Smart Russell Square Reviews

The chairs in the common room were broken, the sofas had lost their springs - they were hanging on the floor. Tables in the common room were broken and likely to collapse at any point There is asbestos in the building. Great if you're interested in dying a painful death. There was little in the way of information about any nearby facilities like pubs, shops and restaurants. The staff were either not interested or too busy to answer any questions. The showers were filthy and the water was cold.

I was stay on New year's eve and the price was insanely expensive it was about 45 pounds for a day. If is not New year's eve my evaluation could be more higher, though generally the hostel is okay.

I thought the hostel was great in every respect, except for the showers. It is very difficult and uncomfortable to find the showers. Change the signs on the door to make the showers easier to find and easier to leave. Sometimes, there were signs on only one side of the door, so it was difficult to retrace your steps back.

very good location , but for you take a shower you must go downstair is not comfortable , also beds are trible and they charge lockers and luggage room ,breakfast is not good

I had the worst time of my live in that hostel! I didn't think people were treated like that in this day and age! 6 people in a room hardly big enough for an ant!

This is by far the most disgusting hostel I've ever stayed at in my entire life. The staff were completely RUDE and unhelpful. Breakfast was a very limit time and when we went down 15 minutes after breakfast had started there was no food left (this happened for 3 straight days). The shower was 2 floors down and no hot water. Three times I went to the bathroom and the wall was covered in puke. Went to take a shower and two people were... copulating in the woman's bathroom. VERY expensive.

Very social hostel. We went down to the common areas and quickly made friends with other travelers. They had snack and soda machines. Breakfast was basic, with cereal, whole milk, and toast with butter. There was no water or juice provided, only tea. I found multiple stains on my duvet cover, and the bunk beds were all crammed together. it was also a pain to make the bed with the sheets given, then remove them in the morning.

Room #16 is waaaay too hot. It wasn't warm, it was uncomfortably hot. The microwave on the left also doesn't work.

Some curt and rude staff, above all which makes all the difference. Very crowded and small rooms with prison cell-like stacked bunks.

This hostel is the most special one I've ever seen. It seems that we had entered into Autzwits(a concentrated camp in Poland). If you like meeting different people, it's a good place for you because your neighbors age 8-80. If you like natural environment, you definitely should pick this hostel because the bathroom makes you feel that you are now in a beach. Come here and experience something really 'special'!

hi there, it was my first experience in a hostel and i have to tell you it was a good surprise. i liked the curtain in the bed, it makes more comfortable "homey" boys and girls together.. great:) but the security and the stuff were really unfriendly!!!, not even a smile or say a good morning, hello. also the booking system and the reception system are bad they do not mach each other. thanks a lot Attila

Cheaper than most hostels. But the facilities (the shower for example) was quite poor. If you are looking for a place to stay for just one night to sleep then it might worth the money. But if you have actual plans the next day then it is more recommendable to spend more money and find a better place.

every facilities in this hostel was the worst! especially the shower room and the toilet. it might be more poor than whatever you're thinking. even under 10pounds price was not worth it at all. i never ever won't go there again. so if there's someone who are considering whether go or not, i totally recommend to go somewhere else

This was the worst hostel I stayed at in 4 months of traveling! The room was in a basement and very cramped with no space to store luggage. Worst of all, there were many thefts in the hostel (from a camera to money). And it definitely was not safe to store food in the kitchen... Someone used my entire bottle of olive oil and a big of pasta even though they were clearly labelled with my name. Overall, dingy facilities and sketchy guests. Only redeeming aspect was the decent location.

Generally good. Liked the little pod-like-cells that you sleep in. Gives privacey and blocks out sun/light (though at 5'6'' I seemed to be touching the end, so tallies may not be as comfortable). The only issue is that it is quite hard to find as there is no indication from the outside that it was a hostel- no signs, or anything. This seemed a problem for many. So be vigilant.

It's a good hostel for me. Two blocks from the underground, hot showers (no queues), refrigerator, microwave, stove, lockers (payed) and nice staffs. I don't need more than this to be happy in London.

good location for the money, easy access to the tube and within walking distance of covent garden and most other things. pretty good facilities, however the bunk beds get stacked pretty high which is kinda unnerving. but overall its a good hostel for the money and location. they also have free breakfast- cornflakes and toast

Rooms are 3 beds bunk! I was in room 15, near window, and there are 2 bed bunk in another place you are to close to lights and ceiling where are pipes with hot water so there was very hot without fresh air. Some hostels have lamps for reading what is perfect because if you turn off lights somebody will turn on and leave room! Kitchen is very good with everything you need except glasses! Wifi perfect! Common room very big! Camden town is on 35 min walk or 10 min with bus! Shops, tube very close!

Fine for the price

The place is small, trashy and lacking in accommodations. Only stay here if you want a place to sleep but can stay away during the day. Luckily it's near a tube station.