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YHA London Central Reviews

104-108 Bolsover St, London, England

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80%

even for an older lady the stay was excellent. The YH is a silent place in a noisy city

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

Just excellent!! Will definately come back, nothing at all to complain about. Good service, really clean and nice rooms and bathrooms. Excellent location with Oxford Street within a short walks distance. BRILLIANT!


80%

Facilities were very clean and comfortable. Staff is very helpful but a little cold. Internet and food are so expensive!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Very convenient access to oxford street and tube stations. Good restaurants and cafes nearby. Food and drinks available at hostel.Rooms clean and comfortable.Very comfortable place to stay in.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Female 41+
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Exactly what a hostel should be - great location, quiet at night, clean dorms, comfortable beds. Staff were all exceptional - friendly, patient, helpful and well-informed.


86%

Very good locations, clean room and bathrooms, friendly and helpfull staff, comfortable (but some squeaky) beds. Hostel close to bus and tube.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


60%

Positive point: location and security, with good magnetic key system. Negative points: wifi (I did not believe it), pub craw, padlock, breakfast, towels, dinner, and other things is charged. The staff seems to only want to charge you and not caring, the hostel also admits many children. In summary: The hostel has a good infrastructure, but with a terrible staff!


93%

Amazing stay for a student and very friendly staff and environment! Could probably lay off the hot female receptionists though ;)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Gibraltar
  • Male 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


90%

The hostel was in a brilliant location, within walking distance from central London and near to a few tube lines. It was extremely clean and comfortable and the staff where really friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

exceptionally pleasant and helpful staff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


96%

Excellent hostel. Very friendly and helpful staff and the rooms were very clean and tidy. Excellent location with a tube stop just around the corner and within walking distance of London attractions.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


86%

I really liked this place except I was disappointed they didn't have free wifi especially since it was a little expensive. The people were wonderful though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Great, clean hostel. However if you are wanting opportunities to meet new people I would consider choosing somewhere else.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

We were supposed to stay there from 27th Nov~ 1st Dec. An unexpected event made us to cancel it. Despite the fact that i had inform them at least 48 hours before our check-in(21:00 Friday 27th Nov.) i'm still waiting to send me back the money that they charged me on booking. (Service Charge + Deposit : €34.72) The reference number of my booking is 23598-23642028. Greetings Damakoudis Panagiotis

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Greece
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


83%

Because I reported my friend Ireland address I had to pay £20 extra as some. They said that was in email I received. But I didn't. Please, can I have it explain again, why I have had to pay it? Thanks.


93%

I really liked this hostel. The room I was in slept 4 people, but only two of us were in there and there was barely enough room for 2 people. Other than that it was great!


83%

Nice place to stay!!! The location is excelent and the staff too!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

All around very good!


90%

good! only 10 min away from the subway, 1 block from a supermarket. clean but the dishes ask for special taxi service! helpful staff!


90%

Really nice hostel- similar to a hotel in some aspects. Had a great 4 day stay, easy walk anywhere, and incredibly helpful staff. Accommodations were clean and well kept; the bathrooms in the rooms could use a bit more ventilation... Self serve kitchen was a great resource as well for those looking to cook in house. My only major complaint is that they charge for everything extra to the room. Breakfast and wifi are available at a price I wasn't about to pay. Outside alcohol isn't allowed either

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


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  • 06 Feb 2012 (96%)
  • Staff were very friendly and hospitality plus room accomodations great. Only comments I have are the state of our shower room ...
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