YHA London Central

Nice and convenient location. Staff are friendly. clean and tidy. Easy to find and the room is not small. Near sight seeing spots

Everything is good, I like their pantry so we can cook our favourite food 😍

Good location but the lift was broken

Overall was a great stay, washing machine wasn’t working during my stay, at no fault of anyone on staff, and the bathroom outside my room wasn’t the most clean. Staff was friendly and helpful

We haven’t stayed in a YH in a city before and were a little wary. Our Airbnb cancelled at the last minute and as it was a BST festival weekend and Pride weekend we couldn’t find anything for under £1000 for two nights. Until I thought, why not, let’s try a YH. I’m so pleased we did. Other visitors varied in ages, abilities, ethnicity but all were friendly. The staff we so helpful and friendly. I had called in advance of booking as we have 3 children (family of 5) and wanted to be sure our youngest could bring a roll mat and sleeping bag as other YHAs permit. The reception confirmed it was fine - woohoo! We had an en-suite family room for 4 on the 5th floor and it was squeaky clean. The lift was out of order so it was a little knackering going up and down 5 flights but manageable for us. We stored our bags in the lockable basement room on the first and last day which was a bonus. We hired towels for £2 which lightened our luggage. The breakfast was fine, a bit of carb overload but that worked for us. There is soya milk if you ask and the flora spread is vegan. Could have done with oat milk or a dairy free milk which can be used in tea or coffee without it curdling but to be fair we didn’t ask and just opted for black coffee. We’d definitely stay here again and would recommend to anyone visiting London. Very close to a Sainsbury’s local (under 5 mins) and 8 mins from Great Portland St Tube. 25 mins walk from Kings Cross.

YHA is clean, safe and convenient but this one - not sure if it is policy now - does not have lockers. No lockers in the dorm, except for one the size of a mobile phone. No external lockers. If you have a laptop you are advised to leave it at reception. Not sure about cameras or other valuable gear. Whilst most people you share a room with at YHA are very respectful, you simply never know about potential theft so not having decent sized locker is ridiculous, annoying, inconvenient and unsafe.

I booked it because my flight home was leaving at midnight and I wanted a place to stay until then. As it is a hostel, I wasn't expecting the facilities, but my expectations were overturned, but in a good way. Cleanliness! Bright! Everything is NEW! And, very quiet (as long as the time I stayed there). I had stayed in another hotel for five days that was almost twice the price, and I wished I had stayed here in the first place. Excellent place.