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Reviews of Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage 4 stars

40 College Crescent , Camden, London, NW3 5LB, United Kingdom

#327 of 1,017 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1814 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    9.0
    Awesome and remarkable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast buffet at £7.5 is pretty affordable and the location is near the station in a very beautiful neighborhood

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    8.0
    Shared rooms/dorms are inexpensive. Private rooms are limited and expensive: reserve early.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I struggled with transportation issues. It is about half an hour from London. It is easy to just sit down and relax and not get anything done. I did make it to a play, despite a last-minute closure of one train on my route. I reiterate...all modes of travel are only a short distance from the property.

    This is a hostel in a beautiful old brick building. I rented a private room, not a dorm. There is a bar where you can order breakfast. There is also a shared kitchen and a lovely common room where you can relax and wait for your room or plug in your computer and work. I was able to rent a locker when I wanted to sightsee before I left for the airport. There are buses, taxis, and the underground nearby. There is a laundry with laundry soap and a dryer open 24/7. There are restaurants and a small market a short distance from the hostel. And the young people staffing the front desk are very helpful with booking, and suggestions for tourist activities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Private Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi was extremely bad, it doesn't not reach the room (005) and I would suggest to atleast selling a portable pidet or installing one as an upgrade to your bathrooms. Finally, it would be nice to also add more dishes to your daily breakfast such as omelette or scrambled eggs.

    The staff were great, they were very helpful and friendly. The location was good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good and attractive
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator doesn’t reach third floor

    Location, facilities and the staff is top!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was too small. The ladder to the bank bed was difficult to climb on.

    The common room and breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    8.0
    Good value stay for those just looking for a place to sleep near London.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facility is a bit dated, everything in it is old. Overall it’s clean, but the carpets and such had some dirt. The showers were also inconsistent, I used 3 of them and some of them were very strong and others were very weak.

    It does the job. It’s close to a tube station and several bus stops.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    9.0
    Felt Comfy throughout my stay, as a frequent traveller to London for work. I wish I had more than 14 days stay in 6 mont
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely clean property with all required facilities and helpful staff round the clock.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Anytime again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The guest kitchen was very small. But it´s in the discription.

    Well taken care of place, close to public transport

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hostel in brilliant location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There aren't many sinks on the 2nd floor to get ready/brush teeth etc so you might find yourself going between bathroom areas but overall it's a great place

    The location is brilliant. There are three underground stops nearby to take you to the centre and wherever you want to go. You can easily go direct to King's Cross for example. It's a nice part of London with lovely houses and trees etc nearby. The building itself is lovely and feels comfortable and historical. There are curtains on beds which is a key plus for me. Lots of showers, nice staff who make an effort to talk to you when checking in (not everywhere does). It's clean and has recycling points which is cool to dispose of plastic etc properly. Great price too. This was my 2nd stay and I'd definitely come back.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    Its very convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 24-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super like it

    The was nice and the Staff was very friendly and helpful and welcoming

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, comfortable

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    7.0
    I've stayed here a bunch of times, and will continue to do so.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They are strict on the check out time. It's an early 10am, but I was packing my bag at 10.05 and someone was checking the rooms. Felt a little uncomfortable. The kitchen is far too small for its size, which is acknowledged, but there might aswell be on kitchen. They have a no alcholol policy unless it's purchased in their bar. The room was small, I have always stayed in the larger dowms to date, which I would prefer.

    Great area, walking distance to Camden town, close to a Waitrose and the train station. Plenty of shops. The area closes early on weeknights, but is lively during the day.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Kitchen space is tiny for a place that lodges such a large number of people. Rooms smelt abit dank

    Beautiful building. Very clean, nice communal areas and a great location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    9.0
    A lovely time spent in comfort and for a very affordable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perhaps larger lockers all around as the lockers in some rooms had more capacity than others.

    The location is great and the space of the venue is utilised well. Wi-fi was great and appreciated all the different facilities such as the bar, kitchen, laundry and drinking fountain.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    9.0
    Cheap and friendly, really clean hostel !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The chests to store the luggage were a bit hard to access (under the bed, they made a little noise when opening, so not the best at night). Maybe one or two more hooks for jackets and towels would be amazing.

    Great room and decoration, the hostel is very secure and made me feel safe. The showers and bathrooms were alright, cleaned daily, nothing to complain about. The location of the hostel, right out the Swiss Cottage station made it wonderful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    8.0
    Great hostel for a couple of nights stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bunk beds a bit on the small side. Toilets and shower all in the same area, the floor was very slippery cause shower water was everywhere.

    Great location. Good facilities. Staff very friendly. Lots of extras like bar, restaurant, breakfast, kitchen, lockers and info board.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well located when you plan to visit London for a moment.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lockers can't fit a suitcase. No shelf to put phone etc near bed.

    Nice staff. The location in a beautiful neighbourhood short tube ride away from central London. The curtains on the dorm beds.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Nil

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice, simple and soulful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you can't stand some noise, it's not the best choice. Many sounds from traffic outside and other guests. (Doors slamming just outside the room).

    All you need, a clean bed, a bathroom and cheap luggage storage. Very close to the underground, all within reach. Much better than expensive hotel i sone 1.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    9.0
    Very convenient location and reasonable prices
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Female only Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The upper bunk I had was just a little hard to get in to (I am 69).

    Good access to Swiss Cottage Tube Station, really great little supermarket nearby, and a nice neighbourhood. Nice eating area, and a large, comfy sitting room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    GOOD..
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    During the night was cold..

    Good location, polite staff, acceptable breakfast. Recommended..

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Premier Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s neat and tidy with good showers and facilities but it does get very hot and stuffy at night and with 12 in a room it will never be quiet…but it has a good location and helpful staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay. Will more than likely stay here again on one of my London trips.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I was a bit disappointed to be offered a padlock priced at five pounds! I promptly went around the corner and bought one in a local store for 2.99 (this was on a Sunday at 5pm and I think I could have got one for even less if more shops had been open). Also the next day I asked for a Diet Coke at reception, only to be told that they were priced at 2.50 each... To me, the mark-ups on these products seem inflated, especially considering that I was already a customer at the hostel. Especially regarding the padlock, it seems quite exploitative to try to charge 5.00 for these (I did not see one, but I suspect they were 'basic' at best). Similarly, does a Coke really need to come at 2.50??)

    Staff were friendly and professional on arrival. The property is clearly well looked after and beautifully furnished. The standard of cleanliness was very high.

    Stayed in May 2024

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