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Hostel
# Smart Russell Square Hostel

Bloomsbury, London, United Kingdom

8.0 ·  Very good 2,095 reviews ·  #860 #860 of 1,537 in London ·  9.2 Location score
## About Smart Russell Square Hostel

Smart Russell Square Hostel is a hostel in Bloomsbury, London, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2,095 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 2.0 km from the centre of London. The nearest beach is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport, London City Airport (LCY), is 13 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

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

- **Rooms:** 37

- **Floors:** 5

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 79

71-72 Guilford St,

## How Smart Russell Square Hostel scores

Better rated than 39% of hotels in London

-   Guest rating **8.0**
-   Location **9.2**
-   Beach access **4.7**
-   Public transport **10.0**

London average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.2**/10

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

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<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="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Caledonian Road Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">90 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 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="">13 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="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Bloomsbury Big Top230 m
-   Foundling Museum270 m
-   The Foundling Museum290 m
-   The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich360 m
-   Madam Tussaud370 m
-   Foyle Foundation400 m

## Smart Russell Square Hostel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Smart Russell Square Hostel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hostel's ticket service and tours for reservations. At the hostel, utilize the on-site laundromat and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Smart Russell Square Hostel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hostel, some visitor bathrooms offer toiletries to enhance your experience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Smart Russell Square Hostel. At Smart Russell Square Hostel, visitors have the option to receive groceries directly in their accommodation, ensuring outstanding comfort and simplicity when it comes to meals. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

### Compare

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## Questions about Smart Russell Square Hostel

### How do guests rate Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Smart Russell Square Hostel has a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2,095 reviews, which is better than 39% of rated hotels in London.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Smart Russell Square Hostel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Smart Russell Square Hostel include breakfast?

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

### How far is Smart Russell Square Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, London City Airport (LCY), is 13 km away in a straight line.

### Is Smart Russell Square Hostel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.6 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Smart Russell Square Hostel have?

Smart Russell Square Hostel has 37 rooms on 5 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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