Backpackers Youth Hostel London Kings Cross

Description

Clink78 Backpackers Youth Hostel in London

Looking for a backpackers youth hostel in Central London?

Clink78 is a vibrant and energetic backpackers youth hostel located in King’s Cross, right in central London.

Set in an old courthouse where the punk band The Clash once stood trial, Clink78 takes its name from the famous anarchists. Our very own night-time venue ClashBAR is the perfect spot to meet like-minded backpackers and share travel stories over a cocktail and a slice of pizza. Sleep in an authentic prison cell or chill out in the original courtrooms of this grand Victorian building for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Find the hostel in King’s Cross, a buzzing cultural quarter and London’s main transport hub, just a 10-minute walk from the train station. Get full directions to our cheap hostel below!

Rooms

Private jail cell rooms

Sleep with your partner in crime, or in solitary confinement!

Private room that sleeps 1 or 2 people in a bunk bed
English Heritage-listed with original prison/police custody features
You’ll have access to a shared bathroom and shower facilities located nearby on every floor so bring your flip flops!
Each bed comes with bedding, free towels and a power outlet.
Heavy door is keycard-accessed from the outside but opens freely from the inside – you’re not locked in ;-)
Perfect for couples, friends or solo travellers looking for a different hostel experience!

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Private rooms

For those looking for some privacy but still enjoy the buzz of a hostel

Single/double/twin and 4-bed private rooms
Choice of shared or en-suite bathroom facilities
Fitted with Air conditioning
Each room comes with linen, towels and soap
Perfect for couples, friends, independent guests or business whizz-kids

Twin Room Double Room

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4-14 bed dorms

The ideal mixed dorms for budget conscious city explorers

Each bunk comes with bedding, a reading light, power outlet, USB port and a locker for small luggage.
Choice of en-suite or shared bathroom facilities
Fitted with Air conditioning
Great for groups of friends and solo travellers looking to make new friends!

4 bedded dorm 8 bedded dorm

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10 bed girls-only dorms

Sorry boys, girls only

Female-only dorm that sleep 10 guests
Each bunk comes with bedding, a reading light, power outlet, USB port and a locker for small luggage.
You’ll have access to girls only shared bathroom/shower facilities
Fitted with Air conditioning

4 bedded dorm

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Central location

Clink78
78 King's Cross Road
London WC1X 9QG
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)

At just 10 minutes’ walk away, the closest Tube/Underground/Subway Station to Clink78 is King’s Cross St. Pancras.

There are a lot of exits from the station, but don’t panic! Whichever exit you take, just make sure that 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 to Gray’s Inn Road (you’ll pass a Tandoori restaurant on your right – but don’t let the delicious smells lure you in just yet!) Continue along this road and after about 5 minutes you’ll see our smallest hostel, Clink261 on your right. Not long to go now.

Carry on walking up Gray’s Inn Road. When you reach a set of Zebra Crossings, turn left down Acton Street. Walk along Acton street for a couple of minutes and you’ll reach a junction. Clink78 is right in front of you. It’s a large Victorian Courthouse building, so you shouldn’t miss it!

Watch our handy video, so you’ll know exactly where to go!

From Heathrow Airport

By train (cheapest option:) Take the Piccadilly Line (Dark Blue) all the way to King’s Cross St. Pancras 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 in total.

By Heathrow Express and Underground: You can also take the Heathrow Express Train to Paddington and then the Circle / Hammersmith City Underground line (Pink / Yellow) Eastbound to King’s Cross. However, it’s much more expensive, not direct and not that much quicker either – so it’s not the route we’d recommend!

From Gatwick Airport

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

By Gatwick Express and Underground: You can also take the Gatwick Express to Victoria and then the Underground Victoria Line (Light Blue) Northbound to King’s Cross. However, it’s more expensive and requires a change, so not the route we’d suggest.

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 and Underground (fastest option): The Stansted Express takes you to Liverpool Street Station. From there, take the Metropolitan Line (Dark Red), Circle Line (Yellow) or Hammersmith and City Line (Pink) Eastbound to King’s Cross St. Pancras Station and follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel. The train journey takes approximately 45 minutes.

From Luton Airport

By Bus and Underground (cheapest option): National Express or Green Line coaches take you to Baker Street Underground Station and from there you can take 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): First, take the shuttle bus to Luton Airport Train Station. From there, take the Thameslink train which takes you to St. Pancras station (buy your ticket at the airport as this includes the shuttle bus), then follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel – This journey takes about 40 minutes in total.

From Southend Airport

By Train and Underground: You can get the train directly from Southend Airport to Liverpool Street Station. Once at the station, transfer to the underground and get on the Circle Line (Yellow), Metropolitan Line (Maroon/Dark Red) or Hammersmith and City (Pink) line to King’s Cross Station and follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel.

From London City Airport

By Underground and Train: From London City Tube station, take the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) to Bank Station. Here, change to the Northern Line (Black) to King’s Cross Station, then 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 Underground: Take the Underground Victoria Line (Light Blue) Northbound to King’s Cross St. Pancras and follow the directions on the From King’s Cross & St. Pancras (Eurostar) section to get to the hostel – It 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.

Good Hostel

Perfectly fine for a place to sleep. Stayed here for a friend’s birthday, we went out in London during the evening. There was a good atmosphere in the hostel and the 24 hour security and reception made...

jenniebrunskill

Great place!

On reception there were Very friendly staff. Nice social environment. Clean and spacious rooms. The bar and eating areas were great to meet new people. We Would definitely stay again. Price was ideal!

Kate S

Great place

Really nice place, friendly staff. It's really close to King's Cross, so it's also a really to get to all interesting tourists places. I really liked it here and planing to stay at Clink78 next time I'll go to London

NartMoro