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Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

London · United Kingdom

College Crescent, 40View location

8.4/10Excellent1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort7.8/107.8
Condition8.4/108.4
Location8.2/108.2
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

This unique new central London hostel is housed in a Victorian listed building that has received a substantial refurbishment to restore it to its original condition. It offers travellers all the facilities expected from the very best hostels in London at an ideal location.

Sitting near Swiss Cottage and Finchley Road tube stations it allows them to get to the heart of the city within minutes. Regent's Park is around 1. 5 km away, while Camden Town is roughly 2. 9 km and the downtown area is just a 10-minute ride away.

At the venue they can relax in the TV lounge with the free Wii console or a game of pool. Those who want to try a proper British pint can visit the onsite bar.

Couples can share a double bed, which comes equipped with privacy curtains, their own lights and power sockets

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With a stay at Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel in London (Camden), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Regent's Park and 8 minutes from Hyde Park. This hostel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Oxford Street and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Marble Arch.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. 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 does not accept bookings totaling more than 14 nights from the same guest within a 6-month period.
  • Instructions
    • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Greek

    English

    Italian

    Polish

    French

    Romanian

    Hungarian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Primrose Hill 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Hampstead Heath 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Lord's Cricket Ground 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Regent's Park 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Camden Markets 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Camden Lock Market 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
ZSL London Zoo 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Baker Street 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Marylebone High Street 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Selfridges 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Tottenham Court Road 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Oxford Street 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Marble Arch 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Park Lane 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
University College London 4.5 km / 2.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Number of floors (main building): 5
  • hostel
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • City centre
  • Airport
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
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  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international calls
  • Secure parkingExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Cloakroom
  • Lift access
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area: 30
  • BBQ facilities: 10
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Electric kettle
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Breakfast room
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • TV lounge
  • Pub
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Billiards
  • Darts
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • Bed in dormitory ONE BEDBed in dormitory • ONE BEDBED.1B

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    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

    Bed in dormitory ONE BED

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    ONE BED

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    Room code: BED.1B

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  • Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 6Bed in dormitory • CAPACITY 6BED.C6-1

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    Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 6

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    CAPACITY 6

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    Room code: BED.C6-1

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST-8

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: BED.ST-8

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH VIEWSBed in dormitory • WITH VIEWSBED.WV

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    Bed in dormitory WITH VIEWS

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: BED.WV

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST-1

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    FEMALE ROOM

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    Room code: BED.FA

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: BED.ST

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • TRIPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDTRIPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDTPL.DB

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    TRIPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: TPL.DB

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  • TWIN BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.BK-FH

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    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

    TWIN BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TWN.BK-FH

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH DOUBLE BEDBed in dormitory • WITH DOUBLE BEDBED.DB

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    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

    Bed in dormitory WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: BED.DB

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  • TWIN BUNK BEDTWIN • BUNK BEDTWN.BK

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    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

    TWIN BUNK BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: TWN.BK

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BEDBed in dormitory • BUNK BEDBED.BK

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    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.BK

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST-1

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    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: QUA.ST-1

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  • Double or Twin CAPACITY 2Double or Twin • CAPACITY 2DBT.C2

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    Double or Twin CAPACITY 2

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    CAPACITY 2

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    Room code: DBT.C2

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: DBL.FH

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

8.4
Excellent
1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Genavieve
Perfect spot, easy to get the underground, lovely staff, really clean and welcoming
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2026
Amritha
Clean room with amiable staff . The storage space good but kept under bed so getting out and then opening is hard as it is heavy .not suitable for people with health issues or pregnancy .they could add some tyres or open in space facing outside rather than from top to ease it .

The ambience is good ,cleaned toilets ,workspace,lounge,restaurant ,kitchen .get royal feel .must try for palace experience
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Sydney
Quieter area, girls dorms are decently quiet and comfortable, if a bit warm in the summer.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Rebecca
Always safe, quiet, and civilized. Truly distinctive building and very close to bus lines.
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2026
Amritha
Awesome place .full royal palace feel.antique cupboard
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Martin
The property was so convenient and good that I booked another stay for another 3 nights in the same week and also had another night which I booked directly with reception due to the urgent nature of the first extension.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Martin
When I booked this stay I was skeptical because for location it was very cheap. I wasn’t expecting much but a place to lay my head after work.

WOW I couldn’t have being more wrong in my pre stay assumption. This place is outstanding.

I couldn’t have asked for more this hostel is clean, friendly and amazing. Best place to stay in London if you need good cheap accommodation.

I will be returning very soon.

Thank you so much to all the staff for being so welcoming. You do a fantastic job each and every one of you.

I have recommended this place to many of my industry colleagues and I am sure they will be using this facility for there next stay.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
Shannon Kainoa
At 60 I never thought I'd fall in LOVE Again, A million Thank Yous to all the Smiles, Hello, Warm Welcomes from the STAFF at this Swiss Chalet.
I had no reason to tour London.
All I needed was within blocks of this Great Place.
I'm a better person, then when I arrived 10 days ago.
We say in Hawaii , A HUI HO KA KO ( until we meet again)
Aloooooooha kamoi kainoakaneaiakala
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
Melissa
The staff kept this place very clean. Id say the downfall here is the size of the kitchen. It's super small and challenging to prep or even use the kettle.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
Rylee
Location was safe and convenient! We loved being just a 4 minute walk from the Hampstead Theater and Swiss Cottage station. The room and communal bathrooms were clean and the staff was friendly.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
Benjamin
Quiet but convenient location, beautiful building, great chill area. One of the best hostels I've been to.
2/10
Poor
18 Jan 2026
adrian
A
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2026
Nour
Cheap and cool
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2025
Katsuya
Great value
Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Dec 2025
Sharon
Yes
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2025
Barney
Awesome hostel, recommend!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2025
James
The location and building were fantastic, the bed was a bit small and cramped and with there was a small shelf on the inside. After discovering the larger toilets and showers on the second floor, that part of the stay was much better. The ones on the first floor, particularly the toilets are far too small.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2025
Janka
The laundry set up was excellent.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2025
Linda
All of the above
Self
4/10
Poor
29 Sep 2025
Dustin
Beautiful building on the exterior. It was nice to have somewhere to park. The staff was all good. Bathrooms were pretty clean. The room we stayed in reeked of ammonia/ cat pee. I don't know what the deal is with that but had we arrived earlier we would have found other accommodations based on the smell.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Solange
Still new to staying at Hostels but places like these definitely make me feel it's not so bad to share a room with strangers. Every thing was very clean, staff was friendly and helpful. The area is right around the corner to a main busy street but somehow it was tucked away and quiet. Easy to walk to public transportation. Would definitely not mind staying here again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2025
Danielle
Great spot. Felt safe, staff is very friendly and fun.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
Kristoff
Great staff
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
18 Sep 2025
Inna
I was hopeful of this property since it looked nice in the photos. But the room that we were given smelled so vile (reminded me of cat pee) and it just ruined our experience there. The rest of the hostel smelled fine when walking around but our room was so bad that you could smell it before you even open the door. We had to sleep with the window wide open just to tolerate it. So if you are sensitive to really bad smells I would recommend staying somewhere else. I just couldn’t believe that someone cleaned that room and thought it was acceptable for guests.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2025
Angela
Excellent location . Very clean & well run. Relaxing and calming
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Katherine
Such lovely people, staff and travelers, extremely clean, safe, beautiful and well maintained, safe lockers for valuables and luggage, walking distance to great transportation, lift was very appreciated for moving luggage and after long days of walking around and I met so many lovely people from all over the place. I really cannot say anything bad about my lengthy stay here. I WILL come back and miss everyone I’ve met. Thank you for making my stay so wonderful.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Aug 2025
Wai Ling

Safe neighbour hood

House keeping staff are attentative and detauled when cleaning rooms. Has curtain on bunk beds. The pantry is very small and unable to cater more than 1 person if they are cooking. Fridge is extremely packed and food often get stolen even with name/bed number on. Has lift. Safe and quiet area
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
25 Aug 2025
S
Rooms smell
Leisure
4/10
Poor
21 Aug 2025
S
Our room smelled like urine. Not recent but ‘soaked’ into the floor boards. There was insufficient lighting in the room. The place will do for a night but not longer
8/10
Excellent
13 Aug 2025
Joseph
The croissants were great!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
Patrick
Goods price
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2025
Melanie

Very comfortable

I was happy with the room and facilities. I was able to park overnight for £10.
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2025
Nathan
Great stay, just not a very social hostel. Would have liked more planned activities or an engaging staff. Overall an affordable option.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
Corrie
I enjoyed my stay here, would definitely stay there again
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Narendra
It’s was a great stay, everything is spot on. Highly recommended
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jul 2025
Nicholas
The staff that I originally interacted with was friendly but there were a couple staff members who seemed like they could care less when approached. The rooms were clean, but the showers were lackluster and right fitting. Having to use your key card everytime to access the nearest bathroom was a pain.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Steven
The best all around, no air conditioning wasn't great but still will come back and the people there are wonderful
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

It is what it is.

This is my third time staying here, but first time in the summer. I happened to stay during one of the heat waves, no AC, windows barely open, even after the temp cooled off outside it still remained uncomfortably hot inside the room. There’s a separate women’s only bathroom that was out of order that made the only one on the floor a lot busier than it should have been.
The neighbourhood was great, and proximity to the tube was perfect!
I guess at the end of the day you just need to know that you get what you pay for. A convenient place to sleep near transit, but lacks some creature comforts.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2025
Dan
Excellent and friendly staff. Accomodation is cheap and you get what you paid for. The property is a cracker and in a great location for trains, buses or even walking as I did. The breakfast was terrific and reasonably priced .
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
Christopher
Friendly staff. Safe environment.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2025
Kin Chung
Excellent location with just few minutes walk to Tube station. The hostel is beautiful, as well as the nice room and bed. Space is enough and staff are nice. Highly recommended.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2025
Shaun
This is a superb property. The location is great , just a 2 min walk from the tube station. I recommend you asking for a room on the 1st floor . The basement rooms can feel claustrophobic and there is no ac
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2025
Yasmin Ivana
The stay wa good overall.
A clean place, nice people, good breakfast.
The only thing I regret is that there was a roommate who was very noisy and even ate in bed while we wanted to sleep..
But that is not the fault of the hostel, so it was all barbarous in general lines. I will definitely return!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2025
Melissa
I loved my stay here. I wish my window opened as it got pretty hot on the 3rd floor but other than that it was clean and in a great area.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
Niels
Has a quirkiness in its decor, beds comfortable, showers great, laundry facilities. Staff very friendly
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2025
Verified traveler
Staff in the property were very friendly n helpful. Stayed in a 6-beds F dorm but mates in the same room never nod nor smile when we see each other in the room! So very cold room. The community kitchen was atriously tiny ! Only single-file standing could b allowed to do anything, let alone cook.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Oyebode
Nice and comfy
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Oliver
I
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
13 Apr 2025
ellen
The place was under construction this should have been mentioned before booking.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2025
Lysa
Lovely hostel experience. Super organized and clean. Just wihed for more heat in rooms.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2025
Morgan
Great
Leisure
2/10
Poor
06 Apr 2025
Gidget
Had frightening experience that left me shaken for a few days. Exit doors are NOT locked nor alarmed. No apology from hotel.
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2025
Gyorgyi
The outside of the building looks disheveled and unkempt.
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2025
Verified traveler
Very clean, basic but large room. Perfect location for what we wanted, very close to Swiss Cottage underground station
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2025
Alex
Great location and value for money. Breakfast is very good.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Andre

Brilliant for the Money

Warm Greeting at Check in

Fantastic staff throughout the building

Clean&Tidy

And Warm and Cosy at Bed time
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Ally
Very nice, staff very helpful. Close to a lot of transport options.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Mar 2025
Anders

Helt ok för priset

Helt ok! Ett plus för att våningssängarna ha gardiner. Vissa toaletter och badrum behövde städas och renoveras. Lätt att ta sig dit med Jubilee Line
Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Mar 2025
Josh
Good for a couple of days, so long as the heating isn't stuck on
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2025
Sonia
Wonderful time here
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2025
Kiri
No major issues, staff were friendly and helpful but I was there in February and the rooms were sweltering. The heat wouldn’t turn off? Aside from that, no issues.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2025
Nisa
It was a great stay. Free juices and water, had a full kitchen so I could make my coffee every morning, and staff are nice.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Pauline
Staff are very efficient and helpful. Also extremely professional at what they do. Thankyou
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Tony
Not my first time at Palmer's Lodge - Swiss Cottage, but the staff were AMAZING!!! Everyone was KIND, KNOWLEDGABLE, and FRIENDLY especially Sarah and Matt!!!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Fernanda
Lovely place clean and well maintained. Staff was friendly. Bed was confortable and well equipped
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2025
Mirel Madalin
💯
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2025
Maxime
Staff was always attentive and ready to help. The hostel was always being cleaned and maintained. I felt safe and cared for. Only caveat is the bar and restaurant on location was a lot more limited then I expected. But they are plenty of options close by and a guest kitchen mitigate this very minor issue.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2025
Ryan
Very good
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2024
Mara
Lovely staff, great building.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Samuel
Wonderful location, staff were hospitable as always. It’s clean and comfortable. Always a pleasure to be staying there.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2024
Laekyn
Beautiful building, extremely friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed. The bathrooms were clean and plenty of space. Walk to trains and buses was simple. Really couldn’t have picked a better place especially for the price. Absolutely would stay again when I’m in London.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Nov 2024
aiden

Nice stay

Nice building
Helpful staff
Room was a bit too hot
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Nov 2024
Waikin
Nice place located within walking distance of the train.

Kitchen is small and not meant for more than 2 people.

Communal fridge is for sharing and unfortunately, someone swiped my Tesco prepared sandwich the morning I left.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Verified traveler

A room for a night

Great location, clean and friendly staff
Self
2/10
Poor
04 Nov 2024
Cindy
If you are a girl don’t stay here. Homeless people stay here
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Angelina
I stayed in the mixed 14 and had a great time! I felt very safe the whole time
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2024
Simon
Clean, friendly and quiet Hostel. Comfortable nights sleep and great breakfast. Ideal location for trips into London.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Greg
Really great staff. Very helpful when one of us got sick and had to get to the hospital.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Kathlyn
Good location, cheap, clean, friendly staff. Very beautiful building.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2024
Samuel
Beautiful property and bedding was clean and fresh. Surrounding area was very nice also.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2024
Yijie
Clean environment with nice service
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
Jeffrey
Love the area and walkability.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
Sebastian

Great location and really safe and secure

Stayed for one night in shared dorm. Great place would stay again
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2024
Verified traveler
O hostel é bom. O staff é prestativo, o café da manhã muito bom. Os quartos são grandes e possuem camas confortáveis. Porém os banheiros são irritantes, você usa o toilet de um lado e precisa atravessar o andar para encontrar o chuveiro. Às vezes você tem que esperar para lavar a mão. No quarto não existem suportes para roupas, o espaço da luz na cama é pequeno e insuficiente para deixar alguns itens, o que também irrita bastante. A internet funciona bem mas não recomendo o espaço comum para trabalhar pois as cadeiras são horríveis para passar muito tempo. A hospedagem vale pelo custo benefício, metrô por perto, restaurantes, supermercados, drogaria mas por um curto tempo.
Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2024
Anthony
Nice architecture and solid old interior decor
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Chenji
Everything is perfect! Definitely will book again next time
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2024
Helen
This is my first solo trip since precovid and staying with the friendly staff and travellers was a great start! Thank you.
The location is super; I got to a play at the nearby theatre! A bonus!
By the way, If you find a pair of black socketts near BO2 bed L could you please hold them till my return on the 24th? 😀
Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
Kevin

Poudlard & Manoir Mansion

Une superbe expérience dans cet hôtel entre Poudlard et le Manoir du Professeur X
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Carol
It was convenient for my needs and close to transport links. The accommodating staff and pleasant fellow guests made the stay enjoyable. The breakfast selection was excellent and plentiful.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2024
Fabio
Good stay, perfect for a solo/group weekend. Breakfast too limited but qualitative. Kind and skilled staff
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2024
Ashley
This property is is well situated to both the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines, and it has great overground connections.

It bills itself as both a hostel and boutique hotel, which leads to confusion as the online FAQ are about the hostel, while the private rooms appear to have different, unwritten rules, but sometimes have the same rules?

For our private room, we were informed we would have to rent towels, then that towels were included. We were never told we couldn't eat or drink in the room, and there was a coffee/tea station in-room, but were stopped from bringing food and drink in as it was against the rules. So, there were some contradictions that hampered the ease of our stay.

Also good to know is that they don't allow check-in before 2PM even if the room is ready, making for a long queue at exactly 2PM. We found this out after a different staff member had said we could check-in, and another person was checking-in directly in-front of us at 12:45. But we weren't permitted to check-in. So. There are some communication challenges at this establishment.

The room was clean and comfortable though, and it was conveniently located.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Dennis
The best hostel I've ever experienced!
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2024
Thisara Sachith
Goof
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Verified traveler
excellent service by staff,so professional.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
KATHLEEN
so clean,such professional and helpful staff.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Alycia
I really loved this spot, I had a single room so I can't comment on the common sleeping areas. It was overall clean and welcoming. They had great common spaces to sit and relax. The only mini flaw is that the kitchen is really small and when the hostel is full, you may be waiting a while to use it, but at least there is a kitchen!! I would stay here again.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2024
Santiago

Very pleasant but personally I would like AC

The check in was smooth thank you for making us feel welcome. The facilities were clean, in good working order and there was complimentary tea and coffee. The shower was pleasant, nice and hot. Slight drawbacks were lack of air conditioning. The fan they provide is powerful but noisy. Oh and the lights in the bathroom turn off automatically if it doesn’t sense movement. Problem is if you are showering for longer than five minutes it’s turns off. It’s only a minor issue though
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
Samuel
Great building, beds are super clea, always. Sheets always smell fresh, despite the fact that the turnover of traffic is huge. Never experienced this anywhere else.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
19 Jul 2024
Grace
I booked an all female 8 bed room, and had I known it would be in basement, which was by far the least updated and most dirty of the floors, I would have booked at another location! The bathrooms were filthy, and the doors were so heavy, you heard everyones coming and goings throughout the night- and with a pub on the basement level, that was frequent! Overall this was not an enjoyable stay, and I feel completely bamboozled having been placed in the basement, which isn't clear in the pictures and I will note that the pictures that are on the listing page for the property of the basement rooms look SIGNIFICANTLY better than the room I was actually placed into. The only reason this isn't a one star rating is because the location was good being close to two tube stations, but otherwise absolutely dreadful and I would NOT recommend!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2024
douglas
Great area and staff

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Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
College Crescent, 40, London, United Kingdom

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