Pros
- A six-minute walk from Holborn station with Piccadilly and Central line connections
- Within a five-minute walk of Russell Square, the British Museum, and the University of London
- Communal kitchen with dishwasher, oven, and refrigerator
- Free cereal, toast, and spreads provided for breakfast
- Dorms and private rooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Washer and dryer for guest use
Cons
- Small rooms with dated decor
- Some rooms have shared bathrooms
- Temperamental showers with poor water pressure and drainage issues
Bottom Line
Pickwick Hall is a two-pearl hostel for tourists and students looking for cheap accommodation in the Bloomsbury area. Guests are a six-minute walk to Holborn station with direct Piccadilly line connections to Heathrow Airport. Accommodations include a limited number of private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, but most are dorm-style rooms with shared bathrooms. Decor is a bit hodgepodge, but that's not unusual at this budget price. Extras include a shared lounge area with satellite TV, free continental breakfast, a full communal kitchen, and a washer and dryer for guest use. For a more contemporary hostel, consider the comparable YHA London Central.
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Hostel for travelers on a budget
Pickwick hall guests are a combination of students and tourists traveling on a shoestring budget. From the exterior, the Georgian-style building looks grand but as guests enter the hostel it's clear that the structure's former features have been compromised for dorm-style functionality. The lounge room is a cluster of conflicting ideas, with formal pinstriped curtains, saggy mismatched cushions on outdoor style loungers, and randomly placed office chairs. There's a huge book exchange and framed photographs of London's landmarks on the walls. The more streamlined, and fully-equipped kitchen is the social hub of the hostel, with communal cooking facilities for guests, a large window that looks out onto a lush green garden, and handsome dark-wood breakfast tables. This definitely isn't a party hostel, but guests often gather amenably in the kitchen.
Location
Within walking distance of the Cartoon Museum, the Museum of Comedy, and the British Museum
Located on a quiet street lined with other Georgian town houses, Pickwick Hall is a four-minute walk to the British Museum and a 15-minute walk to markets and restaurants in Covent Garden. Theater enthusiasts are within walking distance of the West End, and guests with an interest in literature are a 12-minute walk from the Charles Dickens Museum, the author's former residence. Holborn Station is a six-minute walk from the hostel and one stop on the Central line to Oxford Circus for shopping. Guests are an 11-minute taxi ride from Soho for London nightlife with a selection of pubs, clubs, and cocktail bars for an evening tipple.
Rooms
Both private and dorm-style rooms
Pickwick Hall's low budget rooms are dated, with hodgepodge wooden furniture, white walls, and a lackluster sense of style. Guests can choose from one of three private rooms with an en-suite bathroom or opt for a less expensive dorm-style room with shared bathroom facilities. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Both towels and fresh linens are provided for all guests. Bathrooms are dated with fickle water temperatures and unpredictable drains. Toiletries are not provided.
Features
A microwave and refrigerator in each room and a self-catering kitchen to boot
Staff at Pickwick Hall are fluent in English, Spanish, and French. All bookings include a free continental breakfast of cereal and toast, and there's a fully- equipped kitchen that's open to guests for storing food and cooking their own meals. Clean and functioning appliances include a dishwasher, stove, oven, refrigerator, and several coffeemakers. The communal lounge room has a satellite TV and a jump-on computer with high-speed Internet. Wi-Fi is free and printing facilities are available via reception. A washer and dryer is available on-site for guests' use. There is no on-site parking.
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Hostel for travelers on a budget
Pickwick hall guests are a combination of students and tourists traveling on a shoestring budget. From the exterior, the Georgian-style building looks grand but as guests enter the hostel it's clear that the structure's former features have been compromised for dorm-style functionality. The lounge room is a cluster of conflicting ideas, with formal pinstriped curtains, saggy mismatched cushions on outdoor style loungers, and randomly placed office chairs. There's a huge book exchange and framed photographs of London's landmarks on the walls. The more streamlined, and fully-equipped kitchen is the social hub of the hostel, with communal cooking facilities for guests, a large window that looks out onto a lush green garden, and handsome dark-wood breakfast tables. This definitely isn't a party hostel, but guests often gather amenably in the kitchen.
Location
Within walking distance of the Cartoon Museum, the Museum of Comedy, and the British Museum
Located on a quiet street lined with other Georgian town houses, Pickwick Hall is a four-minute walk to the British Museum and a 15-minute walk to markets and restaurants in Covent Garden. Theater enthusiasts are within walking distance of the West End, and guests with an interest in literature are a 12-minute walk from the Charles Dickens Museum, the author's former residence. Holborn Station is a six-minute walk from the hostel and one stop on the Central line to Oxford Circus for shopping. Guests are an 11-minute taxi ride from Soho for London nightlife with a selection of pubs, clubs, and cocktail bars for an evening tipple.
Rooms
Both private and dorm-style rooms
Pickwick Hall's low budget rooms are dated, with hodgepodge wooden furniture, white walls, and a lackluster sense of style. Guests can choose from one of three private rooms with an en-suite bathroom or opt for a less expensive dorm-style room with shared bathroom facilities. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Both towels and fresh linens are provided for all guests. Bathrooms are dated with fickle water temperatures and unpredictable drains. Toiletries are not provided.
Features
A microwave and refrigerator in each room and a self-catering kitchen to boot
Staff at Pickwick Hall are fluent in English, Spanish, and French. All bookings include a free continental breakfast of cereal and toast, and there's a fully- equipped kitchen that's open to guests for storing food and cooking their own meals. Clean and functioning appliances include a dishwasher, stove, oven, refrigerator, and several coffeemakers. The communal lounge room has a satellite TV and a jump-on computer with high-speed Internet. Wi-Fi is free and printing facilities are available via reception. A washer and dryer is available on-site for guests' use. There is no on-site parking.
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Kids Allowed
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