Astor Kensington Hostel in London, England

Astor Kensington Hostel offers guests over 18 access to a shared kitchen with free tea and coffee. The property has a vending machine, luggage storage, and lockers for securing belongings. Guests can also rent bicycles or join organized pub crawls and walking tours.

The hostel provides dormitory rooms ranging from 4-bed to 12-bed configurations, many with ensuite bathrooms. Each bed comes with a reading light, USB port, and a personal bedside box. Private twin and triple rooms with ensuite bathrooms are also available for those seeking more privacy.

The hostel sits at a 10-minute walk from Queensway Station on the Central Line. Hyde Park is directly across the street, and Portobello Road Market is a 16-minute walk away. Paddington Station, offering the Heathrow Express to the airport, is also within easy reach.

A 24-hour front desk provides concierge service and ticket purchasing for local attractions. The building has CCTV coverage in common areas and outside, plus key card access and smoke alarms. Guests also have access to a shared lounge with a TV area and a laundry room.

A continental breakfast is available for purchase each morning. The shared kitchen includes cooking equipment and refrigerators for storing food. Free hot chocolate and coffee are also available in the kitchen for guests.

Adults-only: Guests must be 18 or over

Location: 10 min walk to Queensway Station, across from Hyde Park

Dorms: 4- to 12-bed options with ensuite bathrooms available

Transport: Near Paddington Station with Heathrow Express

Services: 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, bicycle rental

Entertainment: Walking tours and pub crawls offered by the hostel