About

Located in the most beautiful and charming neighbourhood in London, Astor Hyde Park is one minute from Hyde Park and surrounded by some of London's greatest museums including the Natural History Museum, Victoria & Albert, and Science Museum. The hostel is a short walk from London's best transport connections, including direct trains to Heathrow Airport and all of London's attractions. If this wasn't enough, the iconic pubs, excellent shopping, amazing restaurants, and occasional celebrity sighting make it the perfect place to live while in London!

The moment you walk through our doors you become part of our family and we want you to have an incredible experience! We want every detail - from our super clean bathrooms and comfortable pillows to our unforgettable social events - to be perfect, giving you a London adventure that is 10 out of 10!

VALID government issued ID required to stay with us, and ALL guests must be between 18-39 YEARS

At our amazing hostel you will have full access to:

-Free Fast Wi-Fi throughout the building
-24-hour reception for anything you may need (including late check-in/early check-out)
-CCTV in operation 24 hours a day
-Storage Lockers available for your valuables £2 per locker, per day (max 14 days).
-Luggage room is free to use on day of arrival! You can leave your items from 4.00 GBP per bag on day of departure (7.50 GBP per bag for everyday thereafter).
-Laundry facilities available 24-hours. Hairdryers and ironing facilities free to use
-Dining room and common area to enjoy a meal or meet fellow travellers
-Beautiful lounge area with comfy sofas and enormous projector screen for movies and sports!

Reception hours
-Check-out is between 8am and 10am.
-Check-in is available between 3pm and 10pm (please let us know your arrival time to ensure someone is there to greet you with a smile!)

(A staff member is available 24 hours a day for emergencies, a number will be provided if you have any issues, or you can call the hostel number directly)

Charity breakfast
Breakfast time: 8:00am – 10:00am instead of 8:00am – 11:00am
Breakfast price: £4.50 instead of £3.50

Common Areas
-Kitchen and common areas are all open! Whoop Whoop! (Kitchen and lounges will be shut at 2 am and reopening at 8am).

Helpful Extras (Hidden costs are a pain! If we can give it to you for free, we will, if we cannot do it as cheap possible!).

-Free City Maps
-Tourist Information, walking tours and advice on local attractions and transport (24hrs)
-Daily events organized for our guests
-Padlocks and Adaptors available for sale at the reception
-Discounts at local restaurants and coffee shops
-Towels are available for hire at £3.50
-Clean, crisp linen on your bed ready to sleep on!
-Late Check-Out available to sleep in a little more until Midday (book in advance at reception)!
-ATM (Cash Machine)

Winner of No.1 Small Hostel Group Worldwide, and a Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in the Hostel Industry. We thrive on ensuring every guest comes satisfied and if you have any problems along the way we are always there ready to help! For this and many other reasons staying at Astor Hostels is the top choice for anyone exploring London on a budget!

Reservations must be made for guests over the age of 18. Any reservations made for those under the minimum age will be cancelled and you will not receive a refund. The hostel organises daily events aimed at backpackers between the ages of 18-30, it is therefore suggested that guests under the age of 40 would enjoy the hostel the most.

Proof of identification must be shown on arrival and can include a passport, driving license and national identity cards. We cannot accept paper driving licences, student, or employee IDs as proof of identity and failure to show proof or a copy upon arrival will result in the cancellation of a reservation without a refund. Get in touch with us for further clarification.

When booking for 10 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • ATM
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Reviews

9.0Superb(12712)
  • Value for Money
    9.0
  • Security
    9.5
  • Atmosphere
    8.7
  • Cleanliness
    8.5
  • Staff
    9.4
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    8.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Astor Hyde Park in London is praised for its fantastic location, right by Hyde Park and close to museums and transport. Guests frequently highlight the friendly and helpful staff, with many mentioning specific team members. The atmosphere is generally positive, though some recent reviews note that the building and facilities are aging and could benefit from updates, with occasional mentions of cleanliness issues in bathrooms and common areas. It's well-suited for solo travellers and those looking for a social vibe.

Stayed in Jul 2026
5.7
M
Marie
Female, 18-24, France
Unfortunately our room and bathroom were not clean even though the beds were clean. The overall review is not so good. The luggage storage was dirty and not secured. Everybody could take your luggage without anyone noticing, which is unfortunate. A problem happened (someone in my bed) but was solved quickly by the staff, thanks to the lady for that.
Stayed in Jul 2026
4.3
E
Erin
Female, 18-24, Australia
Worst hostel I’ve stayed in… So unclean, there was chewing gum stuck to my bed, a USED pimple patch stuck to the bed, the pillow was covered in dust and hair (do they even clean the sheets??), not to mention the mould in the shower.
Stayed in Jul 2026
5.7
C
Caitlin
Couple, 25-30, Australia
Room was fine but the bathroom was disgusting and small.
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Location

191 Queensgate, South Kensington, London, England
4.3km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Note: 18-39 yrs old only. Astor Hyde Park won 1st Best Small hostel chain and 1st in the Lifetime achievement awards at the 2015 Hoscars and it's easy to see why. It's located in the upscale neighborhood of South Kensington beside Hyde Park and close to several of London's best museums. Guests have praised this location for being a "wonderful area close to everything [but] also far enough away to be off the tourist trail". One reviewer said this is "a great hostel if you're looking for somewhere central in London without paying a fortune". We like their relaxed, friendly staff, who we've been told are "very helpful, personable and informative".