Dover Castle Hostel

6a Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom View Map

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Dover Castle Hostel is located in London, 0.8 mi from Tower of London and 0.8 mi from Tower Bridge. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Rooms have a shared bathroom. The property offers beds in mixed dormitories ranging in size from 4 to 12 bunk bed configurations. Dover Castle Hostel features free WiFi . You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. London Eye is 1.2 mi from Dover Castle Hostel, while Somerset House is 1.3 mi from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 6.2 mi from Dover Castle Hostel.

2,191 Reviews

7.5Good

What Guests Say

  • “The washrooms are clean and location is very good”
  • “Staff was sooo nice and it’s located right next to a nice pub.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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What Guests Loved

7.5
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Based on 2,191 reviews

Pros +

  • The washrooms are clean and location is very good
  • Staff was sooo nice and it’s located right next to a nice pub.
  • Staff were accomodating and helpful and the location was great.

Cons -

  • There is a pub on the ground floor where they bang very loud music and the party is going around 2am which is very disturbing, you cannot sleep in that loud bass that bangs in your head
  • Basically you get what you pay for, it’s far from luxury but it’s worth the price.
  • The music from the bar next door was too loud and lasted too long. This problem willl stop me from staying at your hostel the next time I go to London.
1JawadPosted on: 1-27-2026

The washrooms are clean and location is very good

There is a pub on the ground floor where they bang very loud music and the party is going around 2am which is very disturbing, you cannot sleep in that loud bass that bangs in your head

7MariannaPosted on: 1-27-2026

Staff was sooo nice and it’s located right next to a nice pub.

Basically you get what you pay for, it’s far from luxury but it’s worth the price.

8RichardPosted on: 1-19-2026

Staff were accomodating and helpful and the location was great.

The music from the bar next door was too loud and lasted too long. This problem willl stop me from staying at your hostel the next time I go to London.

10AmabelPosted on: 1-15-2026

great affordable accommodations directly off a northern line tube station, very friendly and helpful staff!

my room was on the 3rd floor and it was a trek to get up, but the view of the shard from the window was great!

8DoylePosted on: 1-15-2026

Location, proximity to public transit and key tourist sites. Social, and diverse atmosphere.

Bar was loud, and rooms were rather small, but otherwise the experience was enjoyable.

7AlliePosted on: 1-7-2026

Location was great! If you are looking to party or meet people this is the place to be.

Very loud on the streets outside and the bar downstairs

10AnthonyPosted on: 1-2-2026

The best hostel in London. Clean, wonderful service. Front desk staff Nick is wonderful. Free luggage storage. Fast wifi. Excellent location.

Bigger sign of the hostel is needed

5BeatricePosted on: 12-29-2025

Good clean bathrooms

Hot. Luggage not the safest

7Muhammad a. r.Posted on: 12-27-2025

Staff, cleanliness

Expensive, small rooms, no lifts.

6Tales M.Posted on: 12-6-2025

Location, Brazilian guy in the same room as me

Shower kind of bad

1AdrianaPosted on: 11-18-2025

Awful I’m filing a police report

Staff encouraged and took the dude of a guest that bullied singled me out and even tried using intimidation tactics to get me to react cause issues the. Ultimately ganged up with other guests to get me kicked out with sold places only 40 cash no card money canceled my two days I was planning to stay to heal from a flu I caught there

6AghilesPosted on: 11-16-2025

The price is good.

There is a bar under it. Don't expect to sleep before 1am.

8LEE M. L.Posted on: 10-31-2025

Very good location and cheap price

20 beds for 1 toilet is difficult ? . bar music ? until midnight not easy sleep well.

7Rana M. J.Posted on: 10-22-2025

The shower room of the 3rd floor has on warm water that is so warm to burn your body skin

7Yehia E.Posted on: 10-20-2025

Well, the location is absolutely great that's first of all. Place felt like a maze. And facilities are okay giving the fact of the price.Toilets are very clean and showers too ??Clear instructions

I have some few points to clear not because the place is bad or uncomfortable but I'm always representing the minority of people that are Light Sleepers like myself and also because I find these hostels are very limited on resources.1. Staying In a room more than 4 people is like hell to me, specially because 10 people sleeping at the same room and each have their life and their movements inside the room could be irritating most of the time. Even myself I had to wake up several times during the night because I visit the toilet a lot 2. The floor has more rooms than expected, and each room has several beds, all are served by very few toilets. And very few showers.3. It seems that the street or neighborhood I don't know what exactly has like a pub that people spends most of their time at night chatting and laughing till midnights.4. Reception works specific hours, so don't expect anyone that would help you at night if you want to.5. I hated the idea of First Come first Serve in the room for beds, as I have knee and back problem and also because I visit the toilets several times as night, I can't keep climbing and defending the bed each and every time waking the buddy sleeping because of the shaky bed. I asked the hostel several times and they said we don't have this service. I even asked them to pay in extra.6. The last night when all visitors left, I've chosen a lower bed luckily.7. The beds needs to be steady to avoid waking the person sleeping as small movements can wake both of us.

5ShariqPosted on: 10-18-2025

Location and value for money.

Limited toilet, had to go on the 1st floor from 3rd where I had my room. Not convenient, and no refund or compensation offered due to broken toilets.

8Md T.Posted on: 10-12-2025

Friendly stuff, clean & vry good security.

Lake of toilets

10KristinPosted on: 10-12-2025

I’ve stayed before, and I’ll stay again because you truly can’t beat the location!

I said this two years ago when I last stayed, but please put hooks *inside the shower stall,* not just on the outside. My pillow was pretty flat this time around. I probably could have gone and asked for another, but just never got around to it.

7GarethPosted on: 10-7-2025

The hostel is centrally located and close to a tube station. It has all the basics you would expect and wifi. Sheets were clean.

They charge £2 for a small towel. The place isn't super clean and some floors smell.

7IgnacioPosted on: 10-2-2025

Good location, close to the subway station and several iconic points of the city

The structure of the house is old and smells of humidity, it fulfills only the purpose of offering a safe call to rest

Amenities & Policies

Amenities

Food & Drinks

  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Shared kitchen

Media & Technology

  • Free Internet Access

Transportation

  • Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

General

  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Guest policies

Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
PetsPets are not allowed.
Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

Important info

Guests are required to show a valid, physical photo ID (passport, UK driving licence) upon check in. Minimum age to stay in shared dormitories is 18. A refundable £10 key deposit must be paid on arrival by cash or card. We have a maximum stay of 6 nights in every 30 nights with no return for 30 nights.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. 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.

Location

Dover Castle Hostel

6a Great Dover Street, London

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