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
13 February 2025
I highly recommend for anyone traveling on a budget without giving up on comfort and security.
Location is excellent! This is my second time staying here and I would recommend highly for anyone looking for a place to stay while in London.
No issues. Loved everything!
12 February 2025
Exceptional
All is good
11 February 2025
Exceptional
Really friendly staff and great facilities.
11 February 2025
Great hostel, cheap as chips, in a great part of town !
Solid as ever, great digs, great staff and fabulous location, look forward to seeing you guys again in May :)
Nothing
11 February 2025
Amazing stay, great location
The staff were so welcoming and the hostel had a great vibe as soon as you walked in. The room was great and you get to pick your own bed, the view from the room was stunning. There were events put on in the downstairs communal area every night too! Definitely a great hostel for travelers like me who aren’t wanting a party hostel but still enjoy the option of the different events every night. The location is fab for exploring London, nearby a number of tube and DLR stations.
1 February 2025
Very good
Normal, light room with perfect shower room, breakfast
Snoring buddy))
31 January 2025
This was my second time at the same room. So far so good.
Great location
29 January 2025
BIG property, clean and modern, very advanced for a hostel while still having great prices
This property is very modern, clean, with great options for privacy like lockers that don’t require padlocks and curtains on the beds.
Nothing major, but it is a large property and it can take some time to get up and down from your room, especially on the floors above 7 which require you to take both the elevators and the stairs.
28 January 2025
Fabulous
The position and the staff
28 January 2025
Very good
The hostel is near the Towel bridge and Aldgate east station. The bed and bathroom was quite clean.
It's little bit expensive. You should but a towel whose price is about 2 pounds and you also need 10 pounds for a deposit when you lend a hair dryer.
27 January 2025
Very good
Privacy, clean and very organized and equipped
A bit far from the main attractions you need to use public transportation
26 January 2025
I NEED TO DO IT AGAAAAAAAIN!!
EVERYTHING BUT MOST OF THE PEOPLE :))))
nothing to say BUT best 4 days ever!!! no joke!
26 January 2025
Good and value for money.
Good location. The bathroom is spacious.
No sink in the loo and only in the shower room which means you can’t wash your hands when someone is in the shower. Bunk bed mattress was not very comfortable.
24 January 2025
Great stay, great location, great way to make friends!
I travelled all throughout Europe (10 hostels) after my stay at Wombats and it was by far the best hostel I stayed at. Clean, friendly, great staff and the bar downstairs is unmatched!
23 January 2025
Very good
Friendly staff had everything we needed for one nights stay
I had to dry my hair at the reception as they had run out of hair dryers to rent out.
22 January 2025
Exceptional
Great location, clean, good coffee, place for work, amazing staff and good atmosphere. When I will be in london again I will stay here again
22 January 2025
Great and would definitely book again!
Clean and practical rooms, great staff, great common spaces. Luggage holding lockers are easy. Good vibes.
18 January 2025
Fabulous
Brilliant place, good location, close enough to tube station, nice staff, nice room
Nothing
18 January 2025
Very good
Friendliness
A little crammed but it was so cheap I can't complain
17 January 2025
Fabulous
The hostel is secure, and I was satisfied to choose this hostel. This is my first experience sleeping in a hostel, but it will not be the last one. I will select this hostel next time I visit London. Thanks
15 January 2025
Amazing hostel
Awesome hostel. Comfy, good social environment, friendly staff.
15 January 2025
Exceptional
“I had a great stay at Wombat Hostel yesterday. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It’s a perfect spot for travelers looking for a comfortable and budget-friendly place to stay. I’d definitely consider coming back!”
“My stay at Wombat Hostel was enjoyable overall, but the loud noise from cars and trains passing nearby was a bit disruptive, especially at night. It might not be ideal for light sleepers. However, the rest of the experience was positive.”
12 January 2025
Fabulous
Really friendly. Felt safe. Lovely and clean
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12 January 2025
Excellent hostel, friendly, welcoming and good value
Wombats was a perfect base to explore London. We had a private quadruple room with our own terrace with amazing views of the city rooftops. Room was comfy & very clean. Great staff and atmosphere. I stayed with my teenage children and we felt very welcome. Good value for money, highly recommend.
11 January 2025
Nice hostel very welcoming and very clean will return
Nice hostel with lovely staff
7 January 2025
Exceptional
Location and communal facilities
6 January 2025
Really good value for money
Great stay
6 January 2025
My staying was great!
All clean and welcoming.
All good!
5 January 2025
Great hostel at a convenient location
It's a nice place to stay at within walkable distance to London Tower and Tower Bridge. In general, you can get around very well by bus and train. I have stayed with Wombat's before (in Vienna) and was again impressed by the efficiency of the place: at check in you get your own keycard that opens the doors to the different sections of the hostel including your floor, room door and locker. You can select your own bed within the dorm room and get the bedding which you need to put onto your mattress, blanket and pillow. The beds all have individual curtains, lights, safe and power outlets. In the female 6 beds dorm there was a seperate room with a toilet, one with a shower and sink and a sink available for everyone in the room - so sharing the facilities was no problem. I didn't get to see the common room, bar or kitchen as I just stayed one night with late check in and early check out: the reception is staffed 24/7 with lovely and helpful people! The woman in the dorm were really respectful, friendly and quiet. Highly recommend!
5 January 2025
It’s a really nice place If you are travelling alone and what to meet new people
The facilities, the room, the public areas
Nothing, i liked everything
3 January 2025
Brilliant 🤩
The environment in the hostel was friendly and safe .
Bringing djs once a week 🌝
3 January 2025
Very good value for money.
The people were incredible
3 January 2025
Fun and social stay!
Friendly staff and great bar for socialising!
A bit far out from central London, however, close to some sites.
2 January 2025
Exceptional
The Staff was so welcoming and friendly.
Honestly, everything was cool.
1 January 2025
Exceptional
I had a great stay in London! The hostel’s location was perfect, making it easy to explore the city during the Christmas period. The facilities were excellent, everything worked perfectly, and the lobby staff were friendly and provided great service. Highly recommend!
1 January 2025
Very good
It's in central and very comfortable ,the facilities are well planned out.
30 December 2024
Exceptional
Super clean & social! Great for a female solo traveller!
30 December 2024
It was a good stay
It was in walking distance from main landmarks
I didn’t like the fact that restrooms were separated from showers in rooms.
30 December 2024
Got my London home- would recommend this to everyone
Staff, no of options in the hostel for entertainment, the bar and cleanliness, location. Everything was really good
Only the check in time but i wouldnt blame the hostel for that :) They have been really cordial
30 December 2024
Exceptional
Great hostel with perfect location. Tasty breakfast for a good price.
29 December 2024
Exceptional
Professional, can't complain, great experience. Because of my stay here, I will consider choosing hostels again. I haven't used hostels before, because I was afraid of being in a shared room. But this was a great experience, and I hope all hostels are as good as this one.
28 December 2024
Great value for money
Great hostel with excellent facilities. I love the curtains for privacy, the locket in the bed to charge phones and keep valuables and the in-room toilet and bathroom facilities
The location could have been better but still accessible esp to shoreditch area
28 December 2024
Excellent location and very clean
Coffee was excellent and so was the location
The bed
28 December 2024
Fabulous
I really enjoyed the late night activities in the Pub, like Karaoke, and Quiz night
27 December 2024
Exceptional
Really great atmosphere!! We stayed for a week, and had the most incredible time at Wombar every night meeting plenty of people. The staff were fabulous and lots of fun. Highly recommend to everyone!
25 December 2024
Excellent hostel
Best hostel in London
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25 December 2024
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22 December 2024
Very good
Well organised, clean hostal with a + for the bar space
Congestion for the lyft The reception is very busy, they are busy with their work it takes away a bit of the charm of a hostal
22 December 2024
Had a fantastic time. Will stay here again. I loved the huge kitchen and all the facilities.
It was pretty safe a secure within the building. The huge kitchen was really great.
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 and 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
14 February 2025
Exceptional