Via Lewisham Hostel,

30 Old Road, London SE13 5SZ, United Kingdom

"The accommodation is really poor. The rooms are tiny. It"s not convenient, no place to put your things: not a single chair or a table. The showers are made so that all the water is on the floor, you can't even turn in the bathroom. The hostel is a labyrinth. In case you have a heavy bag be ready to move it upstairs, then downstairs and then again. Breakfasts are non eatable. Nobody cares that there should be enough food for everybody. Here they serve: bread, butter, jam, ham ,cheese. Sometimes, if you are lucky, they will bring you milk and there would be instant coffee in the machine. Although it is located within the east reach of the greenwich centre. And that is a big bonus"

"Okay for young adults, not children. Relaxed setting, however there are no locks on the doors which is a huge problem for personal safety and for safeguarding children. Needs to have locks on the doors and a cupboard/more storage space, especially if you are there for a week or longer. Fine for the price, just make sure to book in advance. Lovely grounds, however it was shut at 10pm which is not good for adults who want to sit outside and chat on a nice summer evening."

"Had to wait over an hour to check in the receptionist was abrupt big queues and only one person on reception. Says is was only 900 metres from Station and had to walk about 10 minutes. Mixed toilets. Overcrowded people, smoking in toilets showers dirty. But building modern and decor nice."

"It it definitely the worst place I have ever been to. Not only the location of that hostel and the area area are terrible, but also the bunk beds make you feel like you enter a prison cell. The room was extremely dirty. Blood, hair as well as nails. I could not sleep at all. The breakfast was awful too. Burnt and cold toast. Service was very poor. It took a couple nights until we were finally able to change our room."

"Small rooms and facilities. Did not like the security constantly roaming around waiting for groups to make noise so they can storm into your room and tell you to be quiet. I do understand that the hostel wants to keep the students and visitors safe and keep the neighborhood quiet and peaceful, but it's kind of a breach of privacy to barge in your room... I am also missing comfortable "chill" spots where you can sit around, talk, watch TV or eat. Do not recommend for families. Although it is a good distance away from the heart of London, and you can get to the heart of London in 30 minutes or less!"