Hootananny Hostel

7.7Good2,760 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Bar
Laundry
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Vibrant Hostel Experience Shared Dormitory Accommodation: Hootananny Hostel offers a unique stay in London with shared dormitory accommodation, perfect for solo travelers and backpackers looking to connect with others. Live Music Venue: Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Hootananny Hostel located above an award-winning live music venue and club. Enjoy live music performances right at your doorstep. Convenient Location: Situated just 1.1 km from Brixton Academy and a short walk from Brixton Underground station, Hootananny Hostel provides easy access to popular attractions while offering a lively and social environment. Book your stay at Hootananny Hostel for an unforgettable London adventure!

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7 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Single Bed in 4 Bed Female Dormitory Room 10 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room 11 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 19 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 33 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 33 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 11 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 14 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Food & drink

Services

Laundry

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
95 Effra Road, London, SW2 1DF, United Kingdom
6.6 km from the center of London
Nearby landmarks
- Palace of Westminster5 km
- Westminster Abbey5 km

Questions about this stay

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.

Guest reviews

7.72,760 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness6.6

Service8.0

Location7.6

Room quality7.0

Amenities8.1

Value for money7.5

Food and drink7.1

Dave
United Kingdom · Solo · November 2026
10.0
“A great venue in a handy oocation”
+The breakfast was great - just hot drinks, toast & cereal. Help yourself - so plenty. The staff were welcoming & ear plugs fixed the noise, though the noise is clearly stated when booking.
−A bed side light would be useful
Stella
France · Solo · November 2026
1.0
“Déception”
+On the positive side, the wonderful lady at the front desk is very nice. Point positif :la magnifique dame de l’accueil est sympa.
−On the negative side: This accommodation does not match the description on Booking. I requested a room for women; I was given such a room, but the toilets and bathrooms are shared (mixed-gender). Downstairs, there is a bar that functions as a concert venue and nightclub. The noise from the music reaches the rooms, to the point where the walls shake. There is a smell of hashish everywhere. Breakfast consists of bread, cornflakes, Nutella, and milk. The bed was very short, I had to keep my legs bent, and it was neither comfortable nor hygienic. I had booked for 5 days, but I cut my stay short to 2 days and moved to another hotel immediately. The neighborhood feels a bit sketchy, with drug users hanging around. There is no elevator, which makes dealing with suitcases a real struggle. The property is a 13-minute walk from the metro. Furthermore, the staff at the bar downstairs are unpleasant. You aren’t allowed to eat in the rooms, and you can’t eat in the bar either, so you’re forced to eat outside in the cold. In short, I do not recommend this place. To make matters worse, I was not refunded for the 3 unused nights, neither by the establishment nor by Booking.
Emalee
United States · Solo · October 2026
7.0
“Great spot for the value and proximity!”
+Loved the location, proximity to music, connection to people moving through
−There was a lot of excess drinking happening and it made the environment full of friction
Carolyn
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“Good facilities, safe and warm.”
+24 hour Living Room. Coffee, Tea all day. Cleanliness. Friendly, helpful staff.
JOSE
Spain · Solo · October 2026
9.0
+Everything
−Nothing, well, the high pitch snoring of one of my room habitants
Bradford
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
10.0
+Lovely woman manager
Luca
Italy · Solo · November 2026
6.0
+Ostello molto ben organizzato
−Il pub sottostante tiene la musica ad un volume assurdo fino al mattino!
tavella
Italy · Couple · October 2026
9.0
+era tutto apposto, belle docce rispetto ad altri ostelli che ho visto sembrava quasi quella di casa, c’era caldo nonostante fuori facesse freddissimo e per la colazione ci siamo trovate bene (c’era pane per toast dove potevi mettere marmellata, burro d’arachid o miele; poi c’era il latte, caffè o tè; e infine cereali, ovviamente a disposizione posate, tazze, ciotole, microonde ecc),. ottima posizione per prendere la metro che era a 6/7 minuti a piedi, c’era vicino una fontanella per il refill dell’acqua, il mc, kfc, tesco e poundland quindi c’era tutto quello che una persona potesse cercare.
−musica troppo alta venerdi e sabato, i bassi facevano tremare le mura, con i tappi un po meglio ma avevo paura di non sentire la sveglia quindi non li ho usati

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

7 room types

Single Bed in 4 Bed Female Dormitory Room

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

What this place offers

Internet

Food & drink

Services

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Nearby landmarks

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews