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Overview

The Rest Up London Hostel is known as one of the best and gauging from its outward appearance that would be easy to believe. The charming, brick front building with its terrace garden and wonderful location on the New Kent Road makes it an appealing spot. Just a short walk to Elephant & Castle tube station and 15 miles to Heathrow Airport, it is also just a mile from sites like the Tower of London, Parliament and Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. It is within the same area as the Imperial War Museum and London South Bank University, as well.

A pre-WWI baroque building, it is a historic property and has been a hostel for more than 100 years. It features such amenities as a shared TV room, a beautiful terrace with covered tables and fun bean bag chairs. It has an onsite coffee shop and snack bar, there is free Wi-Fi in the public areas, a ticketing and tour desk, baggage storage option, laundry services (for a fee) and even some business services. Visitors can enjoy traditional breakfast each morning, pizza at night and healthier fare in the restaurant. They also offer group menus.

The rooms include shared dorm rooms with options for four to a room or twenty beds in a dorm-style setting. The rooms are mixed gender, but there is a single four-bed female dorm. There are also twin and double rooms, and some even offer private baths at no cost.

If an affordable and high-quality accommodation is the goal, but also one in one of the best spots in London, it will be hard to beat what the Rest Up London Hostel makes available to travelers of all kinds.

6.5
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Based on 3,512 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Rest Up London

  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee shop
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safe

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Accessibility and suitability

  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Pool table

General

  • Family rooms
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • 24hr front desk

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Reviews of Rest Up London

6.5
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3512 verified ratings
Wonderful
551
Very good
434
Good
829
Okay
524
Fair
520
Mediocre
273
Poor
381

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6.8
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Ed, Mar 2020
Pros (+) Close to the tube station.
Cons (-) Room was the size of a walk in closet
9.7
Wonderful
Linda, Aug 2018
Pros (+) Amenities, room options
Cons (-) Lots of Screaming young children
5.7
Fair
Abdullah, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Lovely place within the city centre, everything available at your door steps
Cons (-) Lights can be on even at 2 am, there is noise the whole night.washrooms and toilets are quite limited for a huge number of guests.
6.5
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Chris, Apr 2017
Pros (+) Room was actually pretty clean, and restrooms were heavily used, but cleaned regularly. Staff was always very nice and helpful. Room was spartan, but comfortable.
Cons (-) Very noisy - lots of commotion outside our room. Also, for some reason, they decided to shut the bathroom near us for cleaning every morning from about 7:30 to 8:15 - right when lots of folks were wanting to shower. Finally, I had requested a private room for our family, but they told me that they didn't have any , so I had to pay extra money to get a whole 10 person room. Still a decent rate over...
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4.8
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2016
Pros (+) I liked that it was well located (less than 10 minutes walk to the Elephant & Castle tube station), St Pancras train station is 15 minutes away by tube and there are many buses around the hostel. You can also find a Spar and a Tesco Express supermarket as well as many kebabs next door if you want to grab something to eat. I stayed in a 4 beds dorm wich was clean and I had a nice view on the Shard....
Cons (-) Wifi was only available in sharing areas (only reception, " bar " and tv lounge). Also, the windows in the dorm were old and made of glass that was partially shattered so you could hear the traffic as if you were sleeping in the street. It can also be quite cold so I don't recommend staying there during fall or winter. Bed's matresses aren't confortable so I wouldn't recommend staying there for to...
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8.2
Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2016
Pros (+) This is the second time I have ever stayed in a hostel...I can say with confidence that I will definately stay here again... $20 a night?! Who could say no! Also close to Elephant and Castle tube station too!!
Cons (-) I personally dont think it a good idea to have children (both male and female) sharing the same shower and toilet facilities as adults. I would strongly recommend having at least 1 floor dedicated to minors!

Location

172 New Kent Road, London

What's nearby

  • The Shard0.7 mi
  • Tower Bridge1 mi
  • Waterloo1.1 mi
  • Tower of London1.2 mi
  • London Eye1.4 mi
  • St. Paul's Cathedral1.4 mi
  • Palace of Westminster1.5 mi
  • Big Ben1.5 mi
  • Strand1.8 mi
  • Central London1.8 mi
  • Charing Cross1.8 mi
  • Trafalgar Square1.9 mi

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Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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$64
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 71% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Rest Up London

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Rest Up London, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in October and June.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Rest Up London, plan to stay on a Monday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Rest Up London was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $31, while the most expensive was $31.
  • How long should you stay at Rest Up London? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Rest Up London

  • Where is Rest Up London located?

    Rest Up London is located at 172 New Kent Road in Southwark, 1.5 miles from the center of London. The Shard is the closest landmark to Rest Up London.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Rest Up London?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Rest Up London.

  • Does Rest Up London offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Rest Up London offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Rest Up London from the airport?

    Rest Up London is 6.1 miles from London City.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Rest Up London hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Rest Up London in London and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Rest Up London and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Rest Up London.

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7.2
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