Astor Museum
WHAT'S AROUND ASTOR MUSEUM
With the British Museum literally on its doorstep, it is impossible to beat this hostel’s location! Located in the very heart of Central London you are a short walk from iconic attractions like Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden.
It doesn’t matter if you are shopping down the legendary Oxford Street, watching a play in Leicester Square’s world famous theatre district, having dinner in China Town, drinks in Soho, or partying in the West End you are always a short walk home to a nice and quiet street in an amazing neighbourhood!
Inside Astor Museum
One of the oldest low budget hostels in London, Astor Museum has been helping weary backpackers and travellers loosen up since 1977! The location of this hostel makes it one of the best value hostels in London central. Right in front of the British Museum, guests can access Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and Leicester Square in just 10 minutes. Helping Astor Hostels to win an Award for best small hostel chain in the World, Astor Museum is definitely one of the best hostels in central London.
A cosy budget hostel split across two buildings near Russell Square, this low cost hostel doesn’t feel much like it.
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- Audrey O,“Super!” 5/5
Don’t bother looking for another hostel, this is the best in town!! It is super nice, just next to the British Museum (if you wanna be closer you’ll have to sleep into Cleopatra’s sarcophagus ;) next to underground and bus stops. The staff is super cool and welcoming (Medo is always here to put a smile on your face ;). If you need anything they’ll help you. The hostel organises great events (pub crawls, live music in pub, tours…). Breakfast + hot water! I highly recommend it and I’ll be back for sure!
- Jujames12, Florence, Italy“Great location and friendly staff” 4/5
My boyfriend and I loved our stay! It is located right by the British Museum and is a short walk to a metro station. We loved being able to walk to the Soho and Covent garden area. Also the staff was very helpful and friendly. We had to print and scan some paperwork for back home and they made sure to help us. Medo is the man!
- Jordan W, Vancouver, Canada“Perfect way to start off my trip” 5/5
This is an excellent hostel! The staff are very friendly and the rooms are quite spacious and all you need, really. We were in the annex building which was just a few blocks down the street, but it wasn’t a big deal. Nice neighbourhood, close to the Tube station Holborn, and very central. Breakfast was only £1 (or more by donation), which was great and you got all you need.
- Endarf, London, United Kingdom“Top!!!!!” 5/5
I was travelling and living in different hostels, Astor Museum is the best so far!!! The staff is really welcoming and helpful, Wi-Fi work in all the building, and the charity breakfast is the cherry on top of the cake!