“Good simple Notting Hill base”
A great no‑frills place to base yourself in Notting Hill. The bed frame was pretty squeaky but otherwise fairly decent for the price.
Amanda3 weeks ago
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or just type it: “around the 20th, three nights”
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Bowden Court sits in Kensington and Chelsea, just 700 m from Portobello Road Market and 1.6 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre. Guests enjoy a games room, on‑site gym, complimentary Wi‑Fi and breakfast, plus a 24‑hour front desk. Royal Albert Hall lies 1.9 km away, Hyde Park 2.3 km, and London City Airport is 17 km distant.
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How guests rate the property, aspect by aspect.
A great no‑frills place to base yourself in Notting Hill. The bed frame was pretty squeaky but otherwise fairly decent for the price.
Amanda·3 weeks ago
The meals were included, covering both dinner and breakfast, and the staff were friendly. However, there were no lamps, only very bright ceiling lights, and the room didn't match the photos. Overall, it was a good value for money, especially in terms of location and staff.
Prewitt·4 weeks ago
The location was convenient. Unfortunately, towels were missing.
Michael·A month ago
Up until August 2026, I had no complaints as a regular visitor to this hostel. In August 2026, everything changed when a roommate maliciously told the House Manager that he had been 'inappropriately touched' as retaliation for being called uncivil, rude, and untidy by me. I was then evicted based on that false accusation, with the House Manager acting without a proper unbiased investigation. I escalated the matter immediately to the relevant authority. After an internal review, the hostel formally apologized, confirmed the actions were unwarranted, and issued a full refund for my stay due to the unverified allegations and lack of due process. I have kept the written apology as proof.
Rogergt·A month ago
A great place to stay, just a 3‑minute walk to Notting Hill Gate subway. The reception staff were friendly, the bed was comfortable, and it felt safe—what more could you ask for!
Francis·A month ago