Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel

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

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Exterior
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (one bed in a 6 bed dorm) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Room amenity

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
143 The Strand, London, England, WC2R 1JA
  • Trafalgar Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • London Eye
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Big Ben
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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Room options

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Trafalgar Square and London Dungeon. This 26-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • London Eye - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Big Ben - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Tower of London - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles

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
  • ‪Franco Manca Aldwych - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel

Beaux Arts hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and a meeting room. If you plan to drive, free offsite parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 accommodations

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel?

Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in London City Centre, just steps from The Strand and Covent Garden Market, and within a short walk of Royal Opera House. You'll also find Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at the hostel but you'll find free parking nearby.

Does Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and concierge services at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel?

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

Does Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel.

Does Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel have connecting rooms?

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

What is the closest airport to Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 9.5 mi away (36 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 17.2 mi away (47-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel.

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

6/10 Okay

Tony, ESCONDIDO

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

Keisuke

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

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

4/10 Poor

Pedro

Traveled with partner
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

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

4/10 Poor

Miss Susan

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Keira

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Honghui

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Lorna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abrayanti

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Business traveler
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

Business traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

A H

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

John, DUNSTABLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location but hostel is in dare need for improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Aydan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Clyde

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Chiamaka

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022