Read your blog and thought I have to mention this really funky hostel I found in London. It is probably the most feature packed london hostel, includes roof top hot tub and brand new chill-out room with TV, playstation, internet, beanbags and comfy couches. Here is my personal assessment of the place. Character - St. Christopher's is a great place to meet people, the downside is that it can be a bit noisy because there is alway so much going on. Security - Excellent hostel lockers in the rooms. No curfew and not lockout and 24 hr reception. Location - Location is good for the following sight seeing. Possible to walk to the River Thames, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the London Dungeon, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern Gallery and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Not good for oxford street shopping. Staff - staff really friendly. Cleanliness - A clean hostel. The hostel shld provide cold water for bathing too... Hot shower on a hot summer night is terrible. Better Ventilation at the chill out room will be great too.