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Reviews of Clink261 Hostel 3 stars

261-265 Grays Inn Road, Camden, London, WC1X 8QT, United Kingdom

#765 of 1,080 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 4080 hostel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    6.0
    great location, but my back can't handle the bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the shower cubicles are very narrow, have fun trying to change in them. the shared toilets also had only one tiny sink, not very helpful. when it's peak times. I have stayed in these pods before but this was the smallest, it just fits the mattress. you have to put your own sheet on, but it was too short. the mattress also crucified my back. I have chronic pain and the foam did nothing for me. I asked for another duvet one night so I could pad it out which helped a bit. I wouldn't stay here again because of this reason. also in 2025 luggage storage here was free, but now it's £4 per day. I think your accommodation should not charge to store your bags, there are luggage storage options all over the city, and en route to the hotel I passed 5... one which was cheaper so I went there.

    I liked that there were options to have my own "pod". the room was really quiet at nights and the pod did get quite warm. I'd not want to be here in summer or a heatwave, the fans wouldn't do anything. I had a lower pod and had a nice big luggage storage area.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room for 18 people
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The guy in the reception was not nice.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room, only 1 toilet for six room

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room for 18 people
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bunk beds were all adjacent without any space. Only small seperators divide them but they were like 70x70. Some others' leg was on my bed. I was like sleeping with someone.

    Great location. Good P/P

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    6.0
    Miss
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 10-8 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was like everything and all the self was good for services

    The service was good for me

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi signal was quite spotty, at least in the pods where I slept, but that's really my only complaint.

    The staff were really friendly and the premises were clean, the pods had air conditioning and good lights and privacy and were comfy to sleep in.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    7.0
    Good if you are after an affordable, central location to spend a night or two
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    The fan (it was a hot day) going all though the night made it quite noisy.

    Friendly staff, good location, did the job

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom are not clean and the rooms are very small

    Great Location, price is competitive and staff is really nice

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room (I was in 1) was stuff and smelled, it seems like deep cleaning/ ventilation is lacking

    Amazing location for train travellers

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    no all good

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-8 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bedrooms were too warm at night, i woke up sweating most nights. some bathrooms were closed at intervals so you had to see on which floors were they available.

    the elevator was relatively responsive, plenty of bathrooms and showers (though the showers did not have any ventilation) and the kitchen was lovely and clean. Plenty of oil/spices for free use and good fridge space available. Staff were very helpful with questions about public transport. Very reasonable kitchen hours, midnight closed for cleaning but can’t cook your own breakfast until midday

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    9.0
    room 1, nice place , staff great , easy instructions., stay again, WIFI was a biy patchy
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast not pasterys

    room 1, nice place , staff great , easy instructions., stay again, WIFI was a biy patchy

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    8.0
    Great staff and location, room too hot and tiny.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 4 People
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very tiny and very hot. Lockers too small for anything other than a tiny handbag.

    Great location, very helpful friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room for 18 people
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy people in the bunk room. Horrible slamming door all night long.

    Friendly staff, good lounge space

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light was out of order in our room and the curtain was too small for the window

    Lovely staff, easy check in and out.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room for 18 people
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was cool except the doors to the room, there was so loudly opening and closing that with ears blockers was impossible to sleep!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good place, typical hostel with minor issues but they are all like that.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast buffet

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    6.0
    Second time visiting, won’t be coming again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 10 People
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was my second time staying at this hostel - I went for a more expensive dorm room this time in the hope of a better experience, but still it was incredibly cramped and claustrophobic and the choice was either a) absolutely roast overnight with the window closed or b) be kept awake by the main road. As positives, the location is excellent for access to Kings Cross, the mattress was comfortable and the staff were friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    8.0
    Small but clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 4 People
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are very small! But location was perfect and everything was pretty clean so that was wonderful! Kitchen was nice so you could cook for yourself.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    8.0
    Great location and value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-8 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a great stay! The location is perfect for convinient access to the station and there were plenty of storage options to keep belongings secure. The the hostel felt very safe, and the staff were also very friendly and left a great impression. Will definitely visit again next time I'm down in London (hopefully soon)!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in Female Dormitory Room for 10 People
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The space was very nice and close to everything. The hostel has a big chill/lunch/diner/kitchen room to eat chill and get together.Staff was very lovely and helpfull. The beds were nice as well. The only problem with the bottom beds were (and i am 1.57 small) that you can not sit op straight, you need to bend your head constantly. the top bed was perfect. The lockers beneath were very spacious and nice. some lockers were less reachable then others. There were a lot of toilets and showers. That was very nice! Everything for this price was a 8/10 definitley coming back if i am in london.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    8.0
    Good location and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-8 bed Mixed Dorm - Shared Facilities
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is very convenient, close to King’s Cross Station, which makes it easy to get around London. The room was okay, but the bed was quite small I couldn’t fully stretch out, and my head and feet were out of the bed.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    8.0
    Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was closed for self-cooking during breakfast hours (6:30 am to 10:30 am) since the hostel was serving a paid breakfast. It would have been nice to have the option to prepare our own meal.

    The location is unbeatable – it’s within walking distance to major sightseeing spots, and public transport options like tube and bus stops are just around the corner, making it easy to explore the area. The hostel itself was clean, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. I especially enjoyed the pod room; it provided a cozy and private space to rest after a long day of sightseeing.

    Stayed in March 2025

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