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I have really enjoyed my 4 nights stay. Even if I don't like bars, the bar in the hostel is very very friendly. You won't be disappointed at all ^_^

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by Daluis – posted on Dec 19, 2008

1

had nice bathroom. the rooms were quite dark tho, and place was quite basic. however at least there was free breakfast. there was a nice big tv playing friends n movies so that was gd.. :) the place grows on u after a couple of days.

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by electronicrenaissance – posted on Dec 18, 2008

3

It may not be the best hostel in the world, but it is a good, reasonable prised option. Just 5-10 Minutes from subway, and just a few Minutes (via Subway) to the centre of London, it has a good Location. Anytime again!

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by jessicaheidi – posted on Dec 18, 2008

3

Very good place for the price and a great place if you want to feel like your in Australia.

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by therob-lester5325 – posted on Dec 17, 2008

4

Close to a tube station but not much else going on in the neighborhood. Shared bathrooms, but mostly clean. The before and after checkout baggage storage was nice. Liked the staff a lot, would stay here again.

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by lcs0038808 – posted on Dec 15, 2008

1

The key didnt work and u could open the door without it...apart from this...perfect hostel!!

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by jgcar – posted on Dec 14, 2008

2

The relation quality-price was good, there is a bar where you can drink, and it is near the tube station.

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by georginagraziano3442 – posted on Dec 9, 2008

1

Bar down stairs was a bit shit in that you had to be 21 to go in. Location was cool near a tube station but down side to this hostel is that you literally have to get the tube everywhere. Some good takeaways just down the road. Meet some great people here.

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by chunkyloverfiftythree7601 – posted on Dec 9, 2008

12

Great place to stay and very clean

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by Crick4035 – posted on Dec 5, 2008

43

hostel is nice, clean and near tube station. i met lot nice people there aswell. just beds are noisy. i booked 6 bed dorm but they gave me 8 bed dorm!!

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by jernejvegelj9343 – posted on Dec 3, 2008

2

This was not overall a bad hostel, but if I had it to do over again, I would give a different one a try. Although the door leading to the dorms locked, the door to the room itself did not. The staff seemed really confused half the time, especially where bookings were concerned. The attached pub... more This was not overall a bad hostel, but if I had it to do over again, I would give a different one a try. Although the door leading to the dorms locked, the door to the room itself did not. The staff seemed really confused half the time, especially where bookings were concerned. The attached pub is SHADY and really detracts from a positive atmosphere in the hostel!!!! I expected this hostel to be a lot more fun and just overall better. Was nice and clean though.close

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by paust0018499 – posted on Dec 3, 2008

2

this hostel needs to be clearer on their scheduling with rooms. I booked to check in at 7.am. and they woudn't let me until 2p.m. I had to explain and Threatened to report to the police because me and my mate had nowhere to go. They should be more honest, especially when customer already pay in...

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by james6245051 – posted on Dec 2, 2008

1

This place is a wee walk from Kennington Station and bit suburbian but all together not bad. Was noisy first night there but next night the loud ones were hung over and lifeless. Good showers, kitchen, bar, swipe card for dorms, living room more like small dining room, security lockers - bring... more This place is a wee walk from Kennington Station and bit suburbian but all together not bad. Was noisy first night there but next night the loud ones were hung over and lifeless. Good showers, kitchen, bar, swipe card for dorms, living room more like small dining room, security lockers - bring own lock (not too big), free internet not really working when there and they said it cost! I think for price does alright and some ppl staying there for wks, so all their stuff exploded in room and floor - so bit messy due to guests. I was bit itchy when sleeping in bed!!! But staff sort you out and place has some characterclose

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by mellymoore1477 – posted on Nov 28, 2008

7

Very clean showers with warm water! nice beds, but very queeky For the lockers you should bring a lock Breakfast: As many toast as you want with jelly, honey, marmade(??!), Peanutbutter, but nothing salty; cereals; tea, coffee (pulver), milk

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by evabrosch529 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

1

Nice little hostel, very close to the Kennington tube. The area isn't as bad as some people in past reviews have made it out to be, I felt perfectly safe walking around. The common room has a massive TV with cable and the kitchen is great too, nice and big with everything you need.

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by monique6706 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

14

I LOVE this place! The staff is like family, everyone has fun - it is my home in London!

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by lady-liz031418 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

3

Beds were very squeaky, but comfortable. And not really close to much except the tube isn't far away. Liked the room lockers and the luggage storage. Staff was great, and good value for the money.

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by sandahlmasson4308 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

2

Not exactly in the thick of the action of downtown London, but close enough to the tube station to get to anywhere you like. Found the beds a bit noisy and rooms stuffy because the the windows don't open. Good value for money considering breakfast is included.

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by GjsBan – posted on Nov 8, 2008

3

Good location although the neighbourhoood looked weird. Clean showers; only carpets in the room were not hoovered for some time. Very helpful staff. At 3 am we couldn't open the room door. A guy at reception fixed the broken card in a minute. There is a bar only so it is difficult to get... more Good location although the neighbourhoood looked weird. Clean showers; only carpets in the room were not hoovered for some time. Very helpful staff. At 3 am we couldn't open the room door. A guy at reception fixed the broken card in a minute. There is a bar only so it is difficult to get something to eat if you arrive late. Drinks at the bar are really cheap :-)close

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by radoslav – posted on Nov 6, 2008

1

Overall it was good, just baths didn't have cold water facility so that I could mix water and take bath easily as from the hot water tap, water was too hot to take bath.... otherwise it is very good hostel....

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by rturshani – posted on Nov 5, 2008

1

It was easy to find and head into the city.The underground was very close and all the underground staff where awesome! They filmed astudent movie while we where there,it was very fraustrating because we had no warning when we booked it.They closed down our common room and we had to be very quiet... more It was easy to find and head into the city.The underground was very close and all the underground staff where awesome! They filmed astudent movie while we where there,it was very fraustrating because we had no warning when we booked it.They closed down our common room and we had to be very quiet and got hassled when we had to brush are teeth due to the water running!close

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by afisthebest9354 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

3

Not in centre, but close to underground. Cheap, good staff, good breakfast and bar :) We enjoyed with our friends, thanx!

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by coika – posted on Nov 4, 2008

16

I've stayed in the hostel for two weeks and I'll definitely recommend it to everyone coming to London. Clean rooms and bathrooms, friendly staff, nice, quiet location (literally five minutes from the Tube) and unexpensive drinks at the pub downstairs ;) Definitely good value for money, check it out!

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by bertuzzi – posted on Nov 4, 2008

1

very clean nicw staff

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by john-newbrook9252 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

1

The rooms were cramped, the beds squeaked so badly that every time I slightly moved it made an awful noise. They assigned me to a bed that someone else was sleeping in and then they had to go upstairs and make a bed for me while I waited for 10 minutes. The bathrooms were co-ed. I was traveling... more The rooms were cramped, the beds squeaked so badly that every time I slightly moved it made an awful noise. They assigned me to a bed that someone else was sleeping in and then they had to go upstairs and make a bed for me while I waited for 10 minutes. The bathrooms were co-ed. I was traveling by myself and I felt very uncomfertable. I didn't like it at all.close

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by brainiac0682249 – posted on Oct 30, 2008

3

Stayed here 2 months ago and came back. Not as good as I remember. Cleaning service could be better. Never any toilet paper in bathrooms or hand soap.

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by james-s894424 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

2

not in a very central location but we walked everyday to the sights and it only took about 30 mins. bathrooms were clean, kitchen was ok (got a bit cramped when everyone was trying to cook). one of our beds had obviously just been slept in when we arrived. breakfast was good. woken up one night... more not in a very central location but we walked everyday to the sights and it only took about 30 mins. bathrooms were clean, kitchen was ok (got a bit cramped when everyone was trying to cook). one of our beds had obviously just been slept in when we arrived. breakfast was good. woken up one night at 2am to the sounds of lads fighting; amusing but annoying due to the sheer length of it. luggage storage prior to check in and after check out was really good and useful.close

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by timhiggins – posted on Oct 25, 2008

14

Nice place, has everything you need, except for some exceptionally poor internet, but i liked the place. there is just something about it that makes it feel like home from when you first get there.

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by vapintar6835 – posted on Oct 24, 2008

7

It was ok, staff nice, especially girl with short hair at reception :) small showers, bathroom could be a bit cleaner, nobody cleans showers from hair, oh,yea, dirty carpets...hard to sleep because every time u turn around the bed makes such a noise!.breakfest included, really clean sheets,... more It was ok, staff nice, especially girl with short hair at reception :) small showers, bathroom could be a bit cleaner, nobody cleans showers from hair, oh,yea, dirty carpets...hard to sleep because every time u turn around the bed makes such a noise!.breakfest included, really clean sheets, nice bar, really not far from centre and region is quiet, oh and very dark shutters, so u can sleep all day long :)close

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by chiekurs – posted on Oct 22, 2008

1

There were no towels even though the site said we could rent them! Though that's not a problem, it would be much better if that was clearly listed on the site. Overall, it was a really fun place with clean rooms and friendly people.

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by alijek1573 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

2

Clean, cheap place to spend the night. I didn´t really like the neighborhood, and one guy at the desk was kind of a jerk, but it´s close to a tube station and bus stop, so it´s a good deal.

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by espannan – posted on Oct 9, 2008

8

This place isn't located in the nicest part of london, but with the tube so close its not that much of an issue.Beds are comfortable,clean sheets.Breakfast is very good.Excellent value for money.Don't expect any parties tho

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by stephen2556 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

8

Good location! Good building! Good breakfast! But there is no free internet... You have to pay. In all.. my rate is 90%

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by brunobezsouto177 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

2

The breakfast is ship...

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by mendesjunior239 – posted on Sep 30, 2008

1

I really liked the Hostel. Is near the center of London (just a few minutes walk to the tube and 10 - 15 min to the center). Clean sheets, clean bathroom to take a shower and nice beds. The rooms have electornic keys so, is safier to leave your things inside.

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by michelleuchoa1290 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

1

Second time I've been to this hostel and it's nice and convenient. Would definitely recommed it :)

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by lottefloor2127 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

3

very dirty carpets. expensive internet. good beds, clean linen. small lockers, locker in front of reception is not safe, it gets easily open. thanx

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by ferdeu – posted on Sep 28, 2008

1

Very stuffy rooms,

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by deerfold – posted on Sep 27, 2008

69

everything OK! ;)

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by kfiatuszek5015742 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

2

It's a very nice place to stay if you are going to stay for more than 3 days. It's a little bit away from everything but the place is really clean and has great facilities. Not an easy thing to find in a big city like London.

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by jfrydman3676 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

3