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hoohayman · 03-26-2004, 08:12 PM

I am looking for a hostel in London and it appears to get a good location you need to spend around 30 US/night. Does anyone know anything about the Rosedene Hotel, it appears to be a good place in a good area for 25 US a night. Was hoping to get some feedback before I book it! Here is the link to it......rosedene hotel

**MolsonGirl** · 03-29-2004, 09:12 PM

Just hit the generator.. it's basically downtown... and it's only 8 pounds a night (well that's how much I paid) I loved that place... kick ass!

Plus they give you free beer

**clevercraig** · 04-22-2004, 02:39 PM

Hyde Park hostel looks decent, i actually have found that through net research many of the London Hostels are comprable to those through out europe as far as costs go...Unfortunatley it appears the same cannot be said for the rest of the costs in London, hence my short 2 day stay

**bellelass** · 08-11-2004, 02:37 PM

"The Smart Hyde Park Inn" is great. Good location next to Bayswater station, and right next to lots of pubs and shopping and of course, Hyde Park. I stayed 6 nights for $90.. Worth it. They advertise breakfast, but really its some soggy toast and cornflakes. But its all good.

**butterj** · 08-11-2004, 02:53 PM

i stayed at hyde park too it was great when i was there it was £11 and £13 at weekend, and a good location. i was there 2 months ago

James

**beergal** · 08-11-2004, 06:12 PM

the great british breakfast

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They advertise breakfast, but really its some soggy toast and cornflakes. But its all good.

**omisan** · 08-11-2004, 08:18 PM

The Astor Hyde Park (2-6 Inverness Terrace, 1 block east of Queensway) is practically my home on the other side of the Atlantic... it's near my old hood, I know which showers are best, and I think I've spent more time there in the last year than at my best friend's place. *sigh*

**bellelass** · 08-12-2004, 03:14 PM

ooooh yeah. Same place. Which showers are the best? I only used the one on the first floor next to the entrance to the basement... I used it at odd times so always had hot water.. And another one on the third (?) floor, right on the landing.. the door didnt lock well so I felt a bit insecure. And it had water all over the floor even late at night.

**Somnambulation** · 08-31-2004, 05:18 PM

Well, they are showers. Its not like you are lying down there or anything.

**omisan** · 08-31-2004, 06:14 PM

Ah, top floor, to the left if you're facing the front of the building. End of the hallway. Last stall. It's got a frosted window, so you actually have plenty of light and space... and that one ALWAYS seems to have hot water

**bellelass** · 09-01-2004, 10:53 AM

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Originally posted by Somnambulation@Aug 31 2004, 06:18 PM
Well, they are showers. Its not like you are lying down there or anything.

Well, maybe I was... and maybe I was damp all night because I couldn't dry off in the dark.

jorgino · 10-15-2004, 11:26 AM

Does anyone have any input on "Journey's London Hostel"? they have dorms at $17.73 and it seems like they are pretty well located, please advise.....

Mplsthreat · 10-18-2004, 02:28 PM

Sorry I haven't been to that one but for dorm rooms I stayed in the Piccadilly Backpackers hostel for 12 pounds a night, I thought it was a great location, nothing fancy but definitely worked for me. And I met some fun people. Nothing like coming back from the pubs to some Austrailians watching soft core porn in the common room. Funny as shit.

jorgino · 10-20-2004, 02:18 PM

omisan:

How much do you usually pay for the Astor Hyde Park hostel? How does the place look around September (2 - 17)????
thanks

jorgino · 10-20-2004, 02:18 PM

Does anyone have any input on "Journey's London Hostel"? they have dorms at $17.73 and it seems like they are pretty well located, please advise.....

bbano · 12-29-2004, 01:45 PM

Stay at the London House Hotel if you're lookin' for cheap and a great location....rooms were decent and the tube stops are close. Otherwise Piccadily Hotel is a bit more expensive, but was really good and the atmosphere was fun.

**butterj** · 12-31-2004, 05:07 AM

The link for hyde park inn is here

http://www.hydeparkinn.com/

you can book online for free, they also own another in camden. please let me know if anyone has stayed in the camden one, as camden is a great area with loads of great bars and clubs. It is an expencive area but very worth while.

hinrgresonance · 01-03-2005, 05:14 PM

i hear the generator is an awesome hostel is london.

**bellelass** · 01-15-2005, 10:52 AM

the people at the generator are mean. raarrrr. won't let me in sometimes. bastards.

sorry had to vent my spleen. It's huge and clean and has a bar.

**Sijuki** · 01-15-2005, 10:54 AM

I wouldn't let you in either. troublemaker.