St. Christophers Inn - Southbank?

[KauaiGirl]

Hi all, my first post!  Here goes:

I'm torn over which hostel to stay in while in London.  I want to "home base" out of one hostel, and I have seen so many choices.  I narrowed it down to St. Christopher's Inn - Southbank.  Would this be a good choice?  Is there a better one?  I want to be near a tube so I can get around easy since I am for the most part a largely inexperienced European traveller.

At first I was thinking of going with Museum Inn or The Generator, but after reading some reviews decided against it.

Ahh!! Please help me decide!


Jamie

[Kim]

I have heard less than positive things about the Generator so I think you are wise giving that one a miss.

As long as you are by a tube station in London, you have no worries-it's the greatest transportation system ever!

I really liked Camden Town, have you looked at the Camden St. Christophers? It looks cool-I was thinking if we go back we might try it:

(Photos here)
reservations.bookhostels.com/guideforeurope.com/hostel.php?HostelNumber=505

Kim

[acefrehley76]

This was the hostel I stayed in whiile in London. I'd give it a really good recommendation. It's clean, the showers are free, and the staff is really nice there! It's also walking distance from Soho. There's a tube station about 5 blocks east. So that part is covered well. I think they show movies every night or have some kind of special event. They also have Belushi's right there, so if you want a night cap before bed, then you don't even have to get dressed. Just go downstairs!
That's all I can think of for now. If there's something I didn't cover in this diatribe, feel free to email me or ask them here. Take care!

Jenn

[KauaiGirl]

Thanks Jenn...I was going through the St. Christopher's Inn guestbook and noticed a lot of people had stayed at the Camden location.  It was the Southbank location that you stayed at?  Which one would you prefer personally?

[acefrehley76]

I did stay at the Southbank location and would say that I prefer that one since it's only a short tube ride from the center of London and a walk away from some of the best attractions there. But I think in the end it's a matter of preference. I don't know too much about the Camden location.....Kim? Could you fill us on in on that branch of the establishment?

Jenn

[Kim]

First, I have fixed that link for the Camden Town St. Christophers-sorry about that, didn't realize it was broken.

Honestly, I think you will enjoy yourself at either one.
Southbank is the original St. Christophers,  Camden opened in 1999.

The Camden rooms, 50 beds in total-2, 6 or 10 beds.
The Southbank rooms, 46 beds in total-4, 6 or 8 beds.

I know the Camden 2 and 6 bed rooms have ensuite bathrooms.

Both have pubs on the ground level.

Camden is a cool area and you would be close to the markets, which, even if you don't stay at the Camden one, make sure you check out!

Kim

[KauaiGirl]

Ah!  So torn now!

I wanted to stay at the original because well, it's the original and I hear its close to transport like you said Jenn.  But those ensuite bathrooms are awfully tempting, and I hear good things about Camden's atmosphere and location as well...

What a choice!  Hmm...will have to think on it some more...

[acefrehley76]

Do let us know which one you end up staying at and how it worked out for you! If you've got anymore questions, ya know where to find me! good luck!

Jenn