London neighbourhood guide
Hostels in Bloomsbury & Russell Square
Bloomsbury is London's literary and museum quarter — Georgian squares, the British Museum and the universities — and one of the most central places you can stay on a budget.
Where to stay here
Why stay in Bloomsbury
Russell Square station (Piccadilly line) runs direct to Heathrow, and King's Cross St Pancras — Eurostar, trains to the north and six Tube lines — is a 15-minute walk. Covent Garden, Soho and the West End are all reachable on foot.
What's nearby
The British Museum (free entry), Russell Square Gardens, the British Library, Covent Garden, Soho and Oxford Street. Coal Drops Yard and Camden are a short bus ride north.
Who it suits
Museum lovers, students, Eurostar arrivals and anyone who wants to walk everywhere. Smart Russell Square offers female-only dorms, private rooms and 24/7 reception.