About
Less than 1640 feet from Camden Market, the Smart Camden Inn is located in Camden’s pubs and clubs district. Camden Town Underground Station is a 5-minute walk away and provides direct access to London city center. Smart Camden Inn offers accommodations for guests of 16 till 45 in central London. A 24-hour front desk is provided and there are no curfews or lock-out times. Tourist information and assistance is provided 24-hours and discount tickets for major attractions are also available. Free luggage storage is available for early check-ins. The Jewish Museum, Regents Park and central London are all within 15 minutes’ walk. London Zoo is less than a 20-minute walk from the Smart Camden. A large TV features in the common room and a shared kitchen with a refrigerator is also available. Self-service laundry facilities are offered on site. All rooms are mixed-sex or female-only dormitories. Linens are provided and security lockers are available in all rooms. Shower and bathroom facilities are shared.
1,198 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.1
- Staff
- 8.6
- Location
- 9.0
What Guests Say
- “The staff are very nice and the location is really good. Walking distance to the food market and close to bus and metro stations.”
- “It was properly maintained and very close to the transport system.”
Room Options
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1/4Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (18-45 Years)
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Dining table
- Earplugs
1/4Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room (18-45 Years)
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Dining table
- Earplugs
1/4Private 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Dining table
- Earplugs
1/4Budget Twin Room
- Bath or Shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
1/2Private 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- Bath or Shower
- Dining table
- Earplugs
- Heating
1/4Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Closet
1/4Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Closet
1/4Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom (18-45 Years)
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Dining table
- Earplugs
1/4Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18-45 Years)
- Bath or Shower
- Dining table
- Earplugs
- Heating
1/4Bed in 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (18-45 Years)
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Dining table
- Earplugs
1/4Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Closet
1/4Bed in 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm
- Air conditioning
1/4Bed in 10 Bed Female Only AC Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Locker(s)
1/4Basic Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- City view
- Closet
1/4Bed in 6 Bed Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Closet
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What Guests Loved
Based on 1,198 reviews
Pros +
- The kitchen is fine
- The staff are very nice and the location is really good. Walking distance to the food market and close to bus and metro stations.
- It was properly maintained and very close to the transport system.
Cons -
- Small rooms,, small stairs and s.all beds
- One of the worst hotel stays I’ve ever had. The walls seem paper-thin — you can hear people in the hallway as if they’re inside the room, and the noise continues all night, making proper sleep impossible (even with the ear. I did not have a single good night of sleep.The “double room” photos are misleading. Our room was so small we had no space for luggage and had to keep stepping over it. The hotel also feels run-down and poorly maintained, and there was a strong bleach smell that lasted the entire first night despite airing the room in freezing temperatures.No comfort, no sleep, no space — all for over €100 per night. Absolutely not worth the money.
- The rooms got stuffy.
The kitchen is fine
Small rooms,, small stairs and s.all beds
The staff are very nice and the location is really good. Walking distance to the food market and close to bus and metro stations.
One of the worst hotel stays I’ve ever had. The walls seem paper-thin — you can hear people in the hallway as if they’re inside the room, and the noise continues all night, making proper sleep impossible (even with the ear. I did not have a single good night of sleep.The “double room” photos are misleading. Our room was so small we had no space for luggage and had to keep stepping over it. The hotel also feels run-down and poorly maintained, and there was a strong bleach smell that lasted the entire first night despite airing the room in freezing temperatures.No comfort, no sleep, no space — all for over €100 per night. Absolutely not worth the money.
It was properly maintained and very close to the transport system.
The rooms got stuffy.
Check in staff were helpful.
Everything else. The room was very cold and just under reception so there was constant disruption all night.
The lounge and decor plus the cleanliness of everywhere including the rest rooms
The rooms were a little small but then it's a shared dorm hostel, can't complain with the price point
easy to find, good placing. worth the money. good hostel to stay a night in camden.
everything is fins
Great location and very friendly staff. Love the common area
Not very spatious. Can get very loud and so it's hard to sleep.
Private toilet in the bedroom. Lockers in the bedroom. Good lounge and kitchen space.
The top beds of the bunk beds are small and of difficult access. The bathroom is quite small and difficult to move around, particularly after a shower as the toilet gets wet. Nowhere it says that one need to take a pad locker for the lockers in the rooms - they wanted me to buy a £5 pad locker to be able to use them. Fortunately they found a solution, but I think this information should he made available.
The staff was really nice and the bed was comfortable
The way the toilet/shower is placed isn’t really well thought out, way too close to one another. Although it was cleaned once a day, it always seemed very dirty.
The location of this hostel is fantastic and everything was exceptionally clean. I loved how quiet the atmosphere was and the beds were perfectly warmed and incredibly cozy. Beyond the facilities the service was outstanding and the staff were truly helpful. I highly recommend staying here for a great experience.
I like the property location and the lounge area, the kitchen was very neat and spacious as well even though I didn’t cook.
Climbing steps to my room on the third floor
Cheap but still clean, good location
Good location, friendly staff – very helpful, nice, easy to approach. What is important: even if the room was small, the hostel has a quite big common area – with nice chairs and couches. And warm during the winter! They also have a big kitchen downstairs – with the fridge and shelves, where you can keep your things. So, I would recommend it for a relatively short stay. p.s. If you are young, maybe even for a longer time – the famous Camden town area is very close, with a lot of bars, interesting shops etc., plus, young back can be more ok with the thin mattresses.
The disadvantages are the same as in all hostels of this type: a small room, you have to pay for additional things you need: towels, a padlock etc., but I personally do not have anything bad to say specifically, because it was what I expected and it was what was written in the description of the place.
Clean rooms, large kitchen, large lounge area.
It was a cheap option for me to stay as I arrived late into Euston Station, and the hostel is located not very far away.
The room was too squashed and so was the bathroom, and so many people in one room created too much noise at times. The mattress was also too hard, so both these factors made it too difficult for me to get any sleep for the one night I was there.
Staff was super friendly and professional, the hostel is 5 minutes walk from the Tube station and close to restaurants and shop. I haven't use the kitchen but it looked good and spacious. The room wasn't too big but it was as shown in the online pictures.
The first room where i stayed was quite small and with triple bunk beds. I'm a big guy and was quite difficult to get in and out of the bed but I would have asked to change room anyway cause there was someone opening the windows during the night and it was freezing. The second room that I got had normal bunk bed and everything was fine.
Always like visiting this hostel great nineties the kitchen has many things you could need and making food is a pleasure as it’s very open! The housekeepers clearly take much pride in keeping the property well maintained
Larger bowls in the kitchen would be a plus and encouraging to toss a salad
Neat, clean, well thought out
Toilet/shower could be bigger
Stuff, location, facilities.
I ordered and paid for the bottom capsule bunk, but they gave me a top bed.
The hostel was warm and clean. The shared space was also spacious and nice.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Kitchen/Kitchenette
- Shared kitchen
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Guests choose their own bed upon check-in (the hostel is unable to hold specific beds in advance). Guests arriving early to check-in may store their luggage for free. There is a fee for luggage storage after check-out. Guests aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years and over. Children from the ages 12 years or younger must be booked into private rooms. Bookings of 15 or more guests are considered a group booking. Group bookings are required to have the full cost of booking paid no less than 6 weeks prior to arrival. GROUP POLICY: Any reservation of 12 people or more per night will be considered a group with different terms and conditions. Groups reservations can only be made through our reservations team, and Smart Hostels reserves the right to cancel it otherwise.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Location
55-57 Bayham Street, London
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