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Reviews of Dover Castle Hostel

6A Great Dover Street, Southwark, London, SE1 4XW, United Kingdom

#734 of 1,102 hotels in London

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Review Score

Based on 2658 hostel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much to say here. There are quite a few stairs if you’re on the third floor tho!

    I liked the kitchen and how clean it was. The location was good too, with the underground station and bus stops being close by.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very good backpacker accommodation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could probably invest in some more bowls for kitchen Top floor showers very good hot water but couldn't take a cold shower which wasn't ideal in the heat, lower floor showers had cooler water

    Staff were lovely and helpful with luggage storage before we checked in Very clean bed sheets and toilets, showers Easy to access- right near Tube station, Tesco, Laundromats Top floor where our dorm was had air conditioning which was absolutely amazing because it got very hot, this was a lovely surprise although unsure if all rooms have this Rooms and building felt secure and safe Kitchen facilities- fridge, stove, microwave etc were great, and were cleaned multiple times throughout our stay

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like that during warm weather there was not enough fan and the shower had only super hot water and cz of that i couldn't shower properly

    I liked that the place is cheap and at the heart of london .moreover, the place takes a good care of cleanliness and everything was neat and tidy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    8.0
    Better than expected stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Like everywhere else in the UK : we can’t open the windows to a good extent and it was hot in the room (top floor, top bunk bed, hot despite the room’s fan).

    Very well located place ! Super nice staff. As soon as you enter the reception area, it smells laundry detergent (good sign!). The hostel is clean and bathrooms are cleaned several times a day. Once again : amazing staff. And we can leave our luggage for free !!!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little awkward to maneuvered luggage up and down the stairs.

    Good pub attached, attentive staff, clean rooms.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location is perfect, staff are friendly and the bed is comfortable, good value.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay, no issues at all
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/A

    Bottom bunk

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    8.0
    Good budget friendly hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Showers were pretty crowded, and some of them were only hot as hell with no cold water. I booked for a few nights and had to leave a day earlier, but they didn't reimburse me the last night I couldn't stay. I know there's a cancellation policy, and it's definitely my bad, but it would have been nice if they'd make an exception that one time.

    Budget friendly, good location, and pretty clean. It's super close to a few underground and bus stops. The staff was kind too. Probably the best you can get for this price in London.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower room and toilet felt like not that clean

    This location is really great! Closed by London bridge and some market. And the staff was so welcoming and warming! I would go back again

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only stayed one night but the facilities were good. Good location. Staff was friendly at the check in.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    8.0
    Good enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 15 nights

    The curtains couldn't fully block the sunlight, and the mattress was uncomfortable.

    The location is exceptional, and most of the staff members were very friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    8.0
    Very good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All OK

    Very friendly hostel. Good location walking distance to London Bridge

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower small but I appreciate having one available on the same floor/ level where my bed was .. so it is not quite relevant.

    Location is fab!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    9.0
    I nelieve Dover ctle hostle is the best choice for visitors
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For me, i did not like the window in rooms, the windows are not openable.

    The property location is excellent. It is near to borough underground station. Very good staff. The residents very lovely and kindly persons. It is very good choice for short visitors.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    7.0
    Fair!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room space and air conditioning

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was quite hot in the room even tho we had fans

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    8.0
    Overall I liked this property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise from the pub.

    Location, value for money. Staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Showers were too hot, no way to make it cooler.

    Great location, even has a nice pub downstairs.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lack of AC in common areas.

    Really clean. the staff y nice and helpfull and the kitchen is really big

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The floor was not clean and clearly needed mopping. I saw the cleaning lady when she came in — all she did was make the beds; she didn't sweep or mop the floor. Additionally, there were no lockers provided for our belongings, so many people had to leave their things on the floor, which made it difficult to move around the room comfortably.

    the staff was polite and they let me leave my bag inside the building until check in time. the bed was comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    9.0
    I really enjoy the every moment of my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I like the room & bed, and the Pub attached with the hostel. Location was also very nice. Staff was well behaved and nice

    Room - it was comfortable and excellent Location - Central London - easily accessible Breakfast - good

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    6.0
    Rather cheap, but very basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I hadn't read enough of the other reviews, so I expected a bit better. No hangers inside (there's no room for it either, there were some on the outside) or place to leave your stuff in the shower. Not so clean overall. No elevator (I had quite some luggage and was tired after the previous days). Only small lockers and everyone had access to the storage room whenever they wanted. Noisy air ventilator next to my bed...

    Location was handy for me and is close to some of the touristic attractions. Cheap if you are just looking for a bed to sleep in. Could leave my luggage in their storage room a few hours before check in.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A very basic hostel, creaky metal beds, noisy doors, small / few bathrooms

    Location was good, power sockets next to all beds, 24/7 reception, friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    8.0
    Great place, enjoyed my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, comfortable, and was exactly what I needed for a stop over in London on my way to the continent. The bar downstairs is exceptional, had a really great time there and the staff in both the bar and hostel were amazing. There’s community is really friendly which I’ve struggled to find in other hostels, and the kitchen is fully stocked and equipped

    Stayed in July 2025

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