4

PRO: Open 24hrs / Wi-Fi works in rooms / comfy bed / pub attracts locals / near underground. CON: No common area, just a pub / beds crammed into rooms / minimal floor space / overpriced. This certainly works as a base to see London and to chill and watch football with fun, half-drunk locals.... more PRO: Open 24hrs / Wi-Fi works in rooms / comfy bed / pub attracts locals / near underground. CON: No common area, just a pub / beds crammed into rooms / minimal floor space / overpriced. This certainly works as a base to see London and to chill and watch football with fun, half-drunk locals. But it's mostly a pub with beds, not somewhere for travelers to mingle. FYI- some may struggle to get in/out of the triple bunks. Not a "novice" traveler at all, btw - just a new reviewer.close

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by ztown – posted on Nov 17, 2008

1

Davvero orribile!! Bagno 1m x 1metro in comune senza porta. Stanza da 12 posti letto in 10 m2 con letti a castello da 3. Abbastanza sporco, personale non tanto competente ma gentile. Location Zona 1 ma la sera nn c e nulla. Non fidatevi degli altri commenti non rispecchiano la realta

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by Ciprian – posted on Nov 16, 2008

4

Very nice hostel. Very confortable beds. Very nice people in the pub (and cheap drinks!). Great location if you want to visit during the day and go out to see a musical or a theatre at night (Picadilly Circus is on the same tube line).

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by mfhulin364 – posted on Nov 14, 2008

1

The staff here are fantastic. We arrived late as and soon as we walked in they shouted my name and made me feel really welcome. The rooms are very small and squished but it doesn't matter because its such a fun place to stay. Aside from us being given incorrect directions from them on how to get... more The staff here are fantastic. We arrived late as and soon as we walked in they shouted my name and made me feel really welcome. The rooms are very small and squished but it doesn't matter because its such a fun place to stay. Aside from us being given incorrect directions from them on how to get to the airport and then missing our plane (oops) i wouldn't have a bad word to say about this place. Great hostel, especially for london!!!close

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by elleoverseas9143 – posted on Nov 13, 2008

15

12 people in small room, no lockers etc. above a pub that does have cheap beer. The staff are cool and close to waterloo

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by mchughcraig – posted on Nov 13, 2008

9

Very friendly and enthusiastic staff!

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by altijdprijs – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

OTIMA LOCALIZAÇAO, AMBIENTE MUITO SALUTAR, MUITISSIMO BARATO, PERFEITO. A 5 MINUTINHOS A PÉ DA LONDOM EYE. UM DOS MELHORES DOS PAISES QUE PASSAMOS, SEM DUVIDA VOLTO LÁ!!!

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by digoc – posted on Nov 12, 2008

3

The staff was amazing -- very laid back. the bar is awesome and cheap. great pillows, but the triple bunk beds are reallllllly cramped, unless you are on the top.

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by kaitlyn5430 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

1

Near to underground.Close to bus-stop.Close to super-market and bakery.Pub whit excellent beer, you can arrive to hostel very tired after a long tourist day and rest in the pub drinking a PINT and talking whit friends.Better breakfast than others hostels i´ve stayed. Only 2 showers and wc in... more Near to underground.Close to bus-stop.Close to super-market and bakery.Pub whit excellent beer, you can arrive to hostel very tired after a long tourist day and rest in the pub drinking a PINT and talking whit friends.Better breakfast than others hostels i´ve stayed. Only 2 showers and wc in rest-rooms floor, but very clean every time.Extra unexpected bed in room: extra square ft occuped by this bed, not by your baggage.A place to return.A great stay in London.Thank you BESTPLACE!!close

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by Elrab – posted on Nov 10, 2008

3

Very nice hostel and super hosts

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by juunas6811 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

1

ya really enjoyed the one night stop do it again very nice place brilliant staff det

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by mississippi – posted on Nov 8, 2008

51

I had great fun here and the staff are the best,I met some really nice people.I stayed here for 28 nights and it felt like home.Thanks Emmet,Craig,Luca,Greg and I also want to greet Claire and Zoltan,thanks guys !!!

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by snoopmontoir7394 – posted on Nov 7, 2008

1

The tightest packed dorm rooms I've seen on my entire 4 month trip. Good bar downstairs with friendly staff, clean bathrooms, walking distance from parliment and big ben.

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by nlbrow – posted on Nov 6, 2008

12

Overall good hostel, a little bit far from centre, but no problem if you take the 159 bus. Security is ok if you have the entire room booked, otherwise, there are no lockers. Staff is great (btw cheers Greg), and karaoke night was lots of fun, but other than that and the free pool after midnight... more Overall good hostel, a little bit far from centre, but no problem if you take the 159 bus. Security is ok if you have the entire room booked, otherwise, there are no lockers. Staff is great (btw cheers Greg), and karaoke night was lots of fun, but other than that and the free pool after midnight theres not much to do. (except for chilling in the pub) I was expecting more people in the hostel, but there are only 4 rooms so its quite small.close

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by seba-drag6342 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

2

The hostel has a good location and great beer prices. The rooms are, however, extremely cramped! Also, security is not that good. There were no lockers, and during check-in they did not check your identity with a passport, something I have never experienced before. There were however, coded locks... more The hostel has a good location and great beer prices. The rooms are, however, extremely cramped! Also, security is not that good. There were no lockers, and during check-in they did not check your identity with a passport, something I have never experienced before. There were however, coded locks on the doors. It was a fun place, but it could get very noisy.close

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by zakna – posted on Nov 5, 2008

2

The best hostel I've ever seen. Clean, nice staff, nice people and a lot of party. Next time in London I'll stay here for sure again

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by kristm4983 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

1

it was a perfect stay and many funny people all over the place.

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by isydow973 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

1

I really had a great time during my stay at Bestplace. I would certainly suggest to anyone visiting the area.

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by hbagg1449 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

1

The room was the most crowded and cramped I have ever stayed in. Just picture twelve beds (triple bunk beds) in the smallest room possible.

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by JonMalankar – posted on Nov 1, 2008

3

thank you guys!! your the best in London :D even outside was soooo cold, i enjoyed staying in this hostel.. felt like home...and its close to all mainly sights in London, you can walk everyvere (almost everywhere :) ) if i go back, i will stay there for sure!

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by kasnazis8784 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

2

The combination of a pub and a hostel is amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly and everytime available. It would be a good decision for everyone.

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by julian9004 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

1

The staff is really friendly and working hard to keep the place clean. The rooms are a bit cramped without cupboards or even a chair to put your stuff on. The drawback is that there are no lockers and you have to leave your bags in the room with other guests that you don´t know. It is possible... more The staff is really friendly and working hard to keep the place clean. The rooms are a bit cramped without cupboards or even a chair to put your stuff on. The drawback is that there are no lockers and you have to leave your bags in the room with other guests that you don´t know. It is possible to leave something at the reception, but probably not everybody can do that, as there is not enough space. Another thing which I would appreciate is a kitchen with a fridge and a cooker.Otherwise OK.close

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by brena5322 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

2

very fun at the weekends. Week nights a bit boring. Too small rooms, but friendly guests anyway. Good breakfast, clean showers, cheap beer. Lots of fun at bestplace.

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by miguel-s8463 – posted on Oct 30, 2008

4

i actually thought that hostels always had self catering kitchen facilities, i may be wrong, and guess i didnt read the details correctly. otherwise, lovely place, good value for money.

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by amypeach999365 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

1

Stayed in the world's SMALLEST room. Beds were stacked 3 high

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by batgirl-kendall5170 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

7

Hostel is very close to Lambeth North station and 10 minutes walk from Waterloo. Hostel is above a pub which is open 24 hours for guests, where they serve breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. The hostel is clean and good value for money. Highly recommended.

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by andrei1london3047 – posted on Oct 24, 2008

2

excellent hostel overall. great location and the staff are very helpful.

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by liana9025562 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

8

Small rooms, no place for suitcases, when karaoke is in bar downstairs little bit noisy. Cleanliness could be much more better, everything is old and dirty.But all in all good stay.Thanks

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by varechamartin9241 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

2

Stuff are very friendly.

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by markanthony – posted on Oct 18, 2008

1