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Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel

3.0 star property

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Stunning historic building with a grand entrance and arched windows.
Stunning staircase with rich wood finish, carpeted steps, and ornate details.
Step into a classic lobby with a grand staircase, reception desk, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy al fresco dining in the building's outdoor seating area, featuring tables and chairs under a spacious umbrella.
Cozy bedroom with a sloped ceiling, exposed beams, and brick wall, featuring a neatly made bed and a bedside table.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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40 College Crescent, Swiss Cottage, London, England, NW3 5LB
  • Hyde Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Marble Arch
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Oxford Street
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 4 Bed Dorm)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 4 Bed Dorm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 10 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 10 Bed Dorm)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 6 Bed Dorm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Women Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm)

Women Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm)

Women Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 4 Bed Ensuite Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 18 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 18 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 18 Bed Dorm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 12 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 12 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 12 Bed Dorm)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (1 Bed in 12 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (1 Bed in 12 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (1 Bed in 12 Bed Dorm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin ensuite

Twin ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Ensuite Room

Triple Ensuite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 8 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 8 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 8 Bed Dorm)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Double bedded Dorm for single or double occupancy (1 Double Bed in 9 Double

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Double bedded Dorm for single or double occupancy (1 Double Bed in 9 Double

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Double bedded Dorm for single or double occupancy (1 Double Bed in 9 Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 14 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 14 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 14 Bed Dorm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 24 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 24 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 24 Bed Dorm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 12 Bed Dorm)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 12 Bed Dorm)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

London

With a stay at Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel in London (Camden), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lord's Cricket Ground and Regent's Park. .This hostel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Hyde Park and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Marble Arch.
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What's nearby

  • Regent's Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • ZSL London Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Marble Arch - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Oxford Street - 8 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Swiss Cottage Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • West Hampstead Overground Station - 17 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barista - on the other side - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tortilla - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Swiss Cottage - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel

Victorian hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel offers 34 shared accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Victorian hostel include concierge services, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel , or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1881
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not accept bookings totaling more than 14 nights from the same guest within a 6-month period.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Lodge Swiss Cottage
Palmers Cottage Swiss Lodge
Palmers Lodge
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage London
Palmers Swiss Cottage
Palmers Swiss Cottage London
Palmers Swiss Lodge
Swiss Cottage Lodge
Swiss Cottage Palmers
Palmers Hotel London
Palmers Lodge - Swiss Cottage London, England
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage Hostel London
Palmers Swiss Hostel London
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel London

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niels

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a quirkiness in its decor, beds comfortable, showers great, laundry facilities. Staff very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oyebode

Liked: Amenities
Nice and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Mark E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ellen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place was under construction this should have been mentioned before booking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lysa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel experience. Super organized and clean. Just wihed for more heat in rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gidget

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had frightening experience that left me shaken for a few days. Exit doors are NOT locked nor alarmed. No apology from hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gyorgyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the building looks disheveled and unkempt.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andre

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHU-YAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, basic but large room. Perfect location for what we wanted, very close to Swiss Cottage underground station
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alex, mONTREAL

Liked: Amenities
Great location and value for money. Breakfast is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant for the Money

Warm Greeting at Check in Fantastic staff throughout the building Clean&Tidy And Warm and Cosy at Bed time
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, staff very helpful. Close to a lot of transport options.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for a couple of days, so long as the heating isn't stuck on
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time here
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025