Name: Smart Hyde Park View Hostel
Address: 16 Leinster Terrace, London
Telephone: 0800 031 8416

Superb

Exceptional

Liked: I liked:-the location-the overall vibe of the hostel -the possibility of storing the luggage, before check-in/after check-out, so you can explore the city-the cleanliness of the room and bathroom -the lockers were big enough for a carry-on luggage + backpack-the possibility to book a "women only" room-I felt safe as a solo female traveler

Good value for money.

Liked: Very good value for money and location, decent facilities and nice spot and room size. Staff were very friendly
Disliked: Bedsheets had dirt marks after change for second night. Window couldn’t be propped open at all so room was incredibly hot at all times

Not recommended

Liked: It is well located, very near hyde park... The staff is nice. Definitely not their fault all that is wrong with the hostel.
Disliked: This hostel reminded me that I need to be a better person, because I will definitely not survive downstairs. It was incredibly hot in my room, like a sauna. The fan was weak and definitely not enough for a 6 bed dormitory and it took us a lot of effort to finally open the old window (just to have to deal with the loud street noise). Had an awful time sleeping and would definitely not recommend it to other travellers. Also, the room was pretty small.To top it off, my padlock wouldn't work in their locker, because you need a specific heavy one. This wasnt informed anywhere, what is a bit disrespectul. They do sell their specific padlock for 4,5 pounds... Guess it is another way to make money out of of their lack of information.

No frills but delivered as...

Liked: Great price and fantastic location for Hyde Park concert. Clean and everything as expected.
Disliked: Bunk beds tricky to climb into as adults.

Superb

Liked: I got the female dorm with a private bathroom, and it was almost perfect. The shower was great, the lockers were super big (it fitted my carry on), and the bunk beds were okay too (I got the bottom one). Kitchen was complete and everything worked.
Disliked: The only bad thing was the heat inside the room. The fan is like having nothing in there. We requested another fan, and it got a little bit better.