Wombat’s CITY Hostel, London

Spacious room Curtains, fan, safe and PowerPoint available at each be Ensuite bathroom Lift Fresh and healthy breakfast Wonderful shared spaces Easy to use locker - no padlock needed

Smelly toilet Difficult to ensure a bottom bunk and minimal steps with mobility issues Thin mattress resulted in extra pain overnight

Clean, good people

Nothing

I mistakenly booked wrong option and they helped to fix it without paying any extra fee

Walking to the station takes 10 mins

Good vibe. Comfortable

Cheap and cheerful, clean, and friendly

While I understand it's an hostal, the mattresses on the beds are not good for someone on the large size, needs more support and the coffee in the cafe, while good is at Costa prices a concession for guests would be good

Places

Really good

The bunks were quite private and comfortable.

Paying extra 6 pounds to shower gel, shampoo and towel was crazy for me. It shouldnt be extra at all

The hostel have a good energy, clean and staffs are kind

Only con would have loved AC on the 32 degree summer days! Aha

Wombat's by every measure is superior to every other hostel I've stayed at in London. Booked a double room with bathroom that was situated on the third floor at the rear of the building. Even thought we were there over the record breaking heat wave in May the room was cool using only a fan, the court yard below is closed at 10:00pm so the room was also quiet in the evening. The building and rooms are very well kept. Wombat's felt very secure with someone at reception 24/7, the area is well traveled, a 10 minute walk brings you to the Tower Hill Underground stop (District, Circle & DLR). Nice bar/pub in the basement, though we missed some of the scheduled events offered in the evening. Kitchen well maintained. Can't comment on the laundry as we had no need for it.

Personally didn't find £8.50 for the breakfast to be a good value but there is a Tesco Express, Sainsbury's Local, Buy Foods Supermarket and La Dolce Vita Cafe all within a few minutes walk. The mattress was a little softer than I prefer.

Very helpful staff. 6 bed dorm was spacious. Shower and the toilet are separated, which is practical. Two plugs by the bed made things really easy. Fans in each pod were love.

Fans were loud :| My first room was a regular one, which was super loud because of the train tracks, like literally every 2 minutes a train. Then the lovely staff moved me to the quiet dorm, which was in the end also loud due to some ventilation system outside.

Nice hostel and good bunks. My dorm had an AC which was a lifesaver in a heatwave. Safe to keep your stuff next to your bed.

Dorm toilet did not have soap to wash your hands with nor anything to dry your hands. Dorm toilet was smelly. Communal spaces were SUPER hot. No ac.

We had a dorm for a group of 8. Lockers in the room were good, and the beds were decent. Good location, not a bad price for central London. Nice shared facilities and bar downstairs. Decent brekkie.

It was very hot during our stay and some of the fans didn’t work, and no aircon. (Small) extra charge for towels. No places to sit in the room.

One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. The rooms are good overall (great value for money), and the beds with curtains add a bit of much-needed privacy. The bathrooms were always clean. There were also always plenty of activities going on at the hostel bar (located on floor -1) until around 1:30 am. The location of the bar was actually perfect: it created a great social atmosphere, while the noise never really reached the rooms, so you could still rest peacefully.

The location wasn’t ideal, since the hostel is located in the City of London (near Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, etc.), which makes it a bit far from Westminster, Piccadilly, Soho, and other central areas. Still, there are plenty of public transport options within walking distance.

Good location and lots of activities

Very busy

The rooms were very clean and housekeeping did an excellent job. Rooms were self sufficient with bunk beds and lockers.

Bathrooms do not have exhaust fans and you need to give some time for the odors to disperse after use.

Calm and safe

When cleaner come in room she have to clean the floor also

The room was clean but lacking hand soap even though requested a few times.

Always like the staff here and it's a generally good hostel.

Prices seem to vary. You can lose stuff down the side of the bed.

I’ve stayed here quite a few times and this visit the desk staff were friendlier and there had been clear updates to upgrade things. The lift had also been fixed and was less freaky. The rooms were as usual had lots of privacy, easy to use lockers and very clean.

If you’re on the 6th floor and rely on a lift, it can take more than 10 minutes for it to reach the floor during busy periods. It doesn’t automatically go all the way up. As I couldn’t take the stairs, it was a bit frustrating waiting that long.

Great common areas. Spaces for quiet and for socializing. Comfortable beds and spacious rooms and consistently cleaned facilities. Love the organized in hostel activities - great for meeting fellow travelers.

No complaints. All good times.

A very stylish, clean and professionally handled hostel, comfy dorm beds with curtains, hot shower in every room, good breakfast, very social - bar and games in the basement, I fully recommend!

all good

Clean, hospitable, well arranged, comfortable

Locker room wasn’t charged

The location

Go on a second level bed could be hard with those tiny metal ladders. One of my roommates was so noisy with a hair dryer at 6 in the morning. Hostel should be controlling a bit more how to respect others.

Cafe in the hostel, bar in the basement which did not bother sleep. Locker both in bed and in the room. Great location. Clean and Separate shower and toilet.

Room was in the basement and it didn't feel like air was circulating that well. No biggie

One of the best hostels I've stayed in. Unsuited bathroom for your room. Curtains with personal lifht and charging point. All staff were amazing

Kitchen space a little tight. Maybe another microwave or toasties machine in breakfast room might help. Minor details

The rooms were comfortable with a lot of storage. Great showers which was surprising for a hostel. Good location near public transport. Handy that there was a café on site and other facilities were great.

One of the staff members really could not be bothered. He told everyone the incorrect information and gave one worded responses when we tried to ask for help. Luckily his colleagues made up for his lousy attitude. You had to make your bedsheets.

Had the best time in London this hostel is literally 10/10. It’s close to two stations on great lines, and you can even walk to Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral. The staff were outstanding: very welcoming, efficient, and helpful. I had a problem with my bed locker and key card, and they solved it instantly. If you rent a towel, you can get a fresh one whenever you want, which was great. The bar is super nice too, and they had a few events that were worth checking out even if that’s not usually your vibe. The rooms are spacious with plenty of room, and the cleaners come by often. I also really liked that you can choose your bed depending on the available spots in the room. I didn’t use the kitchen, but it’s nice to have one available as well.

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Beds are comfy, location is great, staff is very friendly

I find it a bit weird you have ti pay extra to use the hairdryer and towels

Clean , near to tower bridge , you will enjoy your time

Great welcoming staff, breakfast with different options, the building is safe and easy to find. It was a great experience overall!

Most things

Coffee and bar and beds with curtains

staff were very friendly and helpful, there were hairdryers for rent as well as a laundry and luggage storage. luggage and laundry are paid, but the luggage lock felt very safe and secure and i had good peace of mind. room and lockers inside the room are all accessed with one card, so it was very convenient!

the room was loud since it was quite close to the train tracks. i didnt manage to sleep through all that well but at least i got to start my day a bit earlier. i also wish there was a table or more chairs or something in the room for convenience

Everything is lovely

I can't even trace anything I didn't like

Nice staff, the bar at the underground, the friendly people and also the vibe there.

The beds were a little bit uncomfortable for me.

- following hygiene guidelines, metal beds, sealed mattresses, white sheets that you have to put yourself, I was not worried about bed bugs - USB charging port - lockers, no need to bring your own lock - comfortable beds, great kitchen and garden with table, pub downstairs

- you have to pay extra if you want a towel - uncomfortable to carry your bedsheets to reception upon departure - female only rooms are more expensive

Everything! The location is spot on! The facilities are outstanding! The staff is very friendly and helpful!

Super nice that the room had bathroom and shower inside for us

Difficult to make the bed in this type of bunkbeds. And there is a lot of noice due to the public transport

Perfect stay in good location

The breakfast.

Honestly had a really great experience. The place was clean, well set up, and had a nice vibe for solo and group travellers Hammad at reception super friendly and made everything easy from the start. Also Hassan was really helpful throughout my stay, always around when needed and very approachable. Overall, felt very comfortable staying here. Would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone visiting London 👍

I really appreciate the hostel facilities, which include individual lockers, a guest canteen, a laundry room, and a welcoming ground-floor living area that is both pleasant and fun.

After staying here, now I *get* it.

The hostel itself is clean, modern, and well-maintained. The rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable, with secure lockers available for storing personal belongings. One of the highlights of my stay was the shared kitchen, which is really wonderful. It’s spacious, well-equipped, and kept very clean, making it easy to cook your own meals and save money. It also creates a nice opportunity to interact with other guests in a relaxed environment. Another great feature is the common area and bar downstairs, which is perfect for meeting fellow travelers. The atmosphere is social but not overwhelming. The staff were friendly and helpful, always willing to give recommendations or assist with any questions.

I was a bit disappointed with the breakfast. Considering the price of £8.50, I expected a wider variety of options, including items like croissants or other fresh pastries. While it was decent, it didn’t quite match the value for money.

Location, staff and amenities

Nothing as such

I liked the self-service kitchen, the room cupboard and safe, the bedding, the coffee shop and space bathroom.

10 am check out, some dormitories without window to open

One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. Clean, modern, accessible, people are nice, vibes are great.

1000/10 Everthing was exceptional, Jack was very helpful.

Good location Clean rooms Fan in bed area a saviour

Charging £8 for breakfast then wanting extra money if folk want eggs or OJ bit cheeky

The location

The beds need to be more comfortable....