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Central Hostel

1.5 of 5
26 Princes SQ. | Bayswater, London, England (Bayswater / Notting Hill / Lancaster Gate )
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Central Hostel
Ranked #385 of 496 Speciality lodging in London
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Poland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

The only one good thing I can say about it is location. Rooms are tiny, messy and with no lockers, shelves or even chairs. Cold water running from the tap. Breakfast for 1.5Pound consist of cereal, milk, toast bread and margarin.Kitchen smells. there was terribly cold at reception, kitchen and in the rooms. My advice; don't even try thinking about... More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

This was a truly awful experience staying at this hostel. The beds were uncomfortable, there were no ladders to climb onto the top bunk, no lockers to put our luggage in, and the view from the window made me sad. There was no internet even though it was advertised. The staff were unhelpful, and sat around painting their nails and... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013 via mobile

My first impression of the hostel was. Where tha fuc$&@ hostel is? When i finally found it i could not believe that the reception was on the basement, is down narrow stairs with no rails and there is no sign. The staff is not helpful at all, The beds are very You almost must climb to reach your bedroom. The... More

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Houston, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

Location is very good, but very hard to find the first time!! The reception is down narrow stairs with no rails and there is no sign. The staff is not helpful at all, The beds are very old and the bunks have no ladders or rails. I have stayed in several hostels and this is the worst.

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Lisbon, Portugal
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

the hostel location is actually very good - you're near Bayswater Underground, a lot of cheap restaurants with a lot of variety (moroccan, dim sum, fast food), supermarket. Notting Hill and Portobello Market are about a 10-minute walk, and don't forget Hyde Park. Besides that, you'll find a super friendly staff and... about the hostel itself: expect a super-small kitchen... More

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Barcelona, Spain
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

The hostel is not bad if you are young and have a low budget, but it needs refurbishment. The reception is at the basement. So if you come to stay for several days, you can easily fall down the narrow staircase with your suitcase. The rooms are upstairs, so you have to climb again narrow staircases charged with your suitcase.... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

First and foremost, I am not picky with hostels. But this hostel was really shabby, dirty, and there was always stop in the toilets. One time, someone had vomited all over the toilet and no one dealt with it for hours. The beds are okey tho and it's a nice neighbourhood close to the subway. But I think the worst... More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

My sister and me stayed 3 nights in this hostel and we don't have a nice memory about it. we stayed in a 7 beds dorm with 8 people,one had to sleep on the floor with a matress, there were no space at all, no closets and the bed were very uncomfortable! The staff were rude, and one of them... More

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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26 hotel reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

This was by far the best stay I had throughout my two month backpacking trip around Europe. We only had to stay one night before heading back home and even that was too much. The staff was rude and not helpful at all. There was a lounge but it was very cramped. Our door to our mixed dorm didn't shut... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

I live outside london, and my partner and me when we know we will go to a party in central london, we book a room in a hostel in london.We did 3,4 differents hostels and this one its the worst!! we had a shower in the room but just separated from the bed by a curtain.toilets (which are outside)really bad.For... More

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Address: 26 Princes SQ. | Bayswater, London, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Bayswater / Notting Hill / Lancaster Gate 
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Ranked #385 of 496 Speciality lodging in London
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Hotel Class:1.5 star (1.5*)
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