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BADEN-POWELL HOUSE 65-67 QUEENS GATE LONDON SW7 5JS
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT You can get to our new hostel near Hyde Park via the underground stations South Kensington and Gloucester Road. The underground lines District Line, Circle Line and Piccadilly Line all stop at those two stations. The hostel is only 2 stops away from Victoria Station, one of London’s major train stations. From South Kensington underground station: Exit Harrington road to the west and turn right into Queen’s Gate. Baden-Powell House is to your left. From Gloucester Road underground station: Exit Gloucester Road to East/right and turn left into Queen's Gate. You will see a blue sign in the middle of the intersection. From there on it's only 150m. Bus lines 70, 74, 3, 360, and night buses N74 and N97 also stop near the MEININGER City Hostel & Hotel in South Kensington London. If you are travelling light, then we recommend taking a walk through downtown to the hostel. It’s not too far. FROM THE AIRPORT Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted are London’s three major airports. Cab rides from the airports to the city centre take a long time (between 1 and 1½ hours) and are rather expensive. Taking public transportation is much cheaper. From Heathrow, take the Piccadilly underground line downtown. The ride takes about 40 to 50 minutes. Buses to Victoria Station, where you can catch an underground train, are also available. They run every 20 minutes. However, between 11 pm and 5 am, there is neither bus nor underground service. You can still hail a taxi, of course. The ride downtown takes about an hour and costs approximately EUR 60. Using public transport is the fastest way from London Heathrow to our hostel: Take the Piccadilly Line to Gloucester Road. It will take you about 35 minutes. From Gloucester Road station, it’s only a four-minute walk to MEININGER City Hostel & Hotel London. From Gatwick airport, it’s best to take the express train (Gatwick Express) downtown. The ride to Victoria Station lasts approximately 30 minutes. Taking the bus takes considerably longer (between 60 and 70 minutes, depending on traffic) but is, however, also cheaper. The Flightline 777 bus also runs to Victoria Station. From Victoria Station, you can either walk two underground stops or take the Circle or District Lines (toward Paddington) to Gloucester Road. Similar to Heathrow, no buses run from Gatwick between 11 pm and 5 am. The trip downtown from Stansted airport is similar: The train ride to Liverpool Street takes approximately 40 minutes. Trains to the city centre run every 30 minutes. A taxi ride takes more than an hour and costs about 60 to 70 euro. Take the Express Bus A51 to Bromley. From there, take the District Line to the underground station Gloucester Road. London City Airport, in the west of London, is located only about 11 km from downtown and has a free shuttle service to the city centre. This airport, however, is rather small and serviced only by few airlines. BY CAR All Directions: Driving to London from any direction you will automatically arrive at the M25. From there you take the M4 towards Central London which will lead to the A4. This one passes the MEININGER City Hostel & Hotel directly. We’re looking forward to your stay with us!
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24hr Reception - Air Condition - Breakfast Included - credit cards accepted - Free internet - Internet - Linen Included - Meeting Facilities - No Curfew - Wheelchair Friendly
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Meininger City Hostel & Hotel London
At last! The first MEININGER City Hostel & Hotel abroad! Now in London, too, you'll find MEININGER's standard hotel quality at hostel prices. The central location, great comfort and fair prices combined with our multilingual staff and personal atmosphere make your stay something special. Backpackers, families and groups alike feel at home.
The building has over 47 single, double and shared rooms over six floors. All rooms have an adjustable air conditioner and TV, as well as a shower and WC. Single and double rooms have a telephone. Having elevator access on all floors and a ramp at the entrance has helped us achieve a Mobility Level 1 rating (Visit Britain National Accessibility Scheme). A special highlight: our breakfast room and rooftop terrace offer a wonderful view of the pulsing metropolis. The terrace can be used for barbeques, upon request.
Cleanliness is a high priority for us. All rooms are cleaned daily, as well as are our common rooms and areas. The hostel is located in the safe district of Kensington.
The building and the rooms are equipped with a highly modern keycard system. The entire hostel has a modern fire alarm system with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers on each floor. Additionally, our reception is staffed 24 hours a day so there is always a contact person available for questions and problems.
Our London Hostel, as do all MEININGER City Hostels & Hotels, distinguishes itself by its central location. It is located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, to which Notting Hill, made famous by a film, also belongs. A hop-on-hop-off bus stop is directly in front of the hostel door; the underground stations South Kensington and Gloucester Road are only 100 m away. The night bus also stops right in front of our hostel so that you can have fun as long as you want throughout the night.
Please make sure that you read and understand the Terms/Cancellation Policy.
Facilities
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All you can eat breakfast buffet included in price
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Shower and WC in all rooms
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Air conditioning in all rooms
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Bed linen included
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Hand towels included
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All rooms are non-smoking
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24-hour reception
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Parking garage for a fee of 25 GBP
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Internet access for a fee
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Access for wheel chairs
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Credit cards accepted
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Free lockers
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Free luggage storage
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Children friendly atmosphere, families welcome
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Telephone and fax
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Common Room
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Taxes included in price
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24-hour check-in
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Friendly, multi-lingual personnel
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Comprehensive city information rooms
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No curfew
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Elevator
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Karaoke and movie evenings
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Conference rooms for a fee
Location
The MEININGER City Hostel & Hotel Queens Gate offers economical accommodation with considerable comfort. The hostel is directly across from the Natural History Museum in the Baden Powell House, just a few stops away from Hyde Park and Royal Albert Hall. The direct connection to the Circle and Piccadilly Lines, as well as the numerous bus lines allow our guests easy and quick access to the main historical, cultural and architectural sights in London.
The Baden-Powell House was named after the founder of the worldwide Boy Scouts. It was inaugurated in 1961 by Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II. It still houses a permanent exhibition about the Scout Association today.
Sightseeing & Nightlife & Restaurants
Sightseeing
Hyde Park 0.5 km
Harrods Department Store 1 km
Buckingham Palace 3 km
Piccadilly Circus 3.2 km
Trafalgar Square 3.9 km
Westminster Abbey 4.6 km
Covent Garden 4.7 km
Tower Bridge 8-5 km
Any way your look at it, London's nightlife has much to offer, from some of the craziest nightclubs in Europe to trendy, stylish bars, to traditional London pubs. All over the city you'll find interesting places to go out, but nightlife is mainly concentrated in West End, especially in trendsetter central: Soho, not to mention it's also the center of the gay and lesbian scene. You can find out more about what's going on in our hostel's neighborhood at www.londontown.com/nightlife.
Indoor/ Fun
No time for boredom: for a small fee MEININGER City Hostel & Hotel offers internet access for surfing, chatting and checking emails, upon request we can arrange karaoke parties, barbecues and much more. You're sure to meet new people quickly in our common rooms or on the rooftop terrace.
Cancellation Policy
You must give us 24 hours notice of any change and/or cancellation of your booking, otherwise you will be charged for the first night of your stay and any remaining nights will be cancelled. Please check with the Hostel to confirm the most up to date Cancellation Policy. Somewhere to Stay in London, Hostels in London, Hotels in London, London Hostels Group Booking, Hostels Group Bookings in London, Backpackers Hostels Accommodation in London, Cheap Youth Hostels in London, Cheap Place to Stay in London.
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