6A Great Dover Street, Southwark, London, SE1 4XW, United Kingdom
#734 of 1,102 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2658 hostel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 21, 2025
Lok
CanadaNot 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
Claire
AustraliaCould 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
Chowdhury
United KingdomI 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
Emma
FranceLike 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
Zachary
United KingdomA 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
James
IrelandNothing
Location is perfect, staff are friendly and the bed is comfortable, good value.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Jeff
United KingdomN/A
Bottom bunk
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Antonella
ArgentinaShowers 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
Minji
South KoreaThe 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
Baldwin
United StatesOnly 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
Yuri
BrazilThe 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
Peter
United KingdomAll OK
Very friendly hostel. Good location walking distance to London Bridge
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Yuleima
United KingdomShower 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
Mohammed
IraqFor 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
Byambasuren
MongoliaRoom space and air conditioning
Location
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Kristine
NorwayWas quite hot in the room even tho we had fans
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Surmila
QatarNoise from the pub.
Location, value for money. Staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Oskar
SloveniaShowers 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
Agustina
Argentinalack 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
Chrysanthos
CyprusThe 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
Rajesh
United KingdomI 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
Violeta
RomaniaI 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
Celine
NetherlandsA 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
Elizabeth
AustraliaClean, 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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