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Reviews of Rest Up London

172 New Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 4YT, United Kingdom

#965 of 1,102 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 538 hostel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.5

  • Comfort

    6.4

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    5.0
    An expensive way to experience prison
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It felt like a prison cell, which was quite horrible after 30 hours of flights etc

    The location, the rest was well below average

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    6.0
    Fair enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private Family 4 Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All of the wc in our floor were blocked, 3 of the 4 days we spent here… was absolutely disgusting. We had to use the toilets in another floor. No kettle or microwave They charge you 5£ for keeping your bags

    We rented a private room so was perfect Staff was friendly, they provided hot water for us to eat some soup

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    5.0
    Apart from the above short comings, it was enjoyable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6 Female Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beds should be modified The ensuit rooms should also have toilets in it. Males and females toilets should be separated

    The staff, especially the Japanese guy at the reception. He was exceptional. The beds are so low, you are hitting your head on the one on top. You have a female ensuite room without a toilet in it. You have to share toilet with males

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    7.0
    Nice place for young people who just looking for a bed to stay overnight in London central, without car!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Family 4 Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was allocated in the 3rd floor, but you should claim 5 floors without lift. Me and my partner are registered disabled and when we told them they could do anything, even changing the room.

    Cleanness Staff Very good in total for travelling No alcohol and smoking rule

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    2 p bunkbed at a 5m2 room. No place to put your clothes, no closet, or hooks or whatever. Bed was only 1.90 m long(I am 1.88). But if you are looking for a very basic place to crash it will do.

    The lowest price in London. Busstop in front of the hotel is great, it takes you to big ben in 15 minutes, most other highlights in 30.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was good and well connected with the city centre. It was clean and comfortable for 2 night a

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6 Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the guests are immature and they should be given a unique code to enable them to open the gate anytime they are back from town

    The environment is clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10 Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good and clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    5.0
    A cheap place, passable, but cheap for a reason.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Family 4 Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    But it is cheap for a reason. We had a family room with shared bathroom. The room is small (which we knew), but it is very small. We had 2 bunk beds and with our bags in the middle, there was not much more space. No free towel and 5 pounds for one towel is rude. The bathroom could be cleaner, and you cannot change the temperature of the water: this is a press button which you have to press every 2 seconds for the water to keep going. No kettle or a microwave to make coffee or reheat some food onsite.

    Location is great as there are bus and underground close that will get you where you want to go in London. It is cheap (for London)...

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    6.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 33 Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed space was not enough for 6 inches height

    Location was nice , Staff was ok , I mean overall was good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    7.0
    Perfect for a budget stay, good location and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a dislike, but it was very small and basic as to be expected from a hostel. Only space to walk into room and access one side of the double bed so would be no good if you had a lot of luggage or needed any storage / furniture other than a bed

    Fairly central location not far from the tube, clean, all the staff we spoke to were really helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    5.0
    Interesting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6 Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The owners jam pack every room. There's no space in the rooms for storage - not even under the beds. The bunks are generally 3 high so getting to the top bunk is a challenge. There is nowhere to cook - even thought there's plenty of space available to set up a kitchen. Many 'features' just don't exist - no laundry - it was being redone apparently but even so the space was miniscule. Showers are interesting - you push the button and get about 20 seconds worth of water - very frustrating. No quiet reading room - it was just locked for no obvious reason. Breakfasts were expensive and uninteresting on weekdays and on weekends were apparently better but again very expensive. Also there's no lift - well its there but not usable - either locked off or out of service - so if you are on the higher levels you're carrying luggage up more than 100 stairs! I

    Staff are doing their best - they are very helpful and approachablle.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4 Female Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The drainage to the shower was opened it was not a nice soght

    The hostel was ok

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2025

    6.0
    Ok for short affordable trips
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place doesn’t have an elevator, the rooms are smaller than expected and lack essential items such as a bin or towers and the customer service was also not the best.

    The location is good, there is late check-in and 24 hours service.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6 Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a little cramped and hot.

    Staff were extremely helpful, approachable and friendly. Couldn’t praise them highly enough.Good mix of families and groups staying. Felt safe. Not too far from central London locations.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no elevators, we had to carry our heavy luggages to what they call "3rd floor", but in reality it was 7th floor. It's way to noisy at night with young people drinking and shouting. Our room was way too small. We didn't even have room to have 2 suitcases open at the same time, we had to take turns in opening them and walking. Everything was at extra charge. Want towels? Pay extra. Want toiletries? Pay extra. Need a locker for luggage? Pay extra. But again, considering prices in London, I think you get what you pay for.

    Amazing location, great staff, especially the kind Hide from Japan at reception. The interior design is pretty cool, has this awesome London vibe. My partner and I stayed in a separate room for just the two of us and we had our own bathroom, everything was pretty clean. Considering the prices of accommodation in London, you get what you pay for.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    6.0
    Nice hostel, excellent location and a very good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Private Family 4 Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilets should’ve been cleaned more often, also in the room there wasn’t a place to put things on

    The place location was excellent, the staff was very polite and the beds were really comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10 Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not clean as usual

    People mood

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    7.0
    nice and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6 Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    shower in my room was block on hot water ... imposible to use

    responsiv and helpful staff at reception

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    5.0
    Good place for a one night head down.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 33 Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Navigation of rooms and utilities was a little confusing. More signage will be useful.

    Not to busy, everyone kept to themselves and checking in was very speedy and to the point, not over selling.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    6.0
    GOOD
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8 Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    WASHROOM WASN'T CLEAN ENOUGH

    ROOM WAS GOOD

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    5.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8 Mixed Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dirty toilet, warm room with poor windows, bins always full, no socket by the top bunk.

    Staff, bus connections nearby, plenty space for eating.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    5.0
    Budget friendly, but not the best
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is very loud all night, the windows block almost no noise and closing them would also make the room way to hot.

    The location is great, bus stop is right at the entrance, which can get you basically anywhere. For the price, it's a good deal. Don't expect it to be super comfortable. The staff was very friendly!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    7.0
    Acceptable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Family 4 Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The level of cleanliness was low, the building is a bit gloomy and the rooms are small & bare with poor ventilation

    The staff were very friendly and the bunks were comfortable and the price was agreeable

    Stayed in July 2025

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