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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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Astor Kensington Hostel, near Hyde Park and Kensington Palace, offers a library for relaxation and nearby bike rentals for city adventures. The 24-hour front desk is staffed by a multilingual team, and free in-room WiFi helps plan London explorations easily.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$2,661
NT$3,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Bed in 6-bed mixed dormitory room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Bed in 12-bed mixed dormitory room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Bed in 8-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Bed in 6-bed female dormitory room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Bed in 4-bed female dormitory room shared bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Basic | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Basic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Private Triple Room Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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5 Bed Mix Dorm Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

5 Bed Mix Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queensway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kensington Palace - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kensington High Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Queensway Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 12 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪MEATliquor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taza Kebab House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Med Salleh Kopitiam - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Astor Kensington Hostel

Hostel remodeled 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 like:
  • Bike rentals, a vending machine, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 96 individually furnished rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, guidebooks, and local maps

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  • Laundry
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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
  • 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 elevator

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 accommodations

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

Property 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 elevators
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 does it cost to stay at Astor Kensington Hostel?

As of 2025/11/20, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Astor Kensington Hostel on 2025/11/26 start from NT$2,661, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 Palace. Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Queensway Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Bayswater Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Astor Kensington Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

C

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was great. I didn’t like the bunk style beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. Loved the rooms, and the kitchen/dining area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible terrible terrible bed. People coming into dorm at all times of night with absolutely no regard for people trying to sleep. Rather unclean. Front desk people weird. Two way better hostels nearby for cheaper prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, good location, close to Paddington Heathrow express.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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 Excellent

Gianluca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, I recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the kitchen and dining room. Had everything I needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to access tube
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Great stay

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

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and nice , very helpful . Area around hotel not the best but its london
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suying

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

Very friendly staff

The staff here are amazing. They are very, very nice! In the future when I visit London again, I will always stay at Astor Kensington Hostel as long as available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHUK KWAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Agnis

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

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

What a good option

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 Good

Kanishkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place, but lift facility was missing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Decent

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

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Clean, bright room on fifth floor. Suggest using mattress protectors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Yuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Caitlin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Minori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There is no curtain to protect my privacy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

kislay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not for couple

Staff was amazing, But the beds are not comfortable taps are keep making the sounds windows are hard to make them lock, couple couldn't able able to sleep on bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Pessimo soggiorno

Soggiorno di 3 notti e 4 giorni. Terribile. Gente strana in tutto l'ostello (mandavano occhiate ogni qualvolta vedevano me e le mie amiche), spazzatura davanti alla porta del palazzo, niente ascensore ( e io avevo la stanza al quinto piano). Non mi sono sentita affatto al sicuro per tutto il soggiorno. Niente phon nella stanza, mi sono dovuta asciugare i capelli all'entrata dell'ostello, con il phon che mi ha dato la ragazza alla reception (con la porta aperta ed era inizio dicembre.. quindi immaginate il freddo ed io ero con i capelli bagnati). La ragazza voleva che le dessi 5£ in contanti (che mi avrebbe poi restituito), che io non avevo poichè Londra non è molto cash friendly (per cui avevo solo la mia carta). Nonostante le avessi detto che avrei potuto proprio pagare quei soldi con la carta, lei non ha accettato. Le scale sono molto piccole e con le valigie fino al quinto piano è stato un incubo. Le stanze poi strettissime e piccolissime. Per 130£ a testa per 3 notti non ne vale assolutamente la pena. Opinione mia personale, se siete in vacanza per qualche giorno cercate altro. Questo soggiorno vi rovinerebbe solo la vacanza.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille

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

Super pour vivre Londres a fond

Séjour super, j’étais seule dans un dortoir mixte de 9 personnes aucun problème de sécurité ou autre. L’ambiance est très conviviale et dans l’entre aide. Je recommande vivement, les chambres sont nettoyées fréquemment et les espaces communes sont propres et confortables.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good overall, facilities are rather small but staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022