Wanted a hostel in the vicinity of the west-end, so I could walk back in the evenings after seeing a musical. Also wanted to be able to cook my own meals, so I wouldn't have to dine alone in a restaurant The Pickwick Hall accommodated me in both. Don't go there if you're really all for cleanliness. Because it's tidy... more

Location: The hotel is about 10min away from the Holborn tube station. Nice little park, good clean surroundings. Hotel: The staff was very helpful and friendly. Free wifi, and the beds were average. Shower was small but it's standard in european countries. Free breakfast of toast or cereal more

The location was excellent, the best I've ever experienced for such a low price. Staff were very nice. However, my three nights at Pickwick Hall were somewhat nightmareish... It has to be said that I was in London to take a course and had to get up really early. Getting a good night's sleep was essential - and I certainly... more

Stayed there for a couple of months when studying in London...it's cheap and centrally located, but that's about it. The mattresses are terrible and will kill your back. There's usually about 20 random college kids just lurking around the kitchen. They advertise free breakfast, but it's just toast and jelly. There is an illusion of security, but that didn't stop... more

Pickwick Hall was our first stop on our big Euro trip. We arrived after being awake for 30hours and found it a fantastic place to chill out and catch up on some much needed rest. Definitely not a party place, the plumbing is terrible , bathrooms need a bit more of a clean and place is very dated BUT the... more

My boyfriend and I took our first European trip together and stayed in Pickwick Hall in London for a week. I had studied previously in the Bloomsbury area and wanted to book something in that vicinity since I knew where the Tube stops, grocery stores, etc. were. We had a very nice room with a double bed and our own... more

I stayed at Pickwick Hall three times in as many months and became rather attached to this charming hostel. The Bloomsbury location is fantastic - safe and quiet, and a very short walk to the British Museum. Patrick was a somewhat reserved but delightful and helpful host. The rooms were very spacious and clean, if a little shabby, and one... more

no clean sheets, no clean pots, unpleasant staff AND customers, poor breakfast and suspicious things on the floor, hair and socks!!! in the shower but useless microwave and fridge in the room. Please, for your sake, avoid this horrible hostel. Anais and ingrid from france more

Needing a place to crash for a few days in London on my way to Istanbul, I decided to give Pickwick Hall a try and overall, way satisfied with my choice. I received a friendly greeting for the owner, Patrick, upon my arrival and was quickly shown to a small but decent room. The room was clean (except for the... more