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title: "Clink 261 Hostel, London: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Clink 261 Hostel in London: rated 8.2 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★
# Clink 261 Hostel

Camden Town, London, United Kingdom

8.2 ·  Very good 1,645 reviews ·  #643 #643 of 1,537 in London ·  9.1 Location score
## About Clink 261 Hostel

Clink 261 Hostel is a hostel in Camden Town, London, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 1,645 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 2.6 km from the centre of London. The nearest airport, London City Airport (LCY), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 199

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 1940

- **Last renovated:** 2015

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 98

261-265 Grays Inn Road

## How Clink 261 Hostel scores

Better rated than 58% of hotels in London

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **9.1**
-   Beach access **2.5**
-   Public transport **10.0**

London average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **98**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **31**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kings Cross Neighbourhood Centre</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">70 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London City Airport (LCY)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Madame tussauds20 m
-   V&A Museum150 m
-   Family Leisure250 m
-   The Foundling Museum410 m
-   Foundling Museum430 m
-   Mme Thussaud440 m

## Clink 261 Hostel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hostel offers taxi amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in London. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hostel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hostel offers reception amenities including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. Need something at the last minute? The convenience stores has you covered, ensuring your requirements are met without any inconvenience. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hostel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hostel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Clink 261 Hostel as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at hostel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Throughout the day and night, guests can enjoy light refreshments with the hostel offering vending machines. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site shared kitchen provided at this establishment.

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## Questions about Clink 261 Hostel

### How do guests rate Clink 261 Hostel?

Clink 261 Hostel has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 1,645 reviews, which is better than 58% of rated hotels in London.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Clink 261 Hostel?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Clink 261 Hostel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Clink 261 Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Clink 261 Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, London City Airport (LCY), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### Is Clink 261 Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.3 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Clink 261 Hostel have?

Clink 261 Hostel has 199 rooms on 3 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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