333 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1LJ, United Kingdom
#578 of 1,006 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1067 hostel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.7
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 May 2024
Charissa
NetherlandsThe bathrooms were very outdated/small and the private ones were too few. It was the only place I could change in private. The beds are so small and cramped and everything in the room was noisy. Some people in my room didn't care at all about how much noise they made, but that's what happens if you room with other people. Plenty of people did not clean after they had been to the toilet and the staff sometimes left our room door open. Thankfully, my things were locked away.
The staff was kind and very helpful. The people were kind as well. It was easy coming and going. The communal areas were good and plenty to do. I could ask plenty of questions and the location is fairly central. Overall a good experience.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Fabrizio
ItalyNice hostel very central :)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Noora
FinlandI think there wasn’t enough toilets.
It was clean and the common areas were big.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Josh
United KingdomVery cosy and welcoming Met some new people who were friendly Good value for money
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
John
United KingdomA small night light on each bunk bed and again a small shelf to put your alarm clock or mobile phone on
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Manal
EgyptNothing
Clean Comfortable Staff friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Laura
United KingdomI only stayed for one night because I went to a concert. You get what you pay for, a bed in a dorm. It's clean enough and everyone was very friendly. Can't say I slept well with 5 strangers in a room, but that is just hostel life. Location is very central and it's very easy to get anywhere from here. The facilities themselves were great, lots of big communal areas.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
John
United KingdomLovely overnight stay, comfy and nice people. Perfect for the affordable hostel vibe, cracking area too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Luke
United Kingdomshowers was cranky abit
Staff friendliness was great Checking time was suitable Great atmosphere
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Nathalia
ColombiaThe showers are too basic. Not any changing rooms or a shelf to put your things, and we had to share the showers with the guys. It was never too busy but it can definitely be improved.
It was easy to use transport. The kitchen was very nice and equipped.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Lucila
United KingdomFew toilets I think need more of them at the property.
The location is very convenient.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Louisa
GermanyI was staying over a week at this hostel and I had a really good time. The staff was very friendly and nice. I would stay there again :)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Abhigyan
United KingdomThe doors weren't secure. They had an issue with the door locking tech. The bathrooms could have been cleaned more regularly. There were no bathrooms/sinks on my floor
The location was great, close to the angel station. The staff were amazing as well. Free walking tour, Free pancake day, cocktail evening, loads of good things to be pleased about.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Venla
FinlandThe common showers are a bit hard to use without getting the change of clothes wet.
Lovely vibe in the place, very friendly staff. Overall clean. great pressure on the showers.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Serena
ItalyEverything, I really loved staying at this accommodation so much that I extended my stay
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Mia
AustraliaBathrooms felt old, in need of some maintenance, but not a big deal.
Convenient location, kind people, informative walking tour :) Big open kitchen area was great, lots of room. Nice communal seating areas etc
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomPillow could be higher
Huge kitchen allowing us to save money. Isobel very friendly helped me to feel at home. Location nr buses, Angel Tube and Islaington main drag.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Eric
NetherlandsI can't think of anything not to my liking because all I basically did there was sleep, and I managed to do that just fine.
I only needed a bed for the night and was out the rest of the time, so I cannot really comment on other things than 'I got what I wanted', but I got the impression that I was kind of missing out of on much more things to be done at the location itself.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Adam
CanadaNo events while we were there (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) Brita (water filter) was kinda gross, it definitely needs a replacement.
We liked the multiple social areas and spaces. There was a living room area, kitchen, tables everywhere which was wonderful. The actual neighborhood was nice as well, great bars and comedy scene. Clean sleeping area, kitchen, social areas.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Sean
United KingdomCan't complain.
Good vibes. Lots of communal space to relax in. Open plan kitchen, not a pokey one.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Mischa
United StatesOne of the only two good showers on the top floor was out of order (as of this writing), some of the kitchen sinks were overflowing a bit, and nothing else I can think of!
The property was in a great location near the Angel Station, the staff were great, there were sufficient electrical outlets, the beds were comfortable enough, some of the lockers were great, and there were cute murals on some of the walls.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Mischa
United StatesOne of the showers on the top floor was out of order, as of this writing (and one of the best showers, too); some of the kitchen sinks were flooding a bit; and nothing else I can think of.
The property was near a subway train station (Angel Station), the staff were extremely nice, the wifi mostly worked well, the rooms were decent, there were sufficient electrical outlets around, and there were very cute mural paintings on the walls.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Anastasiia
United KingdomSome facilities like shower room could be a bit better
Absolutely love people who work there. I was treated amazingly by staff. Whole atmosphere of this place was amazing and chill. Loved kitchen and this hostel has many events and things to entertain yourself with. Love this place
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Vina
Brunei DarussalamThe toilet is quite limited
The location is great
Stayed in March 2024
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