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The Dictionary Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers soak up London's energy from a rooftop terrace, enjoy happy hour at Translate restaurant, and explore the city from this perfectly positioned hostel.

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The Dictionary Hostel sits in central London with a lively rooftop terrace and coffee shop. Guests start with a free breakfast buffet before heading out to nearby Brick Lane and Liverpool Street, returning later for dinner at Translate restaurant or drinks at the bar.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double/Twin Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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6 Beds Mixed Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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4 Beds Mixed Ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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12-16 Beds Mixed Ensuite

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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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10 Beds Mixed Ensuite

10 Beds Mixed Ensuite

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Dictionary Hostel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Brick Lane and Oxford Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit London Eye and Sky Garden. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for Natural History Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
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10-20 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London, England, E2 8DA

What's nearby

  • A street with shops, including Brick Lane Bookshop and Oh Baby London.
    Brick Lane
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A sunset over a river with a camera on a tripod capturing the scene.
    Financial District
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A historic building with clock towers and arched windows at night.
    Liverpool Street
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shoreditch High St
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hoxton Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Hoxton Station
    5 min walk
  • Shoreditch High Street Overground Station
    8 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mikkeller Bar London
    1 min walk
  • The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
    1 min walk
  • Bar Kick
    1 min walk
  • The Cornershop
    1 min walk
  • Jailhouse bar
    2 min walk

About this property

The Dictionary Hostel

  • Hostel near Liverpool Street
  • Located close to Brick Lane, The Dictionary Hostel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Translate, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Coffee/tea in reception, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
    • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Dictionary Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Translate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We have included 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 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dictionary Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dictionary Hostel?

The Dictionary Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Dictionary Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at The Dictionary Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Dictionary Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Brick Lane and Liverpool Street. London Bridge and Tower Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km). Shoreditch High Street Overground Station is 8 minutes by foot and Old Street Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Dictionary Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 177 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Karissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s situated right near a busy street and a night club so it’s very noisy. I stayed during a heat wave and was on the third floor and there weren’t even shades for all of the windows to keep the sun out, so at night time it was so hot and muggy. Just overall not a very nice place to stay. Didn’t find the staff overly friendly either. But it was the cheapest accommodation I could find with short notice for my time, so I guess you get what you pay for. Had some regret I didn’t splash out a bit more and get a nicer hostel as I was very jet-lagged from my flight and needed some good rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hostel in a fun, trendy, and well-connected area. I’ve stayed numerous times and they recognize me from previous visits! I appreciate the staff members which always helped me out when asked. I also really liked that the shower and toilet were in the room itself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing experience

Arrived around 3pm, there weren't any reception staff so we were told to come back later. We had booked a double/twin room and were unlucky it was a twin room. The floor was really duty, there was a previous guest's dirty t shirt and used tissues down the side of the bed, hairs in the shower and no bin. I've stayed here previously and had a very good experience so it's safe to say I'm disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Aude

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Decent

Welcoming staff. The room I was in was in was big enough, although poorly insulated: we could hear the club downstairs until 1:30 am, squeaking beds... Not very clean place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location

Lovely staff, free breakfast and good location. Bit of a party hostel though
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Artoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lieu agréable pour une chambre privée. Je ne peux pas donner mon avis sur la vie en dortoir. Malgré un prix élevé pour deux nuits (180€), la chambre était propre, la sdb privée également. Magnifique vue pour ma part. L'établissement est situé au dessus de deux bars bruyants mais ce n'a pas été trop dérangeant. Petit déjeuné à la mode anglaise (pas top mais fait le taf), cuisine plus petite que dans les photos, lieu très exigus et escarpé pour accéder aux chambres (accessibilité à revoir). L'hôtel est très bien desservis et placé à 15 minutes quartier de Shoreditch connu pour son art de rue et ses superbes friperies !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aude

Liked: Staff & service

Just ok

Good location next to a lively area, but poor sound insulation, not so clean rooms and little to no privacy (no curtains around the beds for instance). The free breakfast was good though
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alessandro

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One night a young couple sharing same 4 bed room where one of the two had a 1 bed booking, had sex most of the night, making enough noise which prevented me from sleeping, and next morning I was not feeling comfortable at work, because of that...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

TAN CHEE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
noisy...
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Except for cleanliness everything else was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again.

Has a decent size common room and they have a free breakfast in the morning which is always a good bonus wen you are trying to save some money. Wifi worked great, bed was clean and comfy, storage under the beds where a decent size for a small backpack or gymbag, early 10am checkout but you can't have everything. 2 lots of security doors (staircase to rooms and your room itself) so the place is safe enough, area around hostel seemed safe enough too. Would recommend it if you are passing by and need a place to crash.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SuzyQ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to socialise with other travels. Bathroom /Shower were convenient. Room is small but I only stayed there at nite. Great kitchen. Great location near tons of bars and local food!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

남자1, 공용10인실

유독 제 침대가 찌그럭 소리가 나서 조금 불편했네요. 공용 샤워와 화장실 등 금액 감안해서 사용하기에 충분합니다. 큰 불편함없이 3일 잘 지냈고 이용하는 사람이 많아서 다양한 국적의 사람들을 만날수 있습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor hostel in a great Shoreditch location.

Pros: - great location in Shoreditch for pubs and restaurants - near Hoxton Station - my (private) room was v quiet so I got a good night's sleep - free earplugs - free bottled water and towels in the private rooms Cons: - dirty, scruffy and run-down - no heating or hot water in the morning (and no apology) - male receptionist hit on me while I was checking in, really not what I want, especially as a solo female traveller - dodgy area to leave your car in overnight (mine was broken into) Overall, I wouldn't stay here again as there are better hostels in London for the same money or less, e.g. Palmer's Lodge or YHA, that are well-connected to Shoreditch by tube.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

DANIELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice experience in shoreditch!!

Esperienza positiva: l'ostello è raggiungibile a piedi dalla fermata dei pullman per l'aeroporto (Liverpool street), il quartiere è multietnico... pieno di localini dove cenare spendendo il giusto (ottimi i posticini per mangiare thai), stanza piccolina ma pulita e confortevole con bollitore, caffè e tea a disposizione...bagni in comune puliti...colazione da ostello...non eccezionale ma più che accettabile!! Personale gentile...prezzi non economici ma siamo a Londra...lo consiglierei!!! Unica pecca: non aver trovato aperto il pub interno all'ostello... speriamo rimedino presto ;-)!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

eliane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L'auberge était située dans un quartier qui m'intéressait. L'ambiance était sympa et la musique excellente. Cependant, des allées et venues d'une personne clandestine à l'hôtel a eu lieu avec occupation d'un lit squatté lorsqu'il était libre, pour y faire des passes ; c'était dans mon dortoir. Cette personne était sans doute en grande difficulté, mais je pense que l'hôtel n'est pas un refuge pour personne à la dérive.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rigtig gode og venlige personaler, Ikke meget plads på sovesalen, men ellers i rimelig stand. Altid mange forskellige rejsende og hyggeligt lille fælleskøkken. Husk en hængelås til bagageburet og 110v adapter. De kan ellers købes i receptionen.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedsheets were clean, floors were dirty. It is located next to a club so a bit loud at nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Worst experience

The bed sheet and blanket was dirty, there was noise even at 1 am and couldn’t sleep at all. I know these features don’t belong to hostel but at least you can warn your customers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ebba

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

okay

the bathroom area was quite horrible, okay otherwise. would recommend the shoreditch neighbourhood, very interesting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pozitivny dojem

Hostel sa nachadza v blizkosti stanice Liverpool street z ktorej su priame spojenia na vsetky letiska v Londyne a taktiez v blizkosti centra. Na tento hostel nemam ziadne negativne hodnotenie. Spolocne zariadenia ako kuchyna, toalety a sprchy boli ciste a v 100% stave. Personal je velmi priatelsky a ochotny pomoct vyriesit kazdy problem. Izby su male ale na pohodlne prespatie postacujuce. Pocas celeho pobytu som nezaznamenal ziadne otravovanie a hluk zo strany spolubyvajucich. Ranajky boli postacujuce a typicke pre anglicku kuchynu. Tento hostel odporucam nenarocnym cestovatelom ktori hladaju lacne ubytovanie v blizkosti centra.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap and good

Great place, with Good and helpful straff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Don’t forget your photo ID

Unfriendly girl at reception wouldn’t check me in without photo ID even though I had my booking details and GB residents don’t need to. Unhelpful Room clean and did what I expected for £15
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great customer service

You get what you expect from a hostel but very friendly staff and accommodating to your needs. As far as a hotel goes was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lo unico bueno del hostel es la ubicación y parte de su personal.. El resto es un horror..! Está SUPER-SUCIO..Las habitaciones no las limpian, solo cambian las sabanas y ya! En mi habitacion femenina habia una manta de polvo y el baño lo manteniamos limpio. Los baños comunes enseguida se ensuciaban. Muy mal de verdad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018