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YHA London Holland Park Reviews

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

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84%Overall Rating

From 26 ratings
  • 83%Character
  • 88%Security
  • 88%Location
  • 86%Staff
  • 82%Atmosphere
  • 78%Cleanliness

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87%

Great location, just a short walk from the Tube. Take their advice and don't walk through the bike path to get to the hostel at night, take the side street. It was very clean, they had great advice, and offered reasonable luggage storage prices. Wish the beds had curtains for more privacy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


63%

If there are many people sleeping in the room, and people arrive on different times, then it would be nice if the squeeking doors could be fixed. People can be nicely quiet and respect the people sleeping, but it is not nice to wake up because of the noise of the door after every half an hour. And it would be nice, if the people in the reception could be a bit more friendlier and welcoming. The grumpy man in the evening definetly knew how to make us feel unwelcomed.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Estonia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


77%

Excellent location and the park around is nice. A part from that a typical hostel with a bit more crowded dorm but a practical layout makes it ok.


83%

Could have done with a window open at night in the dormitory. The windows were steamed up and the atmosphere as we were asleep couldn't be very healthy

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

it was a great place to stay! i'll definately come back some daY

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

we loved walking through holland park to get to our hostel because while london is so busy, it was nice to have a place to sleep that was quiet and off the road a little bit. the staff was helpful but not overly friendly but i felt very safe while i was there. i'm new to hosteling so that mattered a lot to me and that was the second one we had stayed in that weekend and we were excited when we got there and realized that they were going to take care of us.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

A naturally beautiful environment near to buses and underground a pleasant oasis and all the friendliness and good service of a YHA hostel as well.


97%

very friendly staff, spacious rooms, clean facilities... everything I need

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


97%

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)


87%

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)




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