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YHA St Pauls - London

YHA London St Pauls

36 Carter Lane
EC4V 5AB London
England & Wales

Tel. +44 20 7236 4965
Fax. +44 20 7236 7681

Customer Rating

Total:	84%	84% 100 365
Friendliness of Staff:	86%	86%
Efficiency of Service:	85%	85%
Comfort:	75%	75%
Cleanliness:	80%	80%
Security:	85%	85%
Location:	94%	94%

Green Rating:	77%	77%

Once the school for St Paul’s Cathedral choir boys, YHA St Pauls is just minutes from the West End by tube or bus yet provides a quiet retreat after a hectic day exploring. Looking out onto a truly iconic London scene, the hostel retains many original features including an oak panelled chapel and the headmaster's study.

There are a total of 213 beds with family rooms available, and facilities include Wi-Fi, Internet access, TV room, games room, common room, laundry and lockers. Evening meals are available in the licensed restaurant.

YHA London St Pauls is the perfect place for a cheap city break or weekend away. Discover the city’s past at the nearby Museum of London or venture across the Millennium Bridge to Tate Modern and other South Bank attractions.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:							Total beds
Number of rooms:	5	6	8	9	9	12	213

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	24 hour access, 7 days a week.
Opening times (over the year):	365 days a year

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	50m St Pauls Station, or St Pauls Churchyard.
Metro:	300m St Pauls (Central Line). 400m Blackfriars (Circle & District Lines)
Parking:	200m NCP (chargeable)
Location:	100m from St Paul's Cathedral in the heart of the financial district. Within the original roman city walls of Londinium - now called 'the Square Mile'.
Rail:	200m from City Thameslink (Ludgate Hill Entry/Exit) (closed weekends)
Airport:	45km from Gatwick. Train - City Thameslink or London Blackfrairs. Cost £9.50. 30km from Heathrow (Underground) £5.00. 1 hour. Change at Hammersmith for Blackfriars to avoid stairs! 55km from Luton. Train - City Thameslink £12 Kings Cross St Pancras at Weekends. 40mins 55km Stansted. Train/Bus Liverpool Street £20 return. 10km London City Airport. DLR & Underground. £4

Attractions

	Cultural centre nearby		Museums/art galleries nearby
	City centre location		Historical sites nearby
	River/harbour/lake nearby		Main attractions nearby
	Nightlife nearby		Restaurants nearby
	Shopping centre/market nearby		Hostel with a difference
	Leisure facilities nearby		Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in YHA London St Pauls

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Family rooms available
	Hostel open 24h		TV room
	Groups welcome		Common room(s)
	Sheets in price		Laundry facilities
	Cycle rental available at or near the hostel		Internet access
	Credit card accepted		Café/Bar
	Meals available		Currency exchange at or near hostel
	Games room		Individual traveller welcome
	Luggage Store		Lockers available
	Non smoking room/area		Basic store available at or near the hostel
	Green Hostel		Rates include local tax

Customer Reviews YHA London St Pauls

09 Jun 2013 Sean, USA	80%	80%
WiFi isn't free. Otherwise, a pretty decent stay.
05 Jun 2013 Gillian, Canada	97%	97%
We ALWAYS try to stay at St. Paul's when we are in London.
24 May 2013 Andrew, USA	50%	50%
Fees galore. No towel? Fee. No wifi? Fee please. No hot pot or mug for tea? Water fountain was not working.front door is a joke for security. Press and get buzzed in and easily walk around no questions asked. Hostel response: Thank you for taking the time to rate us. There is a hot water machine in the restaurant that is always working and available. The water fountains in the corridors are going to be removed, but all the taps give drinking water and you can ask in reception to have your water bottle filled from the kitchen. Asking for help always helps! We try to keep bed prices to a minimum by leaving extras like wifi as an option for guests to purchase only if they need it. There is a camera outside the door which allows us in reception to see everyone who buzzes the door. Thank you again for sharing your opinion. YHA St. Paul's Duty Manager
20 May 2013 Kristine, Latvia	83%	83%
The location is great and generally the hostel is clean, the shower is hot. Breakfast can be bought additionally and there are options for vegetarians as well. A minus are probably the beds, this sandwich type of construction is really strange. If you are on the highest bed be prepared - you will step down and have the feeling of almost stepping into the face of some other guest :( Hostel response: Thank you for your positive feedback. We are happy to know you had a nice stay in our hostel. The design of the beds is a bit old fashioned, it makes the most of the space tough! Best regards, YHA St. Paul's Duty Manager
19 May 2013 Kristina, Canada	93%	93%
Good tube access, 3 blocks from Black Friars and St. Pauls. I enjoyed that the bells at the cathedral announce the time time every hour like a grandfather clock. I stayed in a dorm room with 7 beds and 1 electrical outlet. The beds were triple bunk style so 4 out of 7 had to climb in and out. I charged my phone daily in the common area as could never access the outlet in my room. One person was smart an brought along a power bar so she could charge her phone and watch a movie on her iPad. Showers and toilets accessed through hallways. I would stay here again.
17 May 2013 Gail, USA	83%	83%
Matt gave me a super welcome. Nice to have food and alcohol available. Hostel response: Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion. We try to make all guests feel welcome, I will pass your comment on to Matt. YHA St. Paul's Duty Manager
16 May 2013 Constance, Canada	90%	90%
Nice staff........helpful, friendly......... Excellent location++!! The bunk beds have an awkward set up, being 3 rather than just the 2 beds. Therefore, it was a bit strange to have someone needing to be on your bed to get up............but even that was O.K. Just great !!! Thanks. connie Hostel response: We appreciate you taking the time to share your opinion and it is rewarding to know you found our facilities and service up to your expectations. The triple bunks make the most of the space but we are aware the design can be a bit awkward, although surprisingly comfortable to sleep in! We hope to see you again soon. YHA St. Paul's Duty Manager
14 May 2013 Diane, Canada	87%	87%
Although we had help bring up our luggage I think a dumb waiter would be good to bring up the luggage. It would help the more elderly people and the staff wouldn't have to do it. Also when minors are staying the staff should patrol the halls to keep the noise at a minimum after 11pm. The kids next to our room were having a good time till 3 in the morning the night before we left. All in all a great week staying with you. Hostel response: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, it is very valuable to us. Hiring an extra member of staff just to carry the luggage would increase the price of the beds, which would defeat our purpose of offering cheap accommodation. Also, in reception we are happy to help whoever needs a hand with their luggage! Our night staff do patrol the hostel at night, but it's always useful to report any problems at the time they happen so we can spot the source and fix the problem there and then. Thank you again for your comments. YHA St. Paul's Duty Manager
12 May 2013 Alicja, Norway	90%	90%
very kind and helpful staff Hostel response: Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon! YHA St. Paul's Duty Manager
07 May 2013 Alma, USA	100%	100%
Excellent Location! Super Clean! Hostel response: Thank you for your positive feedback, we are glad to know you had such a nice experience in our hostel. YHA St. Paul's Duty Manager