Piccadilly Hostel, London

Location

Piccadilly Hostel sits a few steps from Piccadilly Circus and within 100 metres of Piccadilly Theatre. Prince Edward Theatre is 500 metres away, and the Prince of Wales Theatre is only 200 metres from the hostel. Trafalgar Square is 700 metres away, and Carnaby Street, Leicester Square Underground Station, and the Arts Theatre are all within a short walk.

Accommodation - Capsule Pods

Each sleeping pod is a private, lockable space with a comfortable mattress, fresh bed linen, and a towel provided. Inside the pod guests find a dimmable LED light, a mirror, two large hooks, and three charging ports: USB-A, USB-C, and a UK power outlet. The pod also includes a personal fan and a booster switch to cool the space faster, plus the shutter can be locked from both inside and outside with a padlock.

Bathrooms & Cleanliness

The hostel has a large, gender-neutral bathroom block on each floor with floor-to-ceiling partitions for privacy. Cleaning staff are present around the clock and regularly mop the sleeping room floors and sanitise the toilets and showers. Guests report never having to wait for a shower or toilet, and the push-button showers offer adjustable water pressure and temperature.

Safety & Security

Access to the capsule rooms requires a key card, and a security guard is stationed at the entrance during the night. Cameras are installed throughout the building, and each pod can be locked from the inside while sleeping. Guests can also secure their pod from the outside with their own padlock, providing an additional layer of protection for belongings.

Services & Staff

The front desk operates 24 hours a day, and staff are described as friendly and helpful, often offering solutions for any issues. Free linens and a large towel are included for each guest, and padlocks can be borrowed from reception for a small deposit. The hostel is within 300 metres of the city centre and a two-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus tube station, which has a direct link to Heathrow Airport.

Highlights

Location: 100 m from Piccadilly Theatre, 700 m from Trafalgar Square

Rooms: Private lockable capsules with USB-C and UK plugs

Amenities: 24/7 cleaning, gender-neutral bathrooms

Safety: Security guard at night, key card access

Value: 24/7 reception, free towels and linens