St Christopher's Shepherds Bush London Hostel Review and Information

What sets them apart?

Hostel Personality

• Community Atmosphere

Who's staying here?

• Young Professionals
• Students
• Party Goers
• Couples
• Young Backpackers
• Gap Year Travelers
• Small Groups (<8)

Insider Tip

St Christopher's Shepherds Bush

St. Christopher's Shepherds Bush is another branch of the St. Christopher's hostel chain. It's popular for it's fun on-site bar, Belushi's, where hostel guests enjoy food and drink discounts. The bar stays active late into the night, and it's the perfect place to start of end your evening festivities in London.

This hostel is located just outside the city center, but is right across from a tube station. It offers quick access to many of the city's most popular neighborhoods, and guests love the convenience of this location.

The Facilities

Dorms

Dorm rooms are available that sleep anywhere from 4 to 12 people. The rooms are pretty compact but the beds are comfortable and there's a privacy curtain to shut out the outside light. Each bed has it's own power socket and reading light. Bed linens are included in the price of the room and all rooms are beds are kept clean for arriving guests. All dorms use shared bathrooms in the hallway.

Private Rooms

Double, twin, and quad rooms are available for guests who want some space to themselves. The rooms are comfortable and perfect for couples or friends that are traveling together. They're comparable to budget hotel rooms with good furniture and a bright decor.

Bathrooms

The bathrooms are surprisingly large with plenty of hot water and water pressure. Like the rest of the hostel, they're clean and reliable.

Bar

The St. Christopher's hostel chain is famous for its on-site bar, Belushi's, and this hostel is no exception. Guests enjoy great drink deals, happy hours, and parties that last late into the night. This is the perfect place to kick off your evening activities, or return to after a night exploring some of London's best bars and clubs.

Restaurant

Burgers and other bar food are available at Belushi's. The food is good and hostel guests enjoy a discount on the price of all food and drinks.

Common Areas

In addition to the hostel bar, there's a large common area where guests can hang out and relax. Grab a book, play ping pong, or watch some television to unwind after a busy day or night exploring the city.

Outdoor Space

The bar has some outdoor seating with tables where you can enjoy a drink or food on a nice day.

The Location

Notting Hill

What's Nearby?

This hostel is located just outside of the city center, but with easy access to public transit, you can easily zip around the city. The hostel is also very close to one of the largest shopping centers in Europe, Westfield. If the weather's nice, you can head over to Holland Park or wonder around Portobello Road. Visiting London for it's amazing music scene? This hostel is just a five minute walk from The Shepherds Bush O2 Empire music venue.

Nearby Transportation

Despite being just outside of London's city center, this hostel is accessible to everything with public transit. The Shepherds Bush underground station, on the Central Line) is just across the street. This offers direct connections to popular areas such as Oxford Street and Marble Arch. It's also easy to reach other famous neighborhoods including Soho and St Paul's Cathedral.

Amenities

This is a large hostel chain with a wide range of amenities available to guests. It's a secure building, with keycard access. There's luggage storage available, security lockers, and 24 hour reception service. The hostel also has laundry facilities for guests, board games, a pool table, and foosball. You can purchase breakfast or use the hostel's microwave, but there is no kitchen available to guests.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast (Paid)
• Laundry Facilities
• Luggage Storage
• Tour & Travel Desk
• Book Exchange
• City Maps
• Board Games
• Housekeeping
• Movies
• 24h Reception
• Keycard Access
• Plug Adaptors
• Bed Linens
• Reading Light
• Security Lockers
• Pool Tables / Foosball Tables

Staff

This staff really goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is enjoyable. They're friendly and helpful and will respond promptly to any concerns or problems you might have.

Heads Up

This hostel is above a bar, so you can expect some noise at night. Many guests feel the hostel is clean and tidy, but there are some guests who believe it doesn't meet their standards.

St Christopher's Shepherds Bush

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