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YHA London Holland Park Reviews

Holland Walk, Kensington, W8 7QU, London, England

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Reviews of YHA London Holland Park

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96%

Really lovely place to stay when it's not packed and when you're not in a hurry to get in and out!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Great hostel, perfect atmosphere. There is space to relax and to work if you need to. The location is brilliant. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Thanks to all.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 09 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 41+
  • (18 reviews)


86%

Beds are small and too close to each other. Couldn't sleep properly due to all the snoring.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


93%

The location is definitely of most amirable!I did enjoy stay there and I shall definitely call upon again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


83%

This youth hostel is not a real hostel for the youth. When three friends and I stayed at the hostel last Christmas, there were only a few very old, stinking and farting men. So if you like it to be accompanied by old men, go to this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

in the mornings you could believe to be at the countryside, birds are singing not a single sound from traffic, the old castle holland house is really charming-my idea is though-if YHA owns this estate, why not sell it and get some more spacy? happy new year!


100%

Only one problem:showerS and WC need expertise and ''professional care''

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Bulgaria
  • (Gender undisclosed) 41+
  • (7 reviews)


100%

Hi there at Holland Park Hostel, I really liked my stay in the hostel. Unfortunately some people were unfriendly towards me at Tesco's. This has happened the 2nd time round, and the next time I will go shopping elsewhere. I didn't like the people who sat close to the TV in the dining room. I found them quite passive aggressive. Other than that I really enjoyed my stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


80%

Great location, nice large room in Old House and very friendly too, nice people staying too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Very good managment and cleanliness.Special thanks for reception staff.Respectfully,Lyudmila.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Bulgaria
  • Female 41+
  • (7 reviews)


20%

Been to probably a million hostels, this certainly had the worst counter service in recent memory. Tried to get my faulty keycard changed and the counter lady (Cibelle) actually DOUBTED ME and reacted strongly to a few remarks that I made. There is also an additional charge if you're not a hosteling member. TAKE NOTE! This hostel plays on fine print.


30%

Hi, we stayed for one week in yha Holland Park hostel. We are 2 girls and we have to say that the cleanliness was very poor, mostly of the bathrooms and the kitchen. The other costumers were very disgusting, we could see one of theme washing his teeths in the kitchen and someone stole our food. In our room were always old womens who were all time complaining about every simple sigh and who doesnt respect us. The only positive thing we can say is about Natalia, she was very nice and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Great place but toilets need proper scrubbing. Everything else is great.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Female
  • (5 reviews)


96%

It was a really good stay, where 16 of us had a fantastic night. The staff were very patient and nice too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

it should be clear on the site that you have to pay 3 pounds per day extra when you are not a member. Staff can be more welcoming.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


36%

location is unique and very beautiful, but it is in the midst of a huge park, so night = insecure. About the staff would like to say that my Check-in was very unfriendly and rude. A receptionist who was called "Ella" saw me and just spit lacked even said "hello" or "good morning" when I arrived and looked at me with defiant face. And just so I will not recommend anyone go to this hostel, because even though the facilities are a bit deficient, to try and make guests feel comfortable is a must

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Staff was great. Near a beautiful park, supermarket is close. Notting hill within walking distance.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


73%

More is desired of the male dorm washroom.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

Big rooms but had a locker for every bed. Bathrooms were being worked on at the time so limited access to bathrooms. Good views and friendly staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


90%

It was a good expirience. I would say that YHA Holand park is one of the best Hostels in London

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


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