Palmers Lodge

Good for a hostel I’ve stayed in two other hostels before this one in London, with lukewarm experiences. This one is much better, it’s clean, has comfortable beds with curtains for privacy, the rooms… read moreI’ve stayed in two other hostels before this one in London, with lukewarm experiences. This one is much better, it’s clean, has comfortable beds with curtains for privacy, the rooms feel relatively spacious. The bathrooms are clean, also spacious and feel like they give you privacy. They have separate spaces to chill, a noisy bar and a quiet lounge with plenty of outlets to charge your phone. The breakfast is worth it, it’s nothing amazing but it’s a good price for what it is in London. It’s just that, it’s still a hostel with plenty of noisy people who behave like they’re in their living room. The staff is very variable, some of them are nice and professional, some of them are a bit too casual and sloppy in the way they address your questions. So, to sum up, it’s a good hostel, but it’s not a great place to stay more than a couple days. More read less

3/31/2019

Great experience! Beautiful place, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and bathrooms and great location – easy to get everywhere by the tube, nice shops and restaurants nearby. Freud’s museum around the… read moreBeautiful place, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and bathrooms and great location – easy to get everywhere by the tube, nice shops and restaurants nearby. Freud’s museum around the corner. What more can you wish for? 😉 read less

3/28/2019

Great experience! Beautiful place, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and bathrooms and great location – easy to get everywhere by the tube, nice shops and restaurants nearby. Freud’s museum around the… read moreBeautiful place, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and bathrooms and great location – easy to get everywhere by the tube, nice shops and restaurants nearby. Freud’s museum around the corner. What more can you wish for? 😉 read less

3/28/2019

Perfectly fine I was hesitant to book this hostel because there are some negative comments, but everything was perfectly fine with the hostel!! Not to mention it’s gorgeous and homey. Idk why… read moreI was hesitant to book this hostel because there are some negative comments, but everything was perfectly fine with the hostel!! Not to mention it’s gorgeous and homey. Idk why there are bad comments, because I definitely have nothing negative to say. Bathrooms were clean, rooms were nice, check in was easy, staff was super nice. And I love that there are little curtains for your bed for extra privacy. The location was great too- in a quiet area but situated between two train stations, both a 5 min walk max., so it’s soooo easy to get to the very center of London. The ONLY thing was there wasn’t an outlet near my bed. Besides that, all was well!! More read less

3/24/2019

Very nice place Lovely place. Very food communication with all main tourist attractions and airports. Very easy to get there, even in the middle of night.

My room was very clean and warm…. read moreLovely place. Very food communication with all main tourist attractions and airports. Very easy to get there, even in the middle of night.

My room was very clean and warm. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was ok, but more vegetables would be better… read less

3/24/2019

Perfectly fine I was hesitant to book this hostel because there are some negative comments, but everything was perfectly fine with the hostel!! Not to mention it’s gorgeous and homey. Idk why… read moreI was hesitant to book this hostel because there are some negative comments, but everything was perfectly fine with the hostel!! Not to mention it’s gorgeous and homey. Idk why there are bad comments, because I definitely have nothing negative to say. Bathrooms were clean, rooms were nice, check in was easy, staff was super nice. And I love that there are little curtains for your bed for extra privacy. The location was great too- in a quiet area but situated between two train stations, both a 5 min walk max., so it’s soooo easy to get to the very center of London. The ONLY thing was there wasn’t an outlet near my bed. Besides that, all was well!! read less

3/24/2019

A low-cost high-class hostel I have stayed at Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage about 20 times over six years. I often stay when I have some work etc in London. Unlike other hostels with shared… read moreI have stayed at Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage about 20 times over six years. I often stay when I have some work etc in London. Unlike other hostels with shared dorms, you have a sense of privacy due to the thick curtains on each bunk. All beds have a light, many have a plug socket and USB socket as well. The public shared areas are comfortably furnished with a sense of fun. It is an ex-stately home so the spaces are enormous, the ceilings very high. The showers etc are clean and practical. The ‘all you can eat’ breakfast is quality and a good price. Can bring your own food. 24/7 reception. People from all over the world, in London for everything from traveling to working, very young to very old. Very convenient for transport and shopping. Two tips: Book as early as you can as the prices go up the closer the date is (and you can choose the ‘no fee’ cancellation price); and if you have mobility issues, ask for a floor level/lower bunk in your booking. Enjoy! More read less

3/22/2019

A low-cost high-class hostel I have stayed at Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage about 20 times over six years. I often stay when I have some work etc in London. Unlike other hostels with shared… read moreI have stayed at Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage about 20 times over six years. I often stay when I have some work etc in London. Unlike other hostels with shared dorms, you have a sense of privacy due to the thick curtains on each bunk. All beds have a light, many have a plug socket and USB socket as well. The public shared areas are comfortably furnished with a sense of fun. It is an ex-stately home so the spaces are enormous, the ceilings very high. The showers etc are clean and practical. The ‘all you can eat’ breakfast is quality and a good price. Can bring your own food. 24/7 reception. People from all over the world, in London for everything from traveling to working, very young to very old. Very convenient for transport and shopping. Two tips: Book as early as you can as the prices go up the closer the date is (and you can choose the ‘no fee’ cancellation price); and if you have mobility issues, ask for a floor level/lower bunk in your booking. Enjoy! read less

3/22/2019

Great place to stay at a very reasonable price I had a great time staying at Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage and will probably stay there the next time I’m staying in London, and investigate other Palmers properties elsewhere. … read moreI had a great time staying at Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage and will probably stay there the next time I’m staying in London, and investigate other Palmers properties elsewhere. Locker boxes are provided, but you need to bring your own padlock. A very reasonable breakfast is available, currently at L4.50. Also, you need to either bring towel and washcloth or rent them. read less

3/21/2019