PubLove @ The Steam Engine - Hostel
Location: 41-42, Cosser St, London, England, SE1 7BU, London, GB
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Stunning Views and Vibrant Garden
Take in the breathtaking views from the terrace and immerse yourself in the peaceful garden atmosphere.
Delicious Dining Options
Satisfy your taste buds at BurgerCraft restaurant, indulge in snacks at the coffee shop/cafe, and enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge to unwind after a day of adventures.
Comfortable Accommodations and Convenient Amenities
Relax in one of the 4 guestrooms with complimentary wireless internet, modern bathrooms, and available amenities like express check-out, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Experience the heart of London at PubLove @ The Steam Engine - Hostel, moments away from iconic landmarks like the London Eye and Big Ben. Book now for a memorable stay!
Important Information
- Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 05:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Wheelchair accessible
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Express check-out
- Smoke-free property
- Well-lit path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
172-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request) and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Heating and fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Soap
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Private 9 Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
5 Twin Bunk Beds
143-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating and fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 9 (9 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Soap
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Bed in 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with
5 Twin Bunk Beds
161-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating and fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Soap
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Bed in 9 Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
5 Twin Bunk Beds
143-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating and fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Soap
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Bed in 18 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
10 Twin Bunk Beds
161-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating and fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Soap
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Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
6 Twin Bunk Beds
183 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating and fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Soap
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Private 12 Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
6 Twin Bunk Beds
209-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating and fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 12 (12 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Soap
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6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
3 Twin Bunk Beds
108-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating and fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Soap
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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
3 Twin Bunk Beds
108-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Heating and fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - No housekeeping, shared accommodations
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Soap
Guest Reviews
- Hiedeyuki (6/5): - トランクなど荷物を入れるゲージがとにかく小さい。 仕方ないから枕元に置いた。 ベッドに入ると室内照明が皆無に近いのでスマホのライトを利用した。 だめなところを挙げるときりがないが立地だけは申し分ないので寝に帰るだけの場所と割り切る分にはコスパとしては良いと思う。
- Gerard (10/5): - y and very helpful staff.
- Gabriela Ribeiro (8/5): - Banheiros compartilhados infelizmente ficam sujos muito rápido, mas fazem a limpeza frequente.
- hamza (10/5): - Good
- hamza (6/5): - I recommend it only. They need to make an effort in cleaning and the sound of music from the bars at night.
- Monsur (10/5): - i like it..
- Azucena (10/5): - Very friendly staff
- Helen (8/5): - close to train station and 10 mins walk to The London eye and Big Ben! It is good but it’s too noisy at night time inside the bar and worst thing is needs to carry your luggage all the way to the second floor and male and female are shared bathroom, no privacy at all!
- Lisa (6/5): - Its a hostel so wasn't expecting 5 star. I was there because i had an early start the next day in London and it was a cheap stop over. Staff was lovely. You get discount for food and drink in the pub downstairs. I was in a mixed dorm, this was ok. A little noisy in the night and im pretty sure at about 2am, someone decided to smoke weed at the other side of the room. I was up early so had to try and get about quietly so not to wake others.
- kulwinder (10/5): - Two nights 8/24-8/25, I recently stayed at the Steam Engine Hostel and had a fantastic experience. I arrived late at night, and although I was tired from my journey, the night shift staff member (possibly named Demetrius) made the check-in process seamless and stress-free. He went above and beyond to help me settle in, showing exceptional kindness and compassion, which I will never forget. The rooms were clean and comfortable, making my stay even more pleasant. Overall, the Steam Engine Hostel provided a welcoming and hospitable environment. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay!
- kulwinder (10/5): - Two nights 8/24-8/25, I recently stayed at the Steam Engine Hostel and had a fantastic experience. I arrived late at night, and although I was tired from my journey, the night shift staff member (possibly named Demetrius) made the check-in process seamless and stress-free. He went above and beyond to help me settle in, showing exceptional kindness and compassion, which I will never forget. The rooms were clean and comfortable, making my stay even more pleasant. Overall, the Steam Engine Hostel provided a welcoming and hospitable environment. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay!
- Rawle (10/5): - Loved the food and the atmosphere.
- Paul (6/5): - It was very quiet and staff were very friendly.
- andrea (10/5): - Easy check in and check out. Good food. Friendly staff.
- Lalla elazza (10/5): - Mi experiencia ha sido muy buen me gusto mucho
- SHAKEELA (6/5): - The area around Publove is great and also in walking distance of the train station. Upon arriving we were checked in and given the key to our private room. The room was basic, there was a rotating floor fan because no A/C or ventilation in the room or bathroom but a tiny window in the room. I wouldn't have wanted to be in there if that fan wasn't there, especially after showering. An Attic converted to a studio. The mattress felt like a futon, woke up sore. They have a restaurant downstairs which was cool but stopped serving at 10 which would have been cool to know because we were starving. We were directed to a nearby supermarket and some restaurants. Most of the restaurants were closing so we went to the supermarket to pick up some food and of course come back to find no microwave or kitchen available to guest. Its setup as a hostel don't really have the main amenities. Good for a night
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Afordable and well situated
- Angela (10/5): - The staff were very friendly and it was my first time staying in a hostel. I felt very safe and it was quiet and bed was decent!
- Katy (10/5): Great for such a central hostel at a good price - The hostel was how you would expect and I managed to get a decent sleep for a very early start at work. The bunk bed could have done with a little bit more overhead room (couldn't sit) but I was only there to sleep so not a bother.
- Jade (10/5): i stayed there for sure. - the only sour note of this stay was at the very end as i was leaving the hostel at 4:30am on a Monday and the overnight clerk wasn't very helpful with checkout. he told me to leave the key card on the bar top, which i did, then i asked him how to go about unlocking the door, and he eventually walks over, then reaches up to a lock as if it were completely obvious to me in a dark room. very rude guy. but everyone else (almost everyone else) was stellar.
- Verified traveler (6/5): There are other better hostels - Not worth it. 12 beds in tiny room. Feels like a jail......Even with earplugs, too noisy, door makes loud noises when opening and shuts on its own, tiny cage locker, NO REFRIGERATOR to keep food for staff otherwise POLITE STAFF
- Ben (10/5): - C’était agréable et animé
- Kevin (8/5): - Arrived 1am to find a Madam in my bottom bunk because she had no morals dealt with quickly by Manager Pablo 24 Hour reception bar for residents better than most hostels based in a quiet sidestreet
- Augusta Jalving (2/5): Bad hostel pub - So I ordered teo beds to sleep in for two nights. I normally never slep on a hostel but wanted to give it a try. First it seamed fine. We got everything done. But then you have to buy a locker for your “closet” and have to rent a bathing towel. So it doesn’t even make any sense to me for “saving” money. The location was great and the food was also ok. But overall terrible service. They had overbooked the rooms, so at 12 at night a staff member wroke us up. Because some Russians had taken ours so we took those at the other side and no one had claimed them. So we didn’t think there was an issue. And there was two beds left over.. They hadn’t any organizing or control over their own system. I booked a real hotel because I didn’t want to ever waste my time or money on this ever again. And hope that nobody else ever does
- Andrea (10/5): - I had a great stay! Nice staff and guests. The downside was that the room would get a bit hot at night.
- Rohini (4/5): - nice guests. poor facility. uncooperative staff and not everyone is on the same page.
- Alejandro Jose (6/5): - Camas cómodas,, pero yo reservé en un cuarto de 4 camas y me dieron en uno de 12
- RachelA (10/5): - The staff was really nice and to be my first experience sharing a room with others, I felt safe. I also appreciated how clean everything was. The only thing I would suggest is making the showers more private, since the door allows water from the other shower to get into yours. Lastly, I have to point out that they sell good food at an excellent price (to be in London).
- Verified traveler (8/5): - All the staff were excellent and very friendly. The food in the pub downstairs was delicious. The rooms, were quite small, but nonetheless the stay was overall pleasing! Only a 5 min walk to a tube station.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Perfect for group of friends. And it's a plus since there's a pub in the buliding. We had a great time
- Unknown (2/5): - No no no no staff was a little rude Save pounds go somewhere else.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Me gusto que esta a 8min aprox de la estacion de tren. Los baños estaban sucios. Si mal no recuerdo tienen letreros de no hacer ruidos despues de las 10pm y no hay quien regule eso. Una habitacion muy pequeña para tantas literas. Atencion del personal muy buenas, que es la misma de la del Pub
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Die Lage war super und alles war sehr sauber. Das einzige, was uns nicht so gut gefallen hat, war, dass es erst ab 9 Uhr Frühstück gab. Wenn ich in London einen Kurzurlaub mache, möchte ich eigentlich recht früh aufstehen, um den ganzen Tag effektiv nutzen zu können. Aber in der Nähe hat man gutes Frühstück bekommen, sodass das kein Problem war.
- Eddie (8/5): - It was awesome. Michael was great and super helpful.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Pros& Cons - ドライヤー付きでホテル検索したのに、ドライヤーなし バンクベッドの一人分の幅狭過ぎ 周辺にバス停、駅、スーパー、お土産屋、観光地が全部揃っていてロケーション的には最高
- Rainer (8/5): Top Hostel in London - Ist kein Hotel, sondern ein Hostel, d.h. Mehrbettzimmer und beengt. Aber für zwei Tage London absolut OK. Die Schlafräume und Waschräume/Toiletten waren neu, effektiv eingerichtet und sauber - wesentlich besser als das was andere Hotels in London als 3- oder 4-Sterne verkaufen. Ein Schließfach steht zur Verfügung - Schloss mitbringen! Der Pub, in dem das Hostel angesiedelt ist, hat gutes Essen und eine Auswahl lokaler Craftbiere. Das Personal war höflich und gut drauf. 10 Minuten zu Fuß zum Themseufer. Tube-Station Lambeth North 5 Min entfernt, ebenso zahlreiche Busverbindungen. ein kleines
- Verified traveler (4/5): - Not very happy staff,carpets are dirty,only 2 showers for 4 or 5 rooms with six beds in it,one shower cold, other just warm water. you can here music in the pub downstairs till 11ish pm, lights out side very bright which shines into the room with no curtains or blinds,beds were clean and comfortable though.
- Anne Karen (8/5): Grei pris, fin lokasjon - Hyggelig personale med unntak av én person bak baren. Hun var ikke spesielt kjip, bare litt mutt og tydeligvis ganske lei av jobben sin... Jeg tror de er ganske vant til ungdom som reiser og ser etter billige steder å bo og med tanke på at det er pub i underetasjen er de nok vant til mye bråk og sikkert en del kjipe folk. Rommet var ok, sengen overraskende komfortabel (jeg bodde på dorm med 9 senger - 3 køysenger) og de jeg bodde på rom med var stille og hyggelige. Opplevde ingen problemer. De har låsbare skap på rommet, de var små, men jeg fikk plass til laptop og kamera inni mitt skap. Du trenger en tjukk hengelås for å bruke dem, men om du ikke har egen selger de dem i resepsjonen/pubdisken i underetasjen. Det var ganske mye bråk til sent på kveld, så om dette er et problem for deg er ikke dette stedet å bo (det er tross alt over en pub), men som sagt, rolig på selve rommet og i "bo-etasjen". Wi-fi fungerte ok, ikke superkjapt, men ikke dårlig.
- Annalena (10/5): - Gut angebunden und gemütlich, die Zimmer sind klein aber funktionial. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt und das ein oder andere Bier im zugehörigen Pub getrunken.
- Z (4/5): - Walking distance to busses and subway. Didn't serve food because they were renewin the menu, a little disappointing.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Great location, friendly staff, needs a deep clean - Great location and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The living quarters are a bit of a letdown. The bathrooms were very dirty and smelled, it reminded me of an outhouse. The sleeping area was a little bit better. The beds are fairly comfortable, there are no curtains for privacy, no AC, and there is no place to store your luggage. I have stayed in much better hostels.
- Jose (8/5): Hostal cerca del centro de la ciudad - Básicamente son unos cuartos en la parte alta del pub. El problema era que la litera se movía bastante aunque eso depende de la gente que se hospeda. La regadera tenía un poco de moho y los baños podrían estar más limpios. A pesar de esos detalles fue muy útil para únicamente pasar la noche y prepaparse para el día siguiente, el personal es muy amable y la comida del pub es buena.
- Fritz (10/5): - Smasing place! Excellent!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Very close to a Tube station, cosy and comfortable
- John N (8/5): Many thanks for my stay. - The accommodation was very convienient for my three day visit to the Elephant & Castle location. Although the accomodation was basic it was well maintained and clean throughout. Very impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of the downstair staff. Prices very competative and ggod value for money. Would certainly use again.
- Sarah (2/5): Very gross hostel - The staff at this hostel were nice, but the hostel itself was in disgusting condition. My room was dank, smelled like sweat and had no AC. The bathrooms were dirty, didn't work well, and one was out of toilet paper. Also: I woke up to two people hooking up in one of the bunk beds below me. Really had to fight the urge to start singing "We found love in a hopeless place" at them. I'd only stay here again if I were absolutely broke and had no other option.
- Verified traveler (2/5): Great staff bad hostel - Dirty, cramped, expensive, and overall a very unpleasant experience.
- kelli (10/5): Convenient - The hostel was very nicely located, the staff was great very helpful and friendly. They kept the hostel maintained well and had a good selection at the bar, warning it got a little hot and humid in the actual room with all the beds full, had to keep one of the windows open.
- Mary (10/5): Really close to sights - I had a blast here, the staff were friendly and helpful, the beer selection was great. The biggest plus it that you are really close to things like the London eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and a short tube ride to Tafalger square.
- John (8/5): - A great place to meet other travlers. Visited three times and always a great experience.
- Verified traveler (10/5): London days - The service was excellent, nice staff. They have a bar that never closes. The hostel is located in an area where can be assessed easily
- Verified traveler (8/5): - It's an older building and a bit small. But it's cleaned thouroughly and the staff is easy to get along with.
- weichia (6/5): - only for sleep
- Phil (2/5): Incompetent. - Reception claimed I hadn't paid in advance despite providing email and website proof from my phone. Had to wait ~20 minutes for their computer to start up (updates!) before they realised the mistake. Appalling.
- Akangsha (6/5): Nice location but mismanaged. - Close to major attractions. Food is good. Limited breakfast but reasonable. Bathrooms are not very clean. But bed allocation is totally messed up. Both of us were forced to take middle beds when we had explicitly requested and were allocated 1 lower bed. Other people had just take our beds and when we asked hostel staff they forced us to take middle beds even when other beds were available and promised us other beds next day but next day same story continued.
- x (6/5): Good location, basic facilities to make your stay - Most staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was above average with cereal, milk, coffee, oj, bread, butter and jam. Room was alright with attached shower. Common showers and toilets seem to be perpetually flooded a little though.
- Verified traveler (6/5): If you only need a bed, great location - The staff seemed to be in turn-over so they were newer and not totally sure about the routine (mostly in the restaurant). The 12 bed dorm is 3 tier-bunk beds and there is no place to sit or back your bag besides the floor. There are lockers in the room but they are not big enough for your bags. The bathrooms are old but clean and always stocked with toilet paper. Considering we were only in the room to sleep, it worked well with our budget. The plugs were only along one wall but there was an extension cord for another plug along the other wall.
- Derek (6/5): Would stay again - Great spot if you aren't expecting a hotel. Staff were great, food and drinks were awesome. Bed is small but comfortable and clean enough. Bathroom and shower could use some work. It's close to 2 underground spots so you can get to most sites in under 20 minutes. Overall i Would recommend to anyone.
- adam (8/5): - Great place to stay... Better than I expected from a hostel, for sure!
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great Hostel - Great location and for a hostel awesome wish the bathroom had been slightly bigger but great place to rest your head.
- dean (8/5): Brill location - First time stay in a hostel.......would stay here again
- Verified traveler (8/5): Don't be afraid of 11 strangers. - London was the last stop of my trip in Europe in 35days. I was worried of my budget since it would be my last stop so I needed a cheap place for staying. I thought the price was unbelievable when I found it out on hotels.com, and realized the price was reasonable when I arrived. I stayed in 12 beds room. There were 4 bunker beds and each bed had 3 beds. Mine was fortunately the bottom one and I liked it although I couldn't even sit up on the bed. There was not so much free space for luggages so it was inconvenient. I don't know how many beds the other 3 rooms have, but there were only 2 showers and 2 toilets. I worried about it but I went back to the hostel early in the night and there was no people using shower so I didn't need to wait for a shower. The breakfast was so so. They provided cereals and toasts but I hope you not expect so much about it. They seemed like they cleaned the hostel every morning. It was pretty clean. Overall, I was satisfied with my staying in the hostel.
- Verified traveler (6/5): So-so - I booked a 9 bed room based of the pictures provided, and they were very misleading. The room was incredibly small, with 3 triple bunk beds, and the floor space was enough for only about two people to walk around. There was absolutely no room for luggage, making it a hassle with everyone in the room. The personal lockers required you to buy their thick padlocks at the reception, which I found to be very inconvenient. There were only two bathrooms and showers for everyone, and they weren't the cleanest- very rarely could you find soap or paper towels. The location was good, about a 15 minute walk to Big Ben, with a tube station right up the road. But, if you are a solo female traveler like I was, I would not recommend walking around at night, kind of sketchy. I would not stay there again.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Cheap but not chearful - I stayed one night only. It is a true 2 star. I think I had too high expectations. I have used a hostel before- just once- and was outside London. Thinking back: The room here is very crowded. The walls are cracked and the mattress I could feel all the springs on my ribs. The toilets were quite dirty- there were some dirty pants hanged on a wall and a dirty towel on the floor and everyone was stepping on it. However, I felt safe in this place and it is very close to London eye and other attractions. And the price was more than convenient.If I really had to stay here again, I would but not as a choice.
- Shrestharth (6/5): Nice and cozy for short stay - its a cheap place to be in central london. All major attraction is walking distance from here.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Good for the price paid - It was good for a short stay.
- Verified traveler (6/5): it's a hostel - Not much in the way of facilities, and the rooms reek of sweat. Their internet is good, though, they offer good service, and everything they advertise is there, so I'd be willing to go back again.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Good but not perfect. - Pub Love wasn't a horrible place to stay but there were issues with the two bathrooms upstairs. One of them always seemed to be out of service and having to share one toilet with 20 or more people isn't the easiest thing to do. I stayed in the dorm with 12 bunks, but I wish I had stayed in one of the others and paid the extra money because the metal framed bunks moved at anyones slightest movement. With that being said, I would stay at the hostel again. It was a great central location and super close to the Tube. I value that when I'm traveling alone and plan to stay out late. The staff was super friendly and helped out whenever needed.
- Verified traveler (6/5): It is alright - good location, nice bar, but just a place to stay overnight
- Sheila (6/5): Stay at Pub Love Crosser Street - Reception and bar staff member was very helpfulucky and carried my luggage to the room. Evening food menu limited and if expanded would be good. Great to have the breakfast but water for tea and coffee not hot enough in the urn.Customer service at Breakfast not very good and guy should have been more attentive not watching computer or TV whatever he was doing.Would have liked some protein in the breakfast as had to expend a lot of energy travelling and walking into London. I didn't like the plastic cutlery and crockery.
- Dan (6/5): Cheap, cheerful but uncomfortable - A stopover between flights. This is in the heart of London. Extremely cheap but also extremely uncomfortable beds. Since the hostel is on top of a pub it attracts party people, making it a bit noisy at all times.
- Nina (10/5): Good - Nice stuff, bar is opened 24/7 and have food as well and breakfast is included so won't be hungry or thursty :) nice staff and it is great that there was shower in the room and outside the room as well.
- Steve (10/5): Commuting from Waterloo - Really great staff who make the bar a friendly sociable atmosphere to chill out in the evenings. Thank you to Agne for all your help and for teaching me a several different languages. See you all on my next visit.
- Mark (2/5): Non stay event!!!!!!!!!!!! - Dear Sir/ madam, I've sent a complaint why I was refused to stay at the the stream engine hostel. Email sent to help@hotels.com. Yours faithfully
- Verified traveler (10/5): !!! - Comfy room and great pub!
- Vishal (10/5): nice place - Great place for the price. Had a comfy stay, cannot complain!
- Simon (8/5): . - Service was amazing, and the hostel itself was really okay, will definetly go there again if I need a place to stay at in London.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great Hostel Experience - Excellent staff. Close proximity to public transportation (tube, bus, cab).
- Andy (8/5): Hostel above a pub - Location: on a quiet street above a quiet pub (drinks a bit expensive, food is ok) 5 minute walk to Underground station. Staff: Very friendly and helpful. Room: Bed was lumpy but it kinda felt like a massage! Three-tier bunks mean it is hard to get into the middle one. Clean. Showers: Only one of the two seemed to work. Very cramped and didn't drain properly. Security: have to use a code to get in to the rooms, and then another code to access a room. Lockers available to use inside the rooms (bring your own lock).
- Leslie (10/5): Great stay - A great hostel to stay in. Very freindly and the service was really amazing working with us to figure out a booking problem. The bar underneath was good and a great place to hang out and get cheap food and drinks. Clean and comfortable for a hostel.
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