I stayed here for my first solo trip to London (first solo trip anywhere actually) and I'm so glad I did. In fact, I consider my stay there one of the most interesting and valuable parts of my trip. The hosts could not have been nicer or more helpful. The other guests staying there were also incredibly nice. I didn't know what to expect staying in a place with a shared kitchen and living area but I absolutely loved it. Traveling by myself, it was so nice to arrive "home" at the end of a long day of sightseeing and chat with the hosts or other guests about what I saw. My room was also incredibly comfortable. In fact, I slept 10+ hours the first night I was there. And I'm a terrible sleeper! I'm sure it was partially my exhaustion from traveling but also the insanely comfortable bed. The location is also fantastic. It was about a 4-5 minute walk to the Holborn tube station and public transportation in London is shockingly easy to navigate from there. Overall, I highly recommend this place. I would/will definitely stay there again when I return to London in the future. Thank you again to my wonderful hosts!