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Astor Kensington Hostel

Property class: 2

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A row of classic, multi-story buildings with white facades and black railings.
A twin room with two beds, a nightstand, a kettle, and a window with curtains.
A small office with a desk, computer, and a map.
A breakfast bar with bread, pastries, and beverages. There are framed pictures on the wall and a sign indicating the direction to the exit.
A modern living room with a sofa, a red table, and a vending machine.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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45 Queensborough Terrace, London, England, W2 3SY
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queensway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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A twin room with two beds, a nightstand, a kettle, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed with white bedding in a bathroom with a toilet and a sink.

Bed in 6-bed mixed dormitory room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with three bunk beds, a wooden table, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 12-bed mixed dormitory room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 8-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden table, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 8-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6-bed female dormitory room

A bunk bed with white bedding in a bathroom with a toilet and a sink.

Bed in 6-bed female dormitory room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two red bunk beds, a white bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-bed female dormitory room shared bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A room with two red bunk beds, a white bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room shared bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A room with two red bunk beds, a white bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 4-bed mixed dormitory room ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Basic

A bunk bed room with a wooden table in the foreground and a white ceiling with decorative molding.

Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dorm Basic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Private Triple Room Ensuite

A bunk bed room with white walls and a wooden floor.

Private Triple Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and stools.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 5 Bed Mix Dorm Ensuite

A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a shelf above the beds.

5 Bed Mix Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Astor Kensington Hostel

A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a library are onsite.
Astor Kensington Hostel offers 96 shared accommodations with fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Astor Kensington Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Kensington Gardens. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Kensington Gardens and 12 minutes by foot from Hyde Park
As a guest of Astor Kensington Hostel, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Astor Kensington Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian London hostel.

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)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

Astor Kensington Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 82 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel has super friendly staff, ideal for a solo traveller as there is always someone to talk to. The kitchen facility is amazing and the lounge has Netflix and comfy couches. When I stayed we had a visit to the nearby park for a picnic and this was attended by staff and guests, a super fun evening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right off Kensington Gardens with Bus and Subway stations two blocks away. Also at walking distance to Paddington Station. Premises are clean, staff is helpful, breakfast is cheap and sufficient.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and perfect for solo travelling
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olushola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes it was easy to locate all you need nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nuri

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

10/10 Excellent

Gianluca

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

6/10 Okay

C

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
View from a window
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kanishkan

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHUK KWAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Kasam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After staying here for 5 days, I am very confused about some of the low/poor reviews. People seem to expect 5* hotel experiences on a hostel budget... Considering this is a hostel and the very low price, I am impressed - FAR better than I expected for such a low cost. Every hostel and dorm-share will have small issues regarding other guest behaviour and bathroom cleanliness but the staff here do everything they can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. From check-in to check-out, staff and the other guests here are so friendly and great to talk with. There is a lounge/common room and a kitchen dining area to cook and eat in. You may have to wait a little for a bathroom but not long and they are cleaned very regularly. If you expect 5* luxury and absolute perfection, hostels may not be for you. If you expect friendly service, a comfortable bed, a cosy environment and great people - Astor is VERY highly recommended. I have absolutely no complaints regarding value for the money I paid. The staff do everything they can which is all that can be asked. I am VERY happy I chose Astor and will DEFINITELY be back on my next return to London. Thank you for having me and making my stay in London so pleasant!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agnis

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

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