The Pride of Paddington - Hostel

Wonderful, friendly & helpful staff from the check-in to overall service. The accomodation was comfortable with clean showers, bed linen, towels and rooms. I will definately do a return stay.

So very helpful booked at 11.30pm on the day for my daughter that got stranded. They were really sweet and helpful for her.

when booking in i was told all the sad things that could happen to me that night, by a lady i am sure was a warden at Mandelas prison on the island off Cape Town. To be fair they could have happened, but i was lucky i had 5 very considerate room mates. Next morning after a half decent nights sleep a really big full english that was a lot better than i expected. ( the warden was working yet again) she never stops. Warden then helped the girl doing my check out. All staff I met so helpful. Wash room and toilets spot on.

It was basic accomodation which was ok because of the low price paid. The bed was comfy and the shower/toilet area clean, although the shower holder was broken it was useable. What really made the stay was the friendly, helpful staff, especially Lara, and a great atmosphere. As the breakfast was included in the price i was surprised at the quality and the amount, totally filling and great value! The area is central and if you forget a phone charger or locker padlock, as I did, there is a shop just across the road.

Lockers broken, bathroom water spilling out , hardly cleaned, no microwave to heat food, no sitting place to have food or to sit.....somehow just spent one night . Breakfast and location are the only positives

It was my 1st time ever staying in a hostel. Very convenient for traveling in and out of Paddington. Noisy day and night (there are road works currently right outside the window), but I see it as adding to the ambiance. Close enough to walk to Hydepark. Overall a pleasant stay.

The room and bathroom was okay, nothing too impressive or amazing, but okay overall. The location was; however, fantastic for walking, train, or bus. I'd recommend it largely based on this. The only negative with location was that the road noise/pub below was a little loud when trying to sleep, but was not prohibitive. I'd have the say the best part was the breakfast included, which they were able to make a vegetarian option. Overall I'd recommend it if you're not too fussed about amazing beds or showers (I do want to note it was clean), but are in London to see the sights, and get a delicious English Breakfast to start off your day!

breakfast is excellent. But i stayed for 5days, they didn’t clean my bed ... for 5days, is it normal in hostel?

Location was perfect. Room was small and noisy. The beds were too low for bunks and really thin. There was a huge locker taking up one wall but suitcases could not fit in it and locks couldn't go through the holes so it was basically useless. Street was really noisy. Worst was the walls were so I thin the entire room buzzed when the hand dryer was used.

Just an average experience. Nothing extraordinary.