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Smart Russell Square

★★★ 71-72 Guilford Street, London, GB

7.6 guest rating· 11693 reviews

About this hotel

Central Location in London

Located just a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross Railway Station and the British Library, Smart Hostel Russell Square offers budget accommodation in the heart of London.

Convenient Amenities

Guests aged 16 to 45 can enjoy beds in mixed-sex dorms with provided linen and security lockers. With 24-hour reception and no curfews, guests can access tourist information and discounted tickets for attractions.

Comfortable Common Areas

The hostel features a common room with a large TV, shared kitchen facilities, and a surcharge Continental breakfast. Self-service laundry facilities are also available on-site.

Book your stay now at Smart Hostel Russell Square for a convenient and comfortable London experience.

Rooms & rates

Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18-45 Years)

Sleeps 1 · 10 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 10 m² · Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom (18-45 Years)

Sleeps 1 · 15 m² · Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18-45 Years)

Sleeps 1 · 10 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen

Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18-45 Years)

Sleeps 1 · 10 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen

Single bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Shared Bathroom (18-45 Years)

Sleeps 1 · 15 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen

Basic Shared Dormitory

Sleeps 1

  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bedsheets provided

Single Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom (18-45 Years)

Sleeps 1 · 15 m² · Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Single Bed in 9-Bed Female Dormitory with Private Bathroom (18-45 Years)

Sleeps 1 · 15 m² · Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Private 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Sleeps 6 · 15 m² · 6× Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
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  • Games room
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Key card access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Pub crawls
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Walking tours

Location

What guests say7.611693 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly staff+ Good price− Cleanliness issues− Small room sizes− Poor WiFi
Cleanliness6.7
Service8.7
Location8.7
Room Quality6.7
Amenities7.2
Value for Money7.7

A mix of bad company and a bad room.

3.0

Good facilities, located close to the tube station.

− I was on floor 3 the floor shakes anytime someone moves, you can hear everything through the walls and with a school trip staying nearby this was particularly frustrating. It would also be more beneficial to have the bunk reach the ceiling as the curtain failed to block out the light.

Isabel · GB · 2026-10-24

Guest review

8.0

Me gustó la cercanía a los grandes puntos turísticos. La comodidad del ambiente, tanto las habitaciones como el comedor comunitario. Además, que al elegir habitación compartida, fueron considerados en colocarlos con personas del mismo sexo, y eso realmente resultó muy cómodo

Amarilla · AR · 2026-10-24

Guest review

8.0

The location and their buffet breakfast for 6.5 pound .

− They provide locker to keep your stuff in your room but you need to buy a lock by paying 3.5 pound for your locker. Or else you keep in the unlocked locker. I think providing a safe locker is a basic service.

Biswa Bijayee · IE · 2026-10-23

Guest review

4.0

L'emplacement et le prix abordable.

− Les murs sont très fins et les matelas aussi.

Jason · FR · 2026-10-23

Good location, poor accomodation

3.0

Location is great! But thats about it.

− Toilets were dirty, often the toilet paper was not restocked. Bnk beds make a lot of sweaking sounds so its disturbing. Breakfast is not worth 6€ and also they keep gluten free bread next to the regular bread, so I then didnot take that. Another reviewer has already mentioned, they close the kitchen form 7.30-10AM so essentially you are forced to buy their breakfast. The person at the reception told me 'ofcourse you can enter the kitchen but you can not use anything specially the stove or kettle' -so the kitchen is basically closed. I donot understand why, since the buffet breakfast is laid out alreay and they are not actively continuosly cooking in that window.

Aditi · SE · 2026-10-23

Good to know

Guests are allocated a bed upon check-in (the hostel is unable to hold specific beds in advance). Guests arriving early to check-in may store their luggage for free. There is a left luggage service upon check-out (there is a small fee for this service) . Guests between 16 and 45 years of age are free to place bookings in our shared dormitories. Guests aged 15 or younger and above 45 years of age are unable to use the shared dorms and must book in a private dorm or room. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.