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Dover Castle Hostel

Property class: 2

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A spacious room with a wooden floor, a pool table, and several chairs.
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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6a Great Dover Street, London, England, SE1 4XW
  • Place, The Shard
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Borough Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, London Bridge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a person adjusting the ladder. There are pillows on the beds and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory (4 Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (6 Beds)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a radiator, and windows with curtains.

Shared Dormitory (6 Beds)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

A bunk bed room with a person standing on the top bunk and another person sitting on the bottom bunk.

Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

A bunk bed room with a person adjusting the ladder. There are pillows on the beds and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory (10 Beds)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (12 Beds)

A person lying on a bed in a room with a window and a metal railing.

Shared Dormitory (12 Beds)

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Dover Castle Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Borough Market and The Shard. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and a computer station.
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What's nearby

  • The Shard - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Borough Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • River Thames - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • London Bridge - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tower Bridge - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Borough Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • London Bridge Station - 11 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Maid - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Terry's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Volt - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dover Castle Hostel

Dover Castle Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a computer station, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers are also included. Bathrooms are shared.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 20 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-2:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Dover Castle Hostel London

Dover Castle London

Dover Castle Hostel And Flatshares

Dover Castle Hostel & Flatshares London England

Dover Castle Hostel & Flatshares Hotel London

England

Dover Castle Hostel London

Dover Castle Hostel And Flatshares

Dover Castle Hostel & Flatshares London

Dover Castle Hostel & Flatshares Hotel London

Dover Castle Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Dover Castle Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Dover Castle Hostel?

Dover Castle Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Dover Castle Hostel?

This hostel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Borough Market and The Shard. You'll also find London Bridge and River Thames less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Dover Castle Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Dover Castle Hostel include a casino?

No, Dover Castle Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Dover Castle Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Dover Castle Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Dover Castle Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Dover Castle Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Dover Castle Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Dover Castle Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Dover Castle Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Dover Castle Hostel?

The closest major airport to Dover Castle Hostel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 7.5 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 19.1 mi away (53-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Dover Castle Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Dover Castle Hostel.

Dover Castle Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 144 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay many facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

glyn

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

Great hostel

Lovely hostel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Emmanuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good Hostel. Easier to socialize thanks to the pub on ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JITENDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hostel.Great think of this hostel is they have
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

JITENDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very nice clean and staffs are also good. Thank Mr.Pioter
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were friendly. Room was incredibly hot though, it made for a restless sleep. A large fan was provided but its no good for ones sleeping on the upper bunks which I was. Otherwise, location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quite, calm 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen had some old stuff, otherwise good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hamad

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Valentino was a great host!

Valentino at the Dover Castle really helped a lot, super friendly guy who helped me get a 3 night stay last minute, due to evacuation of another hotel. He was very helpful and very positive, hard to find in a guy in London. So a massive thank you to him and his hard work there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very close to Borough station and bus is very accessible. The pub attached as well is fantastic. However the property was a bit dirty and outdated. The toilet facilities weren’t great and had a foul stench. Overall okay if you’re just sleeping and getting around without spending much time in there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shahbaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Low price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
honestly, there were a few issues, normally I'm not too picky when it
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Isalino

Too noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Disliked: Staff & service
I didnt like the cleanliness of the room and the bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dany

Disliked: Staff & service
The guy at the reception is very rude! I don’t know why is he working there if he don’t like it! They were painting the hostel so noise and terrible smell in the rooms and hallways!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Valérie Gaillardetz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The second floor washing facilities are horrible, no place to store gear, no hanger, push buton for water and curtain for the shower door. Seriously though to change location after the first shower. No electrical outlet near my bed, the only bed without one in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Average at best

I read good reviews about this place which is the main reason I booked. However, they have a few fundamentals wrong. No storage for your belongings! No soap in the toilet next to my room. No curtains on the window next to the bed I was sleeping in. No socket at the bed to charge my phone. Do not stay here if you have heavy luggage, I was constantly helping people up and down the stairs with theirs. Apart from that it’s ok. I wouldn’t stay again. I wouldn’t discourage people to stay though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

kin fai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I checked in I was told the reception would be open 24 hours but when I wanted to check out the next day, the reception was closed and the worst thing was the phone number written on the sign they put on the door was not in service so I had no way to reach out to the staff. I had to search the correct phone number on Google myself. But even if I dialled the correct number nobody answered. I rang the door bell nobody answered either. I was in a hurry to leave but in the end I waited for 15 minutes being worried before someone finally came. Another thing was, I know it was a cheap hostel but why did we have to take out the all the covers like the bed cover, pillow cover and duvet cover by ourselves? It wasn’t a very difficult job however when I checked out it was in the early morning and the shared room was still dark. I had to climb up to the top of the bunk bed to do it in darkness, which was dangerous to myself and disturbing to the people who were still sleeping in the room. Why can’t the staff do their own job instead when everyone checks out in the afternoon?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Vladimir

Liked: Staff & service
?
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maria Lucia

Liked: Staff & service
Tem que colocar cortina nas camas e armário para a bagagem
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente localização
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Csilla

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

Családias panzió

Központi helyen van, remek tömegközlekedéssel, mégis csendes. Belülről szűk, de otthonos. Tisztaság van. Különös tekintettel a zuhanyzóra és toalettre. Mindig van wc papír , folyékony szappan és papír kéztörlő. A konyha jól felszerelt. Tisztán van tartva. Vasalni is lehet. A recepción lehet hajszárítót kérni és akkumulátor átalakítót a telefontöltőhöz. Angliában másmilyen konnektor van! A személyzet kedves és segítő kész. Hétvégén nyitva van a pub, éjjelig hangos zene szól. Pár percre 2 Tesco van, a C10 busz a Victóriáig visz
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

juan carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Que pesimo servicio del recepcionista, habla mal a la gente y no hay nada de limpieza ,estuve 6 dias y nunca cambiaron sabanas ni fundas de almohadas, olian a sudor de otras personas
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo súper bien, la gente de recepción siempre con la disponibilidad de apoyar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Clay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen/living area wasn't very pleasant, showers were run down, a lot of stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020