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Reviews of Barmy Badger Backpackers

17 LONGRIDGE ROAD EARLS COURT, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW5 9SB, United Kingdom

#427 of 1,017 hotels in London

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Review score

Based on 495 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    8.0
    Nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Curtains are not really efficient. Doors are noisy. My toothbrush mysteriously disappeared ...

    Very well located in a quiet street, close to the subway. Clean. Nice breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    7.0
    2 Female Travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit expensive for what you get. Breakfast is not anything special. Just toast and cereal.

    Front desk staff was really friendly and the location was close to the metro and some nice parks.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    9.0
    Fine place to stay in London
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The USB-Charging at the bed did not work, I also check with an USB lamp. Plug, adapter and my own charger worked. (I always expect problems like that, so I was prepared.). The floor board/planks should be screwed at next renovation/when carpet is lifted, each step makes a bit of noise.

    All fine, I will go there again: a window which can be opened, breakfast included, garden with table, loundy, showers are fine. Bed and sheet was clean but I like to have my additional 40x40cm own pillow.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    7.0
    nice, but can be improved with small effort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    1. We would have liked to know that our room was up 4 staircases 2. the view from the kitchen on the patio could be improved by cleaning and getting rid of plastic garbage bags, this also applies to the view outside, it gives the hostel a shabby look 3. no knob aside the basin in the room to hang towels 4. no knobs to open the drawers of the cupboard 4. the USB connections in the sockets above the bed did not work

    nice people, nice room, kitchen that is well equipped, near Tube station,

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable Bed to Sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    is more about people than the hotel, because bathroom was clean... but people sometimes are not :S

    Location and matress were great!!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    9.0
    i would always come back here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I can not think right now of someting i didn't like! :)

    I really enjoy everything at the hostel, i was mainly there only for sleep. But it was more than good, Beds super comfy, Bathroom clean! Staff super friendly and helpful! Internet fast! and security at the hostel good as well!!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    9.0
    Very nice hostel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don't blame the hostel for this, but some of the fellow roommates were not so tidy nor clean. The majority respects each other, but one is enough to make a bathroom a bit dirtier or the room a bit messier.

    Very friendly staff, nice to have a breakfast included (simple, but you can always have some groceries to pimp it up) and overall good organisation. One of the best locations posible. Bed was OK, being a impermeable mat and pillow gives me the confort of higiene

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    9.0
    Good place to stay with exceptional location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I didn't like the memory foam pillow, but I'm a front sleeper, and it was a bit too hard for me. I think for a back sleeper it will be ok. Also as the bathroom is en-suite, there is a queue of 5 other people in the morning.

    I stayed in a 6-bed room with an en-suite bathroom. The room was big, bright, warm, clean and airy. Power sockets and lockers with free safe in the room for every person. Included breakfast consisted of tea-coffee, toast, butter, jam and fruits, but the kitchen has any appliances to cook what you want.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    7.0
    Good place in Earls Court
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Last bunk bed, was difficult to climb.

    Decent place. Clean bedding, and lots of helpful hotel gadgets.Warm in the room, clean windows. A perfect rest. The very polite gentleman at the reception

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    8.0
    I wanted somewhere to stay that was low cost and close to central London. I stayed in a 4 bed single sex dorm which is m
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    it was fuss free, quiet, friendly,its location, quiet but close to the centre

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    9.0
    Really good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is a little bit far from the center, but it is close to the subway station

    The breakfast was really good and the locker are big.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv room

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    9.0
    Nice little hostel on an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen is a bit small so when everyone of course happens to eat breakfast at the same time, it can get tight. The pillow wasn't really to my taste, too hard.

    Excellent location near Kensington and the tube. Not too big so not too much noise which was nice. Good bathroom.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    7.0
    Great location but lack of privacy in the dorms.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t want privacy curtain in the dorm room, which means that absolutely everyone could see us sleep and we were exposed to the others in the room. There was no lift for heavy luggage as well.

    The location was great, only 5 min walk from the underground !

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable bed
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The highest floor... Without lift, I understand the reason of no lift available.

    New bed for the room I stay, very extremely comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    8.0
    It's worth it for the daily rate, location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom in the room for 4 girls was dirty, but I arrived at night so the girls who were in the room left it. I don't know how often the bathrooms are cleaned.

    It's worth it for price, location and friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    7.0
    A good place for a short stay - Pros: Staff & location & new mattresses, Cons: the aged building
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Squeaky wooden floor in the dorm was a big headache when you check-in late at night after a long journey and had to move around a bit to unpack and freshen up before getting to sleep.

    The staff was super friendly and helpful, late check-in was easy and straightforward. The kitchen was spacious and well-provided. Location has a big merit with easy access to/from Heathrow and central London by Tube, there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby as well.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    7.0
    Good for a budget trip or Chelsea stadium visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beds were very hard and a little bit uncomfortable. Shower did not work properly, very low water pressure

    Good location with unterground station nearby, as well as some pubs and supermarkets. Walking distance to Chelsea stadium. Nice small continental breakfast included with toast and cereals. Regarding the fact that it's a hostel, it was quite clean and calm.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was small and not the best as the matters was wrapped in some sort of plastic that that made it uncomfortable while sleeping. While putting the bed sheets on, I found hair and napkins from the person who slept there before me. Also a bottle of water almost empty was at the head of the bed. I would have appreciate a bit more care when doing the cleaning.

    The location was very nice, close to the metro and accessible. The shared kitchen was big enough to fit more persons in. The staff was very kind.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    9.0
    Very nice !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in particular, no complaints

    The stuff was so incredibly nice, very helpful and chill. I just stayed for one night but if I go back to London ill stay there again. Good VIBES, comfortable room, all ok 👌

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    8.0
    staff were accommodating and friendly, good value for money, clean and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    great location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was small.

    It is a good option for short stay.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    8.0
    Cosy Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable bed in room 1 ! Comfy TV room.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    7.0
    Generally good.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Somebody in the 6-bed room coughed a lot while sleeping. That is why I could not sleep well and also he made me in the danger of covid.

    Most things were acceptable.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2023

    9.0
    Precious, sweet and unforgettable. good people and good conversation—would recommend to any traveler.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no power outlets in the bathrooms at all—had to do hair drying and flat ironing on a top bunk with no mirror.

    Cozy, warm, friendly, a truly sweet and companionable place

    Stayed in January 2023

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