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Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel

2.0 star property
Beaux Arts hostel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Lounge
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (one bed in a 6 bed dorm) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Coffee/tea maker
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Coffee/tea maker
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (one bed in a 3 bed dorm) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (one bed in a 3 bed dorm)

Highlights

Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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Coffee/tea maker
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Coffee/tea maker
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (one bed in a 6 bed dorm) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (one bed in a 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (one bed in a 4 bed dorm) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (one bed in a 4 bed dorm)

Highlights

Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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London City Centre
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Extra beds/cots
7.8 out of 10, Good, 149 reviews
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21 Aug - 22 Aug
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About the area

Map
143 The Strand, London, England, WC2R 1JA

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • London Eye - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Big Ben - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Shard - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Covent Garden Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 7 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Christopher's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ole & Steen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Wellington - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Luciano by Gino D'Acampo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel

Hostel near Trafalgar Square
Located close to London Eye and London Dungeon, Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel provides a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
  • Tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
Extra amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

Languages

English, Finnish, French, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The India Club Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Trafalgar Square and London Dungeon. London Eye and Big Ben are also within 1 mi (2 km). Covent Garden Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and Temple Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 610 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location of the hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Love it! Very nice Hostel, nice people. I really enjoyed my stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Honghui

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, facility is very old and outdated, beds are very uncomfortable. Staff is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a one-night stay, it's not bad for the price you're paying. I stayed on the top level, and it was very noisy due to streetcars, and the showers were very small. Overall, it was a quick night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Pedro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property's location is superb, but even considering it, the place is pricier than it should be, as the building is old and not particularly well maintained. The staff is friendly and tries to be helpful, but the bathrooms collapsed during our stay, and we had to move to another hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the ghetto. Welcome to a bad stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is located in a very location close to The Strand and theatre district. Whilst it is old, there is lots of steps and maybe some of the areas have seen better days for the price you cannot fault it. I have stayed here a couple of times now and I would again. I sleep well when im away but if you are distrubed by people chatting, thin walls and doors being banged this probably isn't the place for you. Im shocked people complain though about this hotel considering its location and value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

ed

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Brilliant location, not perfect but cheap.

Although I accept that you get what you pay for there were a few things that I thought should be fixed. There was a tap in the bathroom that was broken, there were many tiles that were broken, a door to the bath that wouldn't open fully and made access difficult. As for the bedroom, I had a pillow that appeared to have a spot of blood on it. The rest of the stay was generally ok and just gave me a place to lay my head.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at the Strand Continental Hotel from 18th to 23rd August, and I must say our experience was incredibly disappointing. Here's a summary of the significant problems we faced: Misleading Information: We were led to believe that this was a family-friendly hotel, but it was actually a hostel with conditions entirely unsuitable for family accommodation. Structural Issues: We encountered damaged doors, windows, locks, floors, and a narrow staircase. There was no option to stay on a lower floor, despite no elevator. Hygiene Concerns: Mold in the bathroom, a clogged and smelly toilet, unpleasant cigarette odor, and unclean mattresses and blankets made our stay very uncomfortable. Ventilation Problems: The room was unbearably warm due to poor ventilation, and the bathroom was damp and stuffy. Unprofessional Staff Behavior: Invasive housekeeping and inappropriate staff appearance were concerning. Equipment Malfunctions: Broken bathroom fixtures, lighting, and insufficient storage space were more headaches during our stay. Miscellaneous Issues: Limited WiFi, loud restaurant noise, and unsightly bags outside the room further added to our discontent. We had asked for relocation or a refund but were offered no satisfactory solution. Our stay was filled with inconveniences that went far beyond minor issues. I strongly advise against choosing this place, especially for families looking for comfort and basic amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres bien situé, pour le prix trés bon endroit ou dormir
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Keisuke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi doesn't work
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
C'est pas un 5 étoiles mais au prix et à l'emplacement dans le très beau quartier du Strand c'est donné. Si vous êtes une princesse éviter à tout prix. Toilettes et douches communes. J'avais pris une chambre avec un lit simple et j'avais un lavabo dans la chambre.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Miss Susan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Sigrun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Keira

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lorna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abrayanti

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
HOSTEL - NOT a hotel. No amenities. No WiFi except for in the tiny office area. Paper-thin walls, loud slamming doors on rooms, squeaking springs/hinges, etc. SO LOUD. Decaying shower and toilet rooms. Tiny rooms with no lamps and broken everything. No mattress covers (gross); lumpy, weird mattresses and pillows (only 1). Windows thin and barely functioning, curtains old and falling apart. Everything pretty unpleasant and cheap and old. IF you are fine with a funky youth hostel, and you can sleep through anything, then cool! If not, pay the extra £50 to stay elsewhere. I don’t know how they get away with being classified as a “2-star hotel”. The small Indian restaurant seems really popular = the only place that anyone is enjoying themselves in this building. Good thing: Hostel staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Igor

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lidia

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rova Manalintsoa

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

justo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023