Hostel Strand Continental
143, Strand, Westminster Borough, London, WC2R 1JA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 1255 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The staff was super friendly They had a luggage storage
GermanyStaff is really supportive and polite. The location is also very good.
Indiaeverything small and tight and old. bathrooms super small and old but you can’t complain about the price for the location.
United States of AmericaThe 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.
United States of AmericaVery clean. Comfortable bed. Clean toilets. Friendly and accommodating staff. Very cosy bar and fabulous restaurant on site.
United KingdomWhile 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.
United States of AmericaThe bed was very comfortable (although wobbly), the others in the room were very respectful, the location is AMAZING and the bar/restaurant is lovely -- very good value for the price.
NetherlandsDescent place if travelling on budget, can't beat the location.
United States of AmericaBreakfast was very good, with really English tea, and cozy atmosphere. Staff was also very kind.
United KingdomSuch a beautiful family run hotel in a traditional London building, felt like home. Was hard to leave every day. Nice lounge with plants and a small bar, lovely helpful staff. Good n authentic food in the restaurant on the the 2nd floor which received nice reviews for decades l, you should try it, even people from the area come to eat there that don't stay in the hotel. Will be back for sure
Germany
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Stay in the heart of London – Excellent location – show map
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.
This is our guests' favorite part of London, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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About Strand Continental
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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!
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Somerset House0.1 miles
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Novello Theatre0.1 miles
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Lyceum Theatre0.1 miles
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Duchess Theatre0.1 miles
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King's College London0.1 miles
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Aldwych Theatre0.1 miles
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Savoy Theatre0.1 miles
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Theatre Royal Drury Lane0.1 miles
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London Film Museum0.1 miles
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London Transport Museum0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Radio Rooftop Bar0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Cafe Nero0 miles
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Restaurant Frankie & Benny's0.1 miles
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Covent Garden0.2 miles
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Trafalgar Square0.5 miles
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London Eye0.6 miles
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Piccadilly Circus0.7 miles
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Big Ben0.8 miles
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Houses of Parliament0.9 miles
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Buckingham Palace1.2 miles
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Tower of London1.8 miles
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O2 Arena5.2 miles
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Wembley Stadium7.6 miles
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London City Airport7.2 miles
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London Heathrow Airport14.6 miles
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London Gatwick Airport24.5 miles
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Amenities of Strand Continental
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Walking tours
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Parking options available
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe Additional charge
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Safety features
- First aid kits available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/out
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Polish
- Urdu
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
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 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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
FAQs about Strand Continental
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Check-in at Strand Continental is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Strand Continental is 2,600 feet from the center of London.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Strand Continental (subject to availability):
- Street parking
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The prices at Strand Continental may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Strand Continental can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Strand Continental has 1 restaurant:
- India Club
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Strand Continental offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Walking tours
- Happy hour
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Strand Continental by:
- Train 40min
