This is a great location, and the hostel doesn't really claim to be more than a cheap place to stay, which it is. There's nothing really special about it as far as hostels go - but it is clean, safe and not too noisy, which is all you really need! I stayed in a ladies only room, and there was a private bathroom and shower attached.

I do not mind triple bunks, but for those of you who loathe them - don't say you weren't warned! I would've also wanted to see an extra toilet per floor - one person nine people was mostly okay as everyone had vastly different schedules, but it would be been a nice backup anyway.

Room and bathroom were clean everyday. Buses metro supermarket and library right next to the place. Breakfast was superb (bigups to the Polish chef). Staff was awesome (bigups to the African, Portuguese, and Phillipino brothers sharing their knowledge on how to get around London (aka dodging expensive train rides with more affordable options) and the 2 ladies as well . Finally, the area the hostel is situated in, Camden, is live; totally changed my perspective on London and Britain in general.

No kitchen was the only bummer. Nevertheless, I made sure to wolf down enough of the buffet breakfast that easily lasted until dinner time. With 10 people in one spacious room, the chances of that "one", who snores louder than a bear, or the party animal that walks in a 3am stumbling around, are significantly higher. The angry Jamaican lady and her fake as wig she couldn't even put on correctly....someone please give her a hug for me...she needs a hug.

I am constantly visiting different countries and cities, so I have something to compare with and I can say that this is one of the best hostels. Everything is very clean. The rooms have heating and even in winter the room is warm. Many common rooms have their own shower and toilet. There is always warm water. Every evening at 20:00, a lot of free delicious pizza and free drinks are served to all guests, which can include beer or delicious fruit punch. The hostel staff is always friendly and welcoming. They always quickly help if you have any questions. The location of the hostel is also good, as there is a metro nearby and in 15 minutes you can get to all the central attractions of London. On the -1 floor there is a common room with a large TV and soft sofas and armchairs, which is open all night and if you come with a large company, you can spend time there even all night and at the same time you will not disturb other guests sleeping. The hostel also includes a large pub where you can have a drink, watch football and meet other people, as this pub is visited not only by hostel guests but also by locals. Also, for hostel guests there is a big discount on all food and drinks in the pub. Another plus is the large safes for storing personal belongings, which are locked with a locker and you do not need to worry about valuables when you go for a walk.

I liked everything, so I'm staying here not for the first time

I’ve stayed at the London Bridge St Christopher’s and a few other St Christopher’s inns, around Europe, but this was my first time staying at the Camden branch, it was a little different this one, but still really good! I liked the Camden location, it has heaps of restaurants, supermarkets, bars (plus the Belushi bar and restaurant itself) very locally, a really cool club just down the road called KOKO, its very close to Regent’s Park and you can get around London very quickly, as it’s so near a couple of Northern line train stops. My bed was comfy, with a good charging socket, light, en-suite shower and a useful sink, in the room and good roommates from all around the world, who were good to chat to on NYE and the following day. The bar seemed fun and the staff were very welcoming, but this hostel’s Belushi’s bar area, was a little smaller than the other Belushi’s bars around Europe and I’m sure can get busy and have a really good vibe going, but seems a bit more chill than the others and was pretty quiet, when I was there during the day (no bad thing, as you get your food served fast), but if your looking to meet new people, there only around in the evening. Fun chill out area downstairs beneath the bar, where I got chatting to a couple of different groups each day, that was fun!

I had a top bunk in a 9 bed room, the overall room was really good, but I’m over 6 foot and going up and down my bunks ladder to get to the top bunk, was a bit annoying, because the little steps if you like, are so thin and actually a little painful, on the soles of your feet, as you had to be a little careful and slow at points. I think due to this hostel’s slightly smaller size, it is naturally a little quieter, but a few more group activities would be great (they do offer these, but only really once a day).

Large room with en suite. Pub downstairs. Great old fashioned building design. Heart of Camden.

Extremely loud doors. No matter how gently and slowly you try, ends with massive big bang. Top room 9, 2 sets one after another, external one even louder than internal door. En suite shower has bizarre thing - extremely massive water flow. Cannot be controlled if to have normal temperature of water. Only controllable if too cold or way too hot. So beware of anything sensitive, like eyes. Also lack of ventilation in en suite shower.

Breakfast is extra, not tried. Staff were very patient & went the full distance to help me & sort out assistance for me when I had a locker disaster. They really did help a lot & I appreciate this very much thank you. I thought the staff were really decent & professional I will definitely go back. The pub is great although I had not time to use it. It a very nice place to sit. Asides last weeks fruit fly problem, I like the basement chill area & it's much better than most for seats for someone as myself with spinal pain & sciatic severe pain. I love the location, for me it's really enjoyable location & makes me walk to the west end which is great. If you figure out when, late in day: if you are on low budget you can get reduced to £5 meals in Camden stables market! At the moment this has probably become my current favourite hostel in London & touch wood, it's one of the only: possibly the only hostel in London where I have not been subjected to political persecution organised by third parties I need to challenge in court.

There were some Jap tourists that talked & made noise in the room till around 2-3. It's unnecessary as there is a chill room they could of gone to. They left a lot of lights on making it hard for all to sleep. Perhaps a sign & warning may assist to stop this selfish behaviour. Still I ended up not sleeping half bad as beds are pretty good! Serious mass (thousands) fruit fly infestation in chill room, needs resolved as Islington & Camden Council regularly close businesses with the serious risks to health: bleach all Inc the empty missing drawyer where the mass were breeding & high power hoover (daily around the air) this gets rid of them In about 3 days-5 days completely, & put a silicone plug with sign to dry sink not leave wet inbetween uses. Lack of water kills these breeding flies.

I've not stayed in a hostel for over 10 years so was a bit hesitant. Value for money - excellent. Friendly staff and a great location - really close to Electric Ballroom. I stayed in the room for 6 and as it was mid-week everyone was asleep. The room had a separate bathroom and toilet, and the bed had a dedicated socket so you could charge your phone. There's a cage under the bed where you can lock your belongings - so recommend bringing a lock (you can buy one for £4). You can also "rent" a towel for £5 but you get £2 back. Overall very pleasant.

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The location was awesome, a 5 minute walk from the tube station, about a 10 minute walk to Camden market, pound store and Aldi also a 1-2 minute walk away. The staff here was helpful and accommodating, super thankful for the guy that let me store my luggage in a locker even after checkout. Pro tip (offered by the staff) if you want to store your luggage bring coins and use the storage lockers instead of the luggage storage service (save yourself a few pounds).

The room and bathroom could've been a little cleaner. They weren't disgusting by any means, but could definitely use a tidy.

The room at the hostel was cozy and comfortable, providing a pleasant stay throughout my visit. Its location was perfect, offering easy access to nearby attractions and public transportation. As for the bed, it was remarkably comfortable, ensuring a good night's rest after a day of exploration.

While my stay at the hostel was generally enjoyable, there were a few aspects that I didn't particularly like. Firstly, the Wi-Fi connection in the room was weak and inconsistent, making it difficult to stay connected. Despite this minor issue, I still appreciated the overall experience and the hostel's convenient location.

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I have been a regular customer of this hostel for quite some time and have generally enjoyed my stays. However, I had a disappointing experience during my recent visit. I paid £5 in advance for breakfast, but unfortunately, the hot drinks machine was out of order. There was no alternative available for coffee, and it appears the hostel does not have a backup machine. As a result, I was left without breakfast that morning. I hope the management can address this issue promptly to prevent future inconveniences for guests.