Hostel
 YHA London Earl's Court

38 Bolton Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW5 0AQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 1492 reviews)

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8.6
Fabulous
1,492 reviews

Good breakfast available for many hours. 24-hour reception access. Nice common rooms and excellent self-catering.

Jeanne United States

Great location, very close to Earl's court station. Beautiful hostel in a beautiful neighborhood. Staff was very nice and helpful.

Sophie Ireland

The staff especially the reception were exceptional thank you so much x

Faye United Kingdom

It was my first experience staying in a hostel, it did meet my expectations, friendly staff, clean, very good value for money, great location, breakfast buffet starts quite early, 7 AM which is quite convenient for early risers, it was even better as was served before 6:20, thank you for that :)

Omar United Kingdom

One of the better hostels I've stayed at. Highly recommended!

Mateusz United Kingdom

Really nice area to stay in, close to the Piccadilly line. The property itself has no elevator but I managed with my suitcase alright. there’s a luggage store, the key is at the front desk. I stayed for a night on my way through and it was really comfortable. Decent beds, and coffee and breakfast in the morning for a fiver. 10/10 would recommend, would definitely come back. They also have a self-catered kitchen

Tomoki United Kingdom

Impeccable staff that gave a warm entry upon arrival, lovely rooms with comfy beds, and an overall positive atmosphere.

Kieran United Kingdom

location, fantastic for the family, with an outside area great for the kids and Holland Park near by with a great playground

Lucrecia Spain

The location was perfect. The hostel was quiet and clean and we’ve booked again to bring our daughter to London.

Katrina United Kingdom

The location was excellent, stuff was very nice and kind. There were enough showers and the room was clean. Wifi worked well all the time.

Dominika Slovakia
8.6
Fabulous
1,492 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Good breakfast available for many hours. 24-hour reception access. Nice common rooms and excellent self-catering.”
    Jeanne Jeanne United States United States
  • “Great location, very close to Earl's court station. Beautiful hostel in a beautiful neighborhood. Staff was very nice and helpful.”
    Sophie Sophie Ireland Ireland
  • “The staff especially the reception were exceptional thank you so much x”
    Faye Faye United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It was my first experience staying in a hostel, it did meet my expectations, friendly staff, clean, very good value for money, great location, breakfast buffet starts quite early, 7 AM which is quite...”
    Omar Omar United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “One of the better hostels I've stayed at. Highly recommended!”
    Mateusz Mateusz United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Really nice area to stay in, close to the Piccadilly line. The property itself has no elevator but I managed with my suitcase alright. there’s a luggage store, the key is at the front desk.”
    Tomoki Tomoki United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Impeccable staff that gave a warm entry upon arrival, lovely rooms with comfy beds, and an overall positive atmosphere.”
    Kieran Kieran United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “location, fantastic for the family, with an outside area great for the kids and Holland Park near by with a great playground”
    Lucrecia Lucrecia Spain Spain
  • “The location was perfect. The hostel was quiet and clean and we’ve booked again to bring our daughter to London.”
    Katrina Katrina United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location was excellent, stuff was very nice and kind. There were enough showers and the room was clean. Wifi worked well all the time.”
    Dominika Dominika Slovakia Slovakia

Categories:

  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money 9.0
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 6.1
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Stay in the heart of London – Excellent location - show map

This YHA hostel is 5 minutes’ walk from Earl’s Court Tube Station. It offers affordable accommodation ranging between shared dorms to private rooms, a 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi access and a TV lounge.

There are self-catering facilities for guests to use at the YHA London Earl’s Court. The café serves a continental breakfast and a range of snacks throughout the day. There is also board games available at reception.

The YHA Earls Court provides laundry services and luggage storage for guests. Staff can assist with sightseeing recommendations and providing transport arrangements.

The Natural History and the Albert & Victoria Museums are both less than a 10-minute walk away. The fashionable Kensington High Street and its fantastic selection of shops are also nearby.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

This is our guests' favourite part of London, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

YHA London Earl's Court has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 20 Jan 2011.
 Hotel chain/brand: Youth Hostels Association

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Heating

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

8.6
Fabulous · 1,492 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money 9.0
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 6.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jeanne
    United StatesUnited States
    “Good breakfast available for many hours. 24-hour reception access. Nice common rooms and excellent self-catering.”
  • Sophie
    IrelandIreland
    “Great location, very close to Earl's court station. Beautiful hostel in a beautiful neighborhood. Staff was very nice and helpful.”
  • Faye
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff especially the reception were exceptional thank you so much x”
  • Omar
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “It was my first experience staying in a hostel, it did meet my expectations, friendly staff, clean, very good value for money, great location, breakfast buffet starts quite early, 7 AM which is quite convenient for early risers, it was even better...”
  • Mateusz
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “One of the better hostels I've stayed at. Highly recommended!”
  • Tomoki
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Really nice area to stay in, close to the Piccadilly line. The property itself has no elevator but I managed with my suitcase alright. there’s a luggage store, the key is at the front desk. I stayed for a night on my way through and it was really...”
  • Kieran
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Impeccable staff that gave a warm entry upon arrival, lovely rooms with comfy beds, and an overall positive atmosphere.”
  • Lucrecia
    SpainSpain
    “location, fantastic for the family, with an outside area great for the kids and Holland Park near by with a great playground”
  • Katrina
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location was perfect. The hostel was quiet and clean and we’ve booked again to bring our daughter to London.”
  • Dominika
    SlovakiaSlovakia
    “The location was excellent, stuff was very nice and kind. There were enough showers and the room was clean. Wifi worked well all the time.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Bedding is included. However if you would like a towel these can be rented on arrival for £2 each.
    Answered on 11 October 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    If you would like to lock the locker, yes. However if you forget we do sell padlocks for £3 at reception.
    Answered on 11 October 2019
  • Hello! We are a group of 6! If we book the 6bed dorm will we be all together? Or is there a possibility you will put us in different rooms?
    Hi there, The room you've booked will function as a private 6 bed room which is all yours, and thus you'll be staying together with no other people. All the best, YHA Earl's Court
    Asked about: Six-Bed Room with Shared Bathroom • Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Hi, Are you allowing sharing rooms during COVID? please clarify thanks
    Hi there, At the moment we are taking bookings for private rooms only. Also, during this time we are trying as much as possible to allocate a shower and a toilet for each room so people won't have to share the facilities.
    Answered on 8 October 2020
  • Could you please let me know if the shared kitchen is available for use.
    Yes we have a shared kitchen with fridges, freezers, ovens, kettles, microwaves and all the cooking/ eating equipment you should require.
    Answered on 18 November 2021

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Grosvenor Casino The Gloucester London
    0.3 miles
  • Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
    0.5 miles
  • Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC
    0.6 miles
  • Natural History Museum
    0.7 miles
  • Opera Holland Park
    0.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant La Pappardella London
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • South Kensington Underground Station
    0.7 miles
  • Buckingham Palace
    2.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus
    2.7 miles
  • Houses of Parliament
    2.9 miles
  • Big Ben
    2.9 miles
  • Trafalgar Square
    2.9 miles
  • London Eye
    3.2 miles
  • Tower of London
    5 miles
  • Wembley Stadium
    6 miles
  • O2 Arena
    8.3 miles
Natural beauty
  • River River Thames
    1.2 miles
Public transport
  • Metro Earls Court
    0.2 miles
  • Metro West Brompton
    0.3 miles
  • Metro Gloucester Road
    0.4 miles
  • Metro West Kensington
    0.7 miles
  • Metro Fulham Broadway
    0.7 miles
Closest airports
  • London City Airport
    10.3 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    11.4 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    23 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of YHA London Earl's Court

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Heating
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules YHA London Earl's Court takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 7 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 16 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB YHA London Earl's Court accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

YHA cannot accept bookings for 16 people or more. Any such bookings will be cancelled by YHA.
The maximum length of stay is 14 consecutive nights. Following any stay of 14 nights, guests may not stay in any YHA accommodation for at least seven nights.
The ID must match the name and address on the booking. Where a booking is for more than one person, the named person on the booking will need to provide proof of identify that matches the name and address on the booking. ID will also be requested from all other adult guests. These IDs must match the name they sign in with at check in.
Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.
Towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.
Please contact YHA directly for more information about accessible facilities.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about YHA London Earl's Court

  • The prices at YHA London Earl's Court may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at YHA London Earl's Court can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at YHA London Earl's Court is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to YHA London Earl's Court by:

    • Metro 50min

  • YHA London Earl's Court is 2.9 miles from the centre of London.

  • YHA London Earl's Court offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):