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Clink 261 Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near The British Museum

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Clink 261 Hostel sits just steps from The British Museum. Guests can handle laundry on-site and connect using in-room WiFi. The multilingual staff helps visitors navigate London, while express check-in gets travelers settled quickly and on their way to exploring.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (One bed in a 8 Bedded Dorm)

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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

View all photos for 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

View all photos for 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

View all photos for 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

View all photos for Private 4-bed Female dorm Shared Facilities

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 area

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 (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 55 min drive

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

Hostel near Russell Square
Close to The British Museum, Clink 261 Hostel provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Clink 261 Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

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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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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
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 stag and hen 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Clink 261 Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clink 261 Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Clink 261 Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Clink 261 Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Russell Square and The British Museum. St. Paul's Cathedral and Leicester Square are also within 2 miles (3 km). London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) is only a 4-minute walk and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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Clink 261 Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 579 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 579 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 579 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 579 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 579 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

RICHARD

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

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

8/10 Good

FUSHIOU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location,staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oladayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay at the property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

Great stay

Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rena

Disliked: Amenities
bed size is perfect, doesnt feel too small or need to worry about hitting my head, need soap on the sink inside the room family dinner was fun and was free which is awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Silva

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was handy and decent for a one night after missing my Eurostar. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always happy to stay here. Great value for money and fab staff . Thank you Julie x
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deena Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for simple stays.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for Kings Cross and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff and great breakfast and communal facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deena Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly stuff, near kings cross station, good breakfast
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachid

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

Well located capsule hostel

Well located and clean hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great helpful staff. This is not just for young people, it’s suitable for families and older age groups. Have stayed several times in females only room and although small it’s good value. Good location, walkable from Kings cross . Will be returning soon . Julie
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayode

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Going the extra mile by the staff to make stay stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not the fanciest place to stay but for the price you can’t go wrong. Perfect location for getting around London.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

Good cost-effective stay

Friendly staff, great breakfast, hostel bed as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Hot room, needs a/c.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025