Palmers Lodge

Would stay here again Very clean room (we had a twin bedroom), good continental breakfast, good to reach via tube (jubilee line) and to Stansted Airport (airport express to finchley road). Leaving bags there... read moreVery clean room (we had a twin bedroom), good continental breakfast, good to reach via tube (jubilee line) and to Stansted Airport (airport express to finchley road). Leaving bags there before and after was also not a big deal. Staff was also friendly. Room was just a bit to warm and they forgot to give us a second breakfast card which caused us some inconvenience the second day. But all together we would definitely recommend this hostel and stay here again. read less

Not my kind of accommodation but very well run had never stayed in a 21 female capacity dorm before, so I decided to try it out because of the good reviews for Palmer's Lodge Swiss Cottage. I had an... read morehad never stayed in a 21 female capacity dorm before, so I decided to try it out because of the good reviews for Palmer's Lodge Swiss Cottage. I had an important event in Hampstead over the weekend. The location is ideal: access to Camden and Hampstead Heath. They keep the shared showers clean--the daily smell of bleach and cleaning was reassuring. They have wall mounted hair dryers and offer a cheap breakfast buffet. The resto doesn't serve food during the weekend but nearby Finchley Road has several fastfood options. If you have your own padlock, bring it with you because the lockers they offer under your bed do not have padlocks. Reception sells them at 2 gbp otherwise. There is a groundfloor mess hall where people can socialise or read books or use their laptops and a basement bar. It is very much a backpacker's dorm, so if you sleep lightly or have claustrophobic tendencies, avoid room 302 in the attic. The wooden beams can become an issue for tall people and the bunkbeds have curtains for privacy. Perhaps opt for a room with fewer capacity because your stay can only improve or suffer based on your roommates. The linen and pillows are clean although the sheer number of guests staying can be smelled in the carpets/floors of the dorm area, and if it is the attic, where I stayed, then it only has small round windows that are kept... had never stayed in a 21 female capacity dorm before, so I decided to try it out because of the good reviews for Palmer's Lodge Swiss Cottage. I had an important event in Hampstead over the weekend.

The location is ideal: access to Camden and Hampstead Heath. They keep the shared showers clean--the daily smell of bleach and cleaning was reassuring. They have wall mounted hair dryers and offer a cheap breakfast buffet. The resto doesn't serve food during the weekend but nearby Finchley Road has several fastfood options. If you have your own padlock, bring it with you because the lockers they offer under your bed do not have padlocks. Reception sells them at 2 gbp otherwise. There is a groundfloor mess hall where people can socialise or read books or use their laptops and a basement bar. It is very much a backpacker's dorm, so if you sleep lightly or have claustrophobic tendencies, avoid room 302 in the attic. The wooden beams can become an issue for tall people and the bunkbeds have curtains for privacy. Perhaps opt for a room with fewer capacity because your stay can only improve or suffer based on your roommates.

The linen and pillows are clean although the sheer number of guests staying can be smelled in the carpets/floors of the dorm area, and if it is the attic, where I stayed, then it only has small round windows that are kept shut; not much option of airing out the entire space. Not for you if you have a keen sense of smell.

If you know what type of accommodation you have booked, you won't be able to fault the good price and clean bed awaiting you if the location is more important than the privacy of your own room and en suite toilet.

On the whole, clean, safe and efficiently run. Ultimately not my kind of thing but for fearless and sociable backpackers out there, this is probably your ideal place. More read less

Solo in mixed dorm Always use Palmers when I come to London for gigs thanks to its close proximity to Camden and Wembley.

This time I slept in a mixed dorm, md despite it being... read moreAlways use Palmers when I come to London for gigs thanks to its close proximity to Camden and Wembley.

This time I slept in a mixed dorm, md despite it being rather creaky all night with the old furniture there were no issues.

I'm sure I'll be back. read less

Fantastic. Well organised They let us stay onr more day and they staff are very kind , we are deaf and used sign language, staff had no problem with communication. The bar and... read moreThey let us stay onr more day and they staff are very kind , we are deaf and used sign language, staff had no problem with communication. The bar and lounge are very nice and warm, also they provide a lot of things which is good read less

Super happy with our stay We stayed in Palmers Lodge for two nights in a private double bed room and were super happy with the room, the hostel and the overall experience. Our bedroom was... read moreWe stayed in Palmers Lodge for two nights in a private double bed room and were super happy with the room, the hostel and the overall experience. Our bedroom was super clean, the £4.50 breakfast was great, we we're able to leave our luggage in the storage room after check out for hours which greatly helped our plans. Would stay again! read less

Accommodating Staff The place I was supposed to stay fell through and the stand was very accommodating getting me in late. I stayed in the women's rooms and it was difficult to... read moreThe place I was supposed to stay fell through and the stand was very accommodating getting me in late. I stayed in the women's rooms and it was difficult to find my bed. I appreciate the curtains that surrounded the bed to give me some semblance of privacy. It was made and clean. I felt safe the entire time I was there. read less

Good for the price Given the reviews here I expected better tbh, but our stay was okay. Our beds weren't made when we arrived (they forgot) and the previous 'inhabitants' left a lot of... read moreGiven the reviews here I expected better tbh, but our stay was okay. Our beds weren't made when we arrived (they forgot) and the previous 'inhabitants' left a lot of stuff that the cleaners didn't take away. The room had only one small window and was therefore a bit smelly, and the matresses were rather thin. In addition we had some bad experiences with one roommate who was very shady and kept us awake the last night.



However all bad things aside the bathrooms were nice and clean, the building is amazing, the bar/restaurant was cool and the breakfast was really good! So all in all, especially given the price it was a positive experience, we just had some bad luck with a few things I guess. More read less

Best Hostel Ever!!! This hostel was so amazing! Definitely one of the best ones I have ever stayed in. I spent a week here with 3 of my friends over New Years Eve,... read moreThis hostel was so amazing! Definitely one of the best ones I have ever stayed in. I spent a week here with 3 of my friends over New Years Eve, and it was the greatest week ever! The staff was so friendly and made us feel right at home. Close to Camden Town and right next to multiple tube stations. Lots of food options within walking distance of the hostel, and it is in a very nice and safe neighborhood. Would recommend to any young person staying in London for some time. You'll have so much fun! Wish I never had to leave. read less

Beautiful! Great place, near to the tube station! I loved to stay at the Palmers Lodge!!

very kind staff. clean rooms and cleaned toilets. breakfast is complete and at a very... read moreGreat place, near to the tube station! I loved to stay at the Palmers Lodge!!

very kind staff. clean rooms and cleaned toilets. breakfast is complete and at a very convenient price.

the city center is easily reachable by metro. the station is only a few hundred meters away read less