Upstairs toilet and showers not as user friendly as the downstairs shower and toilet

Staff friendly and helpful

Stayed in June 2024

Squeaky stairs leading to rooms (not a big deal at all). Showers had nowhere to put stuff while showering except for small hooks.

Great vibes! Very clean. Nice communal areas and appliances. Modern rooms with privacy curtains on bunks!! Lockers for valuables was handy.

Stayed in May 2024

No lift but positivities overcome that little inconvenience 100%

The location, the kitchen and laundry facilities, the terrace, the ambiance... The room size, the comfortable mattress, windows for ventilation and as the beds are curtained allows you to keep a minimum of decent privacy

Stayed in May 2024

The windows can be upgraded

Cleanliness

Stayed in May 2024

There was only three shower and 4 toilets which two of them were in the bathroom with the shower so couldn’t be use at the same time someone was taking a shower

I was really nice. We payed for a mixed dormitory 4 beds and we were all woman for the entire week which might just be luck but it was very appreciated. The facilities were nice and clean.

Stayed in May 2024

I wrote everything in the other paragraph because I forgot how this site works

It's hard to find an actual good-for-money hostel in London but I think this is the closest you will get! Okay admittedly I'm not someone who cares too much about social opportunities in hostels, but it is a bit limited. The bathrooms are quite small and need hooks or shelves. The mattresses are too firm for my liking and the beds could also do with shelves for your phone etc. There are other minor flaws but they don't bother me so much, and the location makes up for them. I just wanna give a big shout out to Robert, the manager. He clearly cares a lot about this place which I could tell from conversations he had with me and other guests. If you have any issues do not be afraid to talk to him! And having free laundry is a big plus too. I think this may be the only hostel I'll willingly return to in London.

Stayed in May 2024

None

The location is very good.

Stayed in May 2024

The only flaw was that you have to do check in in different hostel.

I was very happy with my stay there.

Stayed in May 2024

A bit annoying that you had to get the keys in a different hostel 27 min walking away. Next to a busy road with nighttime noise.

Cheap, nice maintenance guy, decent beds

Stayed in May 2024

One thing that could be better are the pots and pans in the self-catering kitchen. While almost everything else looked new, they seemed cheap, old and used. I saw no frying pan with somewhat intact interior coating. Also, I could find no cutting board. Also, the location is not great. It's on a street with noisy traffic (day and night) and littering along the sides. There is an outdoor deck which I did not feel like using despite nice weather because of the traffic noise. However, this isn't something that can be changed; you get earplugs for more peaceful sleep; and public transportation takes you somewhere else quickly. Upon arrival, check-in takes place at another hostel about 1.2 miles away. This adds a little detour to your trip. On the upside, it is well organized, and I understand there are logistical and safety reasons for doing it that way. When leaving, it is not necessary to go back to the other hostel, key can be left at the Cricketers.

This is a small hostel with an exceptionally friendly atmosphere. The manager on site is very caring and very passionate about making people's stay comfortable and safe. He very quickly responded to my Whatsapp message when I needed it. Many extremely useful amenities and thoughtful extras are available and included in the price: washer and drier, earplugs, refrigerator and food storage space, labels for labeling our food, adapters for electric sockets, lockers with well-functioning locks. Beds in dorms have curtains around them, so you have a little bit more privacy than in ordinary dorm beds. The hostel's interior has been freshly renovated in 2023 (according to the manager) and things are in good working order. The bathrooms are cleaned several times a day and the last cleaning time is visible. In my case, how clean it actually was when using it was a bit variable - depending on how long ago the last cleaning took place - but far better than the average UK hostel. Bed sheets felt very new and very clean. I was able to check in late (past 11 pm) and leave early (7.30 am) without any issue. Also, I was happy to be able to use the self-catering kitchen for some quick, warm meals. All other guests that I met were friendly and considerate. I warmly recommend staying here if you are on a budget.

Stayed in May 2024

One of the shower heads was damaged - not a problem as there were enough bathrooms but never noticed until the last minute. The USB on the bedside plugs stopped working. This was reported but not sure if it was fixed. I’m 45 and this is my first hostel I’ve stayed in. I would definitely use this place again when visiting London. Very pleasantly surprised.

It has full laundry facilities including an iron which when you’re travelling light is a big plus. WiFi. All the facilities you’d expect. Nice little sun trap on the roof terrace.

Stayed in May 2024

I'll be very specific but I believe they are all very easily doable improvements and just details. The bathrooms where not thoroughly cleaned (the floors and sinks were ok but the other ''surfaces especially the shower system and other random surfaces were quite dirty). The hangers in all the bathrooms are very very tiny you'll be lucky to hang more than a t-shirt on it. The bedrooms really lacks of hangers for jackets/towels (there are none), even more in such a rainy area I dont' know what I would have done with my jacket if it had rained during my stay. And lastly, I believe the pots in the kitchen have really made their time, it could be good for every one's safety to change them before the handle of one of them breaks while someone is handling hot food...

The intimacy in the rooms thanks to the curtains and the beds in general, the provided towels, the fact that there is an outside space, the kitchen in general, the free whashing machines (even if I didn't use it). All in all it's quite ok for the price !

Stayed in May 2024

I liked the location, less than a 5mins walk from Kennington Station, next door to a Dominoes, and a Tesco Extra on the way to the station. The manager is a nice person, happy to help if there's anything bothering you.

Stayed in May 2024

It is best to give priority to brand mattresses.

The accommodation was good because it is not far from the public transport.. It's clean. Thanks again

Stayed in May 2024

The pillows are flat and need to be changed. I had developed a strain on my neck because of the flat pillows.

Always very clean

Stayed in May 2024

The showers at times were a bit temperamental but only on occasion

Comfortable, clean and in a great location.

Stayed in May 2024

Check-in at another place which is not close to the hostel! One of the roommate in my 4-bed-room probably has mental illness, screaming and saying strange things in the room, and I feel scary & uncomfortable on it!

Great location at a quite & safe district in Zone 1; Large kitchen; Free laundry with washing & drying machines; Helpful & friendly staff

Stayed in April 2024

Check-in process is complicated and you will need to take underground for 2 stops away. Entry to the room you will need to access 3 doors.

It is located in a good location and facilities are very clean.

Stayed in May 2024

Building, fornitures and beds are old

It is worth its price

Stayed in April 2024

I like everything but the place to collect keys is different from the place of the hostel, for me it’s discomfort

I like everything but the place to collect keys is different from the place of the hostel, for me it’s discomfort

Stayed in April 2024

No elevators

For a hostel, it was clean. Very peaceful and quiet.

Stayed in March 2024

The room floor was slightly dusty. But overall, it was alright.

The location is good, the toilet was clean, and the bed was comfortable. We had a room to ourselves, upgraded by the staff.

Stayed in April 2024

The tiny sinks over toilets

Early check in

Stayed in March 2024

The flight of stairs with heavy luggage, but I understand that the building is old so it's unavoidable.

The great location. Robert the friendly manager. The free use of washing facilities was excellent. Good size dorms and great cleanliness. The outside roof top. The well equipped kitchen with everything you need.

Stayed in April 2024