Clink 261 Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Russell Square

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Bed in 18-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, England, WC1X 8QT
  • Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 8-10-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 18-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Pod in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4-6-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 10-bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 6-bed dorm shared facilities

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 4 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private 4-bed dorm Shared Facilities

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 4-bed Female dorm Shared Facilities

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4-bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

London

Clink 261 Hostel places you in the centre of London, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Russell Square and University College London. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this London City Centre hostel include The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road.

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Kebab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Camino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indian Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Clink 261 Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Russell Square
As a guest of Clink 261 Hostel, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Clink 261 Hostel also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out.

This London hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Clink 261 Hostel offers 25 accommodations with a safe. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 28 per day); reservations required

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 28 per day (5249 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Clink 261 Hostel.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Clink 261 Hostel?

Clink 261 Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Clink 261 Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clink 261 Hostel?

No, Clink 261 Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clink 261 Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Clink 261 Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Clink 261 Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 553 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Oladayo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Daanesh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent but will try elsewhere next time

Booked a room with fewer than 18 beds but was given a bed in an 18 person room. Toilet was pretty gross, dormitory room had a funky stale smell, but showers were clean and available, staff was good, location convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms need more and larger sinks. Elevator was blocked with utility supplies during checkout hours
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always happy to stay here. Great value for money and fab staff . Thank you Julie x
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oladayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great helpful staff. This is not just for young people, it’s suitable for families and older age groups. Have stayed several times in females only room and although small it’s good value. Good location, walkable from Kings cross . Will be returning soon . Julie
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oladayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay at the property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bevan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Booked a pod bed, felt super private and cozy. Well lit inside and outlet was right there. Staff friendly and helpful. Towel rental not expensive. Locker big enough for small carryon and bag. Quick walk to train, bus stop right in front. Probably got lucky with other guests in the shared room - everyone was quiet and respectful. Only issue was substandard wifi. Would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SUELLEN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashraf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Worth of money if looking for cheap hostel. Very tight bed spaces and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

What you expect for budget

Reception staff just sat on phones chatting with each other, beds not comfy, toilets on top floor were grim. Also heating on full all night. Was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deena Lin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Liked: Staff & service
The hostel is about a 5 min walk to St Pancras and Kings Cross Stations. As a solo female traveller I felt safe walking to and from the stations and hostel. There’s a small co op right beside the hostel and a costa coffee on the other side, a Salisbury grocery is only 3 minutes walk away. There are a lot of dining options within a few minutes walk from the hostel. I stayed in a 4 bed female only dorm. At 5ft 10 the bunks were too short for me and the mattresses were absolutely terrible. Huge divot in the middle of the mattress. Very tight space. There was a ton of hair all over the floor when I first checked in. I’m not sure if that was because I was first to check in and did early check in and the housekeeping staff didn’t fully clean it? Slightly run down but all in all it’s not terrible. If the mattress was even halfway decent I’d have given the hostel a higher rating. Good atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024