CLINK78 HOSTEL LONDON | London ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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78 Kings Cross Road, London, United Kingdom, WC1X 9QG

Clink78 Hostel - A Victorian courthouse turned hostel with themed rooms, ClashBAR, and self-catering facilities near King's Cross

Located in a converted Victorian courthouse 10 minutes from King's Cross station, this London hotel preserves original architectural features including former prison cells and an authentic courtroom. Clink78 Hostel offers private rooms and dorm-style accommodations ranging from 4 to 18 beds, with both mixed and female-only options available. Each bed includes a personal locker and reading light, while private rooms feature en-suite bathrooms. The on-site ClashBAR, inspired by The Clash who stood trial in the building in 1978, serves drinks and food in an environment of vintage lamps and bold colors. A self-catering kitchen allows guests to prepare their own meals. The hostel sits just 0.5 miles from Angel station and 1 mile from the Museum of London.

Clink78 Hostel: Pros

- Historic Victorian courthouse building with preserved original features including prison cells and courtroom - On-site ClashBAR offers punk-inspired atmosphere with music and drinks - Minutes from major transport links including King's Cross station - Self-catering kitchen facilities available for guest use

Clink78 Hostel: Cons

- No on-site parking available - No air conditioning in most rooms

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Dormitory Room Mixed

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1 person

110 sq. feet

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2 persons

55 sq. feet

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Dormitory Room Mixed

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4 persons

90 sq. feet

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City Center

London 1.6 mi

Airports

London City (LCY) 8.6 mi

London Heathrow (LHR) 18.7 mi

Train

St Pancras Railway Station2700 ft

Kings Cross Station2700 ft

Metro stations

King's Cross St. Pancras tube2300 ft

Bus

Bus stop1400 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Cozy Bunks

“I stayed in an 8-person room and found the bunks to be quite cozy. Each bunk has its own USB charging ports, which was a huge plus for me. Even with 7 other guests in the room, I was able to get a good night's sleep without interruptions.” view full review

Great Shower Experience

“The bathrooms exceeded my expectations! The shower had perfect water pressure, and I never had to wait long to use it. It made my morning routine very convenient, allowing me to start the day without hassle.” view full review

Fun Activities

“I really enjoyed the game nights organized at the hostel. We hired the courtroom for a couple of hours each evening, and it was a blast playing games with my friends. The atmosphere was lively and entertaining, making the evenings nice!” view full review

Affordable Breakfast

“The breakfast offered was quite affordable at just £2, and I could eat as much as I wanted. Even though it was basic, it was enough to fuel me for a full day of exploring the city. Overall, great value for a filling start to the day!” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Elevator

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Room service

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Game room

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Air conditioning

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

78 Kings Cross Road, London, United Kingdom, WC1X 9QG

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78 Kings Cross Road, London, United Kingdom, WC1X 9QG

City landmarks

Museums

The British Museum

1.1 mi

Westminster Bridge Road Riverside Building

Coca-Cola London Eye

1.8 mi

Square

Trafalgar Square

1.5 mi

Museums

National Gallery

1.5 mi

Church

St Paul's Cathedral

1.3 mi

Church

Westminster Abbey

2.1 mi

Elizabeth Tower - Houses of Parliament

Big Ben

2.0 mi

Market

Borough Market

1.9 mi

Gallery

Tate Modern

1.6 mi

Opera House

Covent Garden

1.7 mi

Libraries

British Library

4400 ft

Square

Piccadilly Circus

1.5 mi

Castle

Tower of London

2.2 mi

Museums

Museum of London

1.0 mi

Museums

Sir John Soane's Museum

4800 ft

Garden

Buckingham Palace

2.2 mi

Church

St Pancras Old Church

4400 ft

Bloomsbury

Gordon Square

1.1 mi

Marylebone Rd

Madame Tussauds London

1.7 mi

Museums

The Charles Dickens Museum

4800 ft

Public Building

Houses of Parliament

2.1 mi

Harbor

Tower Bridge

2.4 mi

London WC1

Bloomsbury Square

4800 ft

Gallery

National Portrait Gallery

1.4 mi

Gallery

Wellcome Collection

4400 ft

Events

Business Design Centre

5200 ft

Hospitals

University of London

1.1 mi

Museums

London Transport Museum

1.7 mi

Square

Granary Square

1.3 mi

Nearby

Museums

London Canal Museum

1600 ft

Restaurants

Sen Viet

300 ft

119 King's Cross Road

Pizza Union King's Cross

1600 ft

246 Pentonville Road

Express Grill And Pizza

200 ft

115 King's Cross Road

Laoma

500 ft

135 King's Cross Road

Bisou

700 ft

149 King's Cross Road

Viet Baguette

700 ft

124 King's Cross Road

Munch Time

900 ft

315 Gray's Inn Road Kings Cross

Aux Pains de Papy

1500 ft

279 Gray's Inn Road King's Cross

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CLINK78 HOSTEL LONDON, London

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Clink78 Hostel - A Victorian courthouse turned hostel with themed rooms, ClashBAR, and self-catering facilities near King's Cross

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