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 - 24:00

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

7.9Very Good(10745)
  • Value for Money
    7.7
  • Security
    8.6
  • Atmosphere
    6.8
  • Cleanliness
    7.6
  • Staff
    8.1
  • Location
    9.2
  • Facilities
    7.1
Stayed in Mar 2026
3.7
M
Matthew
Male, 31-40, South Africa
There was no hot water in the shower. Staff didn't seem surprised or interested that this was the case
Stayed in Mar 2026
2.0
A
Alma
Female, 18-24, Italy
Worst hostel ever.
Stayed in Mar 2026
5.7
L
Letizia
Female, 18-24, Italy
9 bed female dorm was terrible, there was no room between the beds and one couldn't even sit on the bed (because the one above was so low). the common areas were cold. Hot water in the showers only stayed for a few seconds then it was cold. I will say though, the toilets are very very clean.
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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.