We are located in the heart of South Kensington, directly opposite the Natural History Museum. Our prime location makes us the ideal starting point for exploring the city. The Science Museum, Hyde Park and the famous department store Harrods are just a few minutes' walk away. If you want to go further afield, South Kensington and Gloucester Road tube stations are close by, giving you fast, comfortable, direct connections to attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Notting Hill or Covent Garden.
We have masses of British charm, as our hostel is in the historic Baden Powell House, named after the founder of the Scouting Movement. After a tiring day's sightseeing you can put your feet up in our spacious, comfortable lobby, surf the internet or go to the bar and chat with other guests from all over the world. Here we can offer you cider and small snacks such as sandwiches, muffins and cookies, just what's needed to set you up for your next round of activities.
You can sleep in single, double, shared or dormitory accommodation. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower and toilet, and all rooms except the dormitories have a TV. You can leave your bedding at home as we include it in the price.
Free services and offers:
- Lockers at the reception
- Lockers in dormitories
- Bedding
- Free WLAN throughout the hotel
- Towels (excluding dorms)
- Maps
- Hair dryer (just ask at the reception)
- Use of luggage compartment even after check out
And stuff available for a small charge:
- All-You-Can-Eat-And-Drink breakfast buffet for 6.90£
- Tickets for city tours, musicals and other attractions
- Tickets for public transport
- Late check out till 2pm
- Internet terminals
- Call Points for telephone calls
- Towels for guests in dormitories for GBP 1
- For those with cars, we have underground parking
A few important rules:
- Check In from 3pm
- Check Out by 11 am
- We operate a no-smoking policy throughout the building
- Maximum stay in dorms is 14 days
- You must be 18 or over to stay in a dormitory
Check In
from 9:00 to 24:00
Curfew
No curfew
Room Lockout
No lockout
Reception
24/7
Important To Know
Wi-Fi access | YES |
Breakfast | 6.90 GBP (per guest, per night) |
Linen | YES |
Air conditioning | YES |
Luggage storage | YES |
Security boxes / Lockers (common areas) | With extra cost |
Security boxes / Lockers (dorms) | YES |
Laundry Service | With extra cost |
Internet access | YES |
Heating | YES |
Infant bed | YES |
Towels (private rooms) | YES |
Towels (dorms) | 1.00 GBP (per guest) |
Bike Rental | With extra cost |
TV | YES |
Cable/Satellite TV | YES |
Hairdryer | YES |
Bar | YES |
Restaurant | YES |
Lift / elevator | YES |
Games room | YES |
Terrace | YES |
Parking lot | NO |