Our story

The story… so far

Discover England’s 21st Century Capital from a 19th Century Courthouse. Clink London, the Tate Modern of hostels, combines 200 years of history with a cool, functional interior and contemporary design to meet the needs of today’s more discerning traveller. Built on the grounds of one of London’s first police courts, Clink Hostel is ideally located to discover London’s key attractions.

Where you fit in...

Roadmap

1792
Clernkwell public offices originally situated in Holborn

1837 – 1839
Charles Dickens works here while writing Oliver Twist

1844
Clernkwell Court moves to 78 King's Cross Road

1903 – 1906
Rebuilding of Clernkwell's Magistrates' Court

1978
The Clash band are put on a trial and found guilty for the infamous pigeon shooting incident

1998
Court is disbanded

2008
Launch of Clink as a Backpacker Hostel


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