Madame Tussauds
Rub shoulders with Kylie Minogue and the Beckhams, have your photo taken with the Queen or scream in the Chamber of Horrors. One of the most famous tourist attractions in London.
YHA London St Pancras
London, NW1 2QEOverview
Perfectly positioned for travellers, in being literally across the road from Kings Cross/St Pancras International station, YHA St Pancras offers comfortable and cool, yet affordable, accommodation. The hostel makes a fantastic base for weekends away, budget family breaks and sightseeing holidays.
YHA London St Pancras is convenient for exploring all the essential landmarks that you cannot miss out on when you visit London. The British Library is just across the road and the free-to-enter British Museum is not far away, perfect for those looking for an educational vacation.
Why guests love YHA London St Pancras
Accommodation at YHA London St Pancras
The hostel
This Youth Hostel has 186 beds. As well as the cheaper option of dorm beds, perfect for the lone traveller, YHA London St Pancras also offers private rooms and en-suite rooms for your convenience and comfort. For extra security and your peace of mind, access to floors and rooms is by designated swipe card only. Room layout is:
6 x 2 bedded non en-suite rooms, 4 x double en-suite rooms, 14 x 4 bedded en-suite rooms, 7 x 5 bedded en-suite rooms, 1 x 5 bedded non en-suite room, 12 x 6 bedded en-suite rooms, 1 x 6 bedded non en-suite rooms
There is a comfy TV room on the first floor where we host movie nights, and a small laundry room. We've recently replaced and upgraded the toilets and showers throughout the hostel and our social spaces are full of brand new furniture.
Food and drink at YHA London St Pancras
Things to do around YHA London St Pancras
The Original London Sightseeing Bus Tour
This bus tour takes in all of the capital’s famous sights and also includes an exciting riverboat cruise on the River Thames.
London Dungeon
1000 years of London's gory history, 11 actor led shows and two scary rides make for a chilling experience and a great day out.
London Zoo
London Zoo is home to 750 species of animals including lions and lizards, monkeys and meerkats, birds and butterflies.
Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition
Explore the life of Shakespeare, the London where he lived and the theatre for which he wrote. Don't miss the sword-fighting display!
Buckingham Palace
Home to the Queen and steeped in history, Buckingham Palace is a must see for any visitor.
The Houses of Parliament
Guy Fawkes once tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament and, whilst you won't find any gunpowder there anymore, it is still home to the UK government and some often explosive discussions between the
The British Museum
The British Museum houses a vast collection of artefacts and treasures, many of them acquired as the British Empire grew.
London Marathon
The Virgin Money London Marathon is the largest annual fundraising event on the planet. 26.2 miles is the distance our runners are going for young lives. We’d love to have you on our team.
Ride London
Prudential Ride London is an annual 100 mile cycling trip.
Free London walking tour
Starts every day in Green Park at 11am. This free guided London walking tour is the perfect introduction to London history and the area often referred to as “royal London”.
Camden walking tour
This Camden Markets and Music Legends Tour is no ordinary walking tour.
East End and street art tour
Discover London’s most creative and culturally diverse area.
British Museum Tour
There are many ways to explore a museum. This tour uses the British Museum to tell one of the greatest stories there is: how we humans went from living in small, nomadic bands to building vast in
London Landmarks Half Marathon
We are thrilled to be a charity partner of the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2019 which promises to be a day like no other. This race takes place through Westminster and the City with 10,000+ runn
ASICS London 10k
The ASICS London 10k (Formerly the British 10k) spans across the countries capital. Youll pass notable landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Word on the Water
A floating bookshop on Regent’s Canal towpath. As well as keenly priced books they boast a wood-burning stove, friendly dog and occasional live jazz performances.
Camley Street Natural Park
London Wildlife Trust’s flagship reserve, it hosts pond-dipping and nature-watching sessions for children and its wood-cabin visitor centre is used by the Wildlife Watch Club (re-opens 2020)
The Calthorpe Project
A pleasant, pretty inner-city community space that’s tucked away behind King’s Cross station. Locals gather here to socialise, exercise and get their hands dirty gardening.
The Harry Potter Shop & Platform 9 3/4
Still waiting for your Hogwarts letter? Don’t worry, you can experience the next best thing at King’s Cross station.
Facilities
General
- 24 hour access
- Cot available
- Cycle store
- Free wi-fi
Essentials
- Laundry
- Lounge
- Luggage store
Entertainment
- Board games
- TV
Accommodation options
- Private rooms available
- En suite rooms available
Food & drink
- Licensed bar
- Meals available
Transportation & parking
- Near underground
- Near train station
Other YHA products
- Meeting Rooms & Corporate Hire
Need to know
Check in: From 14.00
Check out: Before 10.00
Towels and toiletries: Towels and toiletries are not provided but are available to hire or purchase from reception. Bedding is supplied.
Parking: There is no parking at the hostel.
Pets: Pets are not permitted at YHA London St Pancras. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Wi-Fi: Free wi-fi is available in social spaces.
YHA London St Pancras - Access Statement
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Meeting rooms
YHA London St Pancras has one meeting room available for hire.
Capacity: The regular capacity of the meeting room is 18 delegates, though this can be upped to 20 upon request, and is dependent on configuration requirements.
Available Equipment: Projector, flip charts, pens, clock
Parking: There is no parking on site and the nearest 24 hour car park is 500 metres from the hostel.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Accessibility:The meeting room is located on the 7th floor and there is step-free access to it via the lift.Please be aware that the closest accessible WC is on the ground floor. For more information please see our access statement.
Air conditioning: Yes
Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
You can find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel on the volunteering website.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: The Wellcome Museum offers a unique experience for visitors - there’s always a special exhibit on show that will blow you away with its originality! The Youth Hostel is just 10 minutes from London's lively Camden Town, great for pubs, cafes and live music - good for a fun weekend break.
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