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Reviews of Smart Camden Inn 3 stars

55-57 Bayham Street, Camden, London, NW1 0AA, United Kingdom

#592 of 1,077 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 1578 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

    8.0
    recommended for people who adjust inline with price.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean room and restroom , value for money, friendly staff. fresh bed sheet provided. good size room locker

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Camden hostel inn is a good place, I recommend it for all. However, my bunk mate snored all through my stay there, making it miserable for me

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom in room is tiny. I stayed in the 6 bed,, it's literally two 3-bed bunks, which means the bottom bunk is on the floor. I wouldnt want to get either the bottom or top bunk. Power plug didn't work by my bed.

    Super friendly staff. Great location super close to Camden Town underground. Didnt actually need to use the app that the email got me to download. Curtains on bed.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    7.0
    Nice staff. Nice location. But be ready to bump your head, a lot.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed in a 6 bed female dorm. The bunkbeds consisted out of the three separate beds with a curtain for privacy which was quite cozy. However, I personally ended up leaving the hostel with a concussion. The ceilings dividing the beds are really low and made out of IRON bars.. I bumped my head quite a few times, once even so hard that I almost broke my teeth and I’m pretty sure that is the one that also caused my concussion. I’m 167cm. So wouldn’t recommend the dorms to anyone taller than 160cm.. Would be wonderful if the hostel installed rubber or something around the irons bars - to make sleeping in those bunkbeds more safe..

    Camden is a great place for a night out. The hostel is located on 5 min walking distance of the heart of Camden Town. The staff were very kind and quick to help.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sheets weren't particularly comfortable and bedding was pretty thin for a cold winter night. But I slept well enough, and it was good value for money

    The dorm had good facilities, like each bed had a curtain, light, charging point, and there were plenty of lockers and a bathroom in the dorm

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was very small, light of the bed not working (issue would have been solved after we left)

    The staff was amazing and the location is very practical to move around London

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    7.0
    clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there were no power port near the bed except the type A usb port. there were no small shelves to put a thing or two around the bed within the curtain.

    the staffs are helpful.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom space could be better.

    They let me check in a little bit earlier. Was able to store my luggage for free while i waited for the room to be ready.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No response on Booking chat/email

    Very good location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2022

    8.0
    Good location and fair stay but hostel needs a change of name
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - this is not a “smart” hostel. nothing is smart at all. The key codes for the entrance/room is sort of old school and not hygienic post covid era. smart would be using your phone to unlock the doors. also the lockers in the room are the old type that requires a padlock. so I’m not sure which part of the hostel is “smart” exactly. - the mattresses are so thin. you’d get back aches especially if you are on the lowest Bunk level. extremely uncomfortable even if it’s a hostel. - room is small/tight and stuffy. no ventilation - there’s no wall socket by the bed. just a single USB port.

    - central location - the friendly Indian receptionist - lounge & kitchen area is spacious and decent - breakfast - storage space

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2022

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The code I was given for my room didn't work (fortunately had downloaded the Goki app so just used that). Staff very polite but lots of assumptions that I knew where everything was , especially when it came to breakfast, and needing my own lock for the lockers (spotted I could have bought one on the way out but would have been good to offer it to me). Bathroom was clean but lack of ventilation meant it was rather stinky this morning. Only minor details though given the cost!

    Excellent value for money, compact room (especially the ensuite shower/toilet room) but not hideously so. Privacy curtain on bed, USB charging spot and light, with enough hight to sit up meant it didn't feel too "dorm" like. Staff were friendly, and the light breakfast decent enough value for the price. Was worried about noise in a 10 bed mixed dorm but only heard two people coming back, and they quickly quietened down when they realised everyone else were asleep.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit pricy. In addition, breakfast costs extra.

    The social environment, the facilities and the staff were excellent. The bus and underground stations were comfortably near the facility.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They just give you a bed sheet, i think they could give also a pillow and duvet covers. The shower gets really wet and dirty during the day. But this are not like major problems for me

    The bed space is big enough to sit and have your stuff with you, the spaces in the hostel are very cool and well equipped, very nice staff.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2022

    8.0
    Nice and cozy.
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room windows were fully covered but it was possible to open them. The shower pressure was a little beat weak.

    Rooms were nicely decorated and clean. Breakfast was simple but good. Employees are very nice.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    7.0
    Family holidays
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    As a negative aspect to say that at 11 the light in the room goes out and it is a little uncomfortable.

    The place is in the Candem neighborhood with many services around and very close to the market. it's very clean. It is a hostel for young people although it is also very good for families in private rooms. It has no elevator, for us it was not a problem but it is an issue to take into account.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2022

    8.0
    only stayed for one night but was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    easy to find

    clean and tidy

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2022

    8.0
    For £15per night, I have absolutely no complaints just good things to say!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I can think of for anything negative is that the room needed some TLC. My charge point and bed light was broken. Apart from this teeny thing, it was all good

    Great location, lovely staff that were helpful and friendly. Good kitchen and breakout rooms, offered breakfast, luggage storage safe and cheap. Great stay and would definitely use again. 😊

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    cleaning lady gives advice but nobody ask for it

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close to all facilities, international train station and metro..

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    location is good! Easily accessible

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't see that there's any accessible accommodation. The room definitely wasn't, the stairs up and down were steep and narrow. Disabled people also use youtu hostels and it's a shame this is not one they can enjoy

    Very easy check in, simple room but nice and clean, cosy bathroom but with everything we needed. Huge window to the street. Breakfast was ok, with enough options and on until 10am

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    9.0
    Super
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything ok.

    Room, location, memberstaff, owner,breakfast, servis, beds, kitchen...everything

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    9.0
    A good place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    The size of the bathroom for 10 people is pretty ridiculous but thankfully i wasn't too impacted as i didn't wake up early in the mornings. The extra toilets on the other floors were put to good use! I wish that the commun area in the basement was more comfortable so i didn't use it at all.

    The cosy bed with a good curtain that blocks the light and make it like an intimate pod :) Excellent position of course and the most attractive price you can imagine for Camden. Very good pubs and restaurants all around! I can't recommend enough: The Taste of Siam (thai restaurant) & The Fabler Bakery Camden (excellent english breakfast & eggs benedicts, nicest staff!)

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    9.0
    Great value and super location! Will come again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    les lits en "box" avec un rideau a tirer. Comme une petite chambre privee

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    7.0
    I am glad I did it this once, but not again, no offense to Smart, this was one off, but thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I do not want to say too much about negatives, because these guys do not deserve any negative feedback at all, all I will say is that the beds could have been a little bigger and more choice in the breakfasts would be nice. That is just a suggestion. Breakfast was available, but only coffee did for me, I do not eat toast and I hate cornflakes! Muesli would have been nice. Apart from that, nothing else really.

    It was a nice, quiet place to stay for just the one night. I went for one thing, which turned out in the end to let me down, unable to do it, but other options and places to eat were always available, so I treated myself to a hot dog and pizza to recover from the disappointment and it worked. The good thing about the thing I went for which let me down was I saved money! The bed was a bit low for me and I wasn't sure if I would sleep okay. I did actually doze on and off so not too bad and I suffered a bit of cramp, but no fault of the hostel. It is actually a youth hostel really after all and I am surprised I was all right to stay, but one night is one night and maybe I look young. It was a decent place to stay for what I went for, even though my original plan was disappointed, I had other options. Worth it any way.

    Stayed in October 2022

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