Otherwander Soho is a hostel on Dean Street, in Soho, with 24-hour reception, a bar and rooms with air conditioning. It works well if you want to be in the centre of the West End and walk between theatres, Covent Garden and Oxford Street.
Location and getting around
It is at 91 Dean Street (W1D). Walking distances are short:
- Piccadilly Circus, about 10 minutes;
- the British Museum, also about 10;
- Covent Garden, about 10;
- Trafalgar Square, a quarter of an hour;
- Buckingham Palace, about 25 minutes.
According to the property, Tottenham Court Road station is close, as are the Prince Edward and Queen’s theatres.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, which you will appreciate in summer. The bathroom is shared, with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is also:
- 24-hour reception;
- a bar and shared lounge;
- free wifi.
It is not specified whether breakfast is available.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you go out for dinner and drinks in Soho and want to walk back.
- Ideal if you arrive in the small hours: reception never closes.
- Practical if you travel in summer and air conditioning matters to you.
- Handy if you want to go to the British Museum in the morning and a musical in the evening without taking the Tube.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:00 and check-out is until 10:00. Even if the room has air conditioning, the bathroom is shared with other guests. The building is smoke-free, according to the property. More places to stay are in the London guide.