Hostel One Notting Hill

Good

Staff, people, area, hostel were...

Liked: This hostel is EXCELLENT!!!!! The location is superb, so close to Portobello market (which is beautiful and a must do for any travellers) and it was so easy to get around from there as Bayswater and Queensway station are super close and in walking distance. The staff made my stay to be honest, Meg and Keri really were truly the best. They made me feel welcome and made every activity exciting. Everything about this hostel is fun and vibey and I would 100% recommend this hostel to anyone and everyone. I love that the hostel plans activities, making it easy to meet new people and not feel nervous to explore the city on your own, especially as a solo traveller. The beds are comfortable and have curtains, there are lockers and big crates to lock your bags away under your bed. The hostel is well looked after as there are staff cleaning throughout the day. A perk, dinner, they offer free dinners which are actually quite delicious and it's very cool being able to meet other travellers within the hostel. This hostel definitely exceeded my expectations and I will 100% be back!!

It was a very positive...

Liked: It felt like a real home. Everyone was so friendly with each other. The staff were very helpful, Michael was very welcoming and helped make my stay enjoyable. I will definitely stay here again.
Disliked: The rooms were sometimes hot.

Exceptional

Liked: Didn't have breakfast in the hostel. Where is located its really great!, 10 minutes walking to Bayswater and Queensway Underground stations. Also the place its nice, with very calm neighborhood to walk.As social hostel, have been one of the best that I stayed ever!, they make activities like social free dinners (yeah, free), and then Drinking Games (beware to buy your drinks before!).After that, they haver activities to do all nights. Tuesday was Salsa, and for me was the best one! (as a latin person). And everyday is other type of night activity. Have better time here than in the Pub Crawl.For meeting people, have a very chill Terrace, where everybody are in the ood for conversations, and meet more poeople too.The hostel has a nice kitchen!, I can cook my classic Chicken with Brocoli to stay healthy during my trip.Really I would like to be back because the social vibe was amazing. For a backpacker that wants to have a great social hostel vibe, this place its amazing.Finally mention that Keri its an amazing recepcionist!, gives you all tips about the hostels (to seize all ooportunities that it brings), and also tips for the city.
Disliked: Everything was great!, only things that maybe can improve, are when London its really hot, beware that room temperature can be higher. But still the hostel has fans in the rooms for that.And showers in bathrooms don't have like a thing for turning cold water (for hot weather its neccesary).

Recommended for Social connection

Liked: Staff is excellent
Disliked: Facilities - Everything is so messy in the room and this hostel definitely needs revamp on their set up.

Superb

Liked: Incredibly friendly and social place, perfect for solo travellers looking to make new friends. The staffs are amazing. The hostel is also very clean. The location is also fantastic, with easy access to the city and public transport
Disliked: The room got very hot at night, with only one fan, it could get a bit uncomfortable.

Exceptional

Liked: Amazing hostel! The staff were super friendly and always went above and beyond. Loved the daily activities – pub crawls, walking tours, and communal dinners made it so easy to meet people. Perfect place for solo travelers!

Exceptional

Exceptional