Backpacker's Budget Hostel in London

Description

Clink261

Clink261 can be found within a former Student Union building in central London. Renowned for its relaxed and welcoming vibe, the hostel first opened its doors over fifteen years ago. Time sure does fly! It feels just like yesterday that we said hello to our first guests. Our smallest hostel has come a long way since then, but it’s still got that laid-back atmosphere that backpackers love.

Staying at Clink261 feels a bit like coming home – with friendly staff, comfortable sofas and regular movie nights, it’s a welcoming place to return to after a day of city exploration. The old Student Union building brought to life with cool Britannia interior design, is just a five minute walk from King’s Cross Underground. A location that’s hard to beat!

From physical distancing meaures to cleaning with increased frequency, we’re doing what we can to make sure Clink261 is clean, safe and fun for all our guests. We’ve levelled up our safety measures, if you fancy a bit of light bedtime reading check them out here.

Rooms

Private Rooms

Private Rooms

Get a little slice of peace and quiet in your own private room

Single/twin/ private rooms
Shared bathroom facilities on every floor
Wash basin in every room
Bed linen and towels are both provided
Tea and coffee making facilities
Perfect for couples, friends or solo travellers who like the vibe of a hostel but prefer their own privacy at night

Twin Room

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4-6 bedded mixed dorms

4-6 bedded mixed dorms
Small shared dorms with modern bunk beds

Each guest has their own allocated bed with a built in USB slot and reading light
Shared bathroom facilities on every floor
Wash basin in every room
Bed linen is provided and towels can be hired at Reception for a small fee
Great for small groups of friends and solo travellers who like a select few roommates!
Each dorm is run at 50% occupancy to ensure physical distancing
Increased safety & cleaning measures in place, see full list here

4 bedded dorm 6 bedded dorm

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8-10 bedded mixed dorms

8-10 bedded mixed dorms
Medium shared dorms with modern bunk beds

Each guest has their own allocated bed with a built in USB slot and reading light
Shared bathroom facilities on every floor
Wash basin in every room
Bed linen is provided and towels can be hired at Reception for a small fee
Ideal for a group of friends and solo travellers looking to make new friends!
Each dorm is run at 50% occupancy to ensure physical distancing
Increased safety & cleaning measures in place, see full list here

10 bedded dorm

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18 bedded mixed dorms

18-bedded mixed dorms
Large shared dorms with modern bunk beds

Each guest has their own allocated bed with built in reading light
Shared bathroom facilities on every floor
Wash basin in every room
Bed linen is provided and towels can be hired at Reception for a small fee
A wallet friendly option and a great place to make a whole bunch of new friends!
Each dorm is run at 50% occupancy to ensure physical distancing
Increased safety & cleaning measures in place, see full list here

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4 & 10 bedded girls-only dorms

4 & 10 bedded girls-only dorms
Small and medium shared dorms with modern bunk beds – for girls only!

Each guest has her own allocated bed with a built in USB slot and reading light
Shared bathroom facilities on every floor
Wash basin in every room
Bed linen is provided and towels can be hired at Reception for a small fee
Avoid the boys’ smelly socks in a dorm just for girls!
Each dorm is run at 50% occupancy to ensure physical distancing
Increased safety & cleaning measures in place, see full list here

4 bedded dorm 10 bedded dorm

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Central location

Clink261
261-265 Grays Inn Road
London WC1X 8QT
UK

Getting here

From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar)
From Heathrow Airport
From Gatwick Airport
From Stansted Airport
From Luton Airport
From Southend Airport
From London City Airport
From Victoria Train and Coach stations
Parking at the hostel

From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar)

The closest Tube/Underground/Subway Station to Clink261 is King’s Cross St. Pancras. It’s just 7 minutes’ walk away.

There’s lots of exits at the station – but don’t worry, you can use any one of them. When you leave the station, just make sure Euston Road is in front of you and King’s Cross and St. Pancras Stations are behind you.

Cross Euston Road and then take a slight left down Gray’s Inn Road (you’ll pass a Tandoori restaurant on your right – no curry stops yet, though; you’ve got a hostel to find!) Carry on along this road and after about 5 minutes you’ll see Clink261 on your right – look out for purple paint and a big red sign!

From Heathrow Airport

By train (cheapest option): Jump on the Piccadilly Line (Dark Blue) and head Northbound until you reach King’s Cross St Pancras. Get off here and follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel – The journey takes about 50 minutes altogether.

By Heathrow Express and Underground: Another option is to take the Heathrow Express Train to Paddington and then the Underground Eastbound to King’s Cross St. Pancras on the Circle / Hammersmith and City Underground line (Pink / Yellow). However, this way is a lot more expensive, not direct and not that much quicker either, so we’d recommend the option above instead.

From Gatwick Airport

By train (cheapest option): The Thameslink train takes you right to St. Pancras Station. From there, follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel – The journey takes about 50 minutes in total.

By Gatwick Express and Underground: Another option is to take Gatwick Express to Victoria and then the Underground Victoria Line (Light Blue) Northbound to King’s Cross St. Pancras. It is more expensive though, and you need to change stations, so it’s not the route we’d recommend.

From Stansted Airport

By Bus and Underground (cheapest option): You will need to book a bus through National Express for this option (online bookings only). The bus will take you from Stansted Airport to Stop S in Midland Road (Right between British Library and St. Pancras Station). From here head east toward Kings Cross, once there follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel – This journey takes about 2 hours and costs a minimum of £10 per person.

By Train (fastest option): The Stansted Express goes to Liverpool Street Station. From there, ride the Metropolitan Line (Dark Red), Circle Line (Yellow) or Hammersmith and City Line (Pink) Eastbound to King’s Cross St. Pancras Station and then follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel -. This route takes about 45 minutes in total.

From Luton Airport

By Bus and Underground (cheapest option): Get on a bus to Baker Street Underground station. Both National Express and Green Line coaches run services from Luton. From here, jump on the Metropolitan Line (Dark Red), Circle Line (Yellow) or Hammersmith and City Line (Pink) Eastbound to King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station. From there, follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel – This takes about 75 minutes in total.

By Train (fastest option): Jump on the shuttle bus to Luton Airport Train Station. From here, take the Thameslink train which goes to St. Pancras station (It’s best to buy your ticket at the airport as this includes the shuttle bus) From here, follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel – This route takes about 40 minutes altogether.

From Southend Airport

By Train and Underground: Catch the train from the airport to Liverpool Street Station. From here, transfer to the Underground and get on either the Circle Line (Yellow), Metropolitan Line (Maroon/Dark Red) or Hammersmith and City (Pink) line to King’s Cross Station. follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel.

From London City Airport

By Train and Underground: From London City Tube Station, get on the DLR Line (Docklands Light Railway) to Bank Station. Here, change to the Northern Line (Black) which will take you to King’s Cross Station. From here, follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel.

From Victoria Train and Coach stations

By Tube: Jump on the Underground Victoria Line (Light Blue) Northbound to King’s Cross St. Pancras and then follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel – This takes 20 minutes.

Parking at the hostel

We don’t have any parking spaces directly at the hostels unfortunately. However, parking is available at the nearby NCP car park. The address is:

Judd Street NCP Car Park, Judd Street, St. Pancras, WC1H 9QR.

The car park is open from: 05:00-23:00. Height restriction is: 1.9m

Parking charges are as follows:

2 hours – £10.00
4 hours – £20.00
24 hours – £28.00

You can follow this link to pre-book.

Fabulous

I travel to London often and I occasionally stay here for a change. Security and cleanliness are good and the beds seemed to have been upgraded lately. £3 basic breakfast is handy as is the kitchen\common area in the basement...

remington

Great Location

It is really close to Kings Cross, which covers a good number of the metro lines so it's quite easy to get to where you need to go. If you are up to walking, it is only 20 minutes to the British Museum, and...

iamames

Fabulous

Relatively clean space, great security (especially for ladies), and overall nice atmosphere. Directions to hostel were very clear and easy to find. Would recommend to other travellers

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