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Wombat's City Hostel London

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8.9
Fabulous
14662 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Fantastic Cleanliness

Property Description

A safe haven in the middle of the metropolis: We took a traditional brick building with roots going back to the 1800s and set a new standard for hostel life in the UK.
What used to be sailors' lodgings in the olden days is now a hostel satisfying all needs of the modern traveller. With great attention to detail, we have created a hostel in London that celebrates the legacy of our historic building.
Old oak that was previously part of sturdy ships and churches is now immortalized in our furniture throughout the house. The pints you drink here will be served on a bar made from 500-year-old wood.

But as comfortable as our hostel might be, London's calling - and London's call is hard to ignore, given our location:
Our Wombat's City Hostel is situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, right next to famous Tower Bridge and Tower of London, charming markets, authentic pubs, and plenty of other historic sights.
A short walk will see you in the trendy Borough of Shoreditch with vibrant street art, pulsing nightlife at Hoxton Square and Old Street and finally Brick Lane, where some of the best curries outside of India can be found.
All other hotspots in London are easily accessible by public transport: The Underground- and DLR-Stations Aldgate East and Tower Bridge are just a stone's throw away.

After a long and exciting day in London, our hostel awaits you with a cozy courtyard, spacious lobby with our very own Wombat's Cafe (unique Wombat's Roast included) and womBAR. Here you can unwind and enjoy our reliably unexpected offers.
All rooms are equipped with ensuite bathrooms and private lockers.

Included as always - our Wombat's basics:
- bedding
- WiFi
- our own Wombat's city maps
- Wombat's Cafe
- the womBAR for never-ending parties & WomDollar discount on your drinks
- a guest kitchen open to all who want to cater to their own culinary needs
- 24/7 Reception
- safe luggage storage
- rentables (umbrellas, hairdryers, adapters: everything an avid traveler could possibly need)
- coin-operated laundry facilities (washing and crying ... oops, sorry about the typo, of course we mean drying), so you can re-vitalize your clothes ;)

Our famous Tasty Brekkie buffet ensures you have enough energy for your exciting day in London. You can buy your tickets for a small fee at reception.

(Minimum age: 18.)

Reviews & Ratings

8.9
Fabulous
14662 Total Reviews
  • Security
    9.5
  • Location
    8.8
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Atmosphere
    8.9
  • Cleanliness
    8.7
  • Value for Money
    8.7
  • Facilities
    8.9

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Latest Reviews

10
Superb
Mar 12, 2023
Great hostel, reasonably priced. Very clean bathrooms in our own room (4/6 people you’re sharing with). They give towels, clean sheets whenever you request them. There’s a bar downstairs, reasonably priced, perfect for hanging out with other travelers. Very close to the tube.
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Male, 25-30
8.9
Fabulous
Mar 10, 2023
I stayed in a mixed dorm, the room was really big and the ensuite bathroom was clean and nice. The hostel bar in the basement was huge and had a great environment, lots of people hanging out and everyone was very friendly and talkative, great hostel to meet new people. The location was a bit far away from the sights and nightlife, but not too bad to get there with public transportation or uber.
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Female, 18-24
5.7
Rating
Mar 09, 2023
Good location, close to tower bridge and underground. Good security. Biggest issue was cleanliness. It was ROUGH. When we arrived there was old food/dishes/laundry in the room from previous guests. It sat there 4 days until we cleaned it all ourselves. Garbage in room was overflowing. the room wasn’t cleaned in anyway for the 6 days we were there. Also the hostel caters to large groups of highschool age kids (16ish). Tons of kids running up and down the halls. Staff were not outgoing or friendly
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Male, 25-30

Facilities

  • Free

    • Linen Included
    • Free City Maps
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
    • Free City Tour
  • General

    • Wheelchair Friendly
    • Security Lockers
    • Key Card Access
    • Common Room
    • Elevator
    • Bicycle Parking
    • BBQ
    • Breakfast Not Included
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Adaptors
    • Book Exchange
    • Hot Showers
    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Dishwasher
    • Cooker
    • Fridge/Freezer
    • Utensils
    • Dryer
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Reading Light
    • Hair Dryers For Hire
    • Iron / Ironing Board
    • Safe Deposit Box
    • Microwave
    • Washing Machine
    • Towels Not Included
    • Covid-19 safe
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Towels for hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • Fax Service
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • ATM
    • Housekeeping
    • Internet café
    • Late check-out
  • Food & Drink

    • Bar
    • Meals Available
    • Vending Machines
    • Cafe
    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Entertainment

    • Board Games
    • Pool Table
    • Foosball
    • Wi-Fi

Awards

2020

7th, Worldwide Extra Large Hostel

2019

6th, Worldwide Extra Large Hostel

2019

1st, Country Winners England

2019

1st, Most Popular Hostels London

2019

1st, Best Large Hostel Chain

2019

1st, Hostel Chain

2018

10th, Worldwide Extra Large Hostel

2018

1st, Most Popular Hostels London

2018

1st, Hostel Chain

2017

5th, Worldwide Extra Large Hostel

2017

1st, Most Popular Hostels London

2016

4th, Worldwide Extra Large Hostel

2016

1st, Country Winners England

2016

1st, Most Popular Hostels London

2015

1st, Best Large Hostel Chain

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