Smart Russell Square
About this property
This hostel is in the heart of London, a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross Railway Station and the British Library. It provides budget accommodations with free WiFi access throughout. The Smart Hostel Russell Square offers accommodations for guests from 16 till 45 years old in central London. We provide beds in mixed-sex dorms. Linen is provided and security lockers are available in all rooms. Shared and private bathrooms are available depending on room type. Reception is open 24 hours a day, and there are no curfews or lock-out times. Guests can receive tourist information and discount tickets for major attractions. The hostel’s common room features a large TV, and guests have use of shared kitchen facilities. A Continental breakfast is available each morning for a surcharge. Self-service laundry facilities are also offered on site. Russell Square Underground Station is 755 feet away. The Foundling Museum, Islington Farmers Market and University College London are all within 10 minutes’ walk.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
- Heating
- Baggage storage
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Valentina
Italy“Large storage locker inside the room and also for leaving your stuff for a week! 24hr front desk service.. location is very convenient.. kitchen has everything you need!” - Mona
France“I've been a regular for 10 years now so as usual, awesome staff, very accommodating, perfecr location and fully equipped kitchen. Love it!” - Donatella
Argentina“I liked the location, the size of the common areas, how clean and tidy it was, and the vibe” - Selma
United Kingdom“Perfect location to catch the international train early in the morning. Cheap and meeting all basic needs.” 
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Brazil“- The staff at the front desk were very friendly and helpful when I needed assistance – really appreciated their support. - The breakfast was good and reasonably priced. The bed was comfortable, and I liked that it had a curtain for extra...”- St
United States“My friend and I stayed in a one bed and connecting bathroom room, so we don’t know what a shared room looks like. It was clean, a nice fan, in a great location.” - Maëlle
Canada“Staff were really helpful (I was trying to get a sim card and they had some available at the front desk). You can store your luggage there (for a fee). Beds were comfortable, location is good, breakfast looked good.” - Kirill
Netherlands“Definetely value for money - clean and cozy, beds in the dorm with enough privacy” - Lucia Italy“I loved the location, very close to the british museum, a beautiful park, the underground station both a sainsbury's and tesco (convenience stores). The city centre (Chinatown, Soho, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham palace, St James...”
- Mongkol
Switzerland“Bed is ok, the staff is excellent and the reception is superb on helping the guest”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are allocated a bed upon check-in (the hostel is unable to hold specific beds in advance). Guests arriving early to check-in may store their luggage for free. There is a left luggage service upon check-out (there is a small fee for this service) . Guests between 16 and 45 years of age are free to place bookings in our shared dormitories. Guests aged 15 or younger and above 45 years of age are unable to use the shared dorms and must book in a private dorm or room.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
