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Reviews of Wombat's City Hostel London

7 Dock Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 8LL, United Kingdom

#247 of 1,012 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 3868 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    expensive rent

    kitchen, washroom

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Good stay for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn’t great having to pay to store your bag in the luggage room. There was nothing to dry your hand with in the bathroom unless you rented a towel. And not related to the property but someone in my room was up at 5am so we all had a disturbed sleep.

    The property was very big and had a bar and kitchen that you could cook in and the staff were very friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Comfortable, clean and very friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous hostel, Cant beat the price, close to significant landmarks
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing -

    Fabulous as always ...stayed in a 4 bed female dorm, no issues. Clean and tidy - good hot showers 5 mins on foot from tube - close to Tower bridge , Tower of London , Great for St Katherines docks area 15 mins from borough markets etc ... Felt totally safe as a female traveller.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable for a quick stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No soap in the bathroom soap dispenser

    Dark curtains across the bed, spacious room, lockers lock with the key card.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive to buy a ticket for breakfast which I would of hoped for more than toast, cerials etc and didn't seem worth it with a communal kitchen. It would be better if the cafe was open a bit earlier (from 7am) to have a coffee before I left in the morning.

    I came here to stay a couple of nights to be closer to my new job in London. The lounge area was a great space to chill out, read and do work which is exactly what I hoped for. Loved the communal kitchen and bar which also had a relaxed atmosphere. Beds has a space to charge phones, a light, locker, fan and curtains for privacy. Shower was modern, large and luxurious. It was good that the reception is available 24/7 and can use your keycard to enter the hostel at any time.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    An Excellent place to stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best hostels I have stayed in the UK. The staff members at the reception are welcoming and friendly. The room has got bunker beds and each bed has curtains for the privacy. You get your own fan and a small locker for your valuables I.e. Mobile, watch, wallets within your bunker. You also get a bigger locker for your bags or suitcase which can be locked by the keycard you receive at the reception. They have got beautiful arrangements in the basement, you can play games, relax, read, have a drink and enjoy the ambiance. Loved the place. Will definitely go again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People do not respect silence from 10pm onwards. Maybe late check-ins should be avoided or put in together.

    The mattress was comfy and the bed had curtains. Apart, there were a shower and a toilet inside the room for 8 guests. Clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    A decent stay in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - I didn’t like the process for choosing your own dorm bed and how you have to put a tag on the one you want. It splits up the people you travel with and creates extra admin work for staff as well as travellers - the 8 bed dorm was up an elevator plus another two flights of stairs

    - the bar area downstairs was really nice - the kitchen was large and well equipped - the lockers in the beds were a nice touch and also the power point, shelf and curtains - location is good close to two metro stations

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Great social hostel and perfect for solo traveling
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no smoking outside after 10pm

    Great social atmosphere, great bar with nightly events. Showers and toilets in the rooms. Secured building and security staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and organised. Friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Bathroom in the room was quiet dirty / but it depence on the roommates as well I guess. Kitchen fridges could be cleaner.

    Comfortable bed with courtains - good for privacy. Equiped kitchen,

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upper bunk bed a bit uncomfortable to climb up and down

    Clean, nice amenities, friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was fine

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Would go back anytime!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Games are very very loud in the evening. But love the ambiance. Food in the fridges must be trashed more often.

    Rooms are comfortable and clean. Great cafe and lounge room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    7.0
    If you pay less, don't expect too much comfort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room I saw when I booked was not the one I stayed in. The pillow and blanket were very basic The room temperature isn't comfortable

    The location is convenient for those who are there for tourist activities, The bed sheets were clean Stuff is quite friendly and helpful Can find a nice coffee reception side

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    totally recommend it. Great value for London and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Breakfast could have more options.

    The staff is really nice. All are very smiley and seem open to help. The breakfast wasn't great, not many options, and for the same value you probably get a nice breakfast in a coffee elsewhere, apart from that the place was great. Everything works perfectly and you have plenty of places in the hostel to meet people and hang out. The bar in the basement was also great. Installations are good and it gives you a sense of cleanness and safetiness. Everyone in my room was very respectful with others in terms of light and noise and the bed was ok. Maybe this is the little downside. The bed is just right. I mean they're good for sleeping but you can't move much. The location was also good. Very easy to get to several metro stations and enough night buses get very close to the place too. It seems very safe even at night. A bit lonely in the area overnight but it's very safe I would say.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn’t so clean

    Staff was great

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell came out of the toilet or bedroom

    Facilities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice, clean and modern hostel without the prison like feeling that hostels can often have, really friendly atmosphere.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    8.0
    not bad.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The radiator heating in the room got a problem and the toilet was a bit smelly. The luggage room was NOT free and able to used with additional charge!

    Was quite reasonable price. The female room's got own bathroom and toilet. Also there's enjoyable nice bar and space.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    My stay was really short but I had some real fun with everyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It might be because of the overalll prices in London but I felt like everything was quite expensive (drinks, coffe, snacks) and in the entry area I couldn't charge my phone cause I had no adapter

    I liked the bar area and how clean the overall place was. Most of the staff was really nice at well, especially at the check-in and check-out!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    8.0
    Worthy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location is very good, facilities are excellent, i don’t need to bring my own locker , it’s all prepared

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just 2 things that maybe could be improved... the WC smelled quite bad (probably not everybody pulled the chain correctly) and the table in the kitchen was plenty of leftovers inside the holes.

    Everything! The bed was really comfortable, staff very kind, the location was superb, etc.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don’t know about other hostels but here the key could open every door so everyone staying in the building could potentially enter. It didn’t happen but I just wanted to point this out because it might be changed.

    The environment was lively and nice. I felt safe

    Stayed in January 2024

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