Wombat’s CITY Hostel, London
Expert reviews
“Stylish décor and spacious rooms in London’s East End make this a great option for those looking to capture the capital via their Instagram feed, while still keeping to an affordable budget.”
What guests liked
- Clean rooms
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
- Boutique style
All you need to know
Wombat’s CITY hostel, located in central London, is only 27 kilometers away from the airport, 700 meters from Tower Bridge, and 600 meters away from the town hill and Aldgate east. People who are haunting for an affordable place to stay in central London and want to explore the city it is an ideal place for them. You can access an array of restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets also from the hostel. You can find everything in the immediate surroundings of Wombat’s CITY hostel. The hostel is the ultimate destination for individuals who are planning a budget-friendly trip.
Rooms
There is various kind of rooms available in the hostel for the guests which includes a twin room with private bathroom, mixed dormitory with bunk beds, a double room with bathroom and female dormitory with bunk beds. The guests in the hostel can access the basic amenities along with other facilities as per their booking. You can avail bunk beds if you book a dormitory room, also can avail beds in shared rooms. The guests can also get private rooms in the hostel with a private bathroom.
It is a high-rated place in London by the guests and has maximum positive reviews. The comfortable rooms in the hostel are ideal for travelers who are opting for public transport, city walks, and atmosphere. You can book the hostel rooms of your choice online before your trip to London. The affordable booking price of the rooms in the hostel makes it popular among the guests.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
10 April 2026
Excellent and safe place to stay
Convenient location. Walking distance to many places. Clean. Staff are always helpful and friendly. Safe place to stay. This was my 3rd time staying there. Love it.
Nothing
8 April 2026
Exceptional
Everything
8 April 2026
Exceptional
Everything
5 April 2026
Good value for money
Location is very good , clean, spacious room
4 April 2026
One of the best hostel in London
modern, staff, facility, and i like the locationvwry close to tower bridge, supermarket, not to far for transport
1 April 2026
Very good
Great location close to several attractions and underground stations. Staff is nice and for the price it's definitely a great place to stay.
28 March 2026
Pleasant and confortable.
The friendly staff.
Nothing.
27 March 2026
Exceptional
Bed curtains, friendly staff, easy check in/out
25 March 2026
Will definitely recommend it: safe ! clean ! lot of things to do if you’re bored .
Literally 7 minutes walk to Tower Hill station and about 20 minutes to London Bridge station ( the view of the bridge is stunning btw ) within minutes walking to few popular spots and also really good places with the view bars and restaurants. We have stayed in female dorm, felt safe . Staff were very friendly and helpful. Kitchen is big with everything you could find for eating and cooking as some fee stuff on a fridge shelf’s lol
I would not say “I didn’t like it “ but as a friendly advice for those who might find helpful : our dorm was located at the garden downstairs with Windows facing kitchen garden and it was pretty loud at evening time so just as a precaution if you do do stay there just get yourself noise cancellation headphones or earplugs 🤗
23 March 2026
Great value, great facilities, okay location
Bar was cool, plenty of laundry, great vibe. The cafe was nice and the beds were comfy.
As a female solo traveler it was about a ten minute walk in the dark with not much around to get here from the tower station.
23 March 2026
Safe, great facilities, a great stay & find
I had to wait many hours for a friend overnight so i decided to book this as it was cheap. It felt really safe no one was allowed in who wasn't staying there. The staff were really friendly & i felt so comfortable to sit by reception/coffee area alone, it was a really nice area. I went to the bar alone as aswell & it was a really nice atmosphere & again felt really safe as it was only people staying there allowed in. I didn't use the bed to be honest as I only was waiting for my friend till the early hours so can't comment on rooms. But for the facilities & the safety of the place what a bargain for £55
22 March 2026
Good
Everything all right. Very safe, clean, big rooms and great staff service. I enjoyed the downstairs lobby, the music , the atmosphere. If you are planning to stay for a night it's a perfect choice.
They charge for towel and you have to bring your own soap. I think they should rise up the accomodation costs and include these hygiene stuff
20 March 2026
Okay
Breakfast, Bed and cleanliness..
Staff were not all cooperative specially check in time had to wait 5 hours to check in neither they had the option of keeping the luggage or locker for free during this wait..As i paid for my breakfast they dont give me the slip on first day hence i missed neither allowed to use the ticket on another day by packing one extra..Also Found my locker is open twice during my stay after returning at night.
18 March 2026
Ace of all trades
Clean, everyone super friendly, many amenities.
16 March 2026
Exceptional
Staff is super friendly and helpful, the location is great, comfy beds and clean rooms+bathrooms. Will definitely come back
12 March 2026
Fabulous
The hostel was very clean & the bed was comfortable, in a great location to see Tower of London & catch the tube to the rest of the attractions.
The only downside was that the shower and toilet were in the same bathroom in my room, which sometimes meant waiting 30+ minutes to use it. However, there are toilets downstairs in the lobby, which I ended up using quite frequently.
9 March 2026
comfortable room
very comfortable room, quiet and clean
location is a bit remote, not easy to reach. also, a bit expensive overall
9 March 2026
Great location and price for the budget travellers
very pleasant for a hostel... location, curtains on bunks, lockers with locks, all female rooms, enough charging outlets in the bunk, pleasant lobby and extra lockers for early arrival if necessary.
I would like more hooks in the bunk to hang extra belongings. It makes it easier, especially when in the upper bunk.
6 March 2026
Such a lovely, well equipped hostel. Hotel vibes.
Beds and rooms are very well equipped. Fans installed for each individual bed which was needed even in March. Bathrooms are huge. Separate vanity sink in room for brushing teeth/getting ready. Beds are actually a real single bed size. Rooms are spacious. WiFi was strong. Always hot water. It's a hotel basically. Just sharing it with some others. Best hostel. I didn't use the communal areas like the bar/guest kitchen/cafe. But it's basically hub with everything you need.
The guest kitchen was quite dirty when I popped in for water at 6am. And our bedroom wasn't hoovered I don't think. Floor made my socks dirty. But that's quite picky!!
5 March 2026
Formidable hostel chain that I might frequent again...
Friendly and helpful staff, great facilities like the cafe and quiet rooms, lots of activities that are attended well, nice fellow travellers
Location is quite far from St Pancras and I prefer walking everywhere, but that's just me and I've seen lots because of that
4 March 2026
Exceptional
i loved the garden
2 March 2026
Great hostel, would definitely stay again!
It was a very good hostel! The staff were all very nice and friendly. The facilities were super clean. The breakfast included was great and had so many options! And the bar downstairs was really cool too. Also in a great location!
2 March 2026
Great location, so close to the train station and the Tower Bridge which is a plus. The property was absolutely clean, w
The property was absolutely clean, well organise and well equipped with everything a traveler needs
1 March 2026
Best place to Hostel in London
The staff were really helpful and supportive if you needed anything and fun to talk to, You can meet someone crazy wild people and have amazing time
More choice for breakfast would have been kool but this is not a big deal due to the fact that you are in London and food is every where
28 February 2026
Exceptional
Best place to stay in London
28 February 2026
Cheap and convenient
Easy check in, good location, modern facilities.
Lights and plugs stopped working at some point in the night.
24 February 2026
Fabulous
Cleanliness, staff, location
The noise from train in the middle of the night
24 February 2026
Exceptional
It was a great experience overall. Location is walkable enough from the attractions and tube.
I wish there was another sink in a toilet to be able to wash hands while a roommate is taking a shower. Also I wish beds were more stable, so you don't feel the other person on the top/bottom bed moving
24 February 2026
Will reccomend to every friend of mine.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first hostel stay, but this place was fantastic. Super clean, perfectly located, easy to get around, and the facilities and service were far beyond what you’d expect at this price point.
The ladder rungs felt a bit hard on the feet when climbing up.😭
22 February 2026
Comfortable
The room is very clean and the restroom is big.
The location is far away to the center.
22 February 2026
Exceptional
Top comfort
Nothing
21 February 2026
Very cozy!
My first time at a hostel. It was so cozy, clean, modern! Price is very friendly!
It’s not like a dislike, but you need cash to borrow adapter or hairdryer! Only cash, no cards! More like advice to others
20 February 2026
My personal experience at wombat hostel
Friendly staff, both with the house keepers, the experience I have, the house keepers chatted with me, it makes me feel homely. the rooms are very spacious, and it was ensuite, the environment is very good, you can see people enjoying themselves all around.
The laundry is a bit expensive, To wash a load of clothes, one needs ten pounds . Minus that I couldn't find any other faults.
18 February 2026
Great hostel with amazing staff and facilities
I had a fantastic stay at this hostel in London. The staff were extremely responsive, friendly, and always happy to help, which made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. The hostel is well equipped with a lift, which is very convenient, especially with luggage. Shared kitchen and bar are located on the lower ground floor which are great space to relax, cook, and meet other travelers. Overall, it’s a comfortable, well-organized hostel with a welcoming atmosphere. I would definitely stay here again.
The mattress was a bit too soft for my personal preference.
15 February 2026
Highly recommended! Absolutely worth staying
Very clean! And the staff are all very accommodating and friendly.
Probably nothing
11 February 2026
Exceptional
Always a pleasure sleeping at Wombat's
9 February 2026
Exceptional
Had an amazing stay for a couple of nights. The location is incredibly convenient, the café serves great coffee, and the reception staff were genuinely welcoming.
8 February 2026
Very good
Nice location and a very good vibe to the place. Girl on reception was super friendly, actually everyone was. Room was clean, shower amazing.
I liked everything
8 February 2026
Exceptional
Staff amazing, clean, bar down there is cool and beds had curtains so overall good.
5 February 2026
Great valye for money
- Close to subway station - Comfy beds - Clean - Quite modern - Has everything you need - Nice common area in the lobby - Big and small lockers operated without a padlock
- You have to iron clothes in the lobby - Elevator is super slow - You have to put on your sheets by yourself
5 February 2026
Fabulous
It was lovely stay good rooms comfy
5 February 2026
Great place to stay in London
Perfect place to stay in London! Facilities are great, service was nice, location was awesome. Would definitely stay here again.
1 February 2026
Good place to stay in London
Bed are comfy. Curtains on the bed so I felt privacy! Breakfast was ok. I liked the bar at night!
1 February 2026
Helpful staff
Very friendly and helpful staff, excellently equipped kitchen with lots of space for many people to cook in at the same time. A large variety free condiments, seasoning and cooking oil amongst other free foods to use. A lovely underground bar area with a pool table, events almost every evening including a karaoke night. Great location and shops nearby. Buffet style breakfast. Clean and modern bathrooms in the room. All beds had privacy curtains, even the top bunks!
Unfortunately there was a very drunk roommate that stumbled in at 4 in the morning on the first night of my stay, probably a downside to there being a bar in the same building. She lay and slept on the floor beside me and amongst all my luggage. Not a great night. Luckily the staff were very understanding and helpful the next day and I got a different room and 3 free days of their buffet breakfast. Also I had some food stolen after putting it in the community fridge labeled with my name. Probably best to put everything all together in a bag and just label that.
30 January 2026
Fabulous
Good quality/price ratio. London is an expensive town and this hostel manages to offer a good accommodation for a reasonable price
30 January 2026
A centrally located hostel with great facilities offering exceptional value for money.
The hostel easily exceeded my expectations by providing a wide range of facilities, modern, clean dorm rooms with en-suite shower and toilet, privacy curtains on every bunk and friendly staff. Perfect location for exploring the city with nearby transport links.
Dietary requirements are not well catered for and the breakfast offered is very basic so bring your own food or eat out. The mattresses are very thin so not great for more than a night or two. Reception staff should really educate themselves better on activities available in London to be able to respond to visitor queries and provide useful and accurate information.
29 January 2026
Will stay again as it is good value for money.
I really like that the room size is so wide and it allows us to move around easily and help me to get some space for myself when praying. I also like that we had our own toilet and bathroom in our room. I did not have to bring my own padlock because they provided us with our room card to tap it. I was lucky that other tenants in my room were so considerate and nice.
The location is a bit far from tube stations if you bring big suitcases and if the weather is not friendly. They need to supply more tissue toilet in each room because they are running out so quickly and they did not replace it.
29 January 2026
Just perfect for a solo city break in London. Will come back for sure ♥️
Location, bathroom was in the room, very friendly staff, useful and big kitchen
The beds weren’t that comfy, it was a bit noisy at night until the overground stopped running, and the shower only came from the ceiling (a bit uncomfortable for a woman who doesn’t want to wash her hair)
28 January 2026
We had an amazing stay! The room was spacious and we liked that there was a bathroom in the room. The bunk beds were als
It was very clean, spacious and the staff were really friendly! The coffee shop is a very nice place to grab a quick coffee for the day.
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Fax/photocopying
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Lockers
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Designated smoking area
- - Adults only
Activities
- - Billiards (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment
- - Yoga classes
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

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10 April 2026
Exceptional