About

Smart Hostels is proud to present our most central London property aiming to provide cost effective accommodation on the doorstep of the city, being in walking distance to the British Museum, Oxford Street, Soho and much more.

The hostel provides dormitories with bunk beds each also has access to a small locker able to lock with a padlock (not supplied).

The property includes a front operating on a 24-hour basis for all inquiries along with a common room and communal kitchen. A Basis Buffet Breakfast is available to purchase which is served between 7.30am to 10.00am

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free City Tour
  • Adaptors
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Currency Exchange
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

7.3Very Good(10811)
  • Value for Money
    7.0
  • Security
    8.1
  • Atmosphere
    6.6
  • Cleanliness
    7.0
  • Staff
    7.6
  • Location
    8.8
  • Facilities
    6.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Smart Russell Square Hostel in London offers a fantastic location, close to major attractions and transport links. While rooms can be small and warm, many guests appreciate the privacy curtains and friendly staff. Some recent reviews mention issues with bed comfort and cleanliness in shared bathrooms.

Stayed in Oct 2026
2.6
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Anna
Female, 31-40, Northern Ireland
I clearly interrupted Gilbert from his important scrolling on his phone when I needed to check in. he was very uninterested in giving me any information most of which I read from the board behind him. " Can you tell me what's the WiFi code ?" " on the board" without even looking up. " Can I pay for a breakfast". " you can pay in the morning". " ok, where. " here" . umm okay, then. I think I would have more help from fellow travellers. the beds are incredibly squeaky.
Stayed in Sept 2026
8.6
D
Diego
Male, 25-30, Costa Rica
Great hostel for the price. Close to the British museum and metros.
Stayed in Sept 2026
6.9
A
Anonymous
Male, 25-30, Italy
not great, the bed was uncomfortable and made noises that bothered me and the people in the room. between the beds and the lockers there was space for only one person to move, only good thing was the location
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Location

71 Guilford Street, London, England
2.6km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Many Hostelworld guests who visit Smart Russell Square say they particularly appreciate the under-bed lockers and ?the curtains around the bed [which] allowed me to sleep anytime I wanted even when the lights were on?. Our visitors say this hostel has a ?spotless? kitchen, ?friendly staff, comfortable beds, a good atmosphere and is conveniently located? near the British Museum, ?with a tube station, supermarket and pubs right around the corner?. We?re noticed that this hostel sees many repeat guests and several of our users say they?d stay here again.