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Clink 261 Hostel

261 - 265 Gray's Inn Road | Kings Cross, London WC1X 8QT, England
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Clink 261 Hostel
Ranked #169 of 496 Speciality lodging in London
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Seattle, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The rooms here were fine, and the staff were nice, and the proximity to Kings Cross was nice, but that's about it. The hostel guests seemed to be mostly middle-aged foreign workers which made it a little weird to be a backpacker (honestly some people seemed like they were snooping for stuff to take). Some guests were eating and smoking... More

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Townsville, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Good, clean hostel. Cleaners are constantly cleaning the showers throughout the day. There is a nice big kitchen downstairs to cook your own meals (no oven) and fridges and cupboards to store your food in. The free breakfast is decent. 4 different types of cereal to choose from, tea/coffee and toast with spreads. The only down side of this hostel... More

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Clink261, Reception team at Clink 261 Hostel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you very much for spending some time to leave us a review and for the nice words. We are happy to hear you liked our friendly staff and the kitchen(there is no oven for health and security reasons). It is really hard to have a big space in central London, the size of the rooms in the hostels around... More

Seattle, Washington, United States
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Overall I was satisfied with clink261. The best part of the hostel was the location. Close to many fine eats and kings cross station, which has access to many places in London via underground tube. The rooms and bathrooms were generally clean, though the bathroom was a bit cramped and the showers were not the cleanest (though this could be... More

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Haifa, Israel
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

I'm not going to say it was bad because it was only my second time in a hostel, but.....location was absolutely excellent, near KINGS CROSS, where you can go everywhere in London so easily. This was the best part. It was not cheap as it was the nights 28.12--1.1.2013. Breakfast was basic but good for a hostel. WIFI was good... More

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Alkmaar
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

The hostel was clean,friendly envirement and location near KingsCross\St.Pancras is great. But at in the evening and at night it was very noisy. We had a private room on the third floor but we lost a lot of sleep because some people were talking, singing and whistling very loud at night and in the morning! So if you are can... More

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A TripAdvisor Member
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

The people from reception are awesome! The location is very good! The least I guess is mattress (not very good for sleep), but the breakfast is ok, and the kitchen is very good. The location is excellent.

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New Delhi, India
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 hotel reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

After living in Japan for 5 years I was not afraid of capsule hotels; but believe me I was virtually terrified about the coffins I found in this place; its hardly 70cm in height and width; 2 meter in length; iron coffins have got no lights, no plug points and it had a nasty stink. I'm not a claustrophobic really;... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

I stayed here for two nights while on a trip to London as part of a university course. I was with four of my friends and we booked to stay in an 18 bed dorm. It was £27 for two nights, which is pretty much the cheapest you can get in central London. The location right next to Kings Cross... More

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Clink261, Reception team at Clink 261 Hostel, responded to this review
22 March 2013

Hi there! thanks for taking some time to leave a review about Clink 261. I'm glad to hear that you found our staff friendly, clean and hot showers and convenient location and price. Sometimes when the hostel is busy, as you know is difficult to keep the noise down. Most of the people are here on holidays and they can... More

Barcelona
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Great Staff makes this place just a perfect solution while you looking accomodation in London. Rooms are clean and spacious, common areas are well designed and also kept clean. Got many great recommendations from the Staff and they made my stay in London !

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Clink261, Reception team at Clink 261 Hostel, responded to this review
24 March 2013

Hi there. Thank you so much for your review and nice words. We are very happy to hear that you liked the hostel and our friendly staff, and that you enjoyed your time here. Our best regards for you from all the staff. Keep enjoying your journeys and come back soon to visit us! More

London
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

It was a pleasant stay with a good, comfortable bed. The receptionist are professionals and the rooms are clean. I'll be back soon! The breakfast could be better but this is just a personal opinion. I haven't tried the swimming pool and the fitness centre but are there any in the hostel?

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Also Known As:
Clink261 Hotel
Clink261 Hotel London
Address: 261 - 265 Gray's Inn Road | Kings Cross, London WC1X 8QT, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #169 of 496 Speciality lodging in London
Price range (per night): INR1,655 - 6,124
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Clink261 has been redesigned and refurbished making it a London's most stylish hostel. The feeling is East London; draped in Union Jacks, a picture of the Queen adorning the wall and a cosy fireplace, it screams London! Staying with us puts you right in the centre of London, a short walk away from the British Museum, Covent Garden, Soho, Oxford Street, Camden Market and many of London's major tourist attractions. So if it's the real London experience you're looking for, come to Clink261! As well as offering a variety of dorm beds and private rooms, we also offer:- - FREE continental buffet breakfast.- FREE bed linen- FREE luggage room storage- FREE safety deposit for valuables- FREE movies on big screen every night- FREE travel information- Fully equipped self-catering kitchen- Female only rooms- Lounge Area: play Wii or kick back and relax in our lounge area with its huge plasma TV- Chic internet room: write emails, talk via skype or share your thoughts on Facebook and Twitter!- Laundry room- Direct links to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Victoria.- 5 minute walk to St Pancras International - for catching an early train to Paris. ... more   less 
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