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Reviews of Book A Bed Hostels

86 Tanners Hill, Deptford, Lewisham, London, SE8 4PN, United Kingdom

#897 of 1,017 hotels in London

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Review Score

Based on 894 hostel reviews

6.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    7.1

  • Facilities

    6.5

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free Wifi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One male guest kept walking around in very small underwear. As a lone young woman I felt very uncomfortable and intimidated by this, especially when he pushed past me. It was very scary. This was twice, once at midnight and once early this morning. Staff were not on sight at this time I believe as staff are only on sight 9am-12pm. I found other guests rude. One woman in my dorm opened the curtains of my bed just to see who was there. I could of been sleeping or getting dressed. I would think with the many rules of this hotel that these rules would be added in. There was nothing wrong with the hotel at all, just the inconsiderate and scary behavior of some other guests. I need to come to London a lot, I would stay here again if it was not for the behavior of other guests. What a shame.

    Clean Beds were comfy enough

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    7.0
    Nice place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wish it had a kitchen.

    I only stayed a night as it was used only because my other hostel had cancelled on me. Overall, it was a nice experience.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good response to customer emegrency , any situation rising, building well managed, anything had been sorted internally, reception improved

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    7.0
    A great budget choice - I would consider staying here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were staying in a private double room, which was located right next to the bathrooms, so we heard every little sound from the toilets all day and night long as the walls are really thin.

    The staff was super friendly and helpful. They assisted with the adapters, towels and a hairdryer imediately when we requested them. Additionally, we had some issues with the lock on our door and the staff reacted very quickly - the manager arrived and the problem was fixed. While the hostel is a bit further from the centre, we had no issues exploring as there are multiple bus stops around, and most buses operate 24/7. The deposit for the key was refunded back to my card the same day we checked out. The food in the bar downstairs was exceptional. While we only had breakfast there, it was made quickly and was perfect. We also felt completely safe here during our stay, even though we read some questionable reviews prior to our arrival.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    6.0
    Cheap but you only get what you pay for
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds are not the newest, the TV in both rooms we booked was not working properly. The walls are thin and the hostel is busy and noisy all night. Cleaning staff is very loud.

    The staff is polite and very nice, check in was easy and a bed on the busier part of South London on that price range is totally fine

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Strange people appeared frequently in the hostel and city…

    Relatively clean. Good location to access. Reasonable shops are around there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    5.0
    Its good to stay in low price in central London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    These no disturbance although there were nine persons in a room

    Owner was nice person

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good location. Old hostel. Passable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No kitchen. Only microwave. No plates or anything. You have to go the bar to ask for stuff.

    The location is pretty good with access to 3 stations within a 10 minute walk. The place is old and would need an update but it was clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    5.0
    Only met basic needs - a bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathrooms/shower rooms were dirty. Cleaning staff entered rooms without knocking. As a woman this was not acceptable behaviour. Not enough power points and no mirrors near a power point to dry hair.

    Convention location. Friendly front of house staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    7.0
    If I ever need to stay in Lewisham, Book A Bed Hostels is most definitely a good place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The stairwell could use a paint job. And that is not even a complaint, but more of an observation.

    The beds were solid with proper sized curtains (something other hostels I stayed at might try considering) and the room had a spacious feel. The wi-fi was excellent, even two floors up (something so-called 'fancy' hotels I stayed at might try considering). When I was checking out, I asked for suggestions regarding a vacation a year from now and was helped very friendly and adequately (for which, again, many thanks).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You don‘t get the 5 pound deposit for your key back, 4 showers for everyone (>30 people), at least 2 showers had no temperature adjustments, the metal beds are very loud, the lockers were too damaged to be used

    Good location, relatively clean, cheap

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just been treated like I am not human for the price, it is good

    The place was very clean, it was my first time didn't know what to expect. Some of the staff where absolutely rude. Like I went down the bar to by me a drink, I mate a colored lady who demonstrated rudeness with impurities, I asked to be helped with a drink which I will pay for, she ignored me I thought it was not her duty to serve costumers,henc,in my politeness i ask is there any one that can help me she flared up and I frozen and after something when I now get back from my oblivion I told her she has quenched my test.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect place and value for money

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not returning the deposit

    The place is quite, very clean. Friendly staff apart from not returning the key deposit back if you pay by card. In my case she just printed a false receipt from the card reader pretending to refund the deposit. When Im around again, I will pop in to give her some extra money, she seems short of it.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    customer service good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was a little bit uncomfortable but for the price it was good I guess.

    The hostel has a great location close to public transportation such as tren, metro and bus.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    6.0
    Fine place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My bed had no place to charge my phone, but at least the hostel loaned an adaptor so it was sorted out.

    The beds were fine

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    5.0
    Good value for money , a cheap room with a decent shower I just had a bad room mate which ruined it.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No kitchen but has a fridge and microwave. Bunk beds are squeaky Had a bad room mate from Afghanistan that was loud and smoking in the room.(Not the hostels fault but made for a bad stay)

    Cool bar and common area Good shower pressure Reception staff friendly and helpful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    5.0
    If I stay there next time, it won't be a mixed room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Mixed room means only men, in fact. I don't know if there's any influence on that from the hostel prospective but girls - be aware of that. I woudn't have a problem with that if those were civilized people but they aren't. They burp, fart, don't seem be very clean, talk during nights and watch videos on their phones without the headphones. I was there for two nights so I had two "sets" of people and both were the same. Nightmare. Also triple beds don't help. They shake terribly. Besides, the building is quite old, facilities no more than acceptable.

    I wanted a cheap stay near Greenwich and it was provided. The hostel responds quickly for the messages and calls. The reception was quite helpful. The mattress and the pillow seemed comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    6.0
    It's ok for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well, it was my second time to be honest, and last time I was greeted by the two of the funniest and kindest people on Earth. The place used to display a great deal of hospitality and that is why I chose it for the second time, despite the triple bunker beds (of which I always receive the top bed for some reason) and the fact that it meant a two-hour travel in the city of London to reach my destination. Now, we can safely say that the lovely and warm reception belongs to the past: I would dare to bet money on that probably even the guitar abandoned on the couch in the lobby was treated with more friendliness than me upon checking-in. I guess change is an organic part of life and that's the way that it is.

    It is situated quite far from the center but the neighbourhood has a relaxed, agreeable vibe; I think Deptford and Lewisham have a lot of potential.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    5.0
    Not worth of the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Horriblel beds (bad springs), unclean , a bit unfriendly personnel, misleading info in bookings of the towels (paid extra).

    Silent

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The service in reception was really poor

    My room was OK, enough space and clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    5.0
    Mediocre very rude
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cold shower

    Nothing

    Stayed in October 2023

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