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Rest Up London - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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172 New Kent Road, London, England, SE1 4YT
  • Place, The Shard
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, London Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Private family room 4 beds - shared bathroom

Private family room 4 beds - shared bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Private Twin - private bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 4 - ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 6 - shared bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 8 - shared bathroom

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 8 - shared bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 8 - private bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 10 - private bathroom

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 10 - private bathroom

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 4 - shared bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 33 - shared bathroom

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 33 - shared bathroom

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 16 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bed in shared, mixed room of 6 - private bathroom

1 bed in shared, mixed room of 6 - private bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Private family room 6 beds - shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Private family room 4 beds - shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

London

With a stay at Rest Up London - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Tower of London and London Eye. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Big Ben and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from London Bridge.

What's nearby

  • The Shard - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Borough Market - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • London Bridge - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tower Bridge - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Tower of London - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Elephant & Castle Station - 7 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rising - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lebanese Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Four Quarters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Roebuck - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Rest Up London - Hostel

Hotel with a restaurant, near London Bridge
Rest Up London - Hostel offers 140 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 140 guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at RestUp Restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
RestUp Restaurant - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5 to 7.99 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • RestUp Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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
Check-in hours are between 3 PM and 2 AM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 7.99 per person
  • Towels fee: GBP 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Rest Up London - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 1000 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hostel

Secure, comfortable hostel with good local facilities and transport links
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanessa, redhill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very noisy. I could hear the neighbours beds also. Room was extremely small
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Istvan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you need a bed, this works. It won’t be comfortable, but you will make it to the next day. I was traveling with my friend and as two females, we decided to get a private room with a bunk bed. What we got was very similar to a prison. The room is very very small, and the beds were probably two inches thick if I had to guess. The bathrooms were constantly clogged, even though they would be unclogged earlier in the day (this was a daily occurrence). The surrounding area is not bad at all and all in all, we did feel safe as two young women traveling. Like I said, if you just need a bed (or I guess a cot) this place is perfect for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brooklyn

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Max

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Centrally located Bad - lack of towels and having to rent at GBP5 each.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shiva

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

i was disappointed with the stay here in rest up london hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ingvar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful, internet is fast and they have good breakfast for 7,50 :) You can not beat that! Location is central.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Poor overall - I wouldn't go again

Poor overall. Don't go if steps are a problem, as there is no operational lift. General condition is dingy. Showerhead not fixed. No soap dispenser in the shower. Nowhere to put soap on shower. Remember to bring your own towels. You won't be able to see through the dirt on the windows. Bunks are comfortable and linen clean. But it is shabby
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation for the price. Hostel very clean, spacious and very good breakfast offering
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELECIITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ingvar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great attitude by the staff !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean-Sebastien

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very basic

I was disappointed about little things like you can't find wall hooks in the bathroom, no shelf, nothing to dry your hands In the dorms, no private lights nor shelf No shared kitchen No free towel Very very basic It s shame become the building is nice
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Nice clean hostel. Very cheap and good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value hostel with a great staff!

This is an older hostel but is very functional. We had a room with our own bathroom/shower. The rooms are quite small but if you are spending most of your day out seeing the sights of London, the size of the room really doesn't matter. The staff is amazing and very friendly and helpful. If you are looking for luxury, then this isn't the place for you. If you want a functional hostel with easy access to public transportation at a great value, then Restup London is perfect. We stayed there during two different portions of our vacation and would do so again without hesitation.
Lobby area
Lobby area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is located at what was an old school. My room was on the top floor which meant a good climb up each time i returned. It was just down the street from Elephant and Castle which has tube access to London routes. Weatherspoon has a decent dining area and at fair rates. There is bus service just a few steps from the front door which is very convenient. There did seem to be a bit of noise...both in the hall outside my door and from outside. Overall, not bad for the price. You do have to provide your own towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adheena

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tiny rooms, dirty, don’t recommend

I would not recommend this hostel to anyone. Your pictures are wildly misleading and inaccurate. The hostel rooms are completely ill equipped for anyone staying in them. There is nowhere to put your things, there isn’t a bin and there aren’t any hooks in the room. I don’t want to have to walk down 4 flights of stairs to get something out of a locker every time. Our room was for 4 people and it probably 6 foot by 8 foot including two sets of bunk beds. There was absolutely no room to move around. There was no character or personality to the rooms or corridors either, making it feel like a prison. Whilst I appreciate that hostels are notoriously the cheaper option and standards aren’t the same as a hotel, this was actually quite gross and uncomfortable to stay in. Given that we are in the height of summer and the temperatures were hitting 28, thick winter quilts were still on the beds and no way to get any air circulation in the rooms. The sink in the room was absolutely tiny. There was probably getting on for 40 rooms on one floor and only three female toilets and showers. They were dirty and once again, ill equipped to take a shower. Nowhere to put your stuff so everything gets wet. Out of the three showers, only one was actually useable. The light was broken in one and another didn’t lock. Having no kitchen facilities in a hostel is also very disappointing. It was about a 10 minute walk from Elephant and Castle station, so not a bad location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hasitha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Showers are not good, have to pay extra for lockers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025