Princes Gardens

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a restaurant, steps from Science Museum

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Restaurant
Property grounds
Exterior
Pool
Twin Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Watts Way, London, England, SW7 1BA
  • Place, Victoria and Albert Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Desk chair
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Desk chair
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Desk chair
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

London

Princes Gardens places you steps from Science Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Kensington Gardens. Highlights at this B&B include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre B&B include Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park.

What's nearby

  • Science Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 5 min drive
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Billionaire Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Verdi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Natural History Museum Member's Room - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thai Square South Kensington - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L'ETO Caffè - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Princes Gardens

Bed & breakfast with a restaurant, steps from Science Museum
There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Princes Gardens. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 4-star London bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 722 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Princes Gardens offers 722 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (GBP 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's pool (surcharge) is open from 7 AM-8 PM on weekdays and from 8 AM-4 PM on weekends.
Children under 16 years old are allowed in the pool from 9-11 AM on Saturday and Sunday and must be accompanied by an adult.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation Hostel London
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Princes Gardens London
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation
Prince's Gardens (Campus Accommodation)
Princes Gardens Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Princes Gardens Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Princes Gardens?

Princes Gardens offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Princes Gardens?

Yep, Princes Gardens has a self car park for GBP 25 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Princes Gardens serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Princes Gardens?

No, Princes Gardens does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Princes Gardens?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Princes Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Princes Gardens?

No, pets are not allowed.

Princes Gardens Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 492 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brendan

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

8/10 Good

Brian Aadam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has many ammenities, front end staff needs to give more explanation, close enough to metro and bus stops.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nayeli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent, close to major attractions and landmarks like the V&A, science museum, natural history museum, royal albert hall. Wi-fi a bit spotty, disconnects on its own and you have to keep logging back in. Fire alarm went off at 2:30am (yup!) and before midnight on a different day. It is a big issue because sleep keeps getting interrupted. Everyone has to evacuate. No management around to address issue and per older reviews this seems to have been an ongoing issue for quite a while.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very convenient to mass transit. It is a super nice area near Hyde Park and all the museums.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entered room to find luggage still there. That was quickly attended to, and the missing key card disabled....however, we never did receive a second key, which was inconvenient. Rooms were clean, bed ok. I could manage without tv, although I do enjoy winding down with it, or catching morning news. The biggest frustration was fire alarms. Apparently if someone has a streamy shower it will set off the alarm. Two nights out of 3. Breakfast was good. Safe area and walkable to tourist areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, basic rooms student accommodation. Rooms clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jade

Liked: Staff & service
the bathroom didnt smell thr
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Leo

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location and area. Pretty basic hotel, very limited facilities. The room service was terrible. We had to go to the reception to get towels and even toilet paper. The staff at the reception are helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This building belongs to Imperial college, breakfast is in campus, lots of choices. We experienced tube strikes...and building alarms are very sensitive, we had 3 times evaluation during a week stay. Will stay here again and refer to friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nasrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to museums, art galleries, busing, underground stations, Harrods, Hyde park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nasrin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missed the following Microwave, fridge, tv. Bathroom plumbing needs upgrading. Too many firearms . Otherwise good. Staff excellent and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ina

The
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and super friendly people!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rolando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place I stayed was very close to almost every thing transportation, museums and mostly known places to see.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient for staying after the proms at the royal Albert hall and was excellent apart from the noise of bedroom doors shutting late and early early.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

CHOUAIB

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a great stay for someone who is visiting London for vacation. The site happened to be a college campus that is used for generating extra money. There was no Air Conditioner, Hairdryer, Fridge… I had to exit my room for random alarms that were going off and not explained why. One of those alarms was in a very early morning which disrupted my sleep. The area around the stay is also not the best and pretty far from the center of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good, single room. Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

N.

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

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
This "hotel" is a dorm. The college rents unoccupied dorm rooms when school is not in session. As long as you calibrate your expectations for that, it's a perfectly fine place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Prime location, excellent value

Brilliant value for a prime location. Had everything we needed and very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Okay stay

Pros - good location, very clean and modern Cons - room very basic, no amenities, bed uncomfortable. Expensive for student halls of residence.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nauman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025