Princes Gardens

4.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Hyde Park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Front of property
Twin Room
Television
Bar (on property)
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Watts Way, London, England, SW7 1BA
  • Imperial College London
    1 min walk
  • Eastside Bar
    1 min walk
  • South Kensington Underground Station
    9 min walk
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    40 min drive

Room options

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

At Princes Gardens you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Science Museum and Kensington Gardens. Highlights at this hostel include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hostel include Hyde Park and Royal Albert Hall.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 7 min walk
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 7 min walk
  • Natural History Museum - 8 min walk
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 5 min drive
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪360 Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Library Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪EL&N Brompton Road - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bunch of Grapes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪L'ETO Caffè - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Princes Gardens

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Hyde Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Princes Gardens. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star London hostel is smoke free.

  • 722 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Princes Gardens offers 722 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Bulgarian, Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 31 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's pool (surcharge) is open from 7 AM-8 PM on weekdays and from 8 AM-4 PM on weekends.
Children under 16 years old are allowed in the pool from 9-11 AM on Saturday and Sunday and must be accompanied by an adult.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 31 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation Hostel London
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation Hostel
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation London
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation
Prince's Garns Campus Accommo
Princes Gardens London
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation
Prince's Gardens (Campus Accommodation)
Princes Gardens Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Princes Gardens Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Princes Gardens?

Princes Gardens offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Princes Gardens?

Yep, Princes Gardens has a self car park for GBP 31 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Princes Gardens serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Princes Gardens?

No, Princes Gardens does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Princes Gardens?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Princes Gardens?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Princes Gardens?

No, pets are not allowed.

Princes Gardens Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 218 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MARTYN

Liked: Staff & service
The room was quite small and basic and although the shelf space was impressive. There was no TV.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wilfrid

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
These are college dorms and should be considered in that regard. The only thing that makes this space a bit uncomfortable is the tendency for fire alarms to go off at any point and the lack of toiletries available (e.g., towels, drinking water, ice, and iron)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for Proms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation was convenient for my visit to Piccadilly and reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

june

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good, simple accommodation in convenient location for attendance at conference at Imperial College.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Superb location, for Albert Hell, museums etc. Accommodation is a student hall (for Imperial College) out of term - therefore rather spartan (no TV) but perfectly functional, clean, and relatively cheap for this part of London. Useful bar and small shop on site.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value budget accommodation, based on summer occupancy of student halls of residence. The facilities are basic but adequate providing a comfortable stay for a bargain price that forms a superb base from which to explore all London.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fire alarm triggered 9 times during my 2 week stay. 4 or 5 of those alarms came after 10:30pm :-(
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard M

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

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed for 4 nights. This is not actually a hotel, but rather dorm rooms in the Imperial College Campus. Except for sheets and toilets, the property was not very clean. A dirty towel was still in my room on arrival, so I put it on the floor so housekeeping would take it away the next day, but they left it in my room. Furthermore, some of the housekeeping staff doodled on a pamphlet that I left on the desk and stole the pen they used to do it. Neither the pamphlet nor the pen were all that important, but the fact that they messed with my belongings and stole something (even how small) was alarming and upsetting. I told the front desk staff immediately. Although the woman was very nice, showed concern, and took notes, there was no compensation offered for what happened. This was terrible service for a facility that was just okay. Additionally, housekeeping staff was inconsistent in the way they refreshed the room supplies (ie: coffee and milk sachets). Although I knew this would be a bare-bones stay, the service left much to be desired. The location is within the very safe and posh Kensington neighborhood, just a few blocks from 3 tube lines and several major museums.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very helpful and the accommodations were hotel-like despite it being a residence hall. The fire alarms truly do go off a lot! At least 3 times during my 7 day stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
location is good
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Fire alarm went off 3 times in one day, twice in an hour between 9.30 and 10.30pm. Didn’t get much sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with family
Great location, room is what you would expect from a budget hotel and is fine, but THE FIRE ALARMS!!! Four in two days - twice in the morning, twice late at night. Made it very hard to relax for fear of the alarm going off again - be warned if you stay here, keep a bag with warm clothes, shoes and a room key by the door for when (not if) the fire alarm activates...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ke

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Health hazard and safety concern, No joke. Don’t stay here. A dead mouse was found in the room. We accidentally triggered the emergency alarm. Guess what? For hours no one come to check. What if something bad really happens? Staff at front desk don’t care about guests at all. Seriously, staff need basic training and hotels should stop opening until safety and health hazard is cleared.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. Internet was variable. No hairdryer, but one was (apparently) available. Teabags not replenished the second day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Genifer

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable in good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024