Barmy Badger Backpackers

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1. Martina ★★★★☆

   It was my first time staying in a hostel, and it was definitely better than I expected! The room and bathroom were very clean. We slept in a room with four other people, and we had our own bathroom, so we didn't have to use the one on the landing. The bed was quite comfortable, and there were lamps in each bed and outlets for charging your phone. The only downside was that you could hear a lot of noise from outside, but nothing unbearable. Perfect location. I would stay here again.

   almost 2 months ago
2. Simi ★★★★★

   This is the best hostel I have stayed in London. The place is clean, and the bed is soft and surprising wide. The owner was really kind to me during the reservation. I am glad that I found this place :)

   almost 4 months ago
3. Howie Doin ★★★★★

   As a solo traveler this place felt like being welcomed home. Super clean, very easy-going and the beds are comfy . The rooms and common areas are kept really tidy, and I appreciated that the staff genuinely cared about where I had been and where I was going . The bunk had fast charging plugs and USB ports, which meant I could charge my phone and headphones without fighting for outlets. The vibe is laid-back and very homely, which makes it a great spot to meet other travelers without feeling unwelcome or alone. Earl's Court station is just down the road and you can get anywhere in the city easily within an hour. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, and really comfortable beds—can’t ask for much more. Thanks for the hospitality guys will definitely come back whenever I get back to London.

   almost 5 months ago

1. May ★★★★★

   Stayed for 5 nights during peak summer and couldn’t have asked for a better location for the price as a first time visitor to London! Beds were firm foam mattresses (pretty comfy!) and the 6-bed female dorm had our own bathroom. It did get a bit warm but there were windows with plenty of fresh breeze that cooled the place down at night. Place was very tidy and clean, other guests staying were also super considerate with quiet hours being observed after 11pm. The kitchen is very well equipped with Sainsbury just a 2 min walk down the road which allowed me to cook basic meals while I stayed there. Location is hard to beat with Earl Court station just 10min walk away. Thanks Ken and Liz for continuing to provide such a reasonably priced haven for budget travellers! If I had to stay in London I’d definitely book here again.

   almost 6 months ago
2. Ayşe Şener ★★★★☆

   The hostel’s location is great — it’s about a 5–6 minute walk to the metro. The neighborhood is lively, and there are shops open at night nearby. The room we stayed in was clean, though the lighting was a bit poor. Even though the bathroom was shared, it was generally clean throughout our stay. The only downside was that they only accepted cash, which was a bit of an issue — they should definitely allow credit card payments as well

   almost 6 months ago
3. Kyriaki Solomidou ★☆☆☆☆

   Well, the only good in the hostel is the location. Apart from that it's not clean, it smells bad and they didn't even try to decorate the rooms more friendly. Unfortunately it's not a good place to stay and definitely it's not the place to meet young people.

   almost 2 years ago

1. KaxxxE ★★★★★

   This is definitely not the most renovated hostel you’d go to, but it really felt like a home. This is the longest I have stayed in a hostel and I loved it. The location is perfect. I like that they use old wooden bunk beds so that it doesn’t do the creaky sounds that most metal bunk beds do. Breakfast is free and lovely. You can only do laundry during a certain period of time after around 2pm.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Karen Wallace ★★★★★

   We stayed here for a week in September, we really enjoyed the location and the atmosphere of this hostel. I highly recommend this place if you are spending time in London. It is close to a tube stop and is near a grocery store.

   almost 3 years ago
3. William Wright ★★★★★

   10/10 Experience! Location was unbeatable. Right next to a tube station, close to Kensington Gardens, the Natural History Museum, and tons of great (cheap!) food options. Staff were super helpful and helped guide us around the city. They also watched over our luggage, and took interest in making sure we always had what we needed. Breakfast was light but delicious and the kitchen was a great community space. Rooms were well maintained. Bunks were comfy enough and clean. My only complaint is that they were kind of loud whenever you rolled around on them (I think it was the mattress rubbing against the wood). But overall, I would absolutely recommend!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Marek Taurus ★★★☆☆

   I have quite ambivalent feelings about staying in the hostel. On the one hand, the staff was very nice. On the other hand, however, the conditions were worse than I expected. The room was small and dark. In my opinion, the toilet downstairs (near the kitchen) needed renovation, bread ran out quietly at breakfast and it had to be reported to the staff, and near the laundry (in the entrance to the garden) I saw a rat.

   almost 3 years ago

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