Is parking offered on site at The Dictionary Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Dictionary Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dictionary Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Dictionary Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Translate.

What's the area around The Dictionary Hostel like?

The Dictionary Hostel is in London City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street Overground Station and 5 minutes' walk from Brick Lane.

The Dictionary Hostel, London: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

4/10 Fair

Jun 24, 2022

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.

Karissa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 20, 2022

Amos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 17, 2022

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.

Matthew, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Mar 21, 2022

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.

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 19, 2022

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

Aude, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 17, 2022

Good location

Lovely staff, free breakfast and good location. Bit of a party hostel though

-2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 12, 2022

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 !

Artoise, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Mar 6, 2022

Miles, 20-night trip

6/10 Good

Feb 28, 2022

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

Aude, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Feb 2, 2022

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...

Alessandro, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jan 21, 2022

noisy...

TAN CHEE, 9-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 21, 2021

Except for cleanliness everything else was good

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 27, 2019

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.

Colin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 11, 2019

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 5, 2019

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!

SuzyQ, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 30, 2019

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.

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 28, 2019

Stephanie, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Apr 28, 2019

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.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 14, 2019

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 ;-)!!

DANIELA, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Mar 13, 2019

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.

eliane, 12-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 6, 2019

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.

5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 5, 2019

Bedsheets were clean, floors were dirty. It is located next to a club so a bit loud at nights.

2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jan 30, 2019

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

Mustafa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 21, 2019

pénélope, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jan 12, 2019

queenie, 1-night trip

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