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The Dictionary Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Brick Lane

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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10-20 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London, England, E2 8DA
  • Liverpool Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Tower of London
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tower Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Spaces

Number of living rooms

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12-16 Beds Mixed Ensuite

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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4 Beds Mixed Ensuite

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double/Twin Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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10 Beds Mixed Ensuite

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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6 Beds Mixed Ensuite

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

London

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Dictionary Hostel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Brick Lane and Oxford Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit London Eye and ZSL London Zoo. Check out an event or a game at ExCeL Exhibition Centre, and consider making time for Natural History Museum, a top attraction not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • Brick Lane - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Liverpool Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tower of London - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • London Bridge - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Tower Bridge - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Hoxton Station - 5 min walk
  • Shoreditch High Street Overground Station - 8 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mikkeller Bar London - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bike Shed - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Clove Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Kick - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Dictionary Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Brick Lane
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and a 24-hour front desk.
The Dictionary Hostel offers 25 accommodations with a safe. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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Amenities

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

House Rules

Check in after 2 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dictionary Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dictionary Hostel?

The Dictionary Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Dictionary Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at The Dictionary Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Dictionary Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Brick Lane and Liverpool Street. London Bridge and Tower Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km). Shoreditch High Street Overground Station is 8 minutes by foot and Old Street Underground Station is 10 minutes.

The Dictionary Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 177 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Karissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s situated right near a busy street and a night club so it’s very noisy. I stayed during a heat wave and was on the third floor and there weren’t even shades for all of the windows to keep the sun out, so at night time it was so hot and muggy. Just overall not a very nice place to stay. Didn’t find the staff overly friendly either. But it was the cheapest accommodation I could find with short notice for my time, so I guess you get what you pay for. Had some regret I didn’t splash out a bit more and get a nicer hostel as I was very jet-lagged from my flight and needed some good rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hostel in a fun, trendy, and well-connected area. I’ve stayed numerous times and they recognize me from previous visits! I appreciate the staff members which always helped me out when asked. I also really liked that the shower and toilet were in the room itself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing experience

Arrived around 3pm, there weren't any reception staff so we were told to come back later. We had booked a double/twin room and were unlucky it was a twin room. The floor was really duty, there was a previous guest's dirty t shirt and used tissues down the side of the bed, hairs in the shower and no bin. I've stayed here previously and had a very good experience so it's safe to say I'm disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Aude

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Decent

Welcoming staff. The room I was in was in was big enough, although poorly insulated: we could hear the club downstairs until 1:30 am, squeaking beds... Not very clean place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location

Lovely staff, free breakfast and good location. Bit of a party hostel though
Stayed -2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Artoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lieu agréable pour une chambre privée. Je ne peux pas donner mon avis sur la vie en dortoir. Malgré un prix élevé pour deux nuits (180€), la chambre était propre, la sdb privée également. Magnifique vue pour ma part. L'établissement est situé au dessus de deux bars bruyants mais ce n'a pas été trop dérangeant. Petit déjeuné à la mode anglaise (pas top mais fait le taf), cuisine plus petite que dans les photos, lieu très exigus et escarpé pour accéder aux chambres (accessibilité à revoir). L'hôtel est très bien desservis et placé à 15 minutes quartier de Shoreditch connu pour son art de rue et ses superbes friperies !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Miles

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Aude

Liked: Staff & service

Just ok

Good location next to a lively area, but poor sound insulation, not so clean rooms and little to no privacy (no curtains around the beds for instance). The free breakfast was good though
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Alessandro

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One night a young couple sharing same 4 bed room where one of the two had a 1 bed booking, had sex most of the night, making enough noise which prevented me from sleeping, and next morning I was not feeling comfortable at work, because of that...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

TAN CHEE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
noisy...
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Except for cleanliness everything else was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Would stay again.

Has a decent size common room and they have a free breakfast in the morning which is always a good bonus wen you are trying to save some money. Wifi worked great, bed was clean and comfy, storage under the beds where a decent size for a small backpack or gymbag, early 10am checkout but you can't have everything. 2 lots of security doors (staircase to rooms and your room itself) so the place is safe enough, area around hostel seemed safe enough too. Would recommend it if you are passing by and need a place to crash.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

SuzyQ, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to socialise with other travels. Bathroom /Shower were convenient. Room is small but I only stayed there at nite. Great kitchen. Great location near tons of bars and local food!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

남자1, 공용10인실

유독 제 침대가 찌그럭 소리가 나서 조금 불편했네요. 공용 샤워와 화장실 등 금액 감안해서 사용하기에 충분합니다. 큰 불편함없이 3일 잘 지냈고 이용하는 사람이 많아서 다양한 국적의 사람들을 만날수 있습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Poor hostel in a great Shoreditch location.

Pros: - great location in Shoreditch for pubs and restaurants - near Hoxton Station - my (private) room was v quiet so I got a good night's sleep - free earplugs - free bottled water and towels in the private rooms Cons: - dirty, scruffy and run-down - no heating or hot water in the morning (and no apology) - male receptionist hit on me while I was checking in, really not what I want, especially as a solo female traveller - dodgy area to leave your car in overnight (mine was broken into) Overall, I wouldn't stay here again as there are better hostels in London for the same money or less, e.g. Palmer's Lodge or YHA, that are well-connected to Shoreditch by tube.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

DANIELA

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

Nice experience in shoreditch!!

Esperienza positiva: l'ostello è raggiungibile a piedi dalla fermata dei pullman per l'aeroporto (Liverpool street), il quartiere è multietnico... pieno di localini dove cenare spendendo il giusto (ottimi i posticini per mangiare thai), stanza piccolina ma pulita e confortevole con bollitore, caffè e tea a disposizione...bagni in comune puliti...colazione da ostello...non eccezionale ma più che accettabile!! Personale gentile...prezzi non economici ma siamo a Londra...lo consiglierei!!! Unica pecca: non aver trovato aperto il pub interno all'ostello... speriamo rimedino presto ;-)!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

eliane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L'auberge était située dans un quartier qui m'intéressait. L'ambiance était sympa et la musique excellente. Cependant, des allées et venues d'une personne clandestine à l'hôtel a eu lieu avec occupation d'un lit squatté lorsqu'il était libre, pour y faire des passes ; c'était dans mon dortoir. Cette personne était sans doute en grande difficulté, mais je pense que l'hôtel n'est pas un refuge pour personne à la dérive.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rigtig gode og venlige personaler, Ikke meget plads på sovesalen, men ellers i rimelig stand. Altid mange forskellige rejsende og hyggeligt lille fælleskøkken. Husk en hængelås til bagageburet og 110v adapter. De kan ellers købes i receptionen.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedsheets were clean, floors were dirty. It is located next to a club so a bit loud at nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

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

Worst experience

The bed sheet and blanket was dirty, there was noise even at 1 am and couldn’t sleep at all. I know these features don’t belong to hostel but at least you can warn your customers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

pénélope

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

queenie

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019