The Crown Hostel & Bar - Luxury Accommodation in London, Greater London

The Crown Hostel & Bar has a craft beer range from local breweries and international favourites, served in a pub with a pool table and a raised rear seating section. The building was built in the 1870s, was originally called The Crown Hotel, and still shows Truman's trademark tiling around the lower part of the building. Live sport events play on a big screen, with a partially covered paved terrace at the front on Lavender Hill.

Guests sleep in shared dormitories named the 15-Bed Mixed Dormitory, the 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory, the 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory, and the 9-Bed Female Dormitory. Beds include lockers and plug sockets with USB ports, and daily housekeeping covers the rooms. The hostel also has a Triple Room with Shared Bathroom.

The Crown has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, lockers, and daily housekeeping. CCTV runs in common areas and outside the property, with key access, smoke alarms, and 24-hour security. The hostel is adults only, non-smoking throughout, and has a designated smoking area outside.

The Crown sits at the southern end of Battersea in southwest London, along Lavender Hill. Clapham Junction station is the nearest railway station, and a bus stop sits right outside. Clapham Common tube station is a 20-minute walk away, Battersea Park is a similar distance, and local amenities such as a bakery and several Asian restaurants are within walking distance.

The pub kitchen serves pub grub with burgers named Cheesus Christ and The Juicy Bastard, plus wine and champagne. Board games and puzzles are available, and the property includes a garden, outdoor furniture, and a terrace. The bar hosts occasional live music gigs and shows live sport events on a big screen; the hotel also has a restaurant.

Pub: Craft beer range, pool table, live sport events

Rooms: 15-bed, 9-bed, 3-bed dorms plus Triple Room

Dining: Cheesus Christ and The Juicy Bastard burgers

Services: 24-hour front desk, lockers, luggage storage

Location: Clapham Junction station, bus stop outside, 20 minutes to Clapham Common

Policy: Adults only, non-smoking throughout, CCTV and 24-hour security