Astor Museum Hostel
Wake up, cross the street, walk into the British Museum before the crowds arrive
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2,493 reviews
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72%
Solo travelers
85%
Would stay again
80%
Made friends here
3 nights
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Our Honest Take
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Astor Museum's location is its killer feature: literally opposite the British Museum, in the heart of Bloomsbury, surrounded by bookshops and garden squares. The Astor social programming (bar crawls, tours, dinners) adds energy without the forced fun of some party hostels. Staff are genuinely good. At £24/night it's competitive, and the kitchen saves you from Bloomsbury restaurant prices (which are steep). The building is older and the dorms are standard, but everything is clean and the beds are comfortable. Bike rental is underrated: cycling to Camden Market or along the Thames is faster and more scenic than the Tube. If you're in London for museums and culture, Astor Museum puts you at ground zero.
🎯 Insider Tips
- 1Enter the British Museum from the Montague Street entrance (back door). Shorter queue, same museum.
- 2Russell Square gardens are perfect for a cheap lunch. Grab a meal deal from the Tesco on Marchmont Street.
- 3Rent a bike and cycle to Camden Market (15 min) instead of taking the Tube. The Regent's Canal route is beautiful.
- 4King's Cross is a 15-minute walk. If you're catching the Eurostar, you don't need to take the Tube.
🔥 Why We Love It
Literally opposite the British Museum. Three minutes from your bed to the Rosetta Stone.
Astor social events: bar crawls, walking tours, themed dinners. Not optional extras, core features.
Bloomsbury location: bookshops, garden squares, literary London at your doorstep.
Bike rental available. Cycling London is underrated and faster than the Tube for many routes.
2,493 reviews at 8.1. Consistent quality from the Astor brand.
📖 The Full Story
Astor Museum sits on Montague Street, literally across the road from the British Museum's back entrance. Location doesn't get more specific than this: you can be staring at the Rosetta Stone within three minutes of leaving your dorm. The Bloomsbury neighborhood adds literary charm, with Russell Square gardens for cheap sandwiches and independent bookshops on every corner.
The Astor brand runs on social energy. Bar crawls through Soho, walking tours of central London, themed dinners in the communal kitchen, and a sun terrace that fills up during summer evenings. Staff are young, travel-minded, and consistently praised for friendliness. The building is old (this is Bloomsbury), but the facilities feel refreshed.
The shared kitchen saves serious money in one of London's more expensive dining areas. Bike rental is a bonus: London's cycle lanes have improved dramatically, and cycling from Bloomsbury to the South Bank is faster than the Tube. Laundry on-site means you can pack lighter.
Russell Square Tube (7 minutes) connects to the Piccadilly line (Heathrow direct). Tottenham Court Road (12 minutes) gives you Central and Northern lines. King's Cross St Pancras (15 minutes) connects to the Eurostar and every mainline train. Bloomsbury is quietly one of the best-connected areas in London.
✨ The Vibes
💬 What Travelers Say
Poppy
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · April 2026
“Staff were extremely friendly upon check-in and checkout. Everywhere was very clean and the facilities felt modern despite the building being old. Bed was comfortable.”
Keyhan
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · April 2026
“Great stay! Aitor at reception is genuinely such a kind and nice person. He made me feel really welcome from the start. All the staff were amazing.”
Katherine
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · April 2026
“Fantastic friendly staff. Very central. Very good kitchen equipment. Excellent communication. Tea and coffee and kettle in the room.”
Keshia
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · April 2026
“Location is perfect. I've stayed here a few times now so it's feeling a lot more comfortable. Staff always remember me.”
📍 What's Nearby
British Museum
1 min walk
Russell Square Gardens
3 min walk
Russell Square Tube
7 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Tube
12 min walk
King's Cross St Pancras
15 min walk
Tesco Marchmont Street
5 min walk
📋 House Rules
- •Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 10:00
- •Adults only (18+)
- •No smoking inside
- •Quiet hours from 23:00
- •Photo ID required at check-in
- •Respect communal kitchen and spaces
From
$24/night
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Room Types
8-Bed Mixed Dorm
$24
Mixed dorm with locker and shared bathroom.
1 person (8 per room)
6-Bed Mixed Dorm
$28
Smaller mixed dorm.
1 person (6 per room)
4-Bed Female Dorm
$30
Female-only room.
1 person (4 per room)
Private Twin Room
$85
Private room with shared bathroom.
2 persons
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