About this property
This hostel is in the heart of London, a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross Railway Station and the British Library. It provides budget accommodation with free WiFi access throughout. The Smart Hostel Russell Square offers accommodation for guests from 16 till 45 years old in central London. We provide beds in mixed-sex dorms. Linen is provided and security lockers are available in all rooms. Shared and en-suite facilities are available depending on room type. Reception is open 24 hours a day, and there are no curfews or lock-out times. Guests can receive tourist information and discount tickets for major attractions. The hostel’s common room features a large TV, and guests have use of shared kitchen facilities. A Continental breakfast is available each morning for a surcharge. Self-service laundry facilities are also offered on site. Russell Square Underground Station is 230 metres away. The Foundling Museum, Islington Farmers Market and University College London are all within 10 minutes’ walk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
- Heating
- Luggage storage
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alastair
United Kingdom“I thought that the kitchen facilities were very good and the communal areas.” - Matilda
Australia“Great location relatively clean and the facilities were amazing. The shower in the rooms are a little small but the showers down in the basement were amazing.” - Atharva United Kingdom“✔️ Affordable prices ✔️ Convenient location ✔️ Co-operative staff ✔️ Comfortable bedding ✔️ Clean toilets Unique shower head with thermocol in it 😄”
- Matthew United Kingdom“What a fantastic hostel! One of the best hostels in London! Check in was smooth and efficient, the facilities were amazing, the common room was spacious, and the bed was nice and comfy! Rooms are nice and quiet after 11pm, and I had a great...”
- Lefteris United Kingdom“Everything was as expected and described on the site”
- Sofina
Ireland“Great hostel, was a little worried because of some of the reviews but besides the heat which they can’t help we had a great time there. There’s a few fans in the room to try help circulate some air but was hard to sleep. Kitchen is clean, bathroom...” - Kristine
Norway“The location was great, with a walking distance to multiple underground stations. The common areas was spacious and offered a great kitchen” - Matt United Kingdom“Always good, though hard in a heatwave! The room was set up with a fan and a standalone AC, which helped.”
- Jackson United Kingdom“I am concerned about my next visit, due with my age is 49”
Mtheofy
Greece“We were a family of five and booked a private room. The location is excellent with many transport options nearby. Cleaning services were great, and the reception staff were friendly and helpful. We used the laundry service, which saved us money on...”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are allocated a bed upon check-in (the hostel is unable to hold specific beds in advance). Guests arriving early to check-in may store their luggage for free. There is a left luggage service upon check-out (there is a small fee for this service) . Guests between 16 and 45 years of age are free to place bookings in our shared dormitories. Guests aged 15 or younger and above 45 years of age are unable to use the shared dorms and must book in a private dorm or room.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
