Along with a bar/lounge, this hostel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a computer station are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
Dover Castle Hostel offers 10 accommodations with a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Dover Castle Hostel, you're just a quick walk from The Shard. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and dry cleaning service.
Free WiFi
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Amenities include locker space, a computer and laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
Within a 10-minute walk of The Shard and Borough Market
As a guest of Dover Castle Hostel, you'll find multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Dover Castle Hostel also features a communal living room, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge in a common area.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
No lift
More
Communal living room
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Cash deposit: GBP 20 per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Dover Castle Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London
Reviews
Dover Castle Hostel Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 141 reviews
10 - Excellent
40
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 141 reviews
8 - Good
44
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 141 reviews
6 - Okay
32
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 141 reviews
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 141 reviews
2 - Terrible
13
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Kelly
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were friendly. Room was incredibly hot though, it made for a restless sleep. A large fan was provided but its no good for ones sleeping on the upper bunks which I was. Otherwise, location is great.
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Molly
21 Jun 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
honestly, there were a few issues, normally I'm not too picky when it
When I checked in I was told the reception would be open 24 hours but when I wanted to check out the next day, the reception was closed and the worst thing was the phone number written on the sign they put on the door was not in service so I had no way to reach out to the staff. I had to search the correct phone number on Google myself. But even if I dialled the correct number nobody answered. I rang the door bell nobody answered either. I was in a hurry to leave but in the end I waited for 15 minutes being worried before someone finally came.
Another thing was, I know it was a cheap hostel but why did we have to take out the all the covers like the bed cover, pillow cover and duvet cover by ourselves? It wasn’t a very difficult job however when I checked out it was in the early morning and the shared room was still dark. I had to climb up to the top of the bunk bed to do it in darkness, which was dangerous to myself and disturbing to the people who were still sleeping in the room. Why can’t the staff do their own job instead when everyone checks out in the afternoon?
Valentino at the Dover Castle really helped a lot, super friendly guy who helped me get a 3 night stay last minute, due to evacuation of another hotel. He was very helpful and very positive, hard to find in a guy in London. So a massive thank you to him and his hard work there.
Hamad
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Dany
10 Jun 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
The guy at the reception is very rude! I don’t know why is he working there if he don’t like it!
They were painting the hostel so noise and terrible smell in the rooms and hallways!
Dany
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Jacob
1 Apr 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very close to Borough station and bus is very accessible. The pub attached as well is fantastic. However the property was a bit dirty and outdated. The toilet facilities weren’t great and had a foul stench. Overall okay if you’re just sleeping and getting around without spending much time in there.
Jacob
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Liam
11 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Average at best
I read good reviews about this place which is the main reason I booked. However, they have a few fundamentals wrong.
No storage for your belongings!
No soap in the toilet next to my room.
No curtains on the window next to the bed I was sleeping in.
No socket at the bed to charge my phone.
Do not stay here if you have heavy luggage, I was constantly helping people up and down the stairs with theirs.
Apart from that it’s ok. I wouldn’t stay again. I wouldn’t discourage people to stay though.
The second floor washing facilities are horrible, no place to store gear, no hanger, push buton for water and curtain for the shower door. Seriously though to change location after the first shower. No electrical outlet near my bed, the only bed without one in the room.
Valérie Gaillardetz
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
8 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kaytie
21 Apr 2023
Kaytie
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Francisco
Travelled with group
11 Apr 2023
Disliked: Staff & service
I didnt like the cleanliness of the room and the bathrooms.