About Safestay London Kensington Holland Park
Centrally located in the heart of West London and within Holland Park, Safestay London Kensington Holland Park is a pet-friendly property that consists of three buildings that are surrounded by a courtyard garden. The hostel offers cosy accommodations with easy access to Holland Park Tube Station and Kensington Palace.
All rooms are equipped with personal reading lights, bunk privacy curtains, secure card key access, and bed linen. Free Wi-Fi is provided in each room. Guests can choose to stay in private rooms with en-suite facilities or dormitories of all sizes.
Safestay London Kensington Holland Park features a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, game room, designated smoking area, and a shared lounge. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available in common areas.
A continental breakfast with a choice of cold and hot drinks is available for a surcharge. Guests can order drinks at the onsite café/bar.
Nearby attractions include Royal Albert Hall, Imperial College London, and Portobello Market.
Positive Reviews
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Fabulous location
Many guests appreciate the central location and say that the hostel is surrounded by the gardens of Holland Park, just a short walk from the Kensington High Street metro stop. Others like that there is an open-air opera nearby, and add that several bus lines are easily reachable.
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Nicely decorated hostel
Most guests comment that all three hostel buildings look great, and note that the shared lounge is nicely decorated. Others state that the hostel looks modern and all the rooms are freshly painted.
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Fantastic staff
Many guests like that members of the hostel staff speak many languages, including Russian, Polish, Italian, Spanish, English, and French. Others say that the front desk employees are polite and happy to provide guests with directions to nearby sightseeing spots.
Negative Reviews
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No kitchen available
Several guests feel that it would be great to have a shared kitchen available where guests could prepare meals for lunch and dinner. Others report that guests are advised not to bring refreshing drinks that were purchased outside of the property.
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Too crowded
Some guests point out that there is not enough space in rooms, and comment that there is little space between beds to be able to move comfortably. Others note that the hostel gets too crowded, especially during the summer season.
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Dark around the property in the evenings
Several guests state that there are not enough street lights in the park in the evenings, and say that it gets very dark at night. Others feel that it is not safe to walk alone through the park in the later hours of the evening.