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Reviews of Wombat's City Hostel London

7 Dock Street, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 8LL, United Kingdom

#242 of 1,008 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 3850 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our one roommate. He was an middle aged guy who peed next to the toilet and not in the toilet all the time. Besides he always let the bathroom door open no matter what he did inside and smoked inside the room.

    I liked the cafe downstairs and the view from our room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit outside of the centre but within 10 minutes walking distance to 2 underground lines.

    Very nice hostel with clean and comfortable dorms. Each bed has its own big locker and smaller locker by the bed, power, curtains and light. Very nice reception area with terrasse, coffee and bar. Staff was super welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff were really friendly and helpful. Kitchen facilities were good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was better than I expected. It was really big, with larger common spaces to lounge and relax and meet other people. The room was perfect and everything was very clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were extremely friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Very friendly and comfortable place. Very near everything I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was OK.

    Very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to fix things faster. We had one lift for duration of my stay. Some dorms where up 7 flights of stairs. I was more fortunate on the 2nd floor

    Fabulous spacious hostel and v v quiet which is very precious as middle aged woman. Staff esp Kitchen, cleaners & security are a delight.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    I didn't expect to be that amazing, actually!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I am very picky about the bathrooms everywhere I go, and I must say that this one was clean, hygienic and had everything. The room was really quite, I stayed in a female room, and the girls were very clean, quite and friendly. The bed was really comfort, I slept very well, it actually surprised me. If I knew it was this good I would had stayed more here, as I booked only one night and then changed into another one.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice modern hostel. Would come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of the receptionists were truly nice except for one which was kinda rude when asked for help

    It looks incredibly modern hostel. Pretty nice bathroom in the shared room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location and fine hostel for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All towels in our room were with stains, there was no shower gel in the room (luckily we checked this before and took some with us)

    Location is very good, the stuff is super friendly and helpful, breakfast is fine

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Soap should be provided in any toilet/sink. It's basic hygiene for everyone. I had my own but it's a nuisance. It is kinda annoying to make your own bed in the darkness if you arrive late.

    Good, efficient hostel. Clean and comfortable enough. Location is exceptional for the price. Bed has curtain, shelf, lockbox, and light and socket.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfy stay in London Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to dislike

    Great location near Tower bridge and close to metro. Nice clean well laid out hostel with friendly staff. Only stayed 1 night but it was great. Nice reception area with coffee shop and downstairs a lovely bar and lounge area. A good separate guest kitchen which was nice and clean. I had been to the Wombats in Vienna and that was also very nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Aussie approved
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs get frustrating but great cardio

    Great vibe, great rooms with super clean bathrooms and great kitchen facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    It’s was really nice everything was close enough from the hostel and the events are cool too
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect for someone who travel solo and need things for the routine life

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No shower n elevator

    Location n cleaness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location in London.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No soap in the shower area, but it is for the basin. So it is a bit of an awkward reach to the soap when showering. I understand the desire to save on resources, but all you have to do is install another liquid soap dispenser in the shower. There are two lifts, one broke down and the other is incredibly slow. Not all the rooms can be accessed stair-free (some you have to go up a few stairs on the same level. Not great if you have heavy luggage or are disabled. Can you please start assigning beds, saves having to make up your bed (not normal when compared to other hostels) and ensures you can book your preference if you have one (I have a fear of falling out from the top bunk).

    The location Privacy curtains for each bed. The decent sized lockers The bathroom was clean and decently sized Your key card opened your locker inside your room - a small but very appreciated feature I also really liked the modern bathroom. It was clean and functional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice stay for a solo traveller
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the most comfortable bed

    Good location, nice staff, tasty breakfast buffet

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smallness of the beds

    Excellent, responsive staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Loved being able to stay on central London and being able to walk everywhere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms could be cleaner.

    It’s got a lot of amenities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Easy check in/out Good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing significant to highlight.

    Staff were incredibly helpful, location in central London is fantastic, very clean, great bar and cafe in the basement.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entering bunk bed was not convinient

    Nice hostel overall

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Good stuff, minor inconveniences
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well, the adaptors we got at the entrance ( i'm mentionig that they were free ) were kind of bad, but if one blocks it with something, it charges. Between 10 pm and 2 am the music from the lounge was loud ( but i guess that was my bad luck staying at the ground floor wright above the lounge ) and i didn't get good sleep. The beds are ok, but at 1.87 i'm at the limit and beying closed on both ends, it wont allow me to dangle a foot off. The price was ok, but close to high end for a Motel. Overall this are minor things.

    I liked the location, staff, small kitchen, all the jokes written in some walls, tips akd tricks for travel, the coffee from the main lobby, the lounge and the bar. Staff was more than helpfull, smiling.

    Stayed in April 2024

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