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St Christopher's Village Reviews

165 Borough High Street, London, England

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80%Overall Rating

From 422 ratings
  • 80%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 82%Staff
  • 82%Atmosphere
  • 69%Cleanliness

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80%

Everything went well. Definitly a place i'll go back if necessary and recommend for those going to London.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


30%

What to stay about St. Christophers... well, I had my laptop, iPod, headphones and money stolen from my LOCKED locker. There is incredibly poor security. The door to my room didn't close properly, which I suspect is the reason for the theft. The only thing the staff did was refund my stay. They have no insurance on their rooms. Avoid this hostel if you plan to travel with anything remotely valuable. I've stayed in probably 30 hostels and have never had this problem. Ruined my trip to London.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the review. Unfortunately when you leave things in a cage in a room with people you do not know, sometimes things do get stolen. The lock that this guest used was easily removed from the see through cage. We do provide lockers that are fully insured and have 24 hour CCTV on them which we advise out guests to use. We refunded the stay as a good will gesture, it's terrible that a fellow traveler would steal, however it is not the fault of the hostel, we do provide perfectly secure lockers, if guests chose not to use them then things can be stolen.

87%

Overall great value for money - the bar is very lively - one of the security man is a bit rude but apart from that the stay was really good and we will recommend the place and also we will come back - room was great. Location is excellent, very convenient.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

I stayed in the private room and it was tooooo smaaaaall! It was difficult even to move, tidy the room and close the bags.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Portugal
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

Not the best hostel I have been to. NO FLUSHING TOILETS! Bit of a party atmoshphere and location is excellent. If you are after a fun time and aren't too worried about the facilities or cleanliness then this hostel may suit.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (13 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi For anyone reading this review, all our toilets flush, its a legal requirement to have flushing toilets in the UK. The guest is however right about the party atmosphere, there's a party every night of the week!

87%

There is a problem of hot water in the both the toilets and basins in the bathrooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Thanks for the review, I am sorry you experienced a problem with the hot water, we have received no complaints about the hot water in the hostel, on checking them there was hot water available in every sink. Hope you enjoy the rest of your travels, and all the best for 2012 St Chris Team

93%

Very nice hostel. Not so expensive, near to Borough tube station, clean and comfortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the great review! We are right near London Bridge tube and Rail station, so loads of transport nearby, plus with many of London's amazing tourist attractions with in walking distance of our hostel, you couldn't ask for more from a location Enjoy the rest of your travels, and all the best for 2012 The St Chris Team

100%

This review is thanks to the staff at St Christophers. They handled a potentially firey overbooking problem with the utmost professionalism. Having stayed at this hostel many times during my RTW trip, I can highly recommend it.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (10 reviews)


63%

The 6 bed room is too small. It is difficult to open the lockers when more than one person is at the room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Everything is great, but I might have a few complaints about the shower and toilet. The shower is boiling hot and some of the toilets are not clean. Might want to do a regular cleaning!


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