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    The Dictionary Hostel

    3.7 (20 reviews)
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    I came in at four in the mornin and they were happy to accommodate me! The beds are cool and the place is clean: exactly what you need!!

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    Has a friendly atmosphere and is really cool in design (our dorm had a swing!).

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    Wombat's - Shared kitchen

    Wombat's

    3.7(30 reviews)
    1.3 miWhitechapel

    3-night stay in 4-bed mixed dorm in March/April…read more The cafe area was so cute! When we arrived mid afternoon, there were so many people milling about on their laptops or chatting. It gave a pleasant feel. This is also the area you check-in at. The front-desk staff were very friendly and walked us through how to use our key cards and where things were located. The room looked like a dorm room, as expected, with bunk beds and lockers. We also had a private bathroom and shower, which I was pleasantly surprised about. We couldn't get the A/C to work, so we had to keep the windows cracked at all times. It would've been nice to be able to open the window completely for more airflow as it got stuffy/warm often. The beds are a place to sleep... don't expect much comfort. Loved the basement common areas! So much space and unique places to sit. It is also a bar at night with karaoke and lots of people mingling. Overall, it was a clean and fun hostel experience.

    I and my wife got the whole room for ourselves and this was during the two day heat wave. So, there…read moreis no option to book AC rooms while booking on their website and apparently they have AC rooms but it's random. You are either lucky enough to get it or not. I don't thinks that's fair. Room service is not prompt. And the restrooms and the rooms stink. Absolutely no ventilation in the restrooms. The only solace is the bar in the basement which has some nice vibe but watered down drinks. The Wombats at Budapest was 10 times better and that's the reason I chose to stay here, but I'm disappointed.

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    Don Gratton House - Bed.

    Don Gratton House

    2.5(2 reviews)
    0.8 miWhitechapel, Shoreditch

    I stayed at the Don Gratton House (the student dorm of the London Arts College) for the second time…read morethis year and was again pleased with what I got for very little money (for London, i.e.). The rooms are very basic, as you'd expect from student accommodation (no TV e.g., no room service except new bedsheets and towels once a week), but clean and neat, and of course en suite. The bathroom was acceptable too, on both occasions. Friendliness of the staff varies quite a bit: the students who work at the reception are usually nice, but don't expect a smile or hello from the security people. The location is very good indeed considering the price: Whitechapel underground station is a five minute walk; from there you'll get to central London with the Central or Hammersmith & City lines within 15-20 minutes, with a train every few minutes. There's also an overground service from that station. Don Gratton House, thanks to the heavy grid iron gate and the chip card system, is very safe for travellers. As an area, Whitechapel is distinctly working class, and dominated by multi-ethnic people, mostly Arabs. There are many small shops and pubs close by for a final drink before checking in at night. Overall, a pleasant enough experience on both visits for this budget traveller. Will probably come back soon.

    Horrible customer service and maintenance standard. During my stay since September, I have gone…read morewithout hot water (two weeks!), light in the bathroom (two weeks - and still ongoing), a broken kettle, a broken freezer. There was also a ten day period where the security system was broken and the gate was open for anyone who wanted to wander into the property. There is no urgency in resolving issues which tenants have and a severe communication problem from the management. For the price, there are not any reasons I could recommend that anyone live here.

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    Ashwell House University Hall Of Residents

    Ashwell House University Hall Of Residents

    3.0(2 reviews)
    0.7 miIslington

    I lived in Ashwell House for 3 years (2015-2018) and I had the best experience!…read more Ashwell is a unique University Hall of Residence for many reasons. Below are a few... 1) Central location - close to the majority of London universities 2) The Hall is cleaned every weekday, and meals and a laundry service are all included in the cost of the accommodation for a VERY reasonable price for such a central location. 3) The atmosphere is very pleasant and it's easy to find people you get along with - during shared meals and daily get-togethers 4) With a library and many study rooms, you find a great motivation to study hard 5) There are regular cultural activities such as having guest-speakers, concerts, trips, service projects etc. (I had the chance to visit Rome, and took part in a volunteering project in Kenya!) 6) The staff are friendly, warm and easy to approach for anything you may need

    Look, this is a hall of residence for a very specific type of person. There are a lot of…read morerestrictions such as a curfew and meal times, cleaning times, etc. There are also a lot of influences and pressures, to dress a certain way, to be involved in house activities, to attend religious and spiritual gatherings. If these standards are not adhered it can become quite uncomfortable and you may feel judged or looked down upon. The Opes Dei members try to maintain a level of control in the house that is probably no comfortable for most people. Enter at own risk...

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