Name: Smart Russell Square
Address: 71-72 Guilford Street, Camden, London, WC1N 1DF, United Kingdom, 71-72 Guilford Street, Greater London, WC1N 1DF, UK
Rating: 7.6

Smart Russell Square

–Excellent location – show map

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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 accommodations with free WiFi access throughout. The Smart Hostel Russell Square offers accommodations 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 private bathrooms 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 755 feet away. The Foundling Museum, Islington Farmers Market and University College London are all within 10 minutes’ walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of London, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Room Type	Number of guests
Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18-45 Years) 1 bunk bed
Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18-45 Years) 1 bunk bed
Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18-45 Years) 1 bunk bed
Twin Room with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed
Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom (18-45 Years) 1 bunk bed
Single Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom 1 bunk bed
Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom (18-45 Years) 1 bunk bed
Single Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory with Private Bathroom (18-45 Years) 1 bunk bed
Private 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom 4 bunk beds
Private 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom 6 bunk beds
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed
Single bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Shared Bathroom (18-45 Years) 1 bunk bed
Single Bed in 12-Bed Dormitory Room (18-45 Years) 1 bunk bed

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Arif

Qatar

“Location is super strategic. We just walked to reach British Museum. Bus stops are nearby. Conveniently, we used either Russell Square or Holborn station to get the tube. We stayed in 6 beds private room. We are family of 5. It was really good...”

Maria

Poland

“Location is great, room is clean, but the bed quality could be little bit better. Staff is really nice and I would definately recomment this place”

Marta

Spain

“Muy buena localización, he ido andando a casi todas partes. Las camas muy completas con luz, cortina y cargador. Único que en lugar de aire acondicionado hay ventilador, lo cuál con la cortina no hace mucho, y no daban sábana bajera.”

Lena

Poland

“Very good value for the price, amazing location, very clean and nice people”

Leonardo

Uruguay

“I stayed on the 4-bed room with private bathroom. All was perfect. Clean bathrooms, nice area to eat and cook. They also have lockers (you have to pay at checkout if you want to leave your luggage)”

Lucas

Brazil

“The hostel is pretty nice! Showers and toilets are very decent, were pretty clean and common areas were great. My room had even a small balcony over looking the street which was nice. Location is also pretty good. No complaints at all. Hostel life!”

Hilmi

Malaysia

“Clean, tidy, have kitchen to cook and prepare food, lively, near a Tesco and British Museum and Russel Square (Piccadilly Line)”

Paloma

Paraguay

“The rooms were clean and comfortable, you had space to leave your belongings and the bathroom was inside the bedroom. The kitchen was spacious and had everything to cook. The location was excellent, pretty close to everything.”

Mary

Panama

“It was what expected from a hostal. We stayed just one night and arrived early in the morning. The staff was very friendly and did every effort to have a room ready for us.”

Kevin

Belgium

“Great hostel and location Privacy curtains Friendly receptionists and manager Thanks a lot”

Area info

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House rules

Smart Russell Square takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 45 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Smart Russell Square