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About this property

Features a 24-hour access fully equipped shared kitchen and separate shared lounge with large windows on two sides and chill-out balcony the length of the lounge. Hootananny backpackers' hostel offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, lockers for valuables, free linen, free self-service breakfast and a laundry room with washing and drying facilities for hostellers’ exclusive use. There is a big supermarket directly opposite the hostel. It is situated on the upper floors above the legendary live music pub/venue of the same name renowned for its eclectic vibe and diverse music, offering free entry to most gigs, with two pool tables, spacious beer garden and renowned street food stalls serving global street food. Brixton is a multicultural nightlife hub boasting the O2 Academy music venue, Ritzy independent cinema, vibrant street markets, independent music venues, clubs, restaurants, bars, cafes. Hootananny Hostel is 0.5 miles from Brixton tube station on the Victoria Line, four stops to Victoria in central London. Directly outside the hostel are three bus stops for travel to all points of London. The Houses of Parliament is 3.7 miles away

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and easy to access. Great facilities and was quieter than expected. Lovely to have the option to have some breakfast in the morning and good sized kitchen. Amazing value and hope to stay again.
  • Dan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large communal kitchen, lounge and balcony spaces, well-appointed with utensils, entertainment and local information. Access and storage systems all very well-organised and secure. Overall, neat and clean accommodation, clearly well loved and...
  • Mia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was my first time in a hostel, we were there for a club night so it was just easier & cheaper to stay at the venue. It was very friendly, everything was explained clearly. The facilities, kitchen, lockers, toilets etc. There's a big lounge...
  • Logan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    my second time staying at hootananny. brilliant location for anything you may need in brixton - you are a 10 minute walk from brixton tube station and a huge sainsbury's is across the street if you need a quick snack. i stayed here over the may...
  • Massimo
    Italy Italy
    The location is good and the place itself is very nice. You can have a pleasant night at the hostel and enjoy a good breakfast the next morning. I would definitely recommend this place and would gladly return on my next trip to London. Thank you!
  • Monica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great experience. Lively place. Evelyn was an amazing host. :-)
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Still my fave hostel in London Staff are the best
  • Jawad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Just great place to stay. Lovely staff. Front room Kitchen Balcony Hootenanny venue just downstairs Vibes Music (loud music )
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location… amazing staff .. chilled but friendly and professional
  • Lisa
    France France
    Fantastic place. Conveniently situated just down road from train station. Above a very busy live venue. Very clean. Staff where fabulous. Everything you need. Good bus routes and local shops

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House rules

Hootananny Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note this property is above a lively music venue.

Please note that for groups bookings of 4 beds or more, different policies and conditions apply. Please contact the property for more details prior to booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.