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Clink261, Kitchen And Girls-Only Dorms

Clink261

★ 7.1/10 1,240 guest reviews

Dorms and private rooms six minutes from King's Cross St. Pancras, with a kitchen.

from £18 per bed per night

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Clink261 is a hostel at 261-265 Gray's Inn Rd, London WC1X, in King's Cross. Beds are sold in shared dorms and girls-only dorms, and private rooms are also listed. The nearest station, King's Cross St. Pancras Underground, is a 6 minute walk away in zone 1. Guests have use of a self-catering kitchen.

Key Facts

Stay typeHostel
AreaKing's Cross & Bloomsbury
Postcode districtWC1X
Nearest stationKing's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station, 6 min walk
Walk to station6 min
TfL zone1
Minutes to central London28 min
Room typesshared dorms, girls-only dorms, private rooms
Private bathroomNot stated
BreakfastNot stated
KitchenYes
LiftNot stated
Wi-FiYes
Luggage storageYes
24-hour receptionYes
Minimum ageNot stated
CancellationFree cancellation

Clink261 Overview: What The Hostel Offers

Clink261 is a hostel on Gray's Inn Road in King's Cross, listed with shared dorms, girls-only dorms and private rooms. Beds in the dorms are sold per bed per night, which is the standard arrangement for hostel stays of this kind. The building runs a self-catering kitchen, so guests can cook for themselves rather than eating out every night. Reception is staffed 24 hours, luggage storage is available, and the hostel operates cashless, with taxes included in the listed rates. The hostel is non-smoking throughout. Free cancellation is offered on the listing, though the terms attached to it can vary by rate, so it is worth reading the cancellation detail on the booking page before reserving.

Clink261 Rooms: Dorms And Private Options

The room types at Clink261 fall into three groups. Shared dorms are the standard option, with beds sold individually. Girls-only dorms are listed for female travellers who prefer that setting. Private rooms are also bookable for guests who want a locked door and their own space. In short: pick a bed if cost is the driver, pick a private room if privacy is. Everything in between is a question of availability on your dates, which the booking page shows live.

Clink261 Location: King's Cross And The Station

Clink261 sits at 261-265 Gray's Inn Rd, London WC1X 8QT, in the King's Cross part of the King's Cross & Bloomsbury area. The nearest station is King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station, a 6 minute walk from the door, and the station is in zone 1 (see Staying Near King's Cross). That walk time is the only distance figure given, so guests mapping other journeys should plot them from the address or the station itself. The postcode district is WC1X, which places the stay in the area named above on the listing. For anyone arriving by Underground, the station-to-hostel walk is the 6 minutes stated there, and no other journey times are quoted. Check the exact walking route on a map before you travel if you are arriving with heavy bags.

261-265 Gray's Inn Rd, London WC1X 8QT · King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station, 6 min walk · Zone 1

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What To Know Before Booking Clink261

Check-in at Clink261 runs from 16:00 to 00:00, and check-out is until 10:00. Reception is staffed around the clock, so late arrivals within that window can be handled at the desk. The hostel is cashless, so plan to pay by card rather than cash, and taxes are included in the listed rates. The whole property is non-smoking. Luggage storage is available for guests arriving before check-in or leaving after check-out. Housekeeping is listed among the facilities. Free cancellation is offered on the listing, but the exact terms depend on the rate you book, so read the cancellation policy on the booking page before committing. Anything not covered here, such as age limits or payment schedules, is best confirmed directly on the listing.

Before You Book This Stay

What Time Can I Check In At Clink261, And When Do I Have To Check Out?

Check-in runs from 16:00 to 00:00, and check-out is until 10:00. Reception is staffed 24 hours, so arrivals late in the check-in window can be dealt with at the desk. If you expect to arrive after midnight, contact the hostel through the booking page in advance to confirm arrangements.

How Far Is Clink261 From Its Nearest Station, And Which Zone Is It In?

The nearest station is King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station, a 6 minute walk from the hostel at 261-265 Gray's Inn Rd, and the station is in zone 1. The listing gives no other journey times, so plan onward trips from the station once you reach it. The address and postcode, WC1X 8QT, can be used for exact routing.

Does Clink261 Have A Kitchen Where Guests Can Cook Their Own Meals?

Yes. The listing states the hostel has a self-catering kitchen, so guests can prepare their own food. Free WiFi, internet access and a book exchange are also listed among the facilities.

Can I Leave My Bags At Clink261 Before Check-In Or After Check-Out?

Yes, luggage storage is listed among the facilities, and reception is open 24 hours. That covers bag drops before the 16:00 check-in and after the 10:00 check-out.

What Is The Cancellation Policy, And Does Clink261 Serve Breakfast?

Free cancellation is offered on the listing, but the exact terms depend on the rate booked, so read the cancellation detail on the booking page before paying. The hostel is cashless and taxes are included. Breakfast is not mentioned on the listing, so if you want it, confirm on the booking page before you book.

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