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Clink78 Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, near Russell Square

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Front of property
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Lobby
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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78 Kings Cross Road, London, England, WC1X 9QG
  • Russell Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Cell Room

Cell Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (1 Bed in a 6 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (One bed in a 10 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 10 Bedded Dorm)

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 10 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (One bed in a 4 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 6 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in a 4 bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 12 Bedded Dorm)

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 12 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 14 Bedded Dorm)

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 14 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

London

Clink78 Hostel puts you in the heart of London, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Russell Square and University College London. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this London City Centre hostel include The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The British Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 10 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Plaza Club Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lucas Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Water Rats - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Clink78 Hostel

Hostel with a bar, near Russell Square
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Clink78 Hostel.

This London hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Clink78 Hostel offers 125 accommodations with air conditioning. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 28 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 3.50 for adults and GBP 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 3.5 for adults and from GBP 3.5 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 28 per day(5249 ft away; open 24 hours)

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). 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 allowed at Clink78 Hostel.

Property is also known as

Clink78
Clink78 Hostel
Clink78 Hostel London
Clink78 London
Hostel Clink78
Clink78 Hostel London, England
Clink78 Hotel London
Clink78 Hostel London
Clink78 Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Clink78 Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Clink78 Hostel?

Clink78 Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Clink78 Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clink78 Hostel?

No, Clink78 Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clink78 Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Clink78 Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Clink78 Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 616 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clink78 is currently not operating as a hostel, it’s an office building. I showed up at night after my flight just to find out that there’s no hostel there. They moved me to Clink261, but it was dirty and not what I originally signed up for. You need to pay for towels that you don’t even get to keep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor management and service. Did not care about customers at all
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Racially profiled at Clink 78.

This place is well located, big. clean, but it does have a racial profiling issue.You must beware of your belongings as the hostel, in my opinion, isn't safe. It is my understanding, giving the interactions I had with the Hostel personnel that they could not care less for your damaged personal belongings. As a result, I would not recommend this Hostel and this decision if final.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Eun Young

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and nice communal facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Ceri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great Stay

The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The facilities are extremely clean and very well maintained. The bar downstairs is a fun atmosphere, and the kitchen area is large and accommodating. My only real criticism is that the bed was uncomfortably hard, and future travelers should bring an extra pillow as the provided pillow is also very thin. All told, I’d gladly rebook!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Some staff were quite rude. I was trying to have a private phone call where I wouldn’t disturb anyone and would not be disturbed and was told the only place I could use the phone was in the noisy communal area. Not allowed to sit on the stairs quietly where nobody was around. Also staff coming Into the room frequently and very loud with no consideration to guests sleeping or trying to sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only major complaint is the showers are push buttons and don’t stay on for long. It also took them a long time to warm up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Perfect stay

Beds are clean and comfortable, good value for service, great vibe for younger travellers, great breakfast. Convenient location as it's only a few minutes away from King's Cross Station. Had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bed bugs

we stayed at clink hostel over the 2020 new year period. We stayed in one of the cell rooms which we thought would be a cool experience as they are real converted hail cells. The lack of cleanliness however put a massive dampener on our stay. The room floor was dirty and the communal showers were ok but the real problem is that we left with bed bug bites. There were no cups by the coffee machine, no water in the vending machines. The check in service we received was brilliant, but other than that, it’s a horrible hostel that needs to be thoroughly cleaned. I will not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Sonhee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Hiu Ying

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Natchavee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Gorkem

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. A lot bigger than I anticipated.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

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

cracking location and value.

great location and great value. it was a little noisy but then it is a hostel. I had a private room and it was great for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Javad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OK
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Naomi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019