we arrived around 3.30am in a large group. we were obviously all tired and wanting to go to bed. we were made to wait while each person paid rather than being allowed to go up. this took till 5am! i have stayed in many hostels around the world and i have NEVER experienced this?!? we were then told because of... More

GREAT location (east London, Shoreditch) and clean beds, but I have to say that the beds are rock hard. It's okay to stay if you're just spending the night there to just pass through, but I wouldn't recommend it to anybody who's spending several nights there. I found the staff friendly, but saw one of them giving attitude to another... More

This was the last place I stayed at before returning home, so was hoping to end my trip (my first solo backpacking adventure) with a bang and I really felt that it was going to happen here, but alas, it was not to be. I have no idea why it has so many glowing reviews, I understand that other people... More

I've stayed twice now at the Dictionary and love it! The area is really great. Staff were friendly and even printed my bus and event ticket off for me :) The second time I stayed in a 10-bedder and it was still quite spacious. Brekkie is a treat- fresh croissants, beagles and vegemite for us aussies! The construction didn't affect... More

I stayed at the Dictionary Hostel in Shoreditch with my friend. We like the Shoreditch location, it's very cool, close to Brick Lane etc. The place was immaculately clean, it is still under construction but this did not affect us in the slightest. Staff were lovely and friendly. Bathroom facilites were great, nice clean comfortable bedding. We stayed in one... More

The location of this hostel is excellent, not so much the exact location, it is on a very loud and busy street, but the general area of East London is great. The location is the only thing making me give it a 2 out of 5 instead of a 1. It is has a very strong 'hipster' style to it,... More

This is a hostel that redefined how I think about hostels. I was blown away at my luck with making a reservation here without knowing anything about London and where best to stay. The staff are friendly and very helpful, the neighbourhood is fresh and vibrant, the rooms are immaculately clean and the beds are super comfortable. I will rave... More

The location was great for what I was in London for. It also was not far from London bridge (15min walk). The staff were very friendly, the room and facilities were clean. I found it unusual that there was a shower in each room but not a toilet. The free breakfast was good. If you were there early enough you... More

I really enjoyed staying in the Dictionary! It is a really cool little hostel although much bigger than it seems from the outside. I particularly enjoyed the hostel bar which was really nice and convenient. The location is also great if you want to go out in Shoreditch or explore the Shoreditch area (whilst also still being a very short... More