7,806 reviews
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$58261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8QT, United Kingdom
7,806 reviews
1/47
Adults only
Free wifi
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Welcome to Clink261 Hostel, your cozy London retreat where fun meets functionality! Located just 1.4mi from the buzzing heart of the city, at 261-265 Grays Inn Road, this 3-star hostel is perfect for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. With prices starting from just $58, you can experience the vibrant culture of London without breaking the bank. Whether you're exploring local landmarks or enjoying the vibrant nightlife, Clink261 Hostel places you right where the action is!
Step inside this adults-only haven and discover a variety of features designed with your comfort in mind. Free Wi-Fi keeps you connected while our friendly 24-hour front desk ensures your check-in and out are as seamless as possible. Need assistance planning your day? Our dedicated tour desk is ready to help you uncover the hidden gems of London! Plus, with non-smoking rooms and an elevator, we’ve made your stay as convenient and pleasant as can be.
Don’t just take our word for it—join the chorus of satisfied guests who have left us glowing reviews, totaling an impressive 6,595. Clink261 Hostel isn’t just a place to rest your head; it’s where like-minded travelers come together to share stories and make memories. So pack your bags and get ready to dive into an unforgettable London experience at Clink261!
At Clink261 Hostel, we believe that the spirit of adventure extends beyond the confines of your room. Embrace the opportunity to meet fellow wanderers in our vibrant common areas, designed for connection and camaraderie. Whether sharing travel tales over a hearty breakfast or swapping recommendations during a game night, you're bound to leave with new friends and unforgettable stories! Each nook of our hostel exudes a friendly vibe, encouraging guests to mingle, explore, and maybe even embark on a spontaneous adventure together.
Feeling adventurous? Explore our various dormitory options that cater to every type of traveler! From our cozy female-only dorms to the spacious 18-bed shared spaces, there’s a perfect spot for everyone. Our clean and inviting accommodations are designed for comfort, so you can recharge after a day of sightseeing or late-night escapades. With bunk beds that offer both privacy and social interaction, you can rest easy knowing you’re part of a dynamic community of fellow explorers.
And remember, at Clink261, we take care of the details so you can focus on what truly matters—making memories! With flexible payment options through Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and Solo, we've ensured that your transactions are as smooth as your stay. Plus, with exciting events and tours just around the corner, you’ll be exploring London like a local in no time. So, what are you waiting for? Pack your enthusiasm and let the journey begin at Clink261 Hostel!
Closest airports
London City Airport
7.7miLondon Heathrow Airport
15miLondon Gatwick Airport
25.9miLuton Airport
26.2miLondon Stansted Airport
28.9miAdults only
Free wifi
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
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Dormitory, 4 Twin Beds, Female Only
4 Bunk Beds
10 sqft
Shower
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Stay in our cozy 4-bed female dormitory room, with 4 bunk beds to accommodate 4 adults, in a smoke-free environment. With 11 sqft of space, it's perfect for a comfortable and fun stay.
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Dormitory
1 Bunk Bed
20 sqft
Shower
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Stay in a vibrant mixed dormitory room for 18 people with a comfortable bunk bed. Non-smoking room, perfect for solo travelers.
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Dormitory, 14 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
20 sqft
Shower
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Stay in a cozy pod in our 14-bed mixed dormitory. Rest on a comfortable bunk bed in this 22 sqft space designed for 1 adult.
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Dormitory, 6 Twin Beds
6 Bunk Beds
10 sqft
Shower
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Stay in our vibrant 6-bed mixed dormitory room, with comfortable bunk beds to accommodate 6 adults. This spacious room is non-smoking and perfect for a fun group getaway!
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Dormitory, Female Only
1 Bunk Bed
10 sqft
Shower
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Sleep in a cozy bunk bed in a female dormitory room for 10 people, at 11 sqft, non-smoking, and perfect for solo travelers.
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Dormitory, 4 Twin Beds
4 Bunk Beds
10 sqft
Shower
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Stay in our cozy 4-bed dormitory, perfect for a group of friends or solo travelers. With 4 bunk beds and no smoking allowed, it's great for up to 4 adults.
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Dormitory, 8 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
20 sqft
Shower
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Stay in a cozy bunk bed in a vibrant 10-8 bed mixed dorm, shared facilities, and no smoking allowed. Perfect for a solo traveler looking for an affordable and social accommodation option.
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Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Bunk Beds
5 sqft
Shower
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This room features a bunk-bed for 2 people and access to a shared bathroom.
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Twin Room
1 Twin Bed
110 sqft
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x3
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Private twin room is 108 square feet and includes bunk beds.
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Dormitory, 18 Bed
215 sqft
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Bed in 18-bed dorm is 215 square feet and includes bunk beds.
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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Single Use, Female Only
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Dormitory, 8 Bed, Single Use
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Featured reviews:
David
8.2
February 2025
Perfect location near King's Cross station. Beds were comfortable.
There was just one men's bathroom for the whole floor (one toilet and two showers). The toilet wasn't swallowing good. It happened many times, that the toilet was full of toilet paper and human feces so i had to go to another floor...
Tat
8.2
September 2023
The staff are friendly. As my luggage might be overloaded, the staff gives me a weight scale to solve my problem! Location is super good! It is just 5-10min walk from King's cross station. And it is very good in price! You cannot find any better option in London as it is really good deal. You can also store your luggage there for a while. One more thing is the have lift! So I do not have to climb the stairs with my suitcase, which is really nice and much better than the tube as the tube sometimes got so many stair for me to climb!
The room inside is too hot! The windows can only open a tiny gap. So, even it is cool outside, the cold air cannot enter the room and the building. Hope that the windows can be fully open so the ventilation will be better. The bathroom is tiny and just got 2 hooks for hanging inside, the more the better.
Fernando
8.2
November 2024
the location is amazing! it's only 5min walk from king's cross station and you can move through the site very easily. The kitchen is big and well equipped and the staff is super friendly
The rooms are super cramped and small, some privacy curtains would really help to remediate the lack of privacy. The cleanliness wasnt the best either, at no point my room was clean and the bathroom was a bit messy. My biggest concern was the lack of maintenance of the building infrastructure, the elevator was out of order and in the entire building I could only find 3 toilets for male usage but only one was really usable(one was out of service and another was constantly clogged and unusable)
Megan
9.1
April 2025
the elevator was relatively responsive, plenty of bathrooms and showers (though the showers did not have any ventilation) and the kitchen was lovely and clean. Plenty of oil/spices for free use and good fridge space available. Staff were very helpful with questions about public transport. Very reasonable kitchen hours, midnight closed for cleaning but can’t cook your own breakfast until midday
bedrooms were too warm at night, i woke up sweating most nights. some bathrooms were closed at intervals so you had to see on which floors were they available.
Sarah
8.2
April 2025
The location is unbeatable – it’s within walking distance to major sightseeing spots, and public transport options like tube and bus stops are just around the corner, making it easy to explore the area. The hostel itself was clean, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. I especially enjoyed the pod room; it provided a cozy and private space to rest after a long day of sightseeing.
The kitchen was closed for self-cooking during breakfast hours (6:30 am to 10:30 am) since the hostel was serving a paid breakfast. It would have been nice to have the option to prepare our own meal.
Lucie
8.2
April 2025
I had an absolutely amazing stay at this hostel! The vibe was incredibly welcoming and social, making it easy to meet fellow travelers in the common areas. The staff went out of their way to help with everything from local recommendations to solving any issues that came up - they truly made me feel at home. The beds were exceptionally comfortable with quality mattresses and soft bedding, which provided a perfect night’s sleep after long days of exploring. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for both comfort and a friendly atmosphere.
Susan
8.2
August 2022
Lovely friendly hostel ideally located for Kings Cross train station. On the main road and next to a Co-op store which is very convenient. Staff are very nice and the room has individual lockers. It was extremely hot when I was there but we had a floor fan. The bed linens were crisp and fresh. Each bed has a dedicated light and charging socket with USB point. The breakfast was lovely with a big selection of foods. Cereals, yogurts, fruit, cheese, ham, breads, jams, fruit juices tea and coffee. Very nice refectory and a lounge and working space for internet. Connection was good. Seating area at the front looking into Gray's Inn road. I will definitely be back again.
Key cards don't work very well. Room 1 had only a tiny window in the glass skylight for ventilation. I have mixed feelings about paying £2 extra for a bottom bunk. Whilst I was extremely grateful to be able to request this, I don't think one should be charged more because you have a disability!
Helen
8.2
November 2024
This is a great hostel in a really convenient location, very close to Kings Cross-St Pancras. Staff were really helpful and friendly, and there is loads going on for guests so it would be brilliant if you wanted to socialise with others. Kitchen for self catering or hostel meals.
My friend found the bed uncomfortable. The lighting in the room wasn't great. Quite a bit of noise in the night from banging doors in corridors and shared facilities downstairs, doors separating those areas off were fixed open so sound and food smells went up to the rooms.
Eliška
9.1
November 2024
After reading previous reviews,I was worried..but there was nothing to complain about as far as hostel organization goes :) I got bottom bunk bed - and it was perfect dark hole to sleep in. Privacy, darkness even with the room lights on, reading light,charging socket+usb hole right above my head and the most comfortable blanket! Lockers also big enough for backpack or carry on. And the temperature in the room seemed alright, not too hot or cold. And I definitely recommend getting breakfast as well! I will miss those pancakes.. Overall - it all depends on the random 17people you get in your room with you. If you have considerate roommates that don't decide to reorganize their entire suitcase at 1AM, let their 4:30 alarm ring for 5minutes, or snore extra loudly the whole night, you will get a good sleep :)
Ella
8.2
December 2024
Great location. Staff were very nice. The private twin we stayed in had a double bed on the bottom bunk.
The bathroom situation was worse than most hostels I have stayed in before. For the girls bathrooms I had to go down a floor, which I can accept. But the boys bathrooms were broken or full meaning my partner often had to make his way all the way down three floors to use the bathroom. The kitchen area was not chatty or lively, but I think the set up had potential to be good with the right people.
Attractions
Sir John Soane's Museum
0.8miNovello Theatre
1.2miAmbassadors Theatre
1.2miDuchess Theatre
1.2miLyceum Theatre
1.2miQueen's Theatre
1.3miLyric Theatre London
1.4miHer Majesty's Theatre
1.5miGabriel's Wharf
1.6miPrimrose Hill
1.9miBomber Command Memorial
2.2miLord's Cricket Ground
2.3miLambeth Palace
2.4miAscot
25.4miRochester
28.5miAttractions
Sir John Soane's Museum
0.8miNovello Theatre
1.2miAmbassadors Theatre
1.2miDuchess Theatre
1.2miLyceum Theatre
1.2miQueen's Theatre
1.3miLyric Theatre London
1.4miHer Majesty's Theatre
1.5miGabriel's Wharf
1.6miPrimrose Hill
1.9miBomber Command Memorial
2.2miLord's Cricket Ground
2.3miLambeth Palace
2.4miAscot
25.4miRochester
28.5miAirports
London City Airport
7.7miLondon Heathrow Airport
15miLondon Gatwick Airport
25.9miLuton Airport
26.2miLondon Stansted Airport
28.9miAdults only
Free wifi
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Activities
Walking tours
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Packed lunches
Vending machine (drinks)
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Lockers
Tour desk
General
Adults only
Convenience store on site
Elevator
Heating
Hypoallergenic room available
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
Maestro,
Solo
This property does not accept cash.
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