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HOSTELS IN LONDON

where the story unfolds

Eight million people. Endless neighbourhoods. A city that contains everything at once — world-class museums, street markets, Victorian pubs, cutting-edge clubs and enough history to fill a lifetime. Find your base at a hostel in London and the rest takes care of itself.

They say if you’re bored of London, you’re bored of life. We’ll leave that one there. What we will say is that where you stay matters — and we’ve got two hostels in London, each with its own personality. Clink 78 for iconic history. Clink 261 for something a little more intimate. Either way, London’s waiting.

Group of friends chatting outside the Clink261 hostel in London
Young man with a backpack beside bunk beds in a Clink261 dorm, London
Two friends laughing in the colourful common room at Clink261 hostel, London

CLINK 261

Real London vibes, loud music and an eclectic bar with bites to bond over. Just around the corner from Clink 78, right in the thick of King’s Cross.
A hostel in London that feels like somewhere you’d… want to be. Sofas made for swapping stories, a community that forms without much effort, and a location that makes the rest of the city easy. Solo, with friends, with family — Clink 261 works for all of it.

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Young women in a hostel dorm room with bunk beds and numbered lockers, two of them reading a book together
Framed pop-art portrait in a window over a London street
Group of friends chatting outside the Clink261 hostel in London

CLINK 78

The Clash stood trial here. Now you can sleep in the prison cells, hang in the original courtrooms and stumble to King’s Cross in ten minutes. Judge for yourself.

Stay at Clink 78
Cyclist in Camden Market on a wet day beside a red phone box
Clink78 hostel in London
Friends taking a selfie outside King's Cross Station, London

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THINGS PEOPLE ASK US A LOT

The questions we get asked most. Still stuck? We're at reception — metaphorically speaking. Drop our support team a message. We’re here to help.

Are Clink Hostels in London good for budget travellers?
Yes. Clink Hostels in London offer some of the most affordable accommodation in one of Europe’s most expensive cities — no small thing. Clink 261 near King’s Cross has pods, dorm beds and private rooms, all including free Wi-Fi, 24/7 reception and communal spaces. London on a budget, sorted.

Where are Clink Hostels located in London?
Clink currently has one open hostel in London: Clink 261 at 261–265 Gray’s Inn Road, King’s Cross WC1X 8NB — a 10 minute walk from King’s Cross St Pancras. Clink 78 at 78 King’s Cross Road is currently closed for renovation but watch this space. Both hostels in London are in the King’s Cross area, with six tube lines on the doorstep.

Are all taxes included in Clink Hostels London prices?
Yes. All taxes including VAT are included in the prices shown on clinkhostels.com for Clink Hostels in London — no city tax, no hidden charges. Optional add-ons such as breakfast, early check-in and locker rental are charged separately, and clearly flagged before you book.

What is the minimum age to stay at Clink Hostels in London?
Clink 261 has a strict 18+ age restriction — no exceptions, no wiggle room. This hostel in London does not accept guests under 18 under any circumstances. No upper age limit at the other end — everyone’s welcome.