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Smart Camden Hostel Reviews

55/57 Bayham Street, Camden, London, England

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68%Overall Rating

From 117 ratings
  • 63%Character
  • 70%Security
  • 86%Location
  • 69%Staff
  • 62%Atmosphere
  • 61%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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80%

fun, but it's a little place. people werent talkin to each other on my room, but finally i did and meet so nice people.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

I stayed at The Camden Smart for one night and I found the hostel to be amazing and I would recommend this hostel to anybody.The Staff were very polite,helpful and provided excellent Customer Service(A Special Mention should go to Turk the Receptionist,as he couldn't have been more helpful with my queries.)If anybody is looking for a clean,Cheap and safe hostel to stay in,then this is the place..I will be staying here again,without any worries....

  • Avid Traveller
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Northern Ireland
  • Male, 41+
  • (10 reviews)


80%

the cleanliness of the kitchen was pretty poor, while the room was good. breakfast was poor, no juices available.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


70%

pretty good for the price, specially talking about london. right in front of it there is a bus stop with several buses all the time, including some 24h buses. there are stores, restaurants, clubs and bars around and also 2 underground stations 5-10min walking distance. breakfast is ok, kitchen as well. for me the best part was the big professional hair dryer on the hall! :-) very helpful! i'd stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


73%

Great value for money, especially considering we got a breakfast (of cornflakes and toast), location is brilliant as well! Only thing was some random man slept in my bed so when I crawled in at 5 had nowhere to sleep, but that wasn't the hostel's fault, would just advise any traveller to carefully mark your territory !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


53%

I was pretty disappointed. It took forever to check in, our room was in the basement next to a door that was wide open to the outside. The bathroom next to the room had only one shower and a one toilet and it wasn't very clean. Plus there was a lot of loud screaming and yelling coming from outside our room around 3:00 in the morning and nothing was done about it. I only got about an hour and a half of sleep due to the poor conditions.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

Depending on what part of London you want to be in, it's a great location for Camden Town. All the big tourist stuff is pretty far away, but for the price, it was a great place. Felt very clean, and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast in the morning is pretty pathetic, but it's included. The location is surrounded by really cheap food options too.

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


70%

All good, stayed there for a few nights while working and the only thing I can complain about is the noise coming in from the window plus that made by those staying in the same room, but that's what you get when you go for cheap places. Everything else was what I expected for the price I paid.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Uruguay
  • Female, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


73%

It depends that you want. For me has been perfect because I was for my own to have an evening/night out.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


70%

Nothing too special but did the trick. Pluses: 24 hr reception, free wifi Negatives: You can hear the fire doors slam when people go through them, breakfast sucks

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

Enjoyed my stay, we had our own room so we didn't need to use the lockers, of which I have no idea how to open. It was an excellent location and good value for money. I would stay there again, but I would appreciate it if the bed sheets could have a better wash next time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


63%

Fairly clean, central location in Camden. Small reception area, could be loud at night, but that's kind of to be expected in Camden

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

The rooms were comfortable but the kitchen lacks good facilities. I was using a frying pan with no handle to cook... I was happy with everything else. The staff were friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

You get exactly what you pay for- nothing more and nothing less. Rooms aren't very spacious, but the location is top notch and the visitors are so diverse that I got to meet the most interesting and lovely range of people. Lovely place to go alone without being lonely!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


67%

Everything was what you could expect for the price paid!


53%

If it weren't for the location I'd never go here, the staff are always either rude/hostile, the beds are poor and closing off the communal area at 11pm was a letdown. Putting lockers under the beds as well is not a good idea given I don't like having some dodgy-looking guy right next to my head for a prolonged period of time while I'm sleeping. I've stayed here 4/5 times before and it's never been great, but after this stay next time I'll just pay a few pounds extra and get a hotel room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

The bathroom light constantly switch off when I'm showering because the motion detector does not detect a person moving in the shower. Another motion detector installed in the shower would be helpful. The breakfast area could be cleaner and less crowded. Instead of one large table, have a few small tables so people could move around easily.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


40%

I have to say i never had worst experience in my life. If you want to have a good stay in london DO NOT stay here. Its dirty, its tiny, the beds makes so much noise, they charge you even to give information, internet doesnt work, breakfast is disgusting, staff do not speak english, you do not have a place to keep your things safe, staff are rude and perverted, we stayed in a room for 7 days, about 10 people shared the room with us in this time and NONE OF THEM were tourists.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

It was a nice stay, next to everything you need for a funny London-trip. The only thing that was disturbing, were those crazy linen for the bed.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Amazing, friendly and professional staff.


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