Astor Museum Inn : Staying next to the British Museum

9th – 11th July 2011
London, United Kingdom.
The Astor Museum Inn is located just next to the British Museum and it belongs to a group of hostels under the Astor group located around Central London.

Facilities are limited as it is a no frills accommodation. However, shower and toilet facilities are in good working order and they even throw in a complimentary breakfast.

Breakfast is a simple fare of cereals, toasts, cheese, jam, milk and biscuits and it takes place in the basement where you get to meet fellow travelers in the same hostel. The bedrooms does not have air-conditioning and are quite narrow and small and do not expect big lockers or drawers. It is just a metallic basket like drawer which you have to use your own lock or rent one from the hostel itself.

There is a lounge area with computers next to the reception area. They allow you to keep your luggage with them before and after check out. If you want to avoid paying the non-refundable deposit, book directly with them via email or phone-call instead of booking through hostelworld.

Location is a major plus plus for Astor Museum Inn as the British Museum is just across the street and the Tube Stations, Russell Square, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road are very near the hostel. Hence it is also easy to travel to the hostel from Heathrow Airport via the Piccadilly Line (if it is not closed etc.)

Astor Museum Inn
27 Montague Street
Bloomsbury
London, England