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Brazen Backpackers

69 Lisson Street | Paddington, London NW1 5DA, England
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Hong Kong, China
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The walls in shower room were full of bugs(different unknown types, probably I was too scare to even look at the "bug" wall and try to find out what type of bugs those actually belonged to)!!!! I informed the staffs downstairs about that and they seemed to take no action at the end, as the bugs were always there during... More

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Zagreb, Croatia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We came in pub downstairs and said this will be a good place. Then girl take us up on the third floor - filthy batrhrooms (better bathrooms at second floor), filthy kitchen and insecure, maybe dangerous triple bunk beds (Im curly so I asked to put matress on the filthy floor, they said yes)... Living room - small, with 6... More

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Randolph, Vermont
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Only worthwhile if you pay 10 pounds or less. No common rooms. No place for clothes except on floor. I do not understand why hostels don't spend a few dollars on simple things to make places more user friendly. London Hostels seem to have gone all 3 STOOGES Triple bunks now,so may be hard avoid. Try to get a hostel... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

I have stayed in a lot of hostels in Europe. This one was definitely the worse hostel I ever stayed! I don't know if anyone ever cleaned bathrooms there. I was scared to use shower. It needs good team of cleaners to clean whole place properly. Hostel is above pub, which can be good thing for some. It was noisy... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

We didn't look at the reviews of this hostel before we booked which was a MISTAKE. I knew as soon as we walked in to a dirty pub that if it was any indication of what the room would look like then it wouldnt be good. I was right. The rooms had TRIPLE bunks which I didn't even know existed.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012 via mobile

The hostel is located above a bar which is convenient and it's a fun place to be. We were disappointed by the actual rooms though because they had triple bunks that were difficult to climb into and very very noisy no matter which bed you slept on. Also, the bathrooms weren't very clean and there were so many people sharing... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012 via mobile

This was by far the worst place we've ever been to. I would rather sleeping on a bench in the park than going back there. The place is not for humans: 9 people in a tiny room, everything dirty and disgusting, the common room is a tiny room in the basement with 2 tables and plastic chairs. We booked 3... More

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Singapore, null, Singapore
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012

We were there for its great location with a good price but unfortunately we didn't have a good experience staying there - Terribly lousy beds (it was like sleeping on naked spring frames) and we found ticks in the linens provided! bathrooms and toilets in rather bad conditions and they are shared by both males and females, making it pretty... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

The assistent manager was horrible when I complained to hostelbookers about wrong dates of my booking. When I wanted to talk to manager she was rude and rather threatening and I was forced to leave the hostel. The restauration of the place is in progress so expect wet floors in the showers, toilet not functioning properly and common room that... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

I have only good things to say about this hostel. It was clean, had an EXCELLENT location (a very short walk from Edgware Rd. Tube station), had nice enough rooms with ample electrical outlets. Toilets and showers were literally just outside my room. The staff was friendly and helpful. Free WIFI too, which worked fantastically most of the time. I... More

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Address: 69 Lisson Street | Paddington, London NW1 5DA, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette
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Ranked #364 of 496 Speciality lodging in London
Price range (per night): $31 - $75
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Brazen Head is an old traditional English pub, and The Brazen Backpackers is the hostel accomodation above.We have 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9 bed dorms, a kitchen and a TV room.We are centrally located close to Oxford Street (shopping), Madame Tussauds, and 3 tube (train) stations. ... more   less 
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