Kensington Gardens Hostel
9.2
Exceptional(42 reviews)
35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, United Kingdom
+44 20 7723 9276
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Hotel Description
Kensington Gardens Hostel, located at 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, United Kingdom, offers a central and vibrant experience in one of London's most dynamic neighborhoods. The hostel is ideally situated within walking distance of the iconic Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace, providing a perfect blend of historic charm and green space for guests to enjoy. In addition to these nearby attractions, guests will find a variety of global dining options around Queensway Road, making this a prime location for those who want to explore the culture and cuisine of London. The hostel itself offers a cozy and comfortable stay, ideal for travelers looking for a relaxing environment with easy access to key city landmarks. The simple, yet stylish, design of the property creates a welcoming atmosphere that encourages relaxation while offering practical amenities for a comfortable stay.
The rooms are thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind, featuring a range of essential amenities to make guests feel at home. Each room is equipped with Wi-Fi access, and the property is entirely smoke-free for a clean, healthy environment. Guests will appreciate the accessibility features such as elevators for easy access to upper floors, ensuring that the hostel is inclusive and welcoming for everyone. The breakfast service is a standout feature, with guests frequently praising the variety and quality of the offerings, setting a positive tone for the day ahead.
Public transportation options are convenient, with the nearest transit station only a 5-minute walk away, allowing guests easy access to the rest of London. The hostel is well connected to major airports, with Heathrow Airport a 41-minute taxi ride away, and other airports such as London City Airport and Gatwick Airport within easy reach. With such proximity to transportation options, guests can enjoy seamless travel to and from the hostel, making it an excellent base for exploring all that London has to offer.
Nearby, visitors will find some of London's most famous landmarks, including the Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Science Museum, all within a 10-minute walk from the hostel. Hyde Park, a short 9-minute walk away, provides a peaceful retreat with its expansive green space, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a paddle in the Serpentine lake. For those looking to experience royal history, Buckingham Palace is just a 12-minute journey away.
After a day of sightseeing, guests can enjoy a relaxing evening at one of the many nearby restaurants, such as Mamma Mia Ristorante Italiano, offering authentic Italian cuisine, or Frame Restaurant, just a minute away, serving fresh and delicious dishes. Guests will also find a variety of other dining options within close proximity, offering something to suit every taste.
Kensington Gardens Hostel warmly invites you to experience the charm, comfort, and convenience of this centrally located gem, providing the perfect base for your London adventure.
The rooms are thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind, featuring a range of essential amenities to make guests feel at home. Each room is equipped with Wi-Fi access, and the property is entirely smoke-free for a clean, healthy environment. Guests will appreciate the accessibility features such as elevators for easy access to upper floors, ensuring that the hostel is inclusive and welcoming for everyone. The breakfast service is a standout feature, with guests frequently praising the variety and quality of the offerings, setting a positive tone for the day ahead.
Public transportation options are convenient, with the nearest transit station only a 5-minute walk away, allowing guests easy access to the rest of London. The hostel is well connected to major airports, with Heathrow Airport a 41-minute taxi ride away, and other airports such as London City Airport and Gatwick Airport within easy reach. With such proximity to transportation options, guests can enjoy seamless travel to and from the hostel, making it an excellent base for exploring all that London has to offer.
Nearby, visitors will find some of London's most famous landmarks, including the Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Science Museum, all within a 10-minute walk from the hostel. Hyde Park, a short 9-minute walk away, provides a peaceful retreat with its expansive green space, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a paddle in the Serpentine lake. For those looking to experience royal history, Buckingham Palace is just a 12-minute journey away.
After a day of sightseeing, guests can enjoy a relaxing evening at one of the many nearby restaurants, such as Mamma Mia Ristorante Italiano, offering authentic Italian cuisine, or Frame Restaurant, just a minute away, serving fresh and delicious dishes. Guests will also find a variety of other dining options within close proximity, offering something to suit every taste.
Kensington Gardens Hostel warmly invites you to experience the charm, comfort, and convenience of this centrally located gem, providing the perfect base for your London adventure.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. 10-minute walk to Hyde Park
2. 5-minute walk to nearest public transit
3. Guests praised the service
4. Guests praised the breakfast
5. Accessible elevator for easy access
6. Located in a vibrant area with global dining options
7. Smoke-free property for a clean and healthy environment
8. Wi-Fi available in public areas
9. Close proximity to major landmarks such as Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace
10. Convenient transportation links to major airports
9.2 Exceptional
Location rating
Top sights
Natural History Museum
10 min
Victoria and Albert Museum10 min
Hyde Park9 min
Buckingham Palace12 min
Science Museum10 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 9.2 |
| Nearest airport | Heathrow Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 41 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Sat, Dec 07
Check-out: Sun, Dec 08
$98
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Location
35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, United Kingdom
Airports:
Heathrow Airport
Taxi: 41 min
London City Airport
Transit: 42 min
Taxi: 49 min
London Luton Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 1 min
London Stansted Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 20 min
Transit: 1 hr 28 min
London Gatwick Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 24 min
London Southend Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 30 min
Transit:
Paddington
Walking: 8 min
Charing Cross
Taxi: 21 min
Walking: 1 hr 3 min
Marylebone
Taxi: 9 min
Walking: 25 min
Bond Street
Taxi: 9 min
Walking: 32 min
Tottenham Court Road
Taxi: 21 min
Walking: 51 min
Nearby locations
9.2
Exceptional Location
Bayswater
Busy area with Kensington Gardens & Kensington Palace, plus global dining around Queensway road.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Accessibility
Accessible
Accessible elevator
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Bar
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
9.4
31 reviews
Wonderful
27
Excellent
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Good
3
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3/5
The hostel was generally fine, and the reception staff were kind. The rooms were spacious with a nice layout, though there are no closets, so keep that in mind.The view was pleasant, and the hostel’s location near Paddington Station was really convenient. There are also plenty of shops and amenities nearby, which was a plus.However, there’s no private bathroom in the rooms, so you have to share with everyone else. The utensils in the communal kitchen were often dirty, which wasn’t ideal.The biggest issue, though, was the hygiene—or lack of it. There were strangers’ pubic hairs everywhere: in the bathrooms, showers, on the table in the room, and even on the bedsheets. Every day, I’d find new hairs on my bed, which made sleeping there really uncomfortable and unpleasant. It was a strange experience that could have been vastly improved with better cleanliness standards.
Tanya Smirnova
5/5
I enjoyed living in this hostel. We had a separate family room and almost didn't feel that some areas were sharing.The room and other facilities were clean. We could use the kitchen when we needed. The breakfast costs 8 pounds and it's a very convenient price for the food and drinks.The Ladies on the hotel reception are super friendly and helpful.Yes - the location is also great! Few minutes walk to the Hyde park or transport station.
Evghenii Smirnov
5/5
Breakfast top4ik!
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Andrea
5/5
That hostel and the hotel were divine. I have stopped at both. IMPECCABLE, clean, divine people. Super collaborators. Thank you so much Caridad and Diana for everything!! And the other kids who speak English too, all very cool.The hotel is beautiful and the neighborhood is beautiful! Half a block from the Queen's Parks. I recommend my home in London, it is without a doubt the best price/quality option.
Aline Barthel
5/5
A very nice youth hostel. We were there as a school group. The managers were attentive and always eager to make our stay a pleasant and trouble-free one. The discussions preceding the stay were always quick and efficient. I recommend!
Cá Mila
5/5
I love this hostel! The service is always very good and so are the rooms.
Till 5k
5/5
Price performance unbeatably good. Always my pleasure!
Yap Janson
5/5
Stayed here twice for a couple of nights in 2023 when visiting London with a few of my friends. Definitely one of the most affordable options for college students. Bathrooms are shared but very clean. Rooms are very clean too. The complimentary breakfast is the highlight. Location is right in the heart of London too. I think they offer free cancellation up to 48 hours of your stay too.
C W
3/5
If I come back to London, I would try another hostel/hostel before coming back here unfortunately.There’s no sound proofing between rooms. You can hear the upstairs, downstairs, and people next you walking and talking as if they were in the same room.For the cost, I’d rather pay another 5-10 pounds and stay at a budget hotel.It is a rebranded youth hostel. The rooms are fine, clean, bare minimum bed and sink with communal shower and restroom.They should add outlets in convenient places next to beds instead of corners of the roomThe staff are very nice and welcoming.
Marina Esteban
5/5
We have been there for 4 days with our 9 and 12 year old daughters and it has been incredible! It is very well located, clean, very comfortable rooms, great breakfast and super friendly employees! We will return for sure! Thanks for everythingTo improve the mattresses and the staircase door next to the room, which was used and banged during the night.... but we truly had a wonderful stay! Thank you
Jul Jul
1/5
Very unfriendly manager. Very unfriendly woman!
Aali Sheikh
5/5
This has to be the best hostel anywhere in the world. Clean comfortable room 2mins walk from Hyde Park. Alan the front guy was so nice. I stayed only for one night but will definitely stay again. Highly Recommended. Excellent Value!!
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Julian Altshul
5/5
Cheap and cheerful, fresh and clean. Super cheap for the location. Good continental breakfast.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Judy Davies
5/5
For our first experience staying at a hostel, it couldn't be better. Efficient front of house reception. Came before check-in and our room was ready. Clean, tidy. Bathroom was just outside the door. Didn't seem like there many other guests so it was quiet.Breakfast was included which was as good as staying in a hotel.Hostel is part of a hotel in a nice neighborhood with lots of cafes and restaurants.We stayed during the hottest day and a fan was provided.Not gonna lie: it was hot, but was shattered after a long day touring London so grateful for a clean room and bed.We'll be back!
Vivien-Lea Misch
3/5
Well, you can do it. I give it a good three stars but nothing more. We arrived yesterday and will stay another night. We booked a standard twin room.The location near the park and, above all, the courteous staff are the plus points. I booked the hostel because it is comparatively cheap and the rooms are not as small as in many other hotels in London that I have stayed in so far. Cleanliness is also very important to me. And the first impression is bearable; The bed and sheets are impeccably clean, and surfaces and shelves have also been thoroughly cleaned. However, the carpet is very old and stained. Even just one toilet for an entire hallway takes some getting used to, but is cleaned regularly. Above all, the garbage dump/junk yard in front of the window is annoying and is used by construction workers in the morning. The rooms are not soundproofed at all, so you can hear the footsteps above you and the neighbor's door across the street. The breakfast is also ok. So all in all ok and cheap for two nights in an expensive city. The most important points for me, such as safety and a clean bed, were met. But I'm not as euphoric as the other comments and will book something different next time.
Raphael Sommer
5/5
Mever thought this would happen to me. Incredible :) Near Paddington Sation, pretty quiet street, nice and tidy rooms (we had a huge 3 bed room for 2 people). Shared toilets are clean as hell, just like the showers which have everything you need but nothing more. It's a perfect, cheap place to stay for young hygenic people. My gf even got gluten free bread in the morning 😅😍 Breakfast is included in hotel price. 1 night, 2 people, 75£ ... will definietly come back. Thank you 🙏🏼 so much.
Lorien Crawford
5/5
I booked a single room, but they have discontinued single rooms, so upgraded me to a room in their hotel, which is more than adequate, with en suite bathroom and bathtub. Really grateful for their kindness and courtesy. I will most definitely visit again.
Iris
5/5
It was our first stay at Kensington Gardens Hostel and we absolutely loved it. Friendly staff, clean rooms, excellent location, and a delicious breakfast. We will definitely come again!
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Maxwell Nichols
5/5
Kensington Garden Hostel is an outstanding choice for a stay in London. It has been an amazing experience both times I've stayed there. The hostel is conveniently located just a few streets away from Paddington station, making it easily accessible for exploring all of London. I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent price, safety measures, and cleanliness of the hostel, which exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend booking your stay at this remarkable hostel without any hesitation—you won't be disappointed!
Olivia N
5/5
I can’t recommend this hostel enough— this is our second time staying here and it was just as lovely as the first. Clean rooms that lock, clean bathrooms, accommodating staff, and an easy walk to Paddington Station. I would have no hesitations in recommending this hostel to friends or family.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5