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YHA London St Pauls Reviews

36 Carter Lane, EC4V 5AB, London, England

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84%Overall Rating

From 164 ratings
  • 79%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 84%Staff
  • 79%Atmosphere
  • 83%Cleanliness

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

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97%

My son and I had a great stay. Nice people at the front office, good food, nice room en super clean shower with a lot of water pressure and hot water!!! Loved having been here again and will cetainly come back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Very good hostel and I would stay here again. It's great if you want a hostel which isn't grotty and at the low end of low end! My main criticism would be that, given to all extents and purposes, you are just paying for the bed (no wifi or breakfast included) it is quite expensive. And the beds are very creaky. But I would stay here again.

  • Globetrotter
  • 29 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (75 reviews)


100%

Great hostel with a fantastic location, right next to loads of shops and restaurants.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


73%

I stayed in Room 2 on Sunday night, 21st April - it was far too hot and difficult to sleep in, please turn off the heating!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


73%

The members of staff were very helpful. I have stayed at the hostel numerous times and its location is ideal for my requirements.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


77%

The 24h reception was really useful as we had to check-in in the middle of the night due to delays in our flights. It was a bit annoying to have bunk beds with 3 "layers" - I felt a bit cramped. Unfortunately there was only one plug socket for a whole room of five people which is not enough. Other than that we really liked the hostel and thought it was good value for money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

I liked it.


73%

Two showers weren't working, soI have given a lower mark for 'facilities'. The staff were v. helpful It was quite a warren - more 'signposts' e.g. to luggage room, would have been a good idea. There were not enough accessible lockers. Because the luggage room was full of luggage,to get to locker I would have had to climb over a huge pile of other people's stuff. It was a shame that they have nowhere sI could stow my folding bike. Room was too hot. What would happen in a fire? It wasn't clear.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


73%

NO kitchen Breakfast not worh the money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


87%

The Hostel is really old. The facilities are not the best. But it was clean and for a weekend away on the good location it is a good place. The staff was very friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Thumbs up for YHA St. Paul's, in spite of a few minuses - bathroom and shower facilities are inadequate, electrical outlets in rooms are definitely inadequate, and the argument that it's an old building is not acceptable. Dining room and other areas do have additional external wall outlets installed, so why not the rooms? The most serious criticism: Gross overcharging of the Wi-Fi use by the hostel, or rather by the 3rd party used by the hostel, Global... The hostel should use their own Wi-Fi.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 41+
  • (7 reviews)


77%

Stuff is very nice and helpfull. Location is awesome! All in all a nice hostel for a city-trip in London :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

I enjoyed my stay at this hostel immensely! The staff were very helpful! My friend who had just flown into the country, needed a SIM card and the hostel gave her one. When it didn't work, the gentleman at the desk called up the help centre to get it to work! The rooms were clean. The beds and sheets were clean! Hot showers were actually hot and not lukewarm trickles! Wi-fi and breakfast were expensive though. Also not enough plug points. Those were the downsides for me. But all in all a big A+!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 05 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Female, 31-40
  • (13 reviews)


93%

Fantastic location and good choice of lockers available. Wifi was a bit slow but that really was the only downside. Great to meet other young folk too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


87%

It is a very nice place to stay. Well located, with the underground very close and lots of buses -also night buses- 5 and 7 minutes from the hostel. People at reception are friendly and helpful and it was clean. If something could be improved, I could mention Wifi and breakfast, which are not included in the price... However, these are minor things. I would definitely repeat again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your feedback, it is very rewarding to know you had a nice stay and found our service up to your expectations. We try to keep our bed prices as low as possible by splitting the extra services such as internet and breakfast and leaving them as an option for guests' to purchase. We are looking forward to seeing you again! Soledad Duty Manager

93%

I have stayed at the hostel several times, both in dormitories and in single rooms and just love it. Miss a kitchen!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Female, 41+
  • (2 reviews)


67%

The staff couldn't recommend anywhere nearby to drink... Sunday morning's not great for a lie-in due to the cathedral - I hadn't thought of that haha! Lovely to hear though really. Diner was a good facility. Wifi too expensive

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We appreciate you taking the time to share your opinion, it is very valuable to us. The hostel is located in the business area of the city of London, so during the weekends it might not be the best area to go for a drink, since most establishments open only during the week, although there are some pubs nearby. This can be a positive feature meaning you can get a quiet nights sleep in the weekend, something not so easy in London! (unless like you said, the sound of the cathedral's bells disturbs you). Thank you for your feedback, Soledad Duty Manager

83%

Its a nice hostel with a lot of character in a wonderful location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 41+
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for taking the time to rate us. We hope to see you again in the future. Regards, YHA St. Paul's Duty Manager

90%

The floor i was on[the top one]has got plumbing problems and the toilets/showers were out of action so you needed to queue up with everyone from the Dorms on the lower floor which defeated the purpose of having your own private room and facilities.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your feedback. We did have a problem with some of the toilets and showers last week (it was the same one problem involving a few of them unfortunately). We are really sorry for the inconvenience caused, and just so that you know, the problem is now solved. Best regards, Soledad YHA St. Paul's Duty Manager

87%

Great hostel. Perfectly located near the Thames and the tube. Bathrooms could be bigger, but nothing too terrible.

Owner Comment (Show)
We appreciate your feedback and we are glad to know you enjoyed your stay at our hostel. I'm afraid there is not much we can do about the size of the bathrooms, but all feedback is welcome anyway! Thank you. Soledad YHA St. Paul's Duty Manager

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