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Clink261 Reviews

261-265 Grays Inn Road, Kings Cross, London, England

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80%Overall Rating

From 72 ratings
  • 77%Character
  • 77%Security
  • 88%Location
  • 86%Staff
  • 77%Atmosphere
  • 75%Cleanliness

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67%

I liked that it was really close to the central station. I did not like that I had to undress infront of an unlocked door when I was taking a shower. There was also some finer work to be done on the interior and I hope that they on occation wash the covers of the beds. Now it didn´t look like they did.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

I was staying at this hostel because I needed a few hours to put my head down before an early train from St Pancra's. I chose the 4 bed dorm...well it was more like an overcrowded prison cell. The room was so small it couldn't even fit in more than one suitcase, and there were four of us!! I can't say anything of the other dorms, but stay clear of the 4 person. Aside from this, the hostel cleanliness is pretty good, everything else is pretty standard. Great location for the train station.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Cleanest bathrooms!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Thank you for the good rating! Our housekeepers send you their big smiles and a huge "thank you"! Hope to see you again here with us!

73%

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93%

Staff very friendly and EXTREMELY helpful. Great showers that work. A suggestion would be dimmer lights in the dorms! Also i did not see any recycling facilities around the house. Otherwise it was great. The location is cool, just a 10 minute stroll from King's Cross/St.Pancras Stations. Highly recommend

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for your nice words about our staff, showers and location, we are happy that you have enjoyed your stay at Clink261. Our lovely housekeepers are in charge of recycling and sorts out every single recyclable item for you. Hope to see you soon!

83%

This is the second time i've stayed at Clink 261. I really like the atmosphere - theres a really lovely sitting area / lounge downstairs with a big TV where theres always people to talk to. You can use the kitchen to make your own food (apart from at breakfast). Breakfast is free, toilets and showers have been clean on both occasions. Absolutely fab location - 2 minutes from Kings cross st/underground st. The only downside is the size of the rooms, which are ver small but comfy beds.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We appreciate your nice review, thank you for all the good words! Hope to see you again soon, have a beautiful summer!

97%

I stayed 2 nights in a 4-bed room (on the upper bed), the other people were very respectful, everything was clean, it was quiet. Breakfast including toasted bread and muesli was fine, I had a nice talk with other guests there - I can definitely recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male 41+
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your great review! We are happy when our guests are happy. Safe travels!

73%

Friendly and helpful staff. No free internet. The room was drafty and a bit cold, but the beds were very comfortable.

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Hi! Thank you for your time reviewing the hostel! We are glad that you had an enjoyable stay here with us, hope to see you soon again!

80%

Everything was fine, except for the fee to use internet. Also, the room where we stayed in, had few light (only two bulbs). The breakfast was OK! And they let me let my computer on reception twice while I went tourism. That was cool!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi there, thanks a lot for the positive review, safe travels!

93%

The location is great and the showers are clean and very confortable. The beds and blankets are realy good, and the breakfest is simple but enouf to start your day. Only 3 blocks from Kings Cross Station. If I come back to London I will definily stay agaiin in Clink261.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


77%

It is a nice hostel, very average. Rooms are nice, and they provide good sized restrooms for each floor The best part was the common room and kitchen downstairs, and the breakfast was really good too. The staff were very nice and helpful, I liked it. It doesn't have lockers and no free wifi, but it is a nice hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


97%

It was really clean and pretty quiet! It was nice to stay somewhere with clean bathrooms and nice rooms! We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. It's a convenient 5-minute walk to King's Cross Station which gives you access to all the good tube lines!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Michelle, many thanks for the time taken writing this review. We are glad to hear that you appreciated the hard work, coming from all the departments, that stands behind our venue. We hope to accommodate you again in the future! Thank you very much indeed once again, Sincerely, Clink261 Staff

77%

it was really loud and the beds are old and needs to be changed for new ones and the rooms are to crowded and small. but really nice staff and breakfast!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Maya, our gratefulness for the nice words about our staff and the free continental breakfast that we offer. We do care about every single suggestion that comes from our guests, and will take yours in consideration in order to improve our venue and make it better and better in time. Many thanks once again, Kind regards, Clink261 Staff

73%

it's close to kingsbridge station, so there's a plenty of possibilities to travel around

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Mathias, thank you for leaving a feedback for Clink261. It is highly appreciated that you enjoyed being with us in our central location, very handy to travel around the city. Hoping to welcoming you back soon, Best Regards, Clink261 Staff

83%

good place to lay your head. construction was happening when we stayed but it didn't effect out stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


63%

Clink is a great location. But this Clink the rooms were very very small and there were no lockers for my suitcase. The bathrooms were not clean at all and there were a lot of people per shower, I was always waiting on line. The age range was very strange, when I was there a school group was there and the students could not have been over 13 years old. If you arent staying for long and you dont have anything precious on you than the location is great to get to kings cross, but thats about it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Deena, many thanks for the time taken for this review. Our hostel welcomes people of every age range, hence you might find also groups of students whilst on their trips to London. Regarding our toilet and shower facilities, we would like to remark that our housekeeping staff work their best in order to keep them clean and tidy all the time, despite the fact that they are shared on the floor throughout the building. We will take in consideration your comments in order to improve the service offered to the best! Thanks again, Clink261 Staff

77%

After viewing the pictures on the internet we expected a larger and nicer room. It was fine, but too expensive!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Annekatrin, thank you for leaving your feedback for Clink261. We do take in consideration every comment in order to meliroate the service offered; we are looking forward to welcoming you back here, and maybe next time you can try one of our larger dormitories, that could maybe be more at your convenience! Thank you once again, Best Regards, Clink261 Staff

73%

Wifi is expensive and not that worth (it crashes every now and then), there are not that much security lockers (so you are not always able to keep your valuables somewhere safe), the luggage room is not that secure either. Although, you may not mind at all about these details because it is actually cheap and centric. Props to the blond-pierced girl, she was the nicest and most efficient one from the staff!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

Very good location, staffs not so friendly and room very small for 6 persons.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Pakistan
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Everything was great, except for the fact that the window in shower room was constantly open, so it was pretty cold, which is not something you want when you're showering in winter.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Croatia
  • All Female Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


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