If you’re staying at Regal, or thinking of staying with us, then please take a minute to read our Terms & Conditions. These exist to make Regal a safe, happy and welcoming place to stay.

Q. Is this where I can find out everything I could ever want to know about The Dictionary Hostel?

A. Yes, indeed :o)

Q. What is a hostel?

A. A hostel provides budget and sociable accommodation where you can rent a bed, usually a bunk bed, in a shared dormitory (they can be mixed in some hostels). You will also share bathroom, TV room/kitchen.

Q. Are the dorms mixed?

A. Yes, in general the dorms are mixed, but we have an 8 bed female-only dorm. More details on the rooms page ;)

Q. Are the bathrooms mixed or single sex?

A. Yes, the bathrooms are mixed.

Q. Do you have single / twin / double rooms?

A. Yes, we have private rooms with en-suite and shared facilities.

Q. Is breakfast included?

A. Yes! We offer a free basic breakfast (fresh bagels from Brick Lane, toast, jams & spreads, cereals, fruit juice, milk, tea and coffee), which is served from 8am until 10am in our kitchen every morning.

Q.Is there a curfew?

A.There is no curfew. You are able to come and go at any time.

Q. Can I have friends / family visiting me in Regal?

A. Not inside the hostel, but you are always welcome to meet friends in our bar Translate. There is a 20% discount off all purchases for our guests, plus happy hour is from 4pm until 9pm.