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Princes Gardens

4.0 star property
4-star hostel near Science Museum

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Front of property
Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Watts Way, London, England, SW7 1BA
  • Imperial College London
    1 min walk
  • Science Museum
    3 min walk
  • Kensington Gardens
    5 min walk
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    40 min drive

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Reception

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Breakfast available
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (849)
The price is $413
per night
$495 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hostel, you'll find Science Museum and Kensington Gardens. Hyde Park and Royal Albert Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 5 min drive
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪360 Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Library Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪EL&N Brompton Road - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bunch of Grapes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪L'ETO Caffè - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Princes Gardens

4-star hostel near Science Museum
There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Princes Gardens. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star London hostel is smoke free.

  • 722 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Princes Gardens offers 722 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

Bulgarian, Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 31 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's pool (surcharge) is open from 7 AM-8 PM on weekdays and from 8 AM-4 PM on weekends.
Children under 16 years old are allowed in the pool from 9-11 AM on Saturday and Sunday and must be accompanied by an adult.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 31 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Children under 8 years old are allowed in the pool from 9 to 11 on a Saturday or Sunday and must be accompanied by an adult.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation Hostel London
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation Hostel
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation London
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation
Prince's Garns Campus Accommo
Princes Gardens London
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation
Prince's Gardens (Campus Accommodation)
Princes Gardens Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Princes Gardens Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Frequently asked questions

How close is Princes Gardens to the airport?

Princes Gardens is 12.1 mi (58-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Princes Gardens have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Princes Gardens.

Does Princes Gardens offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Princes Gardens, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Princes Gardens?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Princes Gardens?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Princes Gardens?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for GBP 31 per day.

Does Princes Gardens have a pool?

Princes Gardens does not have a pool.

Does Princes Gardens have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Princes Gardens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Princes Gardens to downtown London?

Princes Gardens is 2 mi away from London.

Princes Gardens Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 216 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. Internet was variable. No hairdryer, but one was (apparently) available. Teabags not replenished the second day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genifer

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable in good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mangala

Traveled with family and small children
It was average stay. Very small space especially the shower, if you are a little overweight, you can’t fit standing up. Also check in time is not convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom had mould. A shame to let this basic but convenient facility fall into disrepair
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort
it's a dorm room, but quiet and central
Pros: - good location - quiet - functional layout Cons: - long line to check in - uncomfortable mattress - little ventilation - deep grime/wear (e.g. moldy shower grout)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prudence

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
ideal for show at royal albert hall .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price, the room was great. Comfortable, clean and everything you need. Only problem was our toiletries were taken when the cleaning staff came round in the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Michele

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in took around an hour due to the long queues with everyone checking in at 2pm. Got to room where perhaps I should have read description a bit but niece on my part basic room no tea no tv a shower with mould upon timing and bed sheets which were stained with blue ink. My husband and I thought well the sheets had been washed at least and was for only one night. Got back around 10pm, settled down to a very hard and small bed. I was pressed up against the wall which the bed was against and my husband being 6ft 2 barely could lay on his back. Around midnight the fun began when the road just outside became a dragstrip. Thus went on for a few hours. Both extremely tired from little sleep we proceeded the next morning to breakfast. Signs were up as we made are way through building sites to eventually come to the building but nothing to say breakfast was upstairs. Finally found we had very cold hot food and rock hard pastries. We couldn’t wait to leave. The scenery and cleanliness outside and location however was ideal however nothing on a premiere inn and certainly wouldnt stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
AVOID THIS DISGRACEFUL SHAM.
Where to Start? Okay, so there are seven hundred plus student hubs rented out. This meant 700 plus people / couples checking in, so we had to queue for over an hour. I prepaid, but the demanded to see my bank statement to show the payment, before they let me in the room, which was really invasive. The toilet had not been flushed after the previous occupant had used it. At 9.00, the fire alarm went off and everyone from all buildings had to evacuate. 700 plus again. This was an expensive, disgraceful, unprofessional and invasive hotel. I advise to find alternative accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Checking in was horrendous queued for nearly 2 hours nearly made us late for an event we had booked breakfast which was supposed to be included we couldn’t find, the whole experience was diabolical will not stay there again the only plus side was it was close to RAH
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
A pleasant stay ruined by poor customer service
Very poor customer service and organisation at check in. Staff were running around like headless chickens, flustered. Some staff didn't look to know what they should be doing. No apology after waiting for 40 minutes to check in. This led to us missing the first act of BST Hyde Park and nearly all of the second act by the time we managed to get there. The room we were given (G50) obviously wasn't thoroughly cleaned as there was a letter just under the bed and a vomit stain on the floor. That aside, the rest of the stay was pleasant enough. I would recommend, purely for the location, but the staff need to put in more effort!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booking in was awful 1& half hours Bed very uncomfortable & noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Danny

The location of the property was very good as I was going to a gig at the Royal Albert Hall and it was only a 5 minute walk away. The only downside was the check-in process, there was a very long queue and it took approx. 45 minutes to get checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its a quit place Friendly staff Wonderful veiw
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price
Ther was some new staff 2 guys and 1 girl se was the expert in the check in 🙏😊 on the night shift
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Very basic. Rooms very very hot. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic accommodation in great location
Great basic accommodation, perfect location for hyde park. Very reeaonably priced compared to other hotels in the area. Student accommodation so nothing fancy but had what we needed for a one night stay. Mattress was very firm. Nice setting with garden area in the square, handy shop downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Niall

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023