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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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Clink 261 Hostel sits just steps from The British Museum. Guests can handle laundry on-site and connect using in-room WiFi. The multilingual staff helps visitors navigate London, while express check-in gets travelers settled quickly and on their way to exploring.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 4 Bedded Dorm)

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed in 18-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Bed in 18-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed in 10-bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Pod in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Pod in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-bed dorm Shared Facilities

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-bed Female dorm Shared Facilities

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-bed dorm shared facilities

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, England, WC1X 8QT

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

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indian Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Scottish Stores - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Clink 261 Hostel

Hostel near Russell Square
Close to University College London and The British Museum, Clink 261 Hostel provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a vending machine
  • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Clink 261 Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Children under 12 years of age are not permitted in group bookings and advance notice is required to make bedding and parking arrangements.
Please note, that if the name on your booking is different to the name on the card used to the confirm the booking, the hostel may request a copy of your ID or card for legal reasons.
When booking more than one dorm bed there is no guarantee that they will be located in the same room.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clink 261 Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clink 261 Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Clink 261 Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Clink 261 Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km). London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) is only a 4-minute walk and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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Clink 261 Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 568 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Shelby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The vibes are off but the location is literally unbeatable
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JINLONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was small， but OK for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place to stay. Though it was roasting in room this weekend due to good warm weather and very humid in the room. This was even with the two fans in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly stuff, near kings cross station, good breakfast
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayode

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Going the extra mile by the staff to make stay stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent kitchen facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not the fanciest place to stay but for the price you can’t go wrong. Perfect location for getting around London.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Great hostel

I really liked this hostel! I stayed here for a night and it was clean, quiet and you get a sense of privacy if you book the pods which i did. The location is great only two minutes walk to Kings cross. would reccommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy to get to from the station, staff friendly but the HEAT! Two windows in the roof and some big fans ... that's it. Registered 30c at one point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hongbin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Convenient transportation via bus, subway and train. Lots of dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Love this hostel!!

I love this hostel. Beds are great, price is amazing, location is superb. I take all the money I save on lodging and spend it on the theatre!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Ryan

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

8/10 Good

Ilaria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and my husband have been there for 3 nights. A cozy hostel near King's Cross train station and underground, staff is really kind and has many services. Rooms are well heated and you can choose the level of heating. Kitchen and common areas are well equipped and in the morning you can have breakfast prepared by the staff. Only "negative" thing is that some areas like bathroom near rooms is not so much soundproof, but no dramas. So, hostel well recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was an ok experience. bed was nice. the hostel has a good location.There were three showers. The first shower was in maintenance and the second one was cold. So there was only one proper shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Uzodinma

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really unsafe. Rooms were poorly lit and ventilated. No proper air conditioning so was uncomfortably hot each night. Would not return again and do not recommend to anyone looking for a cheap stay you can find safer accommodation elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Low cost, but…..

Reception staff was very friendly, I booked a eight beds dorm, the room too small for 8 person. Under heat wave without air con ( or good ventilation）was a nightmare, the room got one big fan only on the floor, and two small windows in the room. Bed so uncomfortable, had a low back pain next day. Door sound loud
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location near Kings Cross. Staff friendly. Self checkin is rubbish- takes ages (need to type in your licence ID etc.- then it didn’t work. Ah well. Showed are little all-in-one fibre glass things- they have a shelf for shampoo but the shower curtains are gone. Bunks are laid out like a concentration camp- people laying on each side of you with just a short partition. Stacked three high. Lucking I was on top with an open skylight above. Good sized lockers assigned to each guest, but typically, only a few tiny coat cooks to share.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
If you’re on a top bunk it’s unlikely you’ll get a nice sleep, as there is a skylight which means if another room turns their light on it shines into your eyes. Coupled with this, is etiquette from other guests is poor. However the staff who work there are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shuhei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
立地と価格を考えればお得だと思います。 トイレやシャワールームは少し狭く、清潔ではないと感じることもありましたが、許容範囲でした。 すぐ横にスーパーがあり、朝や夜の買い物にも便利です。また、目の前にバス停もあるのでバスに乗れたら更に利便性は増します。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Hot room, needs a/c.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Silva

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was handy and decent for a one night after missing my Eurostar. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bra hostel og bra beliggenhet

Ok, hostel. Bra å ligge i pod, men det mangler air condition på rommet, så det blir veldig varmt og dårlig luft der på sommeren.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy mal lugar las instalaciones no se parecen en nada a las imagines, falta de aire acondicionado en las habitaciones.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025