Astor Museum

I booked Museum Inn as i was having a night out and looking for nothing more than a cheap, clean bed for the night. As such it's fine.

The location can't be beat, it's right by the British Museum so great

for nights in Soho or the west end. Yes this place is tired and shabby but you won't find better value in the neighbourhood.

The beds were comfortable and clean with a decent sized locker beneath. I was up quite early for a shower and though the showers were clean i can't comment as to what they're like at busier times.

The only major problem i had was that there was no ladder to my bed so i had to use the one on the next bunk and launch myself across!

Breakfast isn't great with budget cornflakes/muesli, toast and stewed

tea (juice would have been nice) but for a quick bite it's fine.

This place isn't The Ritz but the rates reflect that.

stayed at astor museum inn for three nights and although the place appears very authentic and classic, many problems arose. First of all, the written reviews at hostelworld are all positive and don't represent peoples opinions as i posted a very negetive review which one will not find listed on their website. in fact, every hostel listed only has positive written reviews so don't believe them.

The location of astor museum is perfect , right by the british museum in central london, simply great. however

The problems with astor hostel start with breakfast; serve yourself (which is fine), only cereal and hamburger buns, wash your own dishes before and after u use em, dingy kitchen area too. the staff were somewhat helpful but not that much. Also must strip your own bed sheets and trek them down the street to front office upon check out. The building is very old (which is fine) but the floor boards are so very creaky that when people use the communal washroom it sounds like elephants walking up and down the stairs until about four in the morning. not a pleasant stay unless your a very deep sleeper and are used to this sort of thing.

in the end just don't believe hostelworld because they work in conjunction with the hostels to censor reviews to benefit the hostels.

I stayed at the hostel about a week ago and have to say that I really enjoyed my time there. The facilities were good and the hostel seemed to be run in a very efficient way. The staff were really helpful- I mainly dealt with the english receptionist who was very friendly. I would definately recommend this hostel to anyone who is looking for a great location to stay in. I would be sure to stay here again when travelling back through London.