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Clink 261 Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of The British Museum

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Located near The British Museum, Clink 261 Hostel offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the helpful multilingual staff and express check-in for a seamless stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Offsite parking available

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 4 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-6-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, 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)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 18-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 18-bed Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-bed Female Dorm, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Pod in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pod in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Private 4-bed dorm Shared Facilities

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-bed dorm Shared Facilities

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4-bed Female dorm Shared Facilities

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Private 6-bed dorm shared facilities

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-bed dorm shared facilities

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, England, WC1X 8QT

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
  • 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 City Airport (LCY) - 40 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 42 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 47 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 98 min drive
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross Station - 6 min walk
  • London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Russell Square Underground Station - 12 min walk
  • Angel Underground Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers King's Cross - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Creams Cafe Kings Cross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Indian Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Clink 261 Hostel

Clink 261 Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from The British Museum and Russell Square. Also, Oxford Circus and Regent's Park are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 6 minutes and Russell Square Underground Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Offsite parking within 1 mi (GBP 28 per day); reservations required
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 28 per day (5249 ft away)

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Clink 261 Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Clink 261 Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Clink 261 Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Clink 261 Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Clink 261 Hostel like?

Clink 261 Hostel is in London City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station and 14 minutes' walk from Russell Square.

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Reviews

Clink 261 Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

6/10 Good

It was of for the price comfy bed and clean room.
Enrico, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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!
Peter, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

friendly stuff, near kings cross station, good breakfast
8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant place to stay. Though it was roasting in room this weekend due to good warm weather and very humid in the room. This was even with the two fans in the room.
Findlay, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent kitchen facilities.
Rawle, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Going the extra mile by the staff to make stay stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Kayode, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel

I really liked this hostel! I stayed here for a night and it was clean, quiet and you get a sense of privacy if you book the pods which i did. The location is great only two minutes walk to Kings cross. would reccommend
Maria, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good location. Convenient transportation via bus, subway and train. Lots of dining options.
Hongbin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hostel!!

I love this hostel. Beds are great, price is amazing, location is superb. I take all the money I save on lodging and spend it on the theatre!!
Nancy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and easy to get to from the station, staff friendly but the HEAT! Two windows in the roof and some big fans ... that's it. Registered 30c at one point.
Martin, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

What you expect for budget

Reception staff just sat on phones chatting with each other, beds not comfy, toilets on top floor were grim. Also heating on full all night. Was a good stay
Ryan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Me and my husband have been there for 3 nights. A cozy hostel near King's Cross train station and underground, staff is really kind and has many services. Rooms are well heated and you can choose the level of heating. Kitchen and common areas are well equipped and in the morning you can have breakfast prepared by the staff. Only "negative" thing is that some areas like bathroom near rooms is not so much soundproof, but no dramas. So, hostel well recommended!
Ilaria, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

It was an ok experience. bed was nice. the hostel has a good location.There were three showers. The first shower was in maintenance and the second one was cold. So there was only one proper shower.
Alexander, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All good
Michael, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Really unsafe. Rooms were poorly lit and ventilated. No proper air conditioning so was uncomfortably hot each night. Would not return again and do not recommend to anyone looking for a cheap stay you can find safer accommodation elsewhere.
Uzodinma, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Low cost, but…..

Reception staff was very friendly, I booked a eight beds dorm, the room too small for 8 person. Under heat wave without air con ( or good ventilation）was a nightmare, the room got one big fan only on the floor, and two small windows in the room. Bed so uncomfortable, had a low back pain next day. Door sound loud
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location near Kings Cross. Staff friendly. Self checkin is rubbish- takes ages (need to type in your licence ID etc.- then it didn’t work. Ah well. Showed are little all-in-one fibre glass things- they have a shelf for shampoo but the shower curtains are gone. Bunks are laid out like a concentration camp- people laying on each side of you with just a short partition. Stacked three high. Lucking I was on top with an open skylight above. Good sized lockers assigned to each guest, but typically, only a few tiny coat cooks to share.
COLIN, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Banheiros pequenos, colchão fino, mas a localização era boa. Pagar pra deixar as malas foi novidade pra mim.
Paola, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Emily, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
BYEONG MO, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was fine. The staff on check in seemed more interested in chatting to each other than guests.
Callum, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Personnel a l'écoute
Sylvain, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

No es lo que solía ser :(

Pésima experiencia no es como solía ser, me había hospedado aquí hace 6 años sin embargo al volverme a hospedar en 2025 y fue una experiencia pésima, no tienen jabón y shampoo en el baño, te cobran para cuidar tus maletas al check out, tienen horarios para todo en las áreas comunes y no quieren que tomes bebidas que no sea comprado con ellos. Es un robo no es lo que solía ser y jamás me volvería a hospedar aqui
Jassyer, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and comfortable. The common room was a nice space to spend time
Louise, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

立地と価格を考えればお得だと思います。 トイレやシャワールームは少し狭く、清潔ではないと感じることもありましたが、許容範囲でした。 すぐ横にスーパーがあり、朝や夜の買い物にも便利です。また、目の前にバス停もあるのでバスに乗れたら更に利便性は増します。
Shuhei, 3-night trip