Rest Up London - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near London Bridge

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Bed sheets
Interior entrance
Living area
Living area
Front of property

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$49
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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172 New Kent Road, London, England, SE1 4YT
  • Place, The Shard
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, London Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Private family room 4 beds - shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Twin - private bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 4 - ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 6 - shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 8 - shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 8 - private bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 10 - private bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 4 - shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 33 - shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 16 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 6 - private bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Private family room 4 beds - shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

London

Rest Up London - Hostel puts you in the centre of London, 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from London Bridge and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Tower Bridge. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel include Tower of London and The Shard.

What's nearby

  • Coronet - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Shard - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Borough Market - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • London Bridge - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tower Bridge - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Elephant & Castle Station - 7 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rising - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lebanese Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Four Quarters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Roebuck - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Rest Up London - Hostel

Hotel with a restaurant, near London Bridge
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Rest Up London - Hostel.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Rest Up London - Hostel offers 140 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5 to 7.99 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • RestUp Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours are between 3 PM and 2 AM.

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 7.99 per person
  • Towels fee: GBP 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 credit 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. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Rest Up London - Hostel.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rest Up London - Hostel?

Rest Up London - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rest Up London - Hostel?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rest Up London - Hostel on 5 Jan 2026 start from AU$49.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rest Up London - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rest Up London - Hostel?

No, Rest Up London - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rest Up London - Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Rest Up London - Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rest Up London - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rest Up London - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Rest Up London - Hostel Reviews

6.8

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brooklyn

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Max

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Centrally located Bad - lack of towels and having to rent at GBP5 each.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shiva

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

Disappointed

i was disappointed with the stay here in rest up london hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ingvar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful, internet is fast and they have good breakfast for 7,50 :) You can not beat that! Location is central.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Poor overall - I wouldn't go again

Poor overall. Don't go if steps are a problem, as there is no operational lift. General condition is dingy. Showerhead not fixed. No soap dispenser in the shower. Nowhere to put soap on shower. Remember to bring your own towels. You won't be able to see through the dirt on the windows. Bunks are comfortable and linen clean. But it is shabby
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation for the price. Hostel very clean, spacious and very good breakfast offering
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELECIITA

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

10/10 Excellent

ingvar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great attitude by the staff !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean-Sebastien

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very basic

I was disappointed about little things like you can't find wall hooks in the bathroom, no shelf, nothing to dry your hands In the dorms, no private lights nor shelf No shared kitchen No free towel Very very basic It s shame become the building is nice
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Great value

Nice clean hostel. Very cheap and good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Great value hostel with a great staff!

This is an older hostel but is very functional. We had a room with our own bathroom/shower. The rooms are quite small but if you are spending most of your day out seeing the sights of London, the size of the room really doesn't matter. The staff is amazing and very friendly and helpful. If you are looking for luxury, then this isn't the place for you. If you want a functional hostel with easy access to public transportation at a great value, then Restup London is perfect. We stayed there during two different portions of our vacation and would do so again without hesitation.
Lobby area
Lobby area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is located at what was an old school. My room was on the top floor which meant a good climb up each time i returned. It was just down the street from Elephant and Castle which has tube access to London routes. Weatherspoon has a decent dining area and at fair rates. There is bus service just a few steps from the front door which is very convenient. There did seem to be a bit of noise...both in the hall outside my door and from outside. Overall, not bad for the price. You do have to provide your own towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adheena

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tiny rooms, dirty, don’t recommend

I would not recommend this hostel to anyone. Your pictures are wildly misleading and inaccurate. The hostel rooms are completely ill equipped for anyone staying in them. There is nowhere to put your things, there isn’t a bin and there aren’t any hooks in the room. I don’t want to have to walk down 4 flights of stairs to get something out of a locker every time. Our room was for 4 people and it probably 6 foot by 8 foot including two sets of bunk beds. There was absolutely no room to move around. There was no character or personality to the rooms or corridors either, making it feel like a prison. Whilst I appreciate that hostels are notoriously the cheaper option and standards aren’t the same as a hotel, this was actually quite gross and uncomfortable to stay in. Given that we are in the height of summer and the temperatures were hitting 28, thick winter quilts were still on the beds and no way to get any air circulation in the rooms. The sink in the room was absolutely tiny. There was probably getting on for 40 rooms on one floor and only three female toilets and showers. They were dirty and once again, ill equipped to take a shower. Nowhere to put your stuff so everything gets wet. Out of the three showers, only one was actually useable. The light was broken in one and another didn’t lock. Having no kitchen facilities in a hostel is also very disappointing. It was about a 10 minute walk from Elephant and Castle station, so not a bad location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hasitha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Showers are not good, have to pay extra for lockers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst hostel experience ever

Do not book this place even though it seems cheap. This was the worst place to stay. Book at your own disappointed. The reviews must be fake. The below were some of the main issues, which im surprised not been mentioned by others: 1. Loud traffic all through the night (police, bikes, etc) 2. Hand dryers not working in the toilets 3. Toilets dirty 4. No proper cooling on a hot summers day 5. No pillow was provided (or taken by someone else) 6. Matresses were not even reasonably firm 7. No lifts into the building 8. Getting to the hostel felt like going through a sketchy area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Toronto

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in easy walking distance of buses and the tube. Plenty of places around to get food. Basic room in a lovely old property. Reception staff were all lovely and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025