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Clink 261 Hostel

2.0 star property

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Pods in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, England, WC1X 8QT
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 4 Bedded Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-6-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-10-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 10+beds Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Bed in 10+beds Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 10-bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pods in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Pods in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-bed dorm Shared Facilities

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-bed Female dorm Shared Facilities

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-bed dorm shared facilities

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Generator London

About the area

London

With a stay at Clink 261 Hostel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Russell Square. .This hostel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Leicester Square.
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What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • British Library - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University College London - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Scottish Stores - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Clink 261 Hostel

Clink 261 Hostel offers 25 accommodations with safes. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 28 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 6 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 28 per day (5249 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children under 12 years of age are not permitted in group bookings and advance notice is required to make bedding and parking arrangements.
Please note, that if the name on your booking is different to the name on the card used to the confirm the booking, the hostel may request a copy of your ID or card for legal reasons.
When booking more than one dorm bed there is no guarantee that they will be located in the same room.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Clink 261 Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 628 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Redentor, Omaha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff were courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent enough for the price but what was irritating was how cramped the room was. They packed so many people in the room that you could barely move if everyone was there at the same time. And a lot of the amenities were out of order or to be worked on. It was frustrating because you’d have to walk down a few floors in order to shower. On top of that the room was always hot. Not sure if I stay here again. Location was probably the best part of this hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pod was comfortable and quiet. The staff are always very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Javad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kokil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was like sleeping inside a freezer, no exaggeration. The temperatures were in the minus outside and the room felt colder. I’m not sure how but somehow stepping outside the room felt warmer than being inside. Terrible 😞 terrible feeling. Although, it made me try out the Whim Hoff breathing 😮‍💨 technique, it may have worked idk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wasi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Canh, Wakefield

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was great to stay in the pod for the first time more privatcy it was clean and comfortable thank you from Mr Diep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Enrico

Business traveller
Amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful. Amenities were good. We had a very small room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alyna

Great location, rooms, I travel with my sister and get a great experience knowing people too in the community room
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

K

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price. Fab location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception were helpful and clear at check in. I booked a Pod dorm and was the best experience of any hostel dorms I've stayed in. It was reasonably comfy and felt very private once inside. Other guests were quite respectful with noise. The only minor is that I had Pod 13 which is next to the sink and the person didn't move when I wanted to get out so had to squeeze past and wait until they were done until I can get to the locked drawer underneath. I didn't use the facilities but their common areas are quite large, along with basement kitchen. The staff send messages out with meet ups for any travellers which is good. The bathroom and showers seem to be kept clean regularly too. Would definitely book here again when travelling alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the best hostels ever close to everything and the stuff are so kink and helpfull i stay there every time i come to london and i will always come back its also so clean everywhere inside as a alocation and valeu for the price i give it 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reliance Ok Ok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a private room, but it didn't have a curtain and was overlooked by an office (let alone the need to make the room dark to sleep in). I managed to cover these up myself, but not sure how you can rent out a room like this. Bed was comfortable and Kitchen is great, but no curtains spoilt the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025