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title: "Wombat's City Hostel London"
url: https://staylist.world/hotels/trip-2507767
site: Staylist World
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# Wombat's City Hostel London

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2-star hotel in London, United Kingdom. Page: https://staylist.world/hotels/trip-2507767

## Rating
- Guest rating: 8.9/10 from 550 guest reviews on the booking site

## Price
- Typical price: about $31 a night (previously observed, not a quote for any date)

## What guests say (Staylist AI overview of recent reviews)
Wombat's City Hostel — a London favorite for cleanliness and location, near Tower Hill and Aldgate tubes, walking distance to Tower Bridge — gives dorm guests spacious rooms with big lockers plus private in-bed lockers and fans, an en-suite toilet and shower. A downstairs bar, kitchen, free books and an outside area complete it. One guest calls transport slightly far; most call it near-perfect value.
- Rooms: Spacious rooms with serious lockers and fans.
- Service: Super friendly hostel staff.
- Location: Near Tower Hill; Tower Bridge walkable.
- Facilities: Bar, kitchen, books and outside space.
- Value: Good rates for dorm stays.
- Cleanliness: The cleanest hostel for one repeat guest.
- Guests love: Clean and safe; En-suite dorm bathrooms; Great social areas
- Keep in mind: Slightly far transit for some
- Best for: backpackers, solo travelers

## Before you book
- Check-in / out: Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 10:00
- Children: Children are not permitted to stay at this property

## Location
- Address: 7 Dock St, Tower Hamlets, London, Greater London, E1 8LL, United Kingdom
- Distance to city centre: 4.8 km
- Tower of London: 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
- Nearest Airport: London City Airport
- Distance to Airport: 9.89KM
- Nearest Train Station: Shadwell
- Distance to Train Station: 0.85KM
- Nearest Subway Station: Aldgate East
- Distance to Subway Station: 0.6KM

## How it compares with other hotels in the city
Wombat's City Hostel London ranks #118 of 864 hotels Staylist lists in London and #1 of 37 2-star hotels there. At about $31 a night it is about 35% above the typical $23 for 2-star hotels in London. The closest listed alternative is Travelodge London Central Aldgate East, 100 m away (score 2.9).

## Details
- Opened: 2014

## Amenities
Luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, Bar, Restaurant, Cafe, Laundry room, Parking, Lockers available, Lobby bar, Yoga session, Elevator, Vending machines, Shared kitchen, No smoking in public areas, Clothes dryer, Accessible rooms available, First aid kit, Keycard entry system

## FAQ
**What time is check-in at Wombat's City Hostel London?**
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

**Is there parking at Wombat's City Hostel London?**
Yes: parking.

**How far is Wombat's City Hostel London from the airport?**
The nearest airport is London City Airport, about 9.9 km away.

**How far is Wombat's City Hostel London from the centre of London?**
About 4.8 km.

**Is Wombat's City Hostel London suitable for children?**
Children are not permitted to stay at this property


## 1–2 star reviews
Every 1–2 star review of this hotel from the last 24 months, with the count out of all reviews: https://staylist.world/reviews?hotel=trip-2507767

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