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Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel

2.0 star property
Experience the best of London's attractions while enjoying great food at our restaurant or drinks at our bar.

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In the heart of London, Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with a bar and restaurant on site. Connect to WiFi in public areas, enjoy 24-hour front desk service, luggage storage, concierge services, tour/ticket assistance from multilingual staff and shared bathroom facilities.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A room with two single beds, a wooden dresser, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a small desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A dormitory room with two bunk beds, wooden flooring, a window with curtains, and a green wall.

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

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

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a wooden dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Trafalgar Square and Big Ben are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include London Eye and Sky Garden. London Dungeon and Buckingham Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our London travel guide
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143 The Strand, London, England, WC2R 1JA

What's nearby

  • The entrance of The Royal Courts of Justice with Gothic architecture and a coat of arms.
    The Strand
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A busy London Underground entrance with a classic architectural building in the background.
    Theatreland
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A stone building with intricate carvings and a wrought iron gate.
    Victoria Embankment Gardens
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A building facade with columns and banners for 'The Lion King' musical.
    Lyceum Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Savoy Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Haxells Restaurant & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Ole & Steen
    1 min walk
  • The Wellington
    1 min walk
  • Casa Manolo
    2 min walk
  • The Gin Palace
    2 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 premises, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
    • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
    • Tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff
  • Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

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

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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

8/10 Good

John

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Condition of hotel was poor. I unlocked my room and the handle came off.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Keisuke

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Leider keine frühstücken schade
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bruno

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

Não é por que é hostel que precisa ser um nojo

Ok que era um hostel, mas não precisava ser tão sujo. O atendente da recepção não tinha nenhum vontade de estar trabalhando. O quarto era extremamente quente, o beliche terrivelmente barulhento, o colchão pavoroso de velho e fedido. Não há motivo pra tanto descaso. Ah, só fiquei uma noite e não tinha ninguém na recepção às 10h para conversar sobre cancelamento das demais estadias. Muito zoneado!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Hotellin sijainti täydellinen, mutta huone haisee lievästi homeelta. Siisteydessä toivomisen varaa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tobias

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Viel zu teuer - selbst Londoner Freunde waren entsetzt. 2. Zu laut (Türen Klappern, man hört alles, man kann durch den Spalt der Türen schauen, man hört alles und jeden) 3. WLAN Funktioniert nicht - dafür muss man in die erste Etage gehen 4. Toiletten auf dem Flur (zu eng, kein Licht, keine Klobürste, keine Fenster, schlechte Lüftung) 5. Duschen (eine Katastrophe) 6. Nein - einfach viel zu teuer für so eine Absteige! NIE WIEDER! 7. Ich dachte Expedia weiß was es anbietet!! Anscheinend nicht.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Diego

Hostel sobrevendido y sin alojamiento

Cuando llegué el sábado tarde por la noche y habiendo ya pagado el alojamiento, me dijeron que estaba sobrevendido y no había lugar para mi. Imagínense el problema que mee ocasionaron cuando tuve que salir a buscar alojamiento en Londres, tarde y por la noche. Hoteles.com será mi última opción cuando tenga que volver a buscar alojamiento para el próximo fin de semana.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good mainly because the staff were friendly & helpful throughout my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

mohamed

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location is good but the services is poor
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room but fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

BRIGITTE

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best thing about this property is the location. A mere stones throw from most attractions BUT the question is would i stay again and honest answer is no. I understood its a hostel but the condition of the property is in dire need of a lot of TLC . We had no heating, not hot water, tbh the tap barely worked at all. The mattress was aweful as was the door slamming all through the night. Reception was friendly and were accommodating but that was it. Id suggest getting a room at the back of the property to avoid street noise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022