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Reviews of YHA London Earl's Court 4 stars

38 Bolton Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW5 0AQ, United Kingdom

#253 of 1,012 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1398 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and clean in a nice location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Six-Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floorboards are creaky! As we stayed in the ground floor I could other people above all night. Our bedroom floor was creaky too, so if someone in the room went to the toilet during the night you could hear.

    The location was lovely and the property was clean with good toilets and showers. The reception staff were friendly and the kitchen was clean:

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bedroom arrangements need more Feng shui

    It is located in a convenient place where you can hire a bicycle to take a ride, equipped kitchen which open 24/7. the staff is very friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Well run hostel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Only downside was lack of screens around the beds which would have provided privacy.

    Basic but well run hostel. Clean facilities & bathroom/shower. Very good location, close to Tube, shops etc and the area felt safe. Friendly staff. I felt safe as a solo traveller. You could get a continental breakfast that I did not avail of.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't find the self catering kitchen but staff offered to show me. Directions could be clearer.

    Convenient & comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no elevator and it was really warm in the room

    Good location near tube and supermarkets and on a quiet street. Really helpful staff who gave me an adapter to use for the length of my stay. It was clean and spacious and generally quiet and there were plenty of bathrooms and toilets.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice 10-person male dorm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In some bathrooms the light turns off automatically during the shower and I have to strength my arm out to the sensor area to activate it every 20 seconds, which is really annoying. I hope they can enforce a no-noise rule after 11pm.

    I like that it has a male-only dorm (I’ll never stay at a mixed dorm with females!). Toilets are clean. Bed is comfortable. The travel pack is really helpful, which has shampoo, body wash, ear plus, eye mask etc. Front desk is helpful. Will come back

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom is very tight, as well as toilett.

    Wonderful location, staff. Rooms are cleaned daily. Kitchen is super nice and clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For everything else, you should pay separately, and when you walked in the room, the floor was so noisy

    The location was very good, easy access to bus and tube. The room and everything were clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Good for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Female dorm showers were too small and not user friendly.

    It was in Earls court near the underground and bus stops for a reasonable price. It had a well supplied clean kitchen. There was a comfy lounge and pleasant garden outback. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    For the price I paid, it was worth my money but there are room for improvement.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin mattresses and thin padding.

    The well stocked kitchen

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    good short stay in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pillow is too thin

    the check in process was fast, shower room is clean and easy to access, price is reasonably good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location with lovely staff but beware you may not sleep well!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dormitory is okay, a bit dated and not super clean. The green lights on the ceiling and the shockingly loud fellow roommates didn't help me sleep one bit. confusing layout but guess that's due to the old nature of the house.

    Lovely location and quieter than normal hostels, nice staff.. great price for a last minute booking. Nice bathrooms with a shower and toilet together at times.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Good sleep. Good value. Central location. Add some curtains and you’re golden.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains for the bunk beds. Curtains help with preventing light disrupting fellow dormitory visitors.

    Clean bed and sheets.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Canteen at the reception or somewhere to eat.

    I like the room , the bathroom was neat and most especially the lamp behind the bed and the socket. Will always visit any time I pass by. Is such a nice place with a serene environment.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent for the price you pay. If you value clean showers and beds -> definitely pick this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Storage boxes in the room could be improved, and if I remember correctly the floor was a bit squeaky so it was hard to stay silent when I checked in at night. But that's just neat picking and definitely not a deal breaker.

    Amazing staff and very clean, nice beds and showers! Mattress was very comfortable and with rubbery cover which means definitely no bed bugs, bed linen was crispy clean and soft.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise was absolutely ridiculous I've never know noise like it in a hostel if they got this under control I would of gave this hostel a 10/10 I will definitely return I just hope the noise will be sorted next time. Also the shower was freezing.

    It was by far the cleanest hostel I've stayed in, in London and I've stayed in about 10 diffrent ones. Lockers are great in room and the USB charger port and light near bed are good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No ensuite in the room.

    Access to the kitchen. Cleanliness.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Six-Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn’t all that clean, beds were clean however.

    Was perfect just to go back and sleep. Kids found it exciting and different to where would usually stay. Staff were fine

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    great location! nice place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the only problem is that the facilities are mostly old. every door of every room and closet sounds when you open them. I'm not saying to change the floor tiles but the doors can be easily fixed with oil.

    the staff are friendly and welcoming. they even lend me a British charger socket for my time of stay instead of selling it to me.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    great stay at a very affordable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    maybe a bit of cleaning in the dormitories? there was some dust next to my top bunk, but besides that nothing alarming really

    amazing location (great neighborhood and close to transports), good shower/toilet rooms (spacey and easy to use), the staff was lovely, really satisfied with my stay, especially for the price I paid

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    7.0
    Great for a quick and inexpensive stay in London. Really convenient location to connect to anywhere you’d want to go as
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Strange overhead green nightlight made it tough to sleep. Bring a sleep mask! Otherwise no major complaints or issues.

    Great location close to the Earl’s Court metro station made it really easy to get around London. The area also had plenty of restaurant options and felt safe as a solo female traveler. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Even though they’re shared with other guests, I appreciated the private toilet/shower rooms…made it feel less like staying in a dorm to have a bit of privacy. Bed was comfortable enough and clean. Good sized locker for bag storage. Was able to leave a bag in the morning before checking in, and was able to check out for a really early morning flight with no issues.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    7.0
    YHA hostels for the win, their customers not always…
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a need for houserules in shared dorms. Some people are so immensely rude, coming in at 3am and repacking there suitcases with stupid noise.

    Great staff, vibes and breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Six-Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean. Nice staff. Big living room for everyone to stay. There are lots of toilet and shower room.nice place. Will back again.

    Stayed in February 2024

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