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Astor Kensington Hostel

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel within easy reach of Hyde Park

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Traditional residential buildings with classic architecture and symmetrical facades.
Relax in a cozy space with a sofa, couch, and coffee table, surrounded by books and board games.
Cozy living space with a sofa, bench, and small table, offering a convenient vending machine and ample book storage.
Cozy dormitory room with bunk beds, a table, and stools.
Enjoy cooking in this fully equipped kitchen with a large sink, multiple ovens, and ample counter space.
Experience the vibrant energy of Astor Kensington Hostel, nestled near Hyde Park and Kensington Palace. Unwind in the library or get ready for an adventure with bike rentals nearby. With multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and free in-room WiFi, this hostel is perfect for exploring London.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
The current price is £55
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Private Triple Room Ensuite

Cozy room with two bunk beds, each with a mattress and pillows, set against a simple white backdrop.

Private Triple Room Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for 5 Bed Mix Dorm Ensuite

Cozy corner room with bunk beds and a window offering a view.

5 Bed Mix Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 12-bed mixed dormitory room

Cozy room with a bunk bed arrangement, featuring a wooden table and window with curtains.

Bed in 12-bed mixed dormitory room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

Cozy dormitory room with bunk beds, a table, and stools.

Bed in 8-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6-bed mixed dormitory room

Bathroom features a bunk bed, toilet, and sink with a mirror.

Bed in 6-bed mixed dormitory room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6-bed female dormitory room

Bathroom features a bunk bed, toilet, and sink with a mirror.

Bed in 6-bed female dormitory room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-bed female dormitory room shared bathroom

Two comfortable beds with white bedding and pillows, set against light blue walls and a wooden floor.

Bed in 4-bed female dormitory room shared bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room shared bathroom

Two comfortable beds with white bedding and pillows, set against light blue walls and a wooden floor.

Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room shared bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Basic

Cozy space with bunk beds, perfect for sharing with friends.

Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Basic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

Two comfortable beds with white bedding and pillows, set against light blue walls and a wooden floor.

Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

Cozy bedroom with two single beds, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

Cozy room with a bunk bed, desk, and window offering a view of the outside.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
45 Queensborough Terrace, London, England, W2 3SY

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kensington High Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marble Arch - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 37 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 54 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 63 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 84 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 89 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 93 min drive
  • Marylebone Station - 5 min drive
  • London Paddington Station - 12 min walk
  • London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Queensway Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Bayswater Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MEATliquor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Taza Sandwich - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Pilgrims - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Astor Kensington Hostel

Astor Kensington Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. This Victorian hostel is also within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Kensington Palace. Public transportation is only a short walk: Queensway Underground Station is 4 minutes and Bayswater Underground Station is 6 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 96 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property accepts passports, driver's licenses, and national identity cards as proof of identification. Paper driver's licenses, student IDs, and employee IDs are not accepted.
    • This property caters to guests ages 18-30

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available
  • Victorian architecture
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
The maximum length of stay at this property is 14 days per calendar year
Luggage storage is provided on the day of arrival and costs GBP 2,50 per bag on the day of departure. After check-out, luggage storage is available for GBP 7.5 per bag, per day. Storage lockers for small valuables are available for GBP 2 per day.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Astor Queensway Hostel London
Astor Queensway Hostel
Astor Queensway London
Astor Queensway Hostel London England
Astor Queensway
Astor Kensington Hostel London
Astor Kensington Hostel London
Astor Kensington Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Astor Kensington Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London
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Frequently asked questions

Does Astor Kensington Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Astor Kensington Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Astor Kensington Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Astor Kensington Hostel?

No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Astor Kensington Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What's the area around Astor Kensington Hostel like?

Astor Kensington Hostel is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Queensway Underground Station and 12 minutes' walk from Hyde Park.

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Astor Kensington Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Awesome place to stay. Loved the rooms, and the kitchen/dining area.
Rawle, 7-night trip

6/10 Okay

This hostel is good for a night or two. I stayed there because arrived very late the first night and knew I'd spend all day exploring London the next day & walking distance to Paddington Station to take the Heathrow Express. It's a very basic hostel. It's not dirty but not the cleanest. It can use some updating.
Jaime, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

clean room and convenient location
Nuri, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved the kitchen and dining room. Had everything I needed.
Rawle, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good place, I recommend it
Gianluca, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely staff, good location, close to Paddington Heathrow express.
Craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great stay

Great priced place in a perfect location. Couldn’t beat the price for a private room with private bath. The bathroom was very tight, however still nice to have our own dedicated bathroom. We were on the 5th floor and it felt like a hike up the stairs as it seemed to be a floor and a half of stairs per flight, but for the price and location I’d stay again as it met our needs perfectly.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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Agnis, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, easy to access tube
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff are friendly and nice , very helpful . Area around hotel not the best but its london
Tony, 7-night trip

6/10 Okay

I have rented a private room with my friend, and the price and location were very good, close to verious shops and the Paddington station. Our room was on the 5th floor and there wasn't an elevator available, which wasn't a dealbreaker for me, but something to bear in mind if you have mobility issues. Facilities in the room were new, shower pressure and temperature were good, but there was no extractor fan in the bathroom, so the bathroom and the room would get very steamy. I have been unlucky and my stay happened during the heatwave in London, which made being in the room practically unbearable. It would get extremely hot, and while the hostel provided a fan, it did little to nothing. Would not recommend staying here in the summer, but I'm sure in spring/autumn it will be fine.
Yuliia, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

good!
SHUK KWAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

What a good option

The staff is amazing. The all ladies room great. My first hostel experience and I’m grateful is was with Astor.
Taryn, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice place, but lift facility was missing
Kanishkan, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Decent

It was alright. The people were very nice. The bed was clean and very comfortable surprisingly. It’s a shame the sockets weren’t working in my room. They had little wall mounted ones to charge phones with a usb but I wanted to turn on the fan.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

There is no curtain to protect my privacy
Minori, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Amazing staff. Clean, bright room on fifth floor. Suggest using mattress protectors.
Kate, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Staff were kind and helpful. Rooms were a bit tired and whilst I appreciate sheets being provided, pillows and duvet were quite 'musty'. Bathrooms pretty grotty. But overall a fair price for a nice neighbourhood.
Caitlin, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

YUKO, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Holly, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

SHUK KWAN, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

SHUK KWAN, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

SHUK KWAN, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

federico, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

2-night trip