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6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 4XW

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7.5

7.3

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3.3

“The hotel's location is fantastic, just steps away from Borough Station and surrounded by amazing sights like Borough Market and the Shard!”view full review

Dover Castle Hostel, rated 7.5/10, features mixed dormitories and private rooms in Central London. Guests can enjoy a vibrant bar, a communal kitchen, and a VAT-free continental breakfast daily.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Dover Castle Hostel include mixed dormitories accommodating 4 to 12 guests and private options like single or twin rooms. Shared amenities include a furnished kitchen and a common room with a TV and free WiFi.

Dining Options

Dining options include a VAT-free continental breakfast served daily from 8:00 am to 09:30 am. The Dover Castle Bar offers affordable food such as pizza, chicken wings, and discounted beers and ciders for guests.

Leisure Activities

Leisure activities at Dover Castle Hostel revolve around its lively bar, which hosts live music events. Guests can socialize with locals and other international travelers in this sociable environment.

Services & Local Area

Dover Castle Hostel offers a free luggage store accessible 24 hours, making it convenient for guests exploring attractions. Major landmarks, including The Shard and St Paul's Cathedral, are within walking distance, and public transport options such as Borough subway station are just a 4-minute walk away.

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Dover Castle Hostel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Bed 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

2 persons

175 sq. feet

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Heating

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Bed 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

2 persons

90 sq. feet

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Heating

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Bed 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

2 persons

155 sq. feet

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Heating

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Bed 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Dover Castle Hostel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Safe and Accessible

“The facility felt very safe with easy access to main transport, and I appreciated the thoughtful design of spaces accommodating everyone.” view full review

Comfy and Cozy

“My room was warm and snug, with great fans available to keep fresh air circulating whenever it got a bit hot.” view full review

Spotlessly Clean

“The bathrooms were exceptionally clean which made my stay even more enjoyable and added to the overall comfort.” view full review

Well-Equipped Kitchen

“The kitchen was impressively clean and had all the necessary equipment to prepare my own meals, making it a great self-catering option.” view full review

Facilities: Very good

7.4/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

Services

Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Dover Castle Hostel Location

6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 4XW

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6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 4XW

City landmarks

Landmark

Coca-Cola London Eye

1.4 mi

Castle

Tower of London

1.7 mi

Harbour

Tower Bridge

1.3 mi

Market

Borough Market

3000 ft

Museum

The British Museum

2.0 mi

Garden

Buckingham Palace

2.1 mi

Gallery

Tate Modern

4400 ft

Landmark

Big Ben

1.4 mi

Church

Westminster Abbey

1.5 mi

Park

Sky Garden

1.1 mi

Square

Trafalgar Square

1.6 mi

Museum

National Gallery

1.6 mi

Church

St Paul's Cathedral

1.3 mi

Opera House

Covent Garden

1.5 mi

Bridge

London Bridge

4000 ft

Landmark

The Shard

3600 ft

Landmark

The View from The Shard

3700 ft

Public Building

Houses of Parliament

1.4 mi

Museum

Imperial War Museums

4700 ft

Monument

Monument to the Great Fire of London

5000 ft

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium

1.4 mi

Theatre

Shakespeare's Globe

4300 ft

Museum

HMS Belfast

5200 ft

Museum

Museum of London

1.5 mi

Landmark

Churchill War Rooms

1.6 mi

Palace

St James's Park

1.8 mi

Square

Piccadilly Circus

1.9 mi

Church

Westminster

1.7 mi

Garden

The Oval

1.5 mi

Museum

London Transport Museum

1.5 mi

Nearby

Market

Borough Market

2000 ft

Restaurants

Pizza 2 Go

1600 ft

15 Tabard Street

Mouse Tail Coffee Stories

1400 ft

211 Borough High Street Entrance Inside the Library

Nelsons

1400 ft

168 Borough High Street Southwark

Nelson's Restaurant

1400 ft

168 Borough High Street Southwark

The Libertine

1300 ft

125 Great Suffolk Street

Pie Minister

1600 ft

Borough Market 8 Southwark Street

Lord Clyde

1700 ft

27 Clennam Street

Shrigleys Moroccan Cafe

2100 ft

125 Borough High Street

Giggling Sausage Cafe

1600 ft

105 Great Suffolk Street

Getting around

City Centre

London30 min · 1.6 mi

Airports

London City Airport (LCY)20 min · 8.0 mi

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)46 min · 18.8 mi

Train

London Bridge Train Station9 min · 2300 ft

Underground

Borough3 min · 700 ft

Bus

Bus stop10 min · 2700 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hostel rooms for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Latvian

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Dover Castle Hostel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 2001 verified reviews

7.2/10

Very good

70%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.3/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Comfort

7.6/10

Facilities

7.4/10

Free Wi-Fi

7.8/10

Location

8.9/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.0/10

Staff

8.6/10

Value for money

8.1/10

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Dover Castle Hostel, London

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Leisure Activities

Services & Local Area

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Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Self-catering

Dover Castle Hostel Location

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