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Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Private Double Room (Ensuite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Shared kitchen facilities
Smart Hyde Park View Hostel near Kensington Gardens and Palace offers a cozy bar, laundry facilities, and in-room WiFi. Relax on the terrace or enjoy coffee and tea in the lobby. The helpful multilingual staff receives consistent praise from visitors.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Dorm (Ensuite)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Dorm (Ensuite)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Double Room (Ensuite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Room (Ensuite)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 6 Bedded Shared dormitory, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Twin Room (Ensuite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Room (Ensuite)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 6 Bedded Female-Only Shared dormitory, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Smart TV
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in 4 Bedded Shared dormitory, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Leinster Terrace, London, England, W2 3EU

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hyde Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marble Arch - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queensway Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Park - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taza Kebab House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Leinster Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Med Salleh Kopitiam - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel

Hostel near Hyde Park
Located close to Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace, Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, a reception hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel boast comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Separate sitting areas and separate dining areas
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 per person

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash

Property is also known as

Smart Hyde Park Hostel London
Craven Gardens Hotel
Craven Gardens Hotel London
Craven Gardens London
Craven Gardens Hotel London, England
Smart Hyde Park View Hostel London
Smart Hyde Park View Hostel
Smart Hyde Park View London
Smart Hyde Park View
Smart Hyde Park View Hotel London
Smart Hyde Park View Hostel London, England
Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel London
Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM.

What time is check-out at Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Kensington High Street and Kensington Palace are also within 15 minutes. Queensway Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Bayswater Underground Station is 8 minutes.

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Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 274 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really good, I don't really have anything bad to say, only good things. It was well located, the staff was nice, the room was awesome and the value was fair enough... I do recommend a lot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its easy to find and has good transport routes
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christian Pablo

Cool place. Well located in LDN.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marcella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Simple hostel with private rooms

Simple hostel at perfect location for exploring London. We stayed in a private room. Bathroom was too small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had not been in a hostel in 20 years. I was surprised with the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cheap, but you'll pay with your soul

honestly the worst hostel i stayed in europe. i wanted to go home by day two. the staff has one guy who acts like he’s regina george on mean girls. i interacted with him twice, then started avoiding him like the plague. the two brown girls and the brown guy who works in the mornings are the best. the dorm is terribly small and uncomfortable. the beds are weak and squeak. if you are at the bottom bed (my case), everytime someone above you moves it will feel like an earthquake. the toilet aren’t separated like in most hostels, so if one of your roommates decides to take a one hour long shower, you’ll have to wait one hour to pee. apparently kids are allowed in the hostel, and i have nothing against it but it wasn’t nice to be awakened by screaming children and parents who could not control them and make them respect other people’s sleep. the only redeeming qualities of this place are the great internet connection, the shared kitchen and the proximity to metro stations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ilaria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

2/10 Terrible

Lai Ming

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarnai

Liked: Cleanliness
Some staff so rude specially cleaner staff and i was stayed 6 day and room number 407 and room have 3 double bed and some people drink alcohol in the room and i thinks same guy bring the girl and make love that was horrible night and next day i was make complain in reception but they didnt care about that so think about before you book the hostel
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mye for lav pris
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

KATERYNA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jannick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atendeu todas as nossas necessidades, hotel próximo ao parque e com acesso fácil a transporte público, limpo e organizado. Atenção dos funcionários da recepção, check in e check out sem complicações. Rua um pouco movimentada, porém não tivemos problemas na hora de descansar.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hildon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

milena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

CHIAYANG

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Zimmer innerhalb des Hostels gehabt
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngoc Van

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Greta

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Gute Übernachtungsoption

Doppelzimmer zur Einzelnutzung. Kleiner Abzug für das bad, das einem Kreuzfahrtschiffbad ähnelte. Lage super - Hyde Park quasi vor der Tür und gute Anbindung an Öffis. Frühstück okay, nichts besonderes, vielleicht etwas wenig Auswahl. Für Londoner Verhältnisse eine gute und preislich faire Übernachtungsmöglichkeit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

martin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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