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Astor Kensington Hostel

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

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Front of property
Reception
Breakfast buffet
Fridge, microwave
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Private Triple Room Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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5 Bed Mix Dorm Ensuite

5 Bed Mix Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 12-bed mixed dormitory room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 8-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6-bed mixed dormitory room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6-bed female dormitory room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4-bed female dormitory room shared bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room shared bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Basic

Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Basic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
45 Queensborough Terrace, London, England, W2 3SY

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kensington High Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marble Arch - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

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
  • ‪Mandarin Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Pilgrims - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Astor Kensington Hostel

Hostel remodelled in 2019 and located near Hyde Park
Close to Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace, Astor Kensington Hostel provides a library, laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Bike hire, a water dispenser and a front desk safe
  • Concierge services, a vending machine and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and multilingual staff
Room features
All 96 individually furnished rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Blackout curtains, guidebooks and local maps

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 at the property
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

Pets not 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 smoke detector, 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
The maximum length of stay at this property is 14 days per calendar year
Luggage storage is provided on the day of arrival and costs GBP 2,50 per bag on the day of departure. After check-out, luggage storage is available for GBP 7.5 per bag, per day. Storage lockers for small valuables are available for GBP 2 per day.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Is Astor Kensington Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Astor Kensington Hostel?

Astor Kensington Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Astor Kensington Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Astor Kensington Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Astor Kensington Hostel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park and Kensington High Street. Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall are also within 1 mile (2 km). Queensway Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Bayswater Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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Astor Kensington Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 53 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Awesome place to stay. Loved the rooms, and the kitchen/dining area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

This hostel is good for a night or two. I stayed there because arrived very late the first night and knew I'd spend all day exploring London the next day & walking distance to Paddington Station to take the Heathrow Express. It's a very basic hostel. It's not dirty but not the cleanest. It can use some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

clean room and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Loved the kitchen and dining room. Had everything I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Good place, I recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Great priced place in a perfect location. Couldn’t beat the price for a private room with private bath. The bathroom was very tight, however still nice to have our own dedicated bathroom. We were on the 5th floor and it felt like a hike up the stairs as it seemed to be a floor and a half of stairs per flight, but for the price and location I’d stay again as it met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

I have rented a private room with my friend, and the price and location were very good, close to verious shops and the Paddington station. Our room was on the 5th floor and there wasn't an elevator available, which wasn't a dealbreaker for me, but something to bear in mind if you have mobility issues. Facilities in the room were new, shower pressure and temperature were good, but there was no extractor fan in the bathroom, so the bathroom and the room would get very steamy. I have been unlucky and my stay happened during the heatwave in London, which made being in the room practically unbearable. It would get extremely hot, and while the hostel provided a fan, it did little to nothing. Would not recommend staying here in the summer, but I'm sure in spring/autumn it will be fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Lovely staff, good location, close to Paddington Heathrow express.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Great location, easy to access tube
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

Staff are friendly and nice , very helpful . Area around hotel not the best but its london
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

good!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

It was alright. The people were very nice. The bed was clean and very comfortable surprisingly. It’s a shame the sockets weren’t working in my room. They had little wall mounted ones to charge phones with a usb but I wanted to turn on the fan.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

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

Nice place, but lift facility was missing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

There is no curtain to protect my privacy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Amazing staff. Clean, bright room on fifth floor. Suggest using mattress protectors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10

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

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024