Great value & location Really great place, helpful staff, and very mellow overall. Not a big party hostel. Great location too, only a small walk to lines that will take you all over London.
Recommended for folks who like a little more peace & quiet but still enjoy things going on.

Great stay! Had a great stay! The building is amazing, the facilities were very clean and the shower was great. I was in the top of a three bed bunk bed, and it was completely fine, the stairs made it very easy to reach the bed. Also very much liked the curtains on the bed. Lastly, I met some nice girls in the bathroom, so I'm sure that it's pretty easy to socialize in... read moreHad a great stay! The building is amazing, the facilities were very clean and the shower was great. I was in the top of a three bed bunk bed, and it was completely fine, the stairs made it very easy to reach the bed. Also very much liked the curtains on the bed. Lastly, I met some nice girls in the bathroom, so I'm sure that it's pretty easy to socialize in the lounge area or bar.
Downside was that my room was very hot and smelled a bit like wet towels. It was a very hot week and of course the hostel can't control the weather. There were fans in the room and an open window, so the hostel did their best, but it still made the room very stuffy. More read less

Great stay at a great location! This is the quintessential backpackers dream. The hostel had everything you’d want in a hostel. The location is perfect with access to several tube lines and buses. In the surrounding area you’ll find several large supermarkets and many small eateries and coffee shops. From the hostel walking distance-wise you can get to some gorgeous scenic areas of London. It was quite nice to have a serene and... read moreThis is the quintessential backpackers dream. The hostel had everything you’d want in a hostel. The location is perfect with access to several tube lines and buses. In the surrounding area you’ll find several large supermarkets and many small eateries and coffee shops. From the hostel walking distance-wise you can get to some gorgeous scenic areas of London. It was quite nice to have a serene and beautiful walk every evening after dinner.

About the hostel the staff are incredibly nice and helpful. Though I’m bad with names my favorite front desk staff were the young woman from Australia and the gentleman from the “somewhere between Italy and Spain.” They were always cheery and willing to provide help at any moment!

The accommodations themselves are that which you’d expect for a hostel. You may luck out and get a calm, quiet room at night and over time you might get someone who plays in an overnight sleeping orchestra. The hostel provides earplugs.

If I had one fault/comment to make is that this hostel doesn’t have AC….but neither does most of the Uk either. During the latter two days of my trip it was extremely hot during the day (but cooled off over night). AC would have been great but it’s a culture change and adjustment to make..not a fault of the hostel.

Loved it and can’t wait to stay again! More read less

Great place to stay had a very nice experience staying at the swiss cottage with a friend. met some very cool people and the breakfast was good. staff were nice and handled all our questions professionally. would definitely stay again. More

Great place for those who want to feel at his home Starting with the reception staff, Very friendly and polite Staff Members and also professional at the same time. The Beds : different Locations, Like Separate homes in one development some are high up on the top floor, and some are on the ground floor of the room, luckily I tried both during my 7-night stay. and felt comfortable in Both. Showers and Toilets : Nice and Large, super hot shower... read moreStarting with the reception staff, Very friendly and polite Staff Members and also professional at the same time. The Beds : different Locations, Like Separate homes in one development some are high up on the top floor, and some are on the ground floor of the room, luckily I tried both during my 7-night stay. and felt comfortable in Both. Showers and Toilets : Nice and Large, super hot shower rooms, however, toilets are a little tight for a big man like me. Cleaning : 10 out of 10 - where ever you go you find the cleaning team moving around or cleaning beds, mirrors, toilets, and Lobby - they only miss the smoking area. I believe it can be looked after in a better way Parking : whether you are driving a Rolls Royce or a Mini Cooper, your car will be safe and the mansion Paring space they have is enough. and Speaking of mansions - this is one of the most inspiring building designs my Eyes ever caught. Food : They serve Breakfast at the Bar in the morning with all you can Eat for £6.50 plus free coffee and cold filtered water. But you can also store - cook your own food in a separate Guest Kitchen. Laundry : you have it all, From a Professional washing machine, Dryers to an Iron table and an Iron. Security : as I mentioned, you feel at your home... Starting with the reception staff,
Very friendly and polite Staff Members and also professional at the same time.

The Beds :
different Locations, Like Separate homes in one development some are high up on the top floor, and some are on the ground floor of the room, luckily I tried both during my 7-night stay. and felt comfortable in Both.

Showers and Toilets :
Nice and Large, super hot shower rooms, however, toilets are a little tight for a big man like me.

Cleaning :
10 out of 10 - where ever you go you find the cleaning team moving around or cleaning beds, mirrors, toilets, and Lobby - they only miss the smoking area. I believe it can be looked after in a better way

Parking :
whether you are driving a Rolls Royce or a Mini Cooper, your car will be safe and the mansion Paring space they have is enough.
and Speaking of mansions - this is one of the most inspiring building designs my Eyes ever caught.

Food :
They serve Breakfast at the Bar in the morning with all you can Eat for £6.50 plus free coffee and cold filtered water. But you can also store - cook your own food in a separate Guest Kitchen.

Laundry :
you have it all, From a Professional washing machine, Dryers to an Iron table and an Iron.

Security :
as I mentioned, you feel at your home so it's super safe with your own biometric Card key to access not only your room but all amenities.

they even have a library - computer sections and Makeup sections with good lights and if you are lucky you will be able to extend your stay there for up to 14 Days to discover more of the Great City of London.

Highly Recommended - and well done to the Team who changed the perspective of staying in a hostel, from feeling that I will be staying in a Jail cell in the Nuremberg prison and feeling anxious into a comfortable stay in 47 Park street Marriot Hotel, Mayfair Excitements.

Book Now and Enjoy your stay at the amazing Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage. More read less

A new hostel for me. Just what I needed. Generally quiet, helpful staff, plenty of space in bedroom, lounge area, lots of sockets for plugs !, A big solid building with some character. I could walk to where I wanted to get to but conveniently situated a couple of minutes from tube station Definitely consider staying here again