This place and its people are an absolute gem.
I am a middle-aged female solo traveller who doesn’t want a party hostel vibe in the actual dorm. I booked a bed in a 6-bed female dorm and had a great experience. They have security doors to stop corridor loitering and well-planned room design so there was never anyone waiting for a shower/wc/wash station. Plus big opening balcony windows so ventilation was perfect even on hot nights.
The bed was comfy with well thought out features such as blackout privacy curtains, safe, fan, shelf, light and plugs including usb all inside your private space. They have 2-bed bunk beds versus the 3-level beds other London hostels cram in. They had great sized private lockers that work with your room key so no need for an extra lock.
The hostel amenities are excellent including a clean new laundry with abundant machines, restaurant for breakfast, café, quiet work space, excellent wifi, towel hire and towel and sheet switch whoever needed, umbrella loan etc. Every detail has been though about.
The reception, cafe and cleaning staff were 10/10 wonderful people, helpful and friendly who all went beyond an expected level of service and had great attitudes about everything.
The location is unbeatable with several tube stations around, attractions, shops, supermarkets etc
This would 100% be my first choice to return to in the future.
Thank you Wombats for a perfect stay.
