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Clink 261 Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near The British Museum in London

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Pod in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 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, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪68 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 Twin Bunk Bed

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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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 18-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Bed in 18-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 10-bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Pod in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Pod in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-bed Female dorm Shared Facilities

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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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 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

London

Heart of London.Your stay at this London City Centre hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral. Leicester Square and Oxford Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 4 min walk - 0.4 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
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪Camino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Kings Cross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scottish Stores - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Clink 261 Hostel

Hostel near The British Museum in London
As a guest of Clink 261 Hostel, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Clink 261 Hostel also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out.

This London hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Clink 261 Hostel.

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Clink 261 Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 604 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Annika Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite good, very convient area! Only gave a top sheet for the mattress which slid around and there was a bit of a stain at the end of the bed on the mattress. They could consider mattress covers or fitted sheets but I did not mind much. Everything felt fairly secure in the lockers and all that. Overall a decent experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pavla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
6 bed room are very small so we 6 people in and every had a small suitytgat can not fit in the narrow lockers under beds it was crowded. Window had to be open all night as other you can't breathe which means you get all the street noise in. Luckily, I had my eye plugs so it wasn't too bad. Beds are comfortable and showers reasonably clean. It's super convenient to Kings Cross station. I would recommend it. The staff were kind and helpful. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean hostel with a full kitchen, and lots of activities like movie nights.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was so small that the bunk beds took up almost the entire floor area, leaving almost no room to get into and out of the room. Locks were not provided for the under-bed lockers and had to be purchased at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

BYEONG MO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just a 5-minute walk from King's Cross and St. Pancras stations, the location was excellent. It’s one of the most convenient areas in London to stay at a reasonable price. The staff were friendly, and it’s a great choice for young travelers on a budget.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Callum

The room was fine. The staff on check in seemed more interested in chatting to each other than guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Shelby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The vibes are off but the location is literally unbeatable
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
If you’re on a top bunk it’s unlikely you’ll get a nice sleep, as there is a skylight which means if another room turns their light on it shines into your eyes. Coupled with this, is etiquette from other guests is poor. However the staff who work there are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kokil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Enrico

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was of for the price comfy bed and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke M

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JINLONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was small， but OK for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and comfortable. The common room was a nice space to spend time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Birthday to Me trip to London

For the convenience of being basically in the heart of London for the price you can’t beat it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025