Name: Strand Continental
Address: 143, Strand, Westminster Borough, London, WC2R 1JA, United Kingdom, 143, Strand, Greater London, WC2R 1JA, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $32 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 6.8

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Hostel Strand Continental

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, parks and city walks – Check location 143, Strand, Westminster Borough, London, WC2R 1JA, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, parks and city walks – Check location – Subway Access

*8.6* London Transport Museum: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

*8.6* Lyceum Theatre: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

*10.0* Temple Tube Station: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*9.2* Covent Garden Tube Station: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*8.5* Adelphi Theatre: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

*8.5* Aldwych Theatre: only 3 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)

*8.7* Theatre Royal Drury Lane: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

*9.2* Royal Opera House: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.5* Somerset House: only 2 minutes away! (300 feet by foot)

*8.0* Freemasons' Hall: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

*8.5* Royal Courts of Justice: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.7* Savoy Theatre: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

*8.5* Waterloo Bridge: only 4 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

London School of Economics and Political Science: only 5 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

King's College London: only 2 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)

*8.5* Duchess Theatre: only 2 minutes away! (400 feet by foot)

*8.5* Novello Theatre: only 2 minutes away! (300 feet by foot)

*8.3* Fortune Theatre: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

location is really good, walking distance to the river and attractions.

Qi, United States of America

The location is incredible, you can walk from there to all the iconic places of London.

Sofía, Germany

Staff is really supportive and polite. The location is also very good.

Divyanshi, India

Location, staff always available and helpful. Breakfast unusual for hostel so that was nice.

Jane, United States of America

everything small and tight and old. bathrooms super small and old but you can’t complain about the price for the location.

Jason, United States of America

The location is amazing. You’re smacked in the middle of the main attractions. The beds are comfortable, linens are clean and a towel is included. The staffs are also very nice. There were two bathroom and shower rooms on my floor and I never found myself needing to wait. The shower room has a general purpose soap dispenser.

Xian, United States of America

Very clean. Comfortable bed. Clean toilets. Friendly and accommodating staff. Very cosy bar and fabulous restaurant on site.

Paul, United Kingdom

While it's certainly not fancy, this hotel provided nice, clean, comfortable beds, and it's in a great location. The staff was friendly, and it served its purpose well.

Rachel, United States of America

I liked the single room layout. There were toilets and showers right nearby the room. There was a beautiful lounge area great for reading, socializing or just enjoying some leisure time. The staff was friendly and helpful. The WiFi worked well. The location is right near the theater district, and walking distance from London Eye and the Hop On/Hop Off bus. The Tube is a short walk away.

Alison, United States of America

Great central location, friendly staff, and breakfast is included!

William, France

9.1

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“location is really good, walking distance to the river and attractions.”

Qi United States of America
“The location is incredible, you can walk from there to all the iconic places of London.”

Sofía Germany
“Staff is really supportive and polite. The location is also very good.”

Divyanshi India
“Location, staff always available and helpful. Breakfast unusual for hostel so that was nice.”

Jane United States of America
“everything small and tight and old. bathrooms super small and old but you can’t complain about the price for the location.”

Jason United States of America
“The location is amazing. You’re smacked in the middle of the main attractions. The beds are comfortable, linens are clean and a towel is included. The staffs are also very nice. ”

Xian United States of America
“Very clean. Comfortable bed. Clean toilets. Friendly and accommodating staff. Very cosy bar and fabulous restaurant on site.”

Paul United Kingdom
“While it's certainly not fancy, this hotel provided nice, clean, comfortable beds, and it's in a great location. The staff was friendly, and it served its purpose well.”

Rachel United States of America
“I liked the single room layout. There were toilets and showers right nearby the room. There was a beautiful lounge area great for reading, socializing or just enjoying some leisure time. ”

Alison United States of America
“Great central location, friendly staff, and breakfast is included!”

William France

Stay in the Heart of London –

In the heart of London’s Theatreland, Strand Continental offers basic, budget accommodations, an authentic 1940s-style bar and the India Club Restaurant. Temple Tube Station is a 5-minute walk away.

Strand Continental is within a 10-minute walk of Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square. The London Eye is a 15-minute walk, and a range of theaters, restaurants and bars are just steps away.

Starting on the third floor and accessed by stairs only, the cozy rooms at Strand Continental have shared bathroom facilities. A washbasin is standard in every room.

Full of history, India Club Bar has colonial-style décor, and offers a snack menu featuring South Indian dishes. The restaurant offers home-cooked Indian cuisine, and there is a lounge with free WiFi.

Guests can enjoy a traditional continental breakfast, which is served daily in the dining room. The hotel benefits from 24-hour reception desk.

Westminster Borough is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, parks and city walks.

This is our guests' favorite part of London, according to independent reviews. In this area you can shop 'til you drop for popular brands like Apple, H&M, Chanel, Burberry.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Strand Continental is full of character! Delightfully quaint, it has a rich history, set up in 1946 by Krishna Menon (India's first High Commissioner to the UK). Today enjoy a fantastic central location!

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, parks and city walks – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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Somerset House
0.1 miles
Novello Theatre
0.1 miles
Lyceum Theatre
0.1 miles
Duchess Theatre
0.1 miles
King's College London
0.1 miles
Aldwych Theatre
0.1 miles
Savoy Theatre
0.1 miles
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
0.1 miles
London Film Museum
0.1 miles
London Transport Museum
0.1 miles

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Radio Rooftop Bar Cafe/Bar
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Cafe Nero Cafe/Bar
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Frankie & Benny's Restaurant
0.1 miles

Closest Airports *

London City Airport
7.2 miles
London Heathrow Airport
14.6 miles
London Gatwick Airport
24.5 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards! *

Covent Garden Market Shopping Street
Popular brands like: Apple, H&M, Chanel, Burberry

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is the best aspect - and the price is very reasonable for that area. (The nearby Temple tube station cafe has a great breakfast for under seven pou...”

Clive

Australia

6.6

“The hostel was close to city centre and much of the tourist attractions. Pubs and restaurants were all within walking distance of the hostel and I was always s...”

Smithy95

United Kingdom

7.9

“Location was accessible to most of the tourist spots.”

Rpaderna08

United Kingdom

7.5

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Food: Indian

Menu: À la carte

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2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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1:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

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Pets are not allowed.

Strand Continental accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that the hotel does not have a elevator.

Please note that a GBP 10 cash deposit is required on arrival for room keys, which will be returned when the key is returned on departure. If the key is lost, the hotel will keep the deposit.

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Reviewed: June 24, 2019

Wenjun
China
Age group: 25 – 34
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Walking distence to everywhere. Very friendly staff at the reception.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 24, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
4.2

“Stayed once and probably will never stay there anymore for the costs that I paid.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
really noisy and limited facilities like locker. The bed used is really bad.
A very good location.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 24, 2019

Clive W
Australia

17 helpful votes
6.7

“Great location on the Strand, but very basic facilities. Okay for a short stay.”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
Breakfast was just cereals and toast or little pancakes. The toaster only works (inefficiently) for one side of the bread so it takes multiple attempts to get a slice of bread toasted. There was no marmalade. The bedroom doors are flimsy and the locks are not secure. There is no way to secure anything you leave in the room when you go out. (There is however a security door to stop non residents from getting into the accommodation area.) Our room had no en suite - like most of them probably - and the bathroom and toilet facilities are very basic. There is no tv in the rooms and no wifi. The lighting was too poor for reading.
The location is the best aspect - and the price is very reasonable for that area. (The nearby Temple tube station cafe has a great breakfast for under seven pounds.) Our room had a nice view overlooking the Strand.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 23, 2019

Hv
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only a small petty thing, the door was hard to lock/unlock
The room was better than expected

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 23, 2019

Maggie
United Kingdom
6.7

“Convenient to west end and main tourist attractions, needs a little updating”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Windows need cleaning, one of the toilets where not attached to the wall! No tea/coffee making facilities.
Staff lovely, bed linen clean and fresh
Reviewed: June 21, 2019

Martin
Switzerland
7.1

“Value for money in good location.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No Internet in the rooms, only in the main lobby bar/lounge area. Soap / shampoo in the "floor" bathroom was empty every day (never refilled).
Perfect location.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 20, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom
5.4

Fair
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room size is small but ok, needs redecorating and better lighting. No wifi even though it states there is (given a password but it wasnt the buildings own wifi) Bathroom facilities are poor but are atleast working.
Easy walk from waterloo and to my venue, good cafes and restaurants near by.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 20, 2019

Ernest
United States of America
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No hot water in one shared shower room. Hot water but no light in the other shower room. Electrical issue caused the outlets to stop working on the second day for the 6th floor Many Breakfast items were gone or cold by 8:30am.
Great location

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 18, 2019

Henrietta
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
7.1

“Easy cheep standard”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Easy to get on the west end room was quite breakfast not great but coffee shops etc all around cheep and cheerful good for London

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 16, 2019

Virginie
United Kingdom
5.4

“It's all about the location, very little else..........”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shabby overall appearance... The clumsily repaired narrow steps leading to the first floor welcome desk. No lift with bedrooms and the third and fourth floors. There is an Indian restaurant on floor two and a locked door on the stairs to 'stop restaurant customers climing into the rooms'. I dread to think what would happen in the event of a fire... The general poor state of the fixtures. The locks and other fixtures had been abused... The minute shared bathrooms and toilets with nowhere to rest or hang belongings or towels. The shower was barely big enough to put soap on my back - I am a size 12. The facilities were not sufficent to accommodate the number of visitors resulting in repeated attempts to access these. The lack of loo paper. The windows did not close properly for rust and paint buildup. The sink in my bedroom was broken and badly glued back together. The window curtain fell on me when I pulled it because there was no stop at the end of the rail! Some of the furniture was badly bodged. The carpet was wrinkly and not clean. On my second night the bin was emptied but the bed not made. I would have liked more blankets and would not risk it in winter. It came with one towel only, though no towel hook or hanging place. There was no bedside lamp and the main switch was away from the bed by the door. The bedroom was very noisy from foot traffic in the corridor, nearby rooms - you could hear whole conversations clearly - and the busy road junction below on The Strand. The breakfast room looked great architecturally but furnished with uninviting tatty odds and ends. There were not enough spaces to seat all the guests. I took one look at the stack of dry toast on offer, the large thermos flask, the disappointed expression on the guests' faces... and decided to pay extra and have breakfast in one of the many cafés nearby.
The location!!! Ideal, overlooking The Strand and in the heart of theatre land, close to the river. The room was small but a reasonable size for that area. I liked the view of The Strand and The Aldwich. The bed was clean and comfortable. The walls were newly painted in my room and there were two live pot plants on a shelf. There was a good number of sockets at a good height to recharge phones, etc. The quirkiness of the place, unusually cheap for that area and overall run down, call it very faded grandeur, in contrast with the upmarket Waldorf and Savoy close by. This was a downmarket adventure, a bit of rough in the centre of town.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 16, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

“Not a bad hotel for its location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small room, but was fine, thin walls with v v noisy neighbours past midnight, and on the 5th floor with no lift
The style of the hotel, the receptionist and how simple everything was, perfect place just to lay your head.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 16, 2019

London
United Kingdom
4.6

“Good location, poor hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Smells like human waste in the corridors.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 14, 2019

Smithy95
United Kingdom
Age group: 18 – 24
7.9

“Great location to attractions and venues but never any hot water in the morning.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There never seemed to be any hot water coming from the showers in the morning whenever I used them. This was very dissatisfying and had to be the worst part of staying at this hostel.
The hostel was close to city centre and much of the tourist attractions. Pubs and restaurants were all within walking distance of the hostel and I was always spoilt for choice on where to eat or drink. The room I stayed in had two other people in it and was a great value for money compared to other hostels.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 14, 2019

Andy
United Kingdom
4.2

“Not suitable for disable people”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
6 flights of stairs, I am disabled and diabetic,breakfast was disappointing
Just the location,ideal for where we needed to be

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 11, 2019

Anon
United Kingdom
3.8

“Just ghastly. Unhappy staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Filthy mousetraps in room.. 1950s awful breakfast, no fibre or fruit. £85 a night for this.

Stayed in June 2019

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