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...
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




