Old School Greenwich
Steeped in history and oozing small town charm, Greenwich is the perfect location for the more mature backpacker. A respite from the mayhem of England’s capital city, a mere 10 minute tube ride from London Bridge. Housed over St. Christopher’s Inn pub, Greenwich hostel is the perfect start to a trip immersed in tradition with their authentically English fish n’ chips and bitter ales. Add to this the Royal Observatory, this is the place where all time comes from. Home to the prime meridian of time, at the Observatory you can straddle the eastern and western hemispheres. You get this quaint view of London life all for only £8 a night when you book online, making this an undeniably, unbeatable combination.
Explore Greenwich
Start your day off right with a trip to our onsite coffee shop, an integral part of our pub we’re here to give you the energy you’ll need to explore all that London has to offer. While you’re there have a chat with our friendly international staff, always ready and able to answer any of your questions. You’ll want to maximize your time in this action packed capital city.
You never have to travel far to cross paths with stately parks and buildings or impressive excerpts from the cities past, including the Cutty Sark – England’s last great tea clipper that sailed between England and China in the 19th century. When first launched in 1869, the Cutty Sark was the fastest ship in the water, now dry docked you’re invited to board her and marvel at the maritime memorabilia; including the largest collection of naval figureheads. There’s also Trafalgar tavern, where Charles Dickens’s used to savour a pint, the Maritime Museum, the Naval College, Greenwich Park – London’s oldest Royal Park and a high street fit to be any antique collector’s dream.
Finding Greenwich
Situated in London’s south east corner Greenwich is a short, scenic boat ride up the legendary Thames to Westminster; home to one of the most sacred and symbolic sights in London – the Westminster Abbey. This is also the place to find the Houses of Parliament, and the famously picturesque Big Ben.
Relax and have a pint
When you have devoured as many sites as one day will permit, St. Christopher’s Inn will help you unwind with a creative cocktail list and nightly entertainment, including live jazz, rock and DJ’s. Unique to Greenwich we’ve got a full theatre for your entertainment as well, if you’re craving a movie night. A fun hostel in a safe neighbourhood; a place to call home while enjoying a leisurely tour of London. This month we’ve got a whole host of great specials and nightly entertainment for the month of March. Start the week off with some live music on Monday for a relaxing evening after a party filled weekend. Tuesday’s you’ll want to be switched on for a real brain buster of a pub quiz. Designed to stump you, your wits will be well rewarded should you show success in the challenge. Karaoke is on special Wednesday nights, combined with cheap drinks just to give you that last bit of courage before you make your debut on the Belushi’s stage. Thursday, Friday and Saturday we’re back into party mode with some of the best DJ’s around, guaranteed to have you dancing the night away. Finish the week off in recovery mode with a traditional English roast dinner, including Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings.
Voted “First choice for London,” by the Guide De Routarde, with the homey atmosphere, the accessible location and the fantastic prices we’re sure you’ll agree.
