When you stay at Wombat's City Hostel London, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Tower of London and Tower Bridge. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Tower Gateway DLR Station is 7 minutes and Aldgate East Station is 7 minutes.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Pool table
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Lockers available
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.4 per person
Towels are available for an extra charge of GBP 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Wombats City Hostel
Wombats City London
Wombats City
Wombat's City Hostel London London
Wombat's City Hostel London Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Does Wombat's City Hostel London offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wombat's City Hostel London does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Wombat's City Hostel London?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Wombat's City Hostel London?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Wombat's City Hostel London.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wombat's City Hostel London?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Wombat's City Hostel London and nearby?
Wombat's City Hostel London has a garden.
What's the area around Wombat's City Hostel London like?
Wombat's City Hostel London is a short 7-minute walk from Tower Gateway DLR Station and 7 minutes' walk from Tower of London.
Wombat's City Hostel London Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 December 2024
Female solo traveler
It was my first time staying in a hostel and this was such an amazing stay! The rooms were clean and we had housekeeping everyday! This will be my go to spot every time I stay in London! It’s a fairly quiet are (minus your usually cars passing by) and the fellow residents are respectful when it comes to quiet time. There is a buffet for breakfast and it was quite enjoyable!
Marissa
Marissa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2024
Mishayla
Mishayla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Francesca
Francesca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
Francesca
Francesca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 November 2024
Francesca
Francesca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Musa
Musa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2024
Rice
Rice, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2024
Tat
Tat, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Verified traveller
7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 October 2024
Good place for a budget stay
Wombats was a lovely place to stay. I always try to come to London on a budget and never stayed in a hostel before. I chose Wombats as I seen the reviews but also the bunks having privacy curtains was really good factor. The room could have been cleaner as I noticed some dust and dirt around the room. I stayed in a 6 female only dorm and it was alright, everyone was respectful and the extra sink area was used a lot by myself to allow the other guests use of the main bathroom. The hostel facilities were good, I had a drink in the bar one night and used the coffee only breakfast option. I noticed the hostel didn’t offer many social events, I am quite a shy person but it would have been good to have more social events around the day. The location is really good, it’s a 7-10 min walk to either Tower Hill or Aldgate East tube station but the area wasn’t too bad. The bed was good, the mattress was a bit uncomfortable at times but I still slept well. I would happily stay here again and make use of the rest of the facilities.
Charlene
Charlene, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
1 October 2024
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
Decent location it’s just a 10 min walk from a station but everything else was great
keviena
keviena, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 September 2024
Hailey
Hailey, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
22 August 2024
Hostel was fine, clean (make your own bed), shower ok. I thought I booked an all female dorm but arrived to find I was in a mixed dorm. The fans are noisy and not very powerful so roasting all night.
Other stayers need to be reminded that arriving in later than 11pm they need to be quiet. Cannot be banging and clanging opening and closing suitcases as if they have a private room. Would have been convenient to have a washbasin in both the toilet and shower so people aren’t waiting in between using the facilities.
It’s cheap and you get what you pay for.
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
20 August 2024
Overall, it’s a great hostel. Quite modern and the best thing is the location because it’s very easy to get public transportation from nearby and is just a few mins walk to Tower Bridge. Earlier, I was a bit worried how will I sleep without AC but the fans helped and it was much better than my expectations. Overall, I wish I was able to connect with a lot of travellers, maybe group walking tours or something like that could’ve helped.
Jashan
Jashan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 August 2024
The hostel is in the perfect location of Central London. Makes it easy to get anywhere by transit, walking or taking a bike. The rooms were good and everyone was very respectful.
The cafe and bar were great which created a very welcoming place for a solo traveler to meet new people.
Will stay again in the future.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 August 2024
I absolutely loved this hostel, I met so many amazing people! The facility itself is great, the rooms are clean and the kitchen is wonderful. I highly recommend this spot!
Alycia
Alycia, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2024
Abigail
Abigail, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2024
Fantastic hostel. Clean facilities, good safes, many amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere. The hangout areas were a special plus. My only critique is that the washing machines should have better instructions, because I accidentally had to pay extra since I didn’t understand them. Besides that, incredible time :-)
Abigail
Abigail, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2024
Great facilities for a hostel with the rooms well designed. Very clean and staff all very helpful
Jake
Jake, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 August 2024
Good spot, staff are friendly and helpful. Not the quietest place tho
J'nette
J'nette, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2024
The place was nice! Staff are very friendly and can help if needed. The room was small, but the beds are comfy enough. There are lockers in every room that get assigned to your key card and they clean the shower daily (I was in an ensuite, 6-person room). Filling breakfast in the morning and a cafe open downstairs. Bar in the basement is also open late, which is nice. Close to a bunch of metro and bus stops, easy access to tower and the tower bridge.
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
King Wa
King Wa, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 July 2024
Good
Had a good experience but maybe even better if cleaning happened a bit more frequently.