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Globe Trott Inns Reviews

1 Barking Road, London, London, England

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72%Overall Rating

From 104 ratings
  • 72%Character
  • 72%Security
  • 62%Location
  • 84%Staff
  • 74%Atmosphere
  • 68%Cleanliness

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80%

decent stay

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

Staff is friendly.Everything is excelent ,exept cooking facilities. Fridges is warm,i dont think they work .Hostel can buy big second hand fridges from charity companies.They normally selling for £30-40 quid.Some empty space can be used as loundry,as there is no place to dry your washed clothes . Atmosphere is fantastic .Friendly Australian receptionist .Cheap asian kebab shops . Barking is poor area by London standards,but its excelent place to start new life .Cheap rented rooms,cheap food

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Lithuania
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello and thanks for the review and the tips. We did buy the fridges from some charity shops and they work fine. I've just checked and someone had turned them down to 1 which is why they were a bit warm. We have dryers to dry clothes as its not a good look for the hostel to have clothes hanging everywhere. Georgia says hi but she also wanted me to point out that the hostel is in Upton Park and not Barking, which is miles away. We wish you good luck with your new start to life here.

90%

Its really good for visiting London with small budget. The staff is very friendly and cooperative and try to solve every problem immediately. Breakfast and cooking facilities are also provided.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Pakistan
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


77%

It was good but the water pressure was terrible and there was barley any hot water. It was very noise at nights and the beds were awful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello and thanks for the review. We had an issue with a bolier during your stay that has now been repaired. We hope this didn't spoil your stay with us too much with us and we are very sorry if it did. Take care

53%

Less wash room, heater are spoil and bed is uncomforable. Wifi(network) not working very well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Female, 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


57%

The dorm door was easy to open without a key. Just a little push with the shoulder and the door were open. In the room where we can take breakfast, it's better to remove the carpet for hygienic reasons. These are the reasons why i rate security and cleanliness so low. But the stuff was very nice and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello and thanks for the review. We have repaired the lock on the dorm you have stayed in. It might have been a better idea to let reception know rather than advertise a security flaw on the internet ;). The carpet is new, but we agree wooden floors are easier to keep clean especially where people and we will take this on board. Thanks for giving the staff such a good rating, we really appreciate it. Take care

73%

We spent only one night there. Generally it was OK but we had completely soaked shoes and heating didn't work so we couldn't dry them

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello and thanks for the review. Apologies about our heating, it was off for a day as we carried out some maintenance. You should have taken the initiative and used it as an excuse to sleep with someone to keep warm as many did. It was a fun night in the hostel and we hope the squeaking bunks didn’t ruin your sleep. Backpackers Initiative, any excuse to sleep together! We are normally a very warm hostel. Take care.

53%

The place is very far away from the city. So you have to spend the money you safe for the room in tickets for the train. The neighborhood seems even a bit dangerous to us. There are only four showers (three of them are working and two of these three have light)! Most of the time it's not possible to wash your hands or brush your teeth because you can only get water in the shower rooms. It's very loud the at night in the hostel and the main doors are almost never locked. Not a nice place to stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello and thank you for the review. The hostel is located in East London; we clearly state this and show it on the map. We feel it is unfair to criticize the hostel because of you error. However it still only takes 35 minutes to get to the centre of London, and people who live in the city consider this to be a very good time as they are aware of just how huge London is. Travel is cheap if you purchase an Oyster card. We find a lot of guests don’t purchase one as they are only here for a few days and consider them to be a waste of money. We encourage everyone to get one as soon as they arrive as you will make very big savings from the moment you use it. All our showers are and were working; one is electric so I’m presuming you missed the cord by the door. Apologies for the light bulb being out, it happens. A quick visit to reception would have got it replaced. We are a nice place to stay and its why the hostel is full on an almost daily basis with a lot of guests coming back to visit again. Take care and enjoy the rest of your travels.

70%

The lounge is maybe too small. There are lots oh people in a little place who eat, watch tv, computer and talk very loudly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

It's a good hostel. for me the only problem is sometimes your roommates don't respect time to sleep.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


87%

The best stuff ever. If I come bach to London I will choose this Hostel again! It was great!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


70%

Located on top of a really nice-looking pub, the place does not look very well looked after. It is a regular hostel, in the end, when you think about it: smelly rooms with no curtains, kitchen with people not washing their dishes and short bathroom queues! But hey, what do we expect? It's one of the cheapest in London... Ok 45mn bus from Aldgate, but again, that's London! Staff is very friendly and pretty helpful. Simple breakfast included (tea and toasts). Linen and towels, as well...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


53%

bed linen doesnt give sensation to be clean and really fresh. common room is far too small considering the nr of the beds.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (5 reviews)


67%

I stayed at the Inn for two nights. There were both good and bad things regarding this hostel. Staff is very friendly and good company, The location in zone 3 and value for money are very good. There were a number things I did not like about the hostel. First and foremost is the large group of Italians that have taken up long term residence there. Second the beds are not comfortable at all. Finally the inside of the building is worn out, the bathrooms appear a but unclean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


90%

I've stayed in quite a few hostels over the years and can honestly say that Globe Trott Inn is the best value for money in London. It's a really great place. Clean and tidy and staff who are always helpful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


30%

This is the worst hostel I have ever stayed it!It was dirty and looked like it hadn't been cleaned in weeks. It was not only far from London, it was quite a long walk from the metro stop, and in a sketchy neighborhood, not a walk was comfortable doing at night. Also, the man working at the hostel threw an all night party in the common room- it was so loud! I couldn't sleep! And since the only person to complain to was also the host, there was nothing I could do. I would never stay here again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello and thanks for taking the time to write this review. The entire hostel is cleaned on a daily basis and the bathrooms are then maintained every 2 hours. Our location is clearly indicated on the map. It takes 35 minutes approx. to the centre of London. Hostels located in the centre of London charge a premium on their rates and even with the travel costs involved we still work out cheaper and much better value with free towels, free WiFi, free breakfast etc. The tube station is less than 5 minutes walk away. The hostel is not located in a 'sketchy' area. Many hostels find this a common complaint from guests visiting from the US regardless of where they are. You booked a hostel aimed at backpackers aged 18-35 and were surprised to find staff entertaining guests with a party! I would like to apologise if your sleep was disturbed. It's not something I like to read or hear about, but for future reference if it happens again at another hostel please just speak to whoever is working; they will help as we want everyone to be happy and to enjoy their stay. It's much better to do this rather than wait a week to vent as no hostel wants to be receiving reviews like this. Can I just point out to others reading we do have a quiet policy after 11pm. Take care and enjoy the rest of your trip.

100%

Ciao mi chiamo Marco e ho girato molti ostelli a Londra, e vi assicuro che il GLOBE TROTT INNS è in assoluto il miglior ostello che ci sia, per me è come una casa, sono tutti cordiali, lo staff è da paura tutti simpatici e disponibili. i ve been in a lot of hostel during my time in London and the GLOBE TROTT INNS is the best ever ! it's like an house for me. there are all polite stuff, so nice and so disponile with costumers ! the best ever !!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


73%

the staff is soooo nice!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

West Ham was a lot harder to get to than I thought! (The train lines were a disaster at the weekend, make sure you check it out before arrival). I walked right past the hostel, you wouldn't even notice that it's there unless you go into the pub and ask the. It's a busy hostel but the staff are very welcoming and helpful. Free breakfast is also a huge benefit and it's comfortable. There was a funny smell but it didn't really bother me, excellent value for money!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 17 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (12 reviews)


77%

The wifi didn't work properly. The rest of the hostel was goog if we take into account the money paid.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


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