Princes Gardens

4.0 star property
Travelers discover inspiration in this charming neighborhood where art meets science, with garden cafes providing the perfect start to museum explorations nearby

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Princes Gardens, in the city center, offers a peaceful escape near Victoria and Albert Museum and Royal Albert Hall. Visitors can enjoy morning coffee at two cafes, stroll through the garden, or relax at the bar. Free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected during their stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, is home to Princes Gardens. Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Science Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Watts Way, London, England, SW7 1BA

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
  • Natural History Museum - 7 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

Upscale bed & breakfast near Science Museum
Located close to Victoria and Albert Museum and Natural History Museum, Princes Gardens provides a corner/local shop, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and access to a nearby health club
  • ATM/banking services, a lift and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a vending machine
Room features
All 722 rooms include amenities, such as free WiFi, desk chairs and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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 self 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Children under 8 years old are allowed in the pool from 9 to 11 on a Saturday or Sunday and must be accompanied by an adult.

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation Hostel
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation London
Prince's Gardens Campus Accommodation
Prince's Garns Campus Accommo
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

Is Princes Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Princes Gardens?

Self-parking is available for GBP 25 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Princes Gardens?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Princes Gardens?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Princes Gardens located?

Located in London City Centre, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Science Museum, Kensington Gardens and Royal Albert Hall. Hyde Park and Victoria and Albert Museum are also within 10 minutes. South Kensington Underground Station is 8 minutes by foot and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Princes Gardens Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 493 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget Mary

Great location close to museums. great breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area is close to Museums and dining places.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable and reception staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations are basic as they are student hall but the location is fantastic and garden make it feel peaceful in such a busy location. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rolando

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

10/10 Excellent

vincent

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

A great location at a great price

A great place to stay for the money as well as being only minutes walking distance from the major museums as well as The Royal Albert Hall. Spacious rooms and helpful staff. I would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and 24hr front desk. Watch out for the fire alarms tho
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well presented, and the perfect location for an overnight stay for the Proms. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a very great holiday and thank you for Your Service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a summer lodging of the college, meant for students but renting out to guests of all ages 18+. Excellent location to go around the city or stroll to many of nearby parks. Perfect for a solo traveler with tight budget.
Private shower
Bathroom with a large cabinet space
Closet with shelves. Also there was a 3-drawer cabinet
Study area
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely experience staying at Imperial College. Thje room was clean, bright and had everything I needed for an overnight stay. And the staff were very lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Glynis D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap accommodation and was as we expected, basic, clean for price oaid
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

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

Great room

Great room in central London just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, free wifi, accessibility was fair. Bed was high gor a wheelchair user, bed wasnt comfortable however the location was a good trade off close to museums and hyde park
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

So Convenient

Close to Hyde Park, museums, tube and places to eat. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to three museums and tube lines and several buses. Food close by and everything was super clean. If you don't need high end amenities, this is your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian Aadam

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic accommodation but excellent location. We were only using it as a base to sleep really. 10min walk to tube station. 15 min walk into Hyde Park. Would use again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was as expected, basic but very clean and we felt safe. Great location for Museums and South Kensington Station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this last min excellent value & defo would use again Staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025