Smart Russell Square Hostel

City-center hostel within walking distance of Russell Square

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Single bed in a shared dormitory | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 6.50 per person)

Located near Russell Square and The British Museum, Smart Russell Square Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, or seek assistance from the 24-hour front desk. Guests rave about this central London location.

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Free WiFi
Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (9)

Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
24-hour front desk
Arcade/game room
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

$70 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Tomorrow

Oct 18 - Oct 19

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

1 bed in a 6 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

344 sq ft
Sleeps 1
6 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bed in a 12 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

Sleeps 1
12 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bed in a 9 beds shared dormitory

Highlights

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

388 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 1
9 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Twin Dorm (Ensuite)

Highlights

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar

$78 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

71-72 Guilford Street, London, England, WC1N 1DF

What's nearby

Russell Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Leicester Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

Luton Airport (LTN) - 42 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 45 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 50 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 100 min drive
London (QQU-London Euston Train Station) - 13 min walk
London Euston Station - 13 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Station - 14 min walk
Russell Square Underground Station - 3 min walk
Holborn Underground Station - 8 min walk
Farringdon Underground Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

‪Fitz's Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
‪Fortitude Bakehouse - ‬2 min walk
‪Friend at Hand - ‬2 min walk
‪Slim Chickens - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Smart Russell Square Hostel

When you stay at Smart Russell Square Hostel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Russell Square and University College London. This Art Deco hostel is also within a 15-minute walk of The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road. Public transportation is just a short walk: Russell Square Underground Station is 3 minutes and Holborn Underground Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 37 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
- Contactless check-in available
- Minimum check-in age: 17
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 17

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Facilities

Safe-deposit box at front desk
Arcade/game room
Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.50 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Smart Russell Square Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Smart Russell Square Hostel and nearby?

Smart Russell Square Hostel has an arcade.

What's the area around Smart Russell Square Hostel like?

Smart Russell Square Hostel is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Russell Square Underground Station and 3 minutes' walk from Russell Square.