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La Gaffe

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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La Gaffe combines warm hospitality with modern comfort in charming Hampstead Heath. Guests start their day with continental breakfast, grab coffee in the lobby, and explore nearby attractions including Fenton House and Burgh House and Hampstead Museum.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Basic Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
107-111 Heath Street, London, England, NW3 6SS

What's nearby

  • Hampstead Heath - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • ZSL London Zoo - 11 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Lord's Cricket Ground - 12 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 20 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Wembley Stadium - 20 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • West Hampstead Overground Station - 4 min drive
  • Hampstead Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Horseshoe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Crêperie de Hampstead - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ginger & White - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬5 min walk

About this property

La Gaffe

Guesthouse near Hampstead Heath
Located close to Fenton House and Burgh House and Hampstead Museum, La Gaffe provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at La Gaffe include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Gaffe House London
Gaffe London
La Gaffe Hotel London
La Gaffe London, England
La Gaffe London England
Gaffe Guesthouse London
Gaffe Guesthouse
England
La Gaffe London
La Gaffe Guesthouse
La Gaffe Hotel London
La Gaffe Guesthouse London

Frequently asked questions

Is La Gaffe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Gaffe?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at La Gaffe?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at La Gaffe?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Gaffe located?

Located in Camden, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Fenton House, Hampstead Heath, and Burgh House and Hampstead Museum. Freud Museum and Camden Markets are also within 2 mi (3 km). Hampstead Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Hampstead Heath Overground Station is 14 minutes.

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La Gaffe Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 294 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best little hotel in Hampstead.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A super friendly place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that this hotel is in walkable distance to the stores in Hampstead and my Daughter's home.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cozy small hotel in London

This is a nice little hotel in London. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An absolute bargain to get bed and breakfast for under £100 in fairly central London. Staff were very friendly and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Super nice family hotel.

A very nice hotel. Very clean. Comfortable rooms. Great staff. Simple decent breakfast. M
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Perfect

Lovely find in Hamsptead. Perfect location to explore London without the hussle and bussle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meyrick

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

Affordable Comfort

Nice to have the en-suite
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the quaint restaurant and the small but well-fitted out bedroom; walk-in shower and bath tub available. 2 minutes walk to Hampstead Heath. 5 minutes to Hampstead Tube Station. The people at La Gaffe make it what it is. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful; other guests are interesting people.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We would highly recommend this family owned hotel. Given the difficulties these days with getting staff etc. they did their utmost to provide us with individual things that we needed. A really friendly and efficiently run place in a beautiful area of London. Many thanks - we'll certainly be booking for next year ! YVonne and Neil
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not recommend

I don’t understand why there are so many good reviews, it’s very misleading. Location was good and shower pressure strong, but that’s about it. Bed was terribly uncomfortable. Pillows were old and gross and had other guests hair on them. Walls are so thin I could hear the man in the room next door snoring, coughing, flushing the toilet, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kim

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

Great Hotel, fantastic location

We really enjoyed our stay at La Gaffe. The hosts and staff were brilliant, friendly and helpfull. The breakfast was really nice and there was plenty of choice. The rooms were cleaned daily. The hotel is in a great location for Hampstead and a short walk to the tube and cafe's, shops pubs and restaurants. If we had any complaints we could say the room was warm and as we fronted onto a busy road it wasnt practical to sleep with the window open due to traffic noise. Im sensitive to noise, my wife didnt mind so its down to individual opinions. There is a ceiling fan which helps. If you are looking to stay here there are other rooms away from the road. But honesty this is a lovely friendly Hotel with good cleanliness good breakfast, great hosts and staff also a small bar. Also we thought it was good value given the location. We would go again. Hampstead is brilliant a great place to relax after any trips into London. A few celebrities wondering around also, so people watching is interesting
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast include and very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
such a pleasant stay! yes, its older and the rooms are small, and since you read the "about" section, you know that before you book. blocks away from hampstead heath for a vigerous hike or run. around a few corners from the holly bush, whose sunday roasts are amazing. the haddock and scallop pie at the flask is not to be missed. and the brick oven pizzaria on heath street is devine, with a carafe of wine at £15! it must be said, lorenzo is the ultimate host and will be happy to hear all about your adventures and whatever else youve done during your stay! the vibe is home away from home, and many of the guests were clearly returning, some from months before or years before and lorenzo remembers them all! tip from the lovely deka, who hosts your breakfasts and doubles as the housekeeper... when arriving with luggage, take the bus up the hill. save youself the hastle of the stone sidewalks! you can catch it right outside the hampstead stop on the northern line and will drop you the block past the hotel. looking forward to the next time i can stay with the la gaffe family!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, will certainly stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem of a hotel! Location / friendly owner & staff / great coffee / comfortable room ... can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we liked that this was a family run hotel , the staff were very friendly and room was just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quaint British inn. Excellent service and care for the guests. Perfect location to explore Hampstead.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a unique facility located in the beautiful Hampstead hills.There are beautiful walks in the hills and the nearby Hampstead Heath. A short walk to the Hampstead tube station. Lorenzo and his staff are hand on with great personal care and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly place. Property is quaint. A really nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot with excellent host
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient. Minutes to the Tube. Very quaint area. Rooms are SMALL!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lorenzo and his staff are true professionals. They honestly care about giving their customers the best possible experience. The “cold” breakfast is substantial — the croissants are the best we have had!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient near train underground. Staff are helpful and accomodating
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Awful room

Awful place, I would not recommend this to anyone. Booked a double room, room was very small, dated, hot and stuffy. There was a window which opened into a hotel landing area with a glass room. Requested a change of room but was advised there were no rooms available therefore checked out immediately and found another hotel. I would not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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