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Reviews of Wombat's City Hostel London

7 Dock Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 8LL, United Kingdom

#245 of 1,016 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 3875 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Always a pleasant stay at Wombats!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    One of the elevators was out of service when I stayed, which meant a longer wait for the elevator but that didn't impact me too much.

    I've stayed at this hostel many times - it's in a great location near Tower Bridge and Shoreditch and since I was last here, it seems to now be in the midst of a tech district too. The hostel itself is THE BEST I've ever stayed at in London. The rooms are clean, the shower room is elevated, and it's quiet at night, unlike a lot of hostels. The staff always go above and beyond with any request I've ever had. And to my surprise, they've upgraded each bed to include a powerful fan and privacy curtains. If you are on a budget and are looking for a reasonable place to rest your head, this is it!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Fine stay for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The seats in the bar are uncomfortable, the luggage storage fees are a bit high, selection at the café is very limited

    Clean sheets and showers, curtains on the beds and storage inside.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Really good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The elevator was awful, only one worked and sometimes I’ve waited up to 5 minutes to get up.

    Loved almost everything, it’s was so good and a great value for the price. The breakfast was awesome too!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first room I was in flooded through the bathroom, but they were swift in transferring us to another room immediately and compensated with free breakfast till my checkout. So the issue was quickly resolved and I liked that

    I loved the privacy of the beds so much (despite that I was in a 6-bed room) and the special assistance provided to me by the front desk staff, Will (amazing guy). He was so nice to me and helped me resolve the issue with my initial booking online.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Recomendable, el lugar es muy limpio y está ubicado muy cerca del tower bridge!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was so nice, it’s a clean place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Next to my bed and in the assigned locker was trash from, maybe, some husped before me.

    Near the tower bridge, big hostel, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our one roommate. He was an middle aged guy who peed next to the toilet and not in the toilet all the time. Besides he always let the bathroom door open no matter what he did inside and smoked inside the room.

    I liked the cafe downstairs and the view from our room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit outside of the centre but within 10 minutes walking distance to 2 underground lines.

    Very nice hostel with clean and comfortable dorms. Each bed has its own big locker and smaller locker by the bed, power, curtains and light. Very nice reception area with terrasse, coffee and bar. Staff was super welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff were really friendly and helpful. Kitchen facilities were good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was better than I expected. It was really big, with larger common spaces to lounge and relax and meet other people. The room was perfect and everything was very clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were extremely friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Very friendly and comfortable place. Very near everything I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was OK.

    Very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to fix things faster. We had one lift for duration of my stay. Some dorms where up 7 flights of stairs. I was more fortunate on the 2nd floor

    Fabulous spacious hostel and v v quiet which is very precious as middle aged woman. Staff esp Kitchen, cleaners & security are a delight.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    I didn't expect to be that amazing, actually!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I am very picky about the bathrooms everywhere I go, and I must say that this one was clean, hygienic and had everything. The room was really quite, I stayed in a female room, and the girls were very clean, quite and friendly. The bed was really comfort, I slept very well, it actually surprised me. If I knew it was this good I would had stayed more here, as I booked only one night and then changed into another one.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice modern hostel. Would come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of the receptionists were truly nice except for one which was kinda rude when asked for help

    It looks incredibly modern hostel. Pretty nice bathroom in the shared room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location and fine hostel for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All towels in our room were with stains, there was no shower gel in the room (luckily we checked this before and took some with us)

    Location is very good, the stuff is super friendly and helpful, breakfast is fine

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Soap should be provided in any toilet/sink. It's basic hygiene for everyone. I had my own but it's a nuisance. It is kinda annoying to make your own bed in the darkness if you arrive late.

    Good, efficient hostel. Clean and comfortable enough. Location is exceptional for the price. Bed has curtain, shelf, lockbox, and light and socket.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfy stay in London Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to dislike

    Great location near Tower bridge and close to metro. Nice clean well laid out hostel with friendly staff. Only stayed 1 night but it was great. Nice reception area with coffee shop and downstairs a lovely bar and lounge area. A good separate guest kitchen which was nice and clean. I had been to the Wombats in Vienna and that was also very nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Aussie approved
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs get frustrating but great cardio

    Great vibe, great rooms with super clean bathrooms and great kitchen facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    It’s was really nice everything was close enough from the hostel and the events are cool too
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect for someone who travel solo and need things for the routine life

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shower n elevator

    Location n cleaness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location in London.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No soap in the shower area, but it is for the basin. So it is a bit of an awkward reach to the soap when showering. I understand the desire to save on resources, but all you have to do is install another liquid soap dispenser in the shower. There are two lifts, one broke down and the other is incredibly slow. Not all the rooms can be accessed stair-free (some you have to go up a few stairs on the same level. Not great if you have heavy luggage or are disabled. Can you please start assigning beds, saves having to make up your bed (not normal when compared to other hostels) and ensures you can book your preference if you have one (I have a fear of falling out from the top bunk).

    The location Privacy curtains for each bed. The decent sized lockers The bathroom was clean and decently sized Your key card opened your locker inside your room - a small but very appreciated feature I also really liked the modern bathroom. It was clean and functional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice stay for a solo traveller
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the most comfortable bed

    Good location, nice staff, tasty breakfast buffet

    Stayed in March 2024

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