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Reviews of Smart Camden Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#581 of 1,071 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1579 hostel reviews

7.8

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: April 7, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Space in the shower / toilet room was very narrow, after taking a shower the area around the toilet was very wet. A shower curtain would certainly help.

    Very helpful staff when no storage was free in the room.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    8.0
    Good stay in Camden Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff was nice, the room and bathroom were clean, and the common areas were spacious. Everything was good. Well connected with the tube and bus lines

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was on the top floor and the roof window was hard to close as it was a bit too high up, I couldn't reach the handle

    Nice clean room, friendly staff, good location close to the international train station

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some USB charger besides the bed are not working.

    It is absolutely a value of money to stay in Smart Camden Inn.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    7.0
    For the price the place was great for one night, but for more time it would have felt claustrophobic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was really small, the charging sockets in the bed were only the old usb, so with usb-C cables it didn't work, towels were not included, the bathroom in the room was really small and if it was occupied the showers (if there were any) were not in the same floor, only one bathroom per floor, small facilities in general. You had to bring your own lock for the room locker.

    curtains in the bed were good for a little bit more of intimacy, staff were great and friendly, there were lockers for leaving luggage before check-in, overall clean, great location and good price.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable, great location, but could be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On the advertisement, it states that there are secure lockers however in my room, we did have lockers but they were not secured with any lock. Also, the bedding is not completely changed after each stay, you have a bedsheet that is clean but the duvet covers and pillow cases are reused.

    The beds were comfortable and the addition of the curtains was very welcomed as you had a level of privacy. Check in and out was also very simple and the staff were nice.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything else were perfect but the room was little cold.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    9.0
    Short but good stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed is kinda hard, but manageable for a short stay!

    Great location, easy access, wifi was quite good

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    7.0
    Very convenient I felt safe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was cold, everywhere had nice heating except the room. Beds were okay, a bit uncomfortable but you don't expect comfort in a hostel.

    The hostel is easy to find, conveniently in the middle of Camden and well maintained. The lounge area is really nice, well heated and big enough that you can have a small corner to yourself. The kitchen is comprehensive. The staff were nice, I didn't have any issue.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed not very confortable Bathroom very very small Don’t get the upper bed stairs are very bad and hurts

    Good location Nice leaving room and kitchen

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Heating was too high, we (me and other roommates) have asked staff two days to turn it off but the following day they’d turn it on again

    Great hostel with excellent location, near King’s Cross station and many pubs and restaurants. Friendly staff and good value for money.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    8.0
    Simple and comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower design caused the bathroom to flood on use

    Location is great, price is cheap for london for a private double room

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was a bit too hot, noisy room above but solved by opening the window and wearing ear plugs :)

    Curtains on the bed, easy check in, all female dorm, lockers, great kitchen & lounge area!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    8.0
    Clean and nice common areas
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As mentioned in other reviews, shower was quite small. You need to make your own bed. The bed seemed comfortable, but in the morning I had some back pain. There is a lamp, USB A and USB C outlets next to each bed, however USB C does not work. It is not a big minus, but this hostel didn't give a sense of community. People are doing their own things without communicating with each other much.

    Very nice and big common space which includes lounge, kitchen and garden with a smoking area outside. Bathroom was very clean, good temperature and pressure of water in the shower. Breakfast staff was very cute and seemed friendly. Good location next to the northern tube line, many supermarkets around.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    7.0
    Good location, comfortable for short stay but super small room and bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A communal bathroom would have been nice where there are a few toilets and showers. I understand it’s hard in a property so small. But when the bunks are so small you can’t sit up and get changed and waiting for 5 others to be in the bathroom there’s not a private area to get changed. It would also be good to have a small shelf in the bunk

    Self catering facilities were excellent even though we didn’t end up needing it. The common areas were also super spacious and welcoming. The curtain on each bunk was fabulous and was the main reason to book this hostel.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I’ve had much better breakfasts in other hostels

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    9.0
    The pods were a really nice size.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The location was great for my exploration of London.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    8.0
    It was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed sheets

    Location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bathroom is too tiny

    the people there were amazing, the rooms are very comfortable, and the cleaning is perfect.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was put on the top of 3 bunks, slight annoyance getting up. Street outside can be quite noisy given that it is Camden - you'll probably be woken up by garbage trucks in the morning. Bathroom in rooms is quite small so if youre the last person to wake up in the morning, youre going into a very wet room. Finally some of the door pads are quite annoying to use. Can take a few times before you get it right and get in.

    Location and price is perfect. Curtains on the bunks is a good touch. Big common area. A very mixed group of people staying so I didnt feel old being surrounded bt early twenty somethings.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    8.0
    Great for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a lot of headroom in the bunks. Shower is a bit of a squeeze.

    Good location, door locks that use a code instead of keys and I got a bottom bunk upon asking.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    8.0
    Convenient, cheap, and clean!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pod beds were quite stuffy, there was an air vent (I think) at the back that didn’t seem to be working. The door lock on the bedroom was really fiddly to enter a (very long) code into.

    Really good prices for such a central location, the pod beds are a great idea. Everything was clean and well-maintained, there was a good selection of breakfast foods, and the staff were really friendly.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    9.0
    Provided everything I required for my overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Toilet/shower room was a very small but useable. Middle bunk was a bit difficult getting in and out of.

    Good location, comfy bed, large room, quiet during the night (room at rear). Curtains on each bunk a very idea (other hostels don't always have these)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable stay, efficient customer service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had to purchase padlock for locker to secure baggage, wanted to rent padlock for one night's use only.

    Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2025

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