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Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Reception
Garden
Staircase

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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40 College Crescent, Swiss Cottage, London, England, NW3 5LB
  • Place, Freud Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Primrose Hill
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hampstead Heath
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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 Single Bunk Bed

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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

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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 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 10 Bed Dorm)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

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

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

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Triple Ensuite Room

Triple Ensuite Room

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

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

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 8 Bed Dorm)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin ensuite

Twin ensuite

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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 Single 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 Regent's Park and ZSL London Zoo. .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

  • Freud Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Primrose Hill - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Free Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hampstead Heath - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Regent's Park - 6 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪The North Star - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garden Breakfast Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
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.

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. 461 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Solange

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot. Felt safe, staff is very friendly and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

IBRAHIM ENGIN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Inna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Guillaume

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Meghan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location . Very clean & well run. Relaxing and calming
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Lounge - very beautiful, large, airy, comfortable, quiet but open to socializing opportunities.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yumiko

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wai Ling

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Curtain
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

S

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms smell
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

S

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The croissants were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Goods price
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Auburn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Very comfortable

I was happy with the room and facilities. I was able to park overnight for £10.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, just not a very social hostel. Would have liked more planned activities or an engaging staff. Overall an affordable option.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
I enjoyed my stay here, would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisha, Bristol

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025