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Astor Kensington Hostel

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

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Astor Kensington Hostel

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Private Large
Breakfast buffet
Shower, rainfall showerhead
Private Large
Private Large

Overview of Astor Kensington Hostel

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Your area essentials

Map
45 Queensborough Terrace, London, England, W2 3SY
  • Popular LocationKensington Palace11 min walk
  • Popular LocationHyde Park12 min walk
  • Popular LocationKensington High Street15 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)36 min drive

Room options

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Private Large

Private Large

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

4 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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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 Single Bunk Bed

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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
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

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
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 Single Bunk Bed

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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 Single Bunk Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room shared bathroom

Highlights

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

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Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Basic

Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Basic

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 - 2 min walk
  • Kensington Palace - 11 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk
  • Kensington High Street - 15 min walk
  • Oxford Street - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Halepi - 4 min walk
  • MEATliquor - 4 min walk
  • The Taza Sandwich - 5 min walk
  • Amorino - 4 min walk
  • Bella Italia - 5 min walk

About this property

Astor Kensington Hostel

Victorian London hostel in London City Centre with 24-hour front desk
As a guest of Astor Kensington Hostel, you'll find a library, tour or ticket assistance, and vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Astor Kensington Hostel also features multilingual staff, 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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in September 2019.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
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 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.
    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 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Astor Kensington Hostel on 22 Apr 2024 start from NZ$171.56, 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Kanishkan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place, but lift facility was missing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a good option
The staff is amazing. The all ladies room great. My first hostel experience and I’m grateful is was with Astor.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Flavia

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Chi Chung

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Caitlin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were kind and helpful. Rooms were a bit tired and whilst I appreciate sheets being provided, pillows and duvet were quite 'musty'. Bathrooms pretty grotty. But overall a fair price for a nice neighbourhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Clean, bright room on fifth floor. Suggest using mattress protectors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022