Cramming an impressive 600 beds onto four colorful floors in the heart of the London's theater district is not an easy task, but the Piccadilly Backpackers Hostel pulls it off, and how!
It's so big you can almost always show up without a reservation (though we never recommend it) and still score a bunk. It's loud, it's fun and it's center stage. Party on!
It's a little tough to find despite being centrally located one block up Sherman Street from the Piccadilly Circus. Regardless, once we got there we found a reception packed with students and 20-somethings, fresh off the train. The vibe was an international mish-mash of eagerness, anticipation and, in some cases, overt flirtation. (We witnessed a Swedish guest getting an invitation from a staff member to stop by the hostel's Midas Touch bar later that night. Priceless.)
The hostel is mostly composed of bare dorms, which hold up to 10 bunks, along with cupboards, sinks, and private lockers (for which you have to bring your own lock). Single and double rooms are also available.
The best features Piccadilly offers are the 24-hour security, Internet cafe, TV and movie lounge, and guest kitchen. And if you want immediate photo downloading ability, Piccadilly even offers a digital photo machine. Rock out!
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