This hostel is in the heart of London, a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross Railway Station and the British Library. It provides budget accommodation with free WiFi access throughout.
The Smart Hostel Russell Square offers accommodation for guests from 16 till 45 years old in central London.
We provide beds in mixed-sex dorms. Linen is provided and security lockers are available in all rooms. Shared and en-suite facilities are available depending on room type.
Reception is open 24 hours a day, and there are no curfews or lock-out times. Guests can receive tourist information and discount tickets for major attractions.
The hostel’s common room features a large TV, and guests have use of shared kitchen facilities. A Continental breakfast is available each morning for a surcharge. Self-service laundry facilities are also offered on site.
Russell Square Underground Station is 230 metres away. The Foundling Museum, Islington Farmers Market and University College London are all within 10 minutes’ walk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
“The location was great, especially for that money.”
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James
United Kingdom
“Great central location. Room is what you expect for a couple and a overnight stay, catching a Eurostar the next morning. Staff were helpful with anything we needed.”
Arlette
Netherlands
“It has a great location and is pretty cheap. Hostel bed has curtains for privacy. Bed has a light, somewhere to put your phone and a power socket. The room also had enough and very spacious lockers to put your belongings in. Enough for a big...”
Ludovica
Italy
“I really liked that the reception was open 24/7. The staff was nice. I also liked the breakfast, I added it for 6 euros. The location is also great, I walked everywhere but I also used the underground which was 10 minutes away on foot.”
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Raja
Malaysia
“Good location near tube station. Nearby attraction place i.e Piccadily Circus, Tottenham Court Road. Helpful staff.”
William
Ireland
“Great location, excellent staff and comfortable dormitories.”
Kamil
Poland
“Nice place with very good location as it’s in a center. Comfy, there are lockers for your belongings (in and out the room), lovely staff as well, clean. You can hide yourself with curtain.”
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Annaliese
Australia
“Great location, had bed curtains, felt clean, big common area, liked that toilets were external to rooms so you don’t disturb anyone. Friendly staff”
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Elena
Serbia
“We stayed in a double room with own bathroom.
The room was tiny but very clean and functional with everything needed.
Hostel’s location is excellent – 15 mins from King’s Cross and 3 mins from underground station bringing you to Heathrow Airport.”
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Alessia
Italy
“The staff was very kind and the told us everything we need for a perfect stay.
The room was clean
We loved the location and the fact you were near a beautiful district.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Smart Russell Square takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 45
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are allocated a bed upon check-in (the hostel is unable to hold specific beds in advance). Guests arriving early to check-in may store their luggage for free. There is a left luggage service upon check-out (there is a small fee for this service) . Guests between 16 and 45 years of age are free to place bookings in our shared dormitories. Guests aged 15 or younger and above 45 years of age are unable to use the shared dorms and must book in a private dorm or room.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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