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Bowden Court - Hostel

2.0 star property
Stay fit at the gym then explore nearby attractions like Westfield London Shopping Centre – all from your comfortable base near Kensington Palace.

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Near Kensington Palace, Bowden Court - Hostel is a vibrant retreat with continental breakfast and a gym to keep you energized. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind on the terrace, or get some work done at the 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff assistance. With laundry facilities and luggage storage available, this hostel ensures your stay is hassle-free.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Single Room

8.0 out of 10
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About the neighborhood

Located in Notting Hill, a neighborhood in London, Bowden Court - Hostel is near a train station. Royal Albert Hall and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Marble Arch and Buckingham Palace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stamford Bridge Stadium or Wembley Stadium. Visit our London travel guide
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24 Ladbroke Rd, London, England, W11 3NN

What's nearby

  • Portobello Road Market which includes outdoor art
    Portobello Road Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • If you go to Portobello Road in London it’s obligatory to photograph this antiques and vintage store! It’s well worth a good rummage inside too..
    Westbourne Grove
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Holland Park showing a pond and a park
    Holland Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kensington Gardens showing a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and heritage architecture
    Kensington Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kensington High Street showing heritage architecture and street scenes
    Kensington High Street
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Notting Hill Gate Underground Station
    4 min walk
  • Shepherd's Bush Station
    17 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Eggbreak
    4 min walk
  • Notting Hill Coffee Project
    4 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    5 min walk
  • Beluga Persian Grill
    2 min walk
  • Ole & Steen
    4 min walk

About this property

Bowden Court - Hostel

Hostel near Kensington High Street
Near Portobello Road Market and Kensington Palace, Bowden Court - Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 135 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating, limited housekeeping, and desks

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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

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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:

  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 2.5 per person, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Bed sheets available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Bowden Court Hostel London
Bowden Court Hostel
Bowden Court London
Bowden Court Hotel London
Bowden Court
Bowden Court Hostel
Bowden Court - Hostel London
Bowden Court - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Bowden Court - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Frequently asked questions

Is Bowden Court - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bowden Court - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bowden Court - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bowden Court - Hostel located?

Located in Notting Hill, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Portobello Road Market and Kensington Gardens. Hyde Park and Kensington Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Notting Hill Gate Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Holland Park Underground Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bowden Court - Hostel Reviews

7.2

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above! An adorable place for people in need to find a decent bed and a free meal. Top credit to the place!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a single room for two nights. Check in at reception was well organised. Room was large and warm but bed and furniture were very basic. Shower room next door was clean but no toilet roll in the toilet for two days so used one further up the corridor. As you are paying budget prices I guess it is reasonable for what you get. I had a free breakfast but did not go to the canteen
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Incredibly rude staffs, fine room, good breakfast

I booked it on the app but the system was tangled so they didn't have my name on the list. Most of the staffs were unecessarily rude. When I checked out, I was asked to come back later in a very rude way and they just kept chatting. The room was fine. It was like a student dorm. The breakfast was good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Otmar

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

Schönes Hostel Zentral!

Das Preis Leistungsverhältnis war einfach Top! Wer was günstiges sucht kann dort was finden!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay very much the only thing I would say was a bit of a letdown was the breakfast I thought that was terrible apart from the Saturday everything else I was very pleased with. Only advice I would say is when somebody has to check out of there room you need somewhere to store your bag if you are not leaving the area straight away. They have a cupboard but anyone has access to it. I think before you can take your bag it should be like a cloak room where you have your coats you have a ticket what matches the bag because anyone can walk out with anyone's bag which would bring issues and police it's a simple System but effective that's all I can say about this
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Sarahl

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

Basic but nice.

Simple, easy to find hostel. Had a single room in the annex which was really quiet & out of the way. Breakfast on Sunday was very simple, just cereal, toast, tea & coffee. Free wifi. Secure access to both the building & room. For the price, I can't really fault it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, able to get on tube to explore city, good basic fascilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Emran

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashkan

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

Enjoyed my stay

Great location, lovely staff and nice clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

M F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Wael

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Lidija

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Emran

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Emran

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019