YHA London Earl's Court

The YHA Earl’s Court (part of the Hosteling International group) is one of London’s nicest hostels, a tranquil number located on a pretty, tree-lined street just a few minutes from the Earl's Court tube station.

The YHA Earl’s Court’s 187 beds reside in 42 rooms, which range from private doubles to 10-bed dorms. Rooms are clean, functional and simply furnished with metal bunk beds, green duvets, lockers and a sink. Bathrooms are newly renovated. We thought the six-bed room (with private bathroom) that opened onto the back garden was particularly nifty.

All other rooms at the YHA Earl’s Court share bathrooms, which are clean but cramped and basic.

There is a small café kiosk in the reception area and a spacious TV lounge with plenty of comfortable seating. A second “quiet” lounge, located at the back of the hostel, boasts comfy seating arranged around lovely bay windows that look out onto the lush garden. But the garden itself, with its greenery and picnic tables, is the highlight here.

The YHA Earl’s Court offers Internet stations, and Wi-Fi, although spotty, is available for free. Continental breakfast is available for a small fee. Hungrier hostel guests can enjoy a full English breakfast at the nearby corner café for a little bit more. There is also a small guest kitchen.

Location

Situated within walking distance of Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall and sundry excellent museums, the YHA Earl’s Court makes a great base for exploring London.