Holland Walk, London, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W8 7QU, United Kingdom
#882 of 1,009 hotels in London
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3485 hostel reviews
6.5Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.8
Location
8.0
Facilities
6.8
Staff
7.3
Value for money
7.2
Free Wifi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 31, 2024
Mishra
United KingdomConvenient to walk from underground
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Frode
NorwayPeapole ariving and going in the midel of the night.
Chil environment and good breakefast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Roman
United KingdomAwkward location; will be difficult to find if you have lots of luggage.
Friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Maureen
AustraliaCan't fault anything.. they really do their best.
As a return visitor, I love the location. A leisurely walk through Holland Park from High St Kensington. Price is great for international tourists who lose 50% in currency conversion. Safe & secure with their card passes. Staff are very helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Tania
SpainThe bedroom was very basic, but I guess that you can’t have everything for that price in such an amazing location. To shower we had to hold the shower button, which was a bit inconvenient
The location! Right inside Holland park, next to the opera house and 5 mins walk to Kensington High street. The gardens are lovely and the staff are delightful. We were made to feel very welcome
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Sheroze
United KingdomWindows it’s not open normally, to have fresh air
Very nice place,
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 22, 2024
Salih
TurkeyNot enough bathroom, Location can’t be found on maps easily. There should be bigger sign at the entrance. They are only selling the towels, they should rent them, too.
It has many things to be socialized
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 22, 2024
Rob
United KingdomLack of facilities for own food and drink.
Great staff. Friendly and professional. Great location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Clédson
PortugalThe location, for the reasons I mentioned above. The mattress is an air mattress, so it makes a lot of noise at night. When I arrived in the room, there were no lockers available to store my backpack, so the next day I had to buy a padlock at the reception (4 pounds) to use an iron box under the beds to store my things. The bathroom was very dirty when I arrived, but the next morning it was very clean, I believe the staff had just cleaned it. The food vending machine wasn't working for card payments. The entry card we use to access the room cannot touch the phone because it "demagnetizes" and doesn't open the room door.
Location is both a positive and negative point at the same time. Positive because it's inside Holland Park, so besides being beautiful, the contact with nature is constant. Negative because I checked in during the early hours of the morning and walking on Holland Walk alone at 2 am is not pleasant at all. Just a tip for you if you're using public transportation late at night to get to the hostel. The garden is very beautiful, and the breakfast (costs around 8 pounds if I'm not mistaken) is also very good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Scott
United KingdomFacilities and the cost no included free breakfast
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 1, 2024
John
United KingdomNil
Lit
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Merve
United KingdomIts tricky, almost scary, to find to hotel at night. There isnt an obvious sign at the road etc. You have to keep walking until you start to lost your hopes completely. But don't stop! Keep walking, and hopefully, you'll be able to find it—or not... Also, they charge money if you want to leave your luggage in the safe room. If you dont, there isnt an elevator so you have to carry them.
My room was clean and nice, however, I was scared by other comments about bugs and mice.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
The
United KingdomTriple beds meant that it could be a bit trying if you had the wrong guests but overall people behaved well.
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Nadia
GermanyHostel is not that clean, particularly toilets and shower rooms. As well as maintenance in terms of renovations etc was not taken care of. Many toilets and shower rooms were locked - out of service. It would also be nice to have a separate chilling leaving room to watch TV and read. The reception, TV and cafeteria were all mixed up in one room. Some people.also.put music on their lap tops without a head phone - this should not be permitted.
Location is perfect right in the middle of Holland Park. Old fashion building - however I was not put in a room there :( would love to try next time. The diversity of people staying there, friendly and relaxed vibe.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Man-ju
United States of AmericaNo kitchen for cooking. There were mouse running around in the lounge. But the staff said they already contacted the pest control. Hope it’s solved by now.
great location and good price.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Roman
United KingdomIt’s a bit a walk to and from the hostel - difficult especially with the luggage.
The staff is friendly and helpful ! Nice people really working there . Enjoyed my stay dt friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
James
United KingdomIt took, eay to long to check in, 30 mins when I really needed to get to sleep as had sn early start
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 23, 2024
El
United States of AmericaThe shower was dangerously encrusted with black mold and mildew with a really strong smell; I didn't shower. Really dirty common area with food crumbs everywhere and dirty tables. No lifts.
Holland Park.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Özlem
Turkeylow ceiling, no ventilation, difficult to access.
comfortable bed, beautiful nature, cheap food.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Kevin
United KingdomThe shower and toilets were small. In the shower you could feel the pipes etc under your feet. You had to also hold the button in to shower.
The bed had curtains around it and the food provided in the lounge area was satisfactory. The beds had power supply.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Bakri
JordanThere's no kitchen
The location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Catherine
CanadaThe girls we stayed with were not respectful at all. Making noise in the middle of the night, coming back at 4 am and taking showers, bumping everywhere, taking the bed of someone else.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Dhamarys
SpainI stayed in a mixed room, and while I understand that it was my choice, I was in a room with only other 5 to 6 men, me being the only woman, which was kind of weird.
The location was really nice, close to important places and quite close to stations, which made it easy for me to move.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Roman
United KingdomLocation is awkward to get in and out. People who forgot to turn off their telephone at 6 in the morning and keep waking others. Although the hostel is clean found a few mice running around the floor in the evening; they may place traps or else.
Great staff. I always enjoy staff in this hostel - nice and helpful people all around.
Stayed in April 2024
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