Hostel 639

Hostel 639 is a convenient place to stay. It is a very cheap hostel and easy to find since it's very close to the subway line.

The Location

639 Hostel is located in the northwest of London in front of the Kensal Green subway station. There are supermarkets and pubs close by and also bus lines all day and night long. From London city center it takes approximately thirty minutes by underground.

Rooms and Bathrooms

There are dorms room available with one, two, three, four, six, and eight beds. The big dorms have a sink, a shower inside, and they are normally with bunk beds. Unfortunately there are no lockers inside the dorms but you have a choice to leave your luggage at the luggage room (but a daily fee is charged). The dorms are very clean, bright, but with a little bit noise. The door locks use normal keys and the shower inside the room has good water pressure and temperature. There are separated toilets on every floor and they are very clean. From the men's toilet there is a not nice view from the neighboring graveyard.

Common Spaces

The hostel has several common places that include guest kitchen, TV room, sitting areas, computers, game room, bar, and cafe. The wall paintings have many drawings that makes the environment very heavy and not so comfortable. The guest kitchen has a microwave and a stove but has no kitchen utensils. The TV room has many couches and movies that are available for watching. The game room has a pool table and a football table. Some nights that bar is open and drinks are available for buying. The cafe has paid internet access and also phone for international calls. There is a Brazilian restaurant attached to the hostel that serves good meals during lunch and dinner. The breakfast is included but is very simple and poor.

Summary

639 Hostel is a good, cheap option for a few nights of sleep. In general it's very clean but not very comfortable. The heavy wall paintings and the old building do not give a good impression. Moreover the lack of lockers is a very big issue. If you are looking for a cheap place to spend some nights, this might be a good choice.

— Exklusive Hostelz.com Übersicht
June 2009