Common rooms at Clink London hostels
Common rooms at Clink78
Internet Courtroom
Worried about missing your mum's birthday? Missing your best friend who is in a different continent or just want to chat? Worry no more! Our listed, magisterial courtroom is filled with high tech Global Gossip PCs. Simply purchase a card and you can use it in several countries around the world (£1 for 30 minutes - £2 for 1 hour. Wireless is also available). You can also easily set up your computer so that it's talking your language! The courtroom is listed as English heritage and we've done our utmost to keep it in its original condition. You can choose to surf the web on the Judge's chair or chat with your friends from the Usher's desk! Charles Dickens worked here as a scribe and The Clash went on trial for the imfamous pigeon shooting incident.
TV lounge courtroom
Clink78's other former Courtroom, nowadays it's simply for relaxing, watching films and tv, gathering in groups, reading the latest music rag or making use of our wifi.
Clashbar
Clashbar: The name comes from co-founders of punk rock, The Clash, whose visit to Clink78 back in the 70's saw them standing in the dock for shooting prize-winning pigeons! And like the band, the bar also likes to make its presence felt... so Clashbar seemed the ideal name! Watch out for our live music nights, themed parties, games, dancing, displays and even burlesque!!! Clashbar provides our over 18 guests with pure fun, frivolity, friendly bar staff, great dancing, good prices, Happy hour and the finest music... eight days a week!
Self-Catering Kitchen
Clean, slick and practical - just like Elvis! It's where everyone gathers from morning 'til night to do the most sociable of things, cook! There is no better way to enjoy your food than with old friends and new and with everything you need on hand to conjure up your gastronomic feast you couldn't ask for a more ideal scenario! Our kitchen is open for guest use every day from 12.30pm 'till midnight. The kitchen is used in the morning between 7-10am for breakfast.
Dining room
The perfect place to eat but also to play cards, board games, enter the pool competition, re-live the world cup with the footie table tournament or simply be on your laptop...
Reception
Clink78's reception has got the wow factor. Inside, our comptemporary front desk is set against original features including panelled wood walls, an elegant marble floor and a majestic ornated glass ceiling. The light filled reception is complete with comfy seatings and the essential vending machines.
Travelshop
Our Travelshop is a small but perfectly formed shop for backpackers providing everything from tickets, London attractions, transfers and tours brought to you by friendly, experienced and knowledgeable staff. Located on-site, the Travelshop is able to organise everthing for you and offers a speedy and useful service with huge discounted prices!
Common rooms at Clink261
Reception lounge
Newly transformed into a welcoming and relaxing chill out area where you can catch up on emails, sort out your reservation, store your valuables in our secure lockers, book a wide range of discounted London attraction tickets & tours or simply watch the world go by through windows framed by classic iconic images or from our cool and comfortable fireplace - overseen by HM the Queen!
TV lounge
Relax with music or a good book, play Wii or watch a film on our huge plasma TV from the comfort of our colourful, modern Chesterfield sofa's. Or just in case you forgot you were in London, just sit back and contemplate your travels under Big Ben!
Internet corner
The funky internet corner, just off the TV lounge room, makes it easy to stay in touch with friends and family. Catch up on your emails, surf the net or send home your amazing pictures of London.
Self-catering kitchen
You can't fail to be impressed with our new, clean, bright and ultra smart kitchen. We have everything you could possibly need to create your gourmet supper. Our self-catering kitchen provides a sociable area for conjuring up tasty dishes after a long day sightseeing. It is modern and well equipped with fridges, hubs, cupboards and all the cookery you need to cook.
