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Clink78 Hostel

2.0 star property
Urban adventures meet laid-back atmosphere at this social hostel where travelers connect over pool games and drinks at the welcoming bar

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Travelers experience the energy of London at Clink78 Hostel, conveniently located near Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road. The hostel offers a social atmosphere where guests unwind with drinks from the bar or challenge new friends to games on the billiards table.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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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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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 6 Bedded Dorm)

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

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

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

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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

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

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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 10 Bedded Dorm)

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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 12 Bedded Dorm)

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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)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

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

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Basic Twin Room

Highlights

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

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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, 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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Cell Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Clink78 Hostel is near a metro station. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Liverpool Street and Oxford Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Emirates Stadium or Royal Albert Hall. Visit our London travel guide
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78 Kings Cross Road, London, England, WC1X 9QG

What's nearby

  • Low angle shot of the Sadlers Wells Theatre sign captured on a sunny day in London, UK
    Sadler's Wells Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Beautiful view of the garden in Russell square with residential buildings view
    Russell Square
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The British Museum featuring interior views as well as a large group of people
    The British Museum
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St Pancras Chambers
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4
    9 min walk - 0.8 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)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crown Plaza Club Lounge
    4 min walk
  • Honest Burgers King's Cross
    4 min walk
  • Mildreds
    4 min walk
  • Dim Sum Duck
    2 min walk
  • Big Chill Kings Cross
    5 min walk

About this property

Clink78 Hostel

Hostel near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum, Clink78 Hostel provides amenities like laundry facilities and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
Room features
All 125 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 1 mile (GBP 28 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Clink78 Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Clink78 Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM.

What time is check-out at Clink78 Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Clink78 Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University College London, Russell Square, and The British Museum. St. Paul's Cathedral and Leicester Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 10 minutes by foot and Angel Underground Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Clink78 Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Graziele

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bom custo x beneficio

Fiquei em um quarto com 10 pessoas e o espaço era suficiente, o espaço da cama era razoável, não fez calor porque fui numa época mais fria, talvez no verão seja quente. Os chuveiros eram bons e os sanitários também, só no final do dia que estavam sujos. A cozinha do hostel é bem espaçosa, entretanto para quem quer cozinhar algo pela manhã acredito que não seja possível, já que o hostel possui café da manhã próprio que acabam ocupando toda cozinha. Há também um pub que é bem conveniente quando se está cansada e não quer sair para beber ou comer. Localização ótima, perto da estação de metrô e com vários pontos de ônibus ao redor, bem central. A limpeza do quarto que achei bem deficiente.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leuk hostel! Wij hadden een privé kamer voor 2 personen. Heerlijk geslapen, fijne douche. ‘S nachts niet wakker geworden van lawaai op de gang oid. Ontbijt voor 3,50pond was wat je mag verwachten voor dat bedrag, helemaal prima om de dag mee te beginnen. Locatie 10-15 min lopen van Kings Cross. Zou zeker weer gaan!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

sa, 日本

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
渡される布団はだいぶ汚い。トイレも自分の部屋の近くのトイレしか見てないがだいぶ汚かった。ホステル内に無数にあるシャワー室からきれいなシャワー室を探し出すべし。シャワーに関しては、きれいなシャワー室を見つけ出せたら快適だった。場所はキングズクロス駅から10分くらいで、まあまあ良い。また、地下のダイニングキッチンがめちゃ広くてよかった。自炊もしやすそう。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Hanne

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

Good

The bar was very Nice with daily activities. The 10-bed dorm had really bad ventilation, the air could feel fresher... but overall really satisfied with everything for that good price!
Stayed 3 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 traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Jina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
12 여성전용 도미토리였는데 샤워실도 많고 드라이기도 있고 넓고 사물함도 따로 있어서 좋았어요! 근데 제가 묵은 곳은 계단밖에 없어서 캐리어 옮기는 게 좀 힘들었어요 숙소위치는 그냥저냥 괜찮았다고 생각해요 근데 청결이 좀 의심스러워요 시트는 하얀색이었지만 벌레가 나와서 좀 불안해하면서 잤어요 그리고 창문이 제대로 안닫히고 차가 많이 지나다녀서 좀 시끄러웠어요
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
billig og bra overnattingsted nær Kings Cross.pub-spise steder rett ved,bodd der mye
Stayed 2 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

굿

킹스크로스역 주변의 호스텔. 걸어서 10분정도걸림. 바로 앞에 산탄데르자전거 빌려서 돌아다닐수있음. 시설도깔끔하고 엄청 큰 호스텔이지만 매우 괜찮았다.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

그닥.. 방마다 복불복인듯.

가격 생각하면 참을만하다 볼수도 있는데.. 하필 배정된 방 (G02)이 길가여서 너무 시끄러웠다. 개념없는 룸메이트는 운이니까 어쩔 수 없겠지만. 2층 침대 올라가는게 생각보다 빡세다.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

처농

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
음 조아요 친저래요 6인실운 너무조바요 아니 얼마나 더 쓰라는거야 바에 가서 수다 떠는것도조어요
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Agus

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No lo recomiendo.

Hostel alejado del centro y de los lugares turísticos. Tenes que caminar aprox una hora. Cerca de king cross. Habitaciones súper chicas, 4 cuchetas totalmente pegadas, cuando te metías a tu cama parecías estar encerrado. En la habitación que estuve no funcionaba la calefacción, hacía un frío tremendo, nos dijeron que la iban a arreglar y nunca la arreglaron al día siguiente. Baños súper chicos. Tanto en la habitación como en el baño siempre ingresaba algún hombre del hostel para limpiar o controlar sin importarle que sea de mujeres y que nos estemos duchando. Luego de la primera noche, volvimos y habían desarmado nuestras camas y faltaban nuestras pertenencias que estaban sobre las mismas. Las recuperamos en objetos perdidos pero nunca nos pidieron disculpas ni nada. Las chicas de la recepción mala onda, pocas ganas de explicar y eso que hablaban español. En general el hostel no lo recomiendo y no volvería. Lo único que rescato es la habitación de juegos, computadoras.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

Ka Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, 10 mins walk to the king cross subway and St ancras Train station, easy to go everywhere even by train or to airport, staff are friendly( man was more friendly I think) , £3 u can have a breakfast if u pay when u checking in, the price was reasonable, the top floor which for 8 people can be clearer, In my opinion I think Ground floor which is for 6 people was better a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Javad

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

Just such a great vibe

I absolutely loved my one night stay at Clink78. The friendly warm vibe among staff and guests has really stayed with me, and made me smile from the moment I walked in. I was invited to a party there, which I had to decline, but was also able to quietly get on with my work on my laptop in a nice, quiet atmosphere. The security was excellent (with large lockers for my large rucksack!) and great showers. It really exceeded my expectations at a rock bottom price. The only quibble I can come up with is that the USB charger over my bunk didn't work (but the 3-pin plug one did, so that was fine).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Unterkunft war sehr sauber, ansonsten ist alles wirklich sehr klein und nur das nötigste enthalten. zum Haus inneren liegende Zimmer haben mit Gestank und dunklen Zimmern zu kämpfen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019