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Astor Kensington Hostel

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Fridge, microwave
Lounge
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Lounge

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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45 Queensborough Terrace, London, England, W2 3SY
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Bed in 6-bed mixed dormitory room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Bed in 12-bed mixed dormitory room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Bed in 8-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Bed in 6-bed female dormitory room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Bed in 4-bed female dormitory room shared bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

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
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Basic

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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Private Triple Room Ensuite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Private Triple Room Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

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
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 5 Bed Mix Dorm Ensuite

5 Bed Mix Dorm Ensuite

5 Bed Mix Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

London

Astor Kensington Hostel puts you in the heart of London, steps from Kensington Gardens and within a 15-minute stroll of Hyde Park. Highlights at this Victorian hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre hostel include Kensington High Street and Kensington Palace.
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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

  • Queensway Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 12 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MEATliquor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taza Kebab House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Med Salleh Kopitiam - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Astor Kensington Hostel

Victorian hostel in London with a 24-hour front desk
As a guest of Astor Kensington Hostel, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Astor Kensington Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. A complete renovation of Astor Kensington Hostel was completed in September 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian London hostel.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
Astor Kensington Hostel offers 96 shared accommodations with fans and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - September 2019
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Astor Kensington Hostel?

Astor Kensington Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Astor Kensington Hostel?

As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Astor Kensington Hostel on 12 Nov 2025 start from NZ$153.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Astor Kensington Hostel?

No, Astor Kensington Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Astor Kensington Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Astor Kensington Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Astor Kensington Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 61 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuliia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

chunyang

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Loved the rooms, and the kitchen/dining area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnis

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There is no curtain to protect my privacy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the kitchen and dining room. Had everything I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Esrael

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

8/10 Good

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and nice , very helpful . Area around hotel not the best but its london
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Id Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cyrus

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianluca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, I recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ki Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

kislay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not for couple

Staff was amazing, But the beds are not comfortable taps are keep making the sounds windows are hard to make them lock, couple couldn't able able to sleep on bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rithvik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Suying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly staff

The staff here are amazing. They are very, very nice! In the future when I visit London again, I will always stay at Astor Kensington Hostel as long as available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to access tube
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023