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Hostel 639

639 Harrow Rd, Kensington, Greater London NW10 5, UK
Hostel 639
Real Traveler Rating: 2.8 out of 5 based on 197 reviews from 1 source
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Clean: Rating of 2.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 2.9 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
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Based on 197 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 2.8 out of 5

    "I wouldn't recommend it and I don't usually mind staying in the cheaper hostels." source Hostelworld

    "I can recommend this place, the toilet very durty and always without paper." source Hostelworld

    "If you can handle a dingy place, then I would recommend hostel 639." source Hostelworld

    "Honestly, if i went to london again, i would stay there again." source Hostelworld

    "very nice atmosphere, clean and worth the money." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 2.5 out of 5

    "very dirty, not so nice staff, eccept de head of the cleaning: he loofed everywhere when i told him there was a bag stolen from our room, unfortunately it's still not found." source Hostelworld

    "Cheap and Cheerful - why pay more for any hostel when this one offers all you need - a clean bed, a hot shower and breakfast." source Hostelworld

    "we had a great time staying because everyone is soo nice and we had a lot of fun, too bad the rooms arent that clean." source Hostelworld

    "there were bugs in some of the beds, the room had not been cleaned before we arrived." source Hostelworld

    "The hostel is not clean enough, and the location is a little far from the main spots." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 2.9 out of 5

    "You can fin good services from a professionnel team. I consider in London this hostel as a example for each people who like to travel cheaper with a quality of services on top and safely." source Hostelworld

    "very good value at the money good breakfast,clean safe, friendly staff." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 3.0 out of 5

    "The included breakfast sucks (but still, included breakfast) location is okay, a bit too far with the tube i'd say but the hostel anyway is very close to it's tubestation (Kensal Green)." source Hostelworld

    "Great location, across from the tube, Shower was in the bedroom with 8 other peoples beds, no lockers, felt unsafe in hostel with myself & gear, ok for one night." source Hostelworld

    "Other than that, it\'s a fine location, particularly as the 18 and N18 buses stop outside, which take you across London." source Hostelworld

    "For the showers are located in the dorms and there's no possibility to open the window, the rooms are clammy and damp." source Hostelworld

    ": dingy area (huge cemetary) not close to the city centre, but close to the underground, which is nice." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "I have stayed in dozens and dozens of european hostels and this was the cheapest I've found (and for London it's a great price)." source Hostelworld

    "Shower in the room was a little strange and the room was a bit smelly, but for the price it was a decent enough place to sleep." source Hostelworld

    "I would have rather slept on the tube than deal with what I did at Hostel 639." source Hostelworld

    "i thought this was a good hostel for the price." source Hostelworld

    "Given the price, I cant rate it too bad." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "Warning~warning~warning~caution~warning~caution this hostel has a haelth and safety isseu iff you get a dorm room you get a smaall room no window and a bad smell iff they put you in a privat you get a closet full with molted scheese and bred with expire dat 2 months ago iff you say somthing about it yopu get beateen up and trow aut by 15 illegal immegrants they live theere for over a yaer with out any refund." source Hostelworld

    "k room clean, bathrooms too. Its just that in the room we took there was some misunderstanding that one newcomertook the bed already taken and in the middle of the night someone was coming in putting the light on, talking outloud in spanish , so we were woken up 3 times that night and couldnt really get good sleep." source Hostelworld

    "Not even the bed clothes were not changed when we arrived to the hostel, but when we came in the evening back to our room, we found out that someone was looking into our suitcases and there was underwear missing." source Hostelworld

More information on Hostel 639

Welcome to the Hostel 639 experience!We are the number one budget accommodation in London, located near Portobello Market and the famous summer street carnival from Motting Hill.Our prices start from �9 a night, and we have discounted weekly and monthly rates available.Being cheap doesn't mean that you will be sharing with 10 or 15 people: our dormitories only have 6 or 8 people in the room.Our prices include linen rental and continental breakfast. Each room is equipped with its own shower and sink. Each floor has its own toilets and communal kitchens.We also have a games room with pool tables and arcade machines. The bar can be a place to have a quiet drink or to party to the tunes of our resident DJ's.Parties and karaoke are organized for our guests every Thursday.If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere, our coffee shop has SKY TV, Internet and a phone room.We have our own restaurant, which serves good and affordable meals, open for lunch and dinner.We also provide a free shuttle bus from Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.A photo ID is required at check-in (passport, ID card or plastic photo driving license). You won't be able to check-in without ID.See you soon!

Total Rooms:

70

Directions

Please note that the remaining 90% due for your accommodation has to be paid on arrival by cash.A photo ID is required at check-in (passport, ID card or plastic photo driving license). You won't be able to check-in without a photo ID.You will find below the directions to get to Hostel 639:From Victoria:- By free shuttle bus: call 07906 080 345 for a free pick-up from Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (Monday to Saturday; 8h am to 8h pm, subject to availability).- By tube (underground): take the Victoria line up toOxford Circus, then take the Bakerloo line to KensalGreen (trains going to Harrow and Wealdstone). We arein front of the underground station.- By bus: take bus number 52 from Victoria, andhop-off at Harrow Road bus stop. Then go back on your steps on Kilburn Lane towards Harrow Road (10 meters), and turn right at the traffic lights. Walk about 300 meters from the junction. We are located on the left side (no 639 Harrow Road).

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