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About Smart Hyde Park View

Internet Access Breakfast Included 24 hour reception

Welcome to SmartBackpackers!

Be smart, stay smart!

Thank you for choosing the Hyde Park View! We aim to provide comfortable, stylish, convenient and affordable accommodation in Central London at a price that can't be beat.

Set just a stone's throw from Hyde Park / Kensington Gardens, you can relax in the beauty of meticulously cultured gardens and large, open fields or go shopping on the local high street, Queensway, where you will find everything from Ice and Roller Skating to an historic shopping centre! Notting Hill and its famous Portobello Market are just a fifteen minute walk; Oxford Street, High Street Kensington, Marble Arch, Speakers' Corner and a dozen other famous landmarks are just a twenty to thirty minute walk; downtown London and Westminster, with the famous 'Big Ben' and Westminster Abbey, the London Eye are all just one quick train ride away. Everything you want is within your reach here in Bayswater, and the Hyde Park View is your ticket to a fun, entertaining stay!

Our hostel features:

• Security Lockers in the Rooms (Only £1.50 per day key rental)

• 24-hour reception!

• Currency Exchange available at reception!

• FREE linens and blankets included!

• NO lock-out times or curfews!

• Individual security key-cards for every room!

• 24-hour CCTV for added security!

• WIFI and internet access available in the common rooms!

• FREE hot water 24-hours a day!

• Comfortable common rooms with colour televisions and satellite television!

• On-site self-service laundry facilities! (Ask at reception for pricing details.)

• FREE tourist information and 24-hour assistance!

We are also regularly health and safety regulated by the local government, ensuring a comfortable stay for you!

We reside in a partially converted three-star hotel, featuring full en-suite bathrooms in every room. We are the only hostel in London to offer you this spectacular advantage! Our classic, listed building is set on a quiet residential street in the heart of London's bohemian Bayswater, one of London's most beautiful districts.

With a 24-hour guest-only bar that offers drinks specials, theme nights, a high-definition 42" plasma television with Sky satellite reception for the sport and movie nights, as well as happy hours from 4pm – Midnight, you won't be bored at the Hyde Park View. If you prefer, there is also a spacious common room with comfortable sofas, a colour television with Sky satellite reception and a book exchange to keep you busy.

Our private rooms, including doubles, twins, our family triple and quad suites, are three-star accredited and offer in-room colour-televisions with cable reception, direct-dial international phones, full linen services including daily bed making and towels, coffee and tea making facilities, free personal safes and complimentary soaps.

Of course, even with all of that you may be thinking about your lunch and dinner. Just down the road, we have two eateries that will set your mouth to watering and also keep your budget well sorted.

Our Pizza Factory restaurant features more than just pizza. With a menu full of enticing Italian-influenced dishes, we will satisfy your appetite without depleting your funds. And with a 20% guest discount off of everything but the buffets just by showing your room key, it makes it an even better deal!

Next door to the Pizza Factory is the more traditional Royal Bayswater Café. We have a special arrangement with them to get 10% discounts on all meals, from a full English breakfast to traditional Fish & Chips, you'll find everything you need to satisfy your hunger!

And if you plan to visit the attractions of London, save yourself time and money by purchasing your attraction tickets right at reception! With up to 20% off of gate prices on attractions like Madame Tussaud's, Tower of London, London Eye and the London Dungeon, you will enjoy them even more as almost all of them are FastTrack tickets – jumping you right to the head of the queue! That will save you up to three hours' at every attraction!

Our locations are always directly in Central London. We have found the perfect hostels for you to reach any destination in London with ease as each one is located near an underground station and a bus stop! This will give you 24-hour access to the capital city!

Set just a stone's throw from Hyde Park / Kensington Gardens, you can relax in the beauty of meticulously cultured gardens and large, open fields or go shopping on the local high street, Queensway, where you will find everything from Ice and Roller Skating to an historic shopping centre! Notting Hill and its famous Portobello Market are just a fifteen minute walk; Oxford Street, High Street Kensington, Marble Arch, Speakers' Corner and a dozen other famous landmarks are just a twenty to thirty minute walk; downtown London and Westminster, with the famous 'Big Ben' and Westminster Abbey, the London Eye are all just one quick train ride away. Everything you want is within your reach here in Bayswater, and the Hyde Park Inn is your ticket to a fun, entertaining stay! Our entertainment directors spend all day thinking of ways for you to enjoy yourselves – from movie and game nights to pub crawls, we're there to make sure you enjoy your stay!

If you have not satisfied with your stay for any reason, we take your comments and suggestions seriously. We encourage you to speak to your dedicated and highly-trained staff to help us improve our hostels. We will work our hardest to make it a pleasant stay, whether one night or a month!

Facilities

  • Breakfast Included
  • Airport Pick Up
  • Bar
  • Luggage Storage
  • Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • 24 hour reception
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Bureau de Change
  • Internet Access
  • Common Room
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Web access in lobby
  • WiFi in lobby
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Linen Included
  • Security Lockers
  • Key Card Access
  • WiFi in room
  • Breakfast

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Conditions

Pre-authorisation of your credit card will be done six working days prior to arrival. Should you pay by card on arrival, a 5% processing fee will be added. Payment by cash will negate the hold on your card, which is released as per your bank's terms and conditions.

Some services require additional fees. Please email us if you require a full price list.

Children 12 and under must be booked into private accommodation - dorms must be booked out (all 6 or 4 beds) or you may be turned away and will be charged as a no-show. You must contact us at booking to reconfirm your booking is for private accommodation.

Location

Address
11 Craven Hill Garden
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Directions

By Plane
From Heathrow Airport
Via the Heathrow Express
Approximate journey time: 35 minutes
Follow signs within the airport to find the Heathrow Express boarding platform. Board the Heathrow Express and remain on the train until it reaching Paddington Station. Exit the Heathrow Express at Paddington Station and exit the station onto PRAED STREET. Turn RIGHT and continue STRAIGHT. PRAED STREET becomes CRAVEN ROAD. CRAVEN ROAD becomes CRAVEN HILL. CRAVEN HILL becomes CRAVEN GARDENS. At the intersection of CRAVEN GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. You will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU.

Via the London Underground
Approximate journey time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Board a Piccadilly Line train from terminal 4 to Earls Court Station, change to the northbound District Line via Edgware Road, or westbound Circle Line via King's Cross. Alight at Bayswater Station. From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From Gatwick Airport
Via the Gatwick Express Train
Approximate journey time: 55 minutes
Follow the indicative signs for the Gatwick Express train. Stairway is right inside the terminal. Board the train and remain aboard until you reach Liverpool Street Station. Switch to the London Underground and board a Central Line train towards West Ruislip, Northolt, Ealing Broadway or White City. Alight at Queensway station. Exiting the station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

Via the Gatwick Express Coach
Approximate journey time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Follow the indicative signs for the bus stop. Board a National Express coach service to London and remain aboard until you reach Victoria Coach Station. Exit the coach station and follow signs to Victoria Train Station / Underground Station. Board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington. Alight at Bayswater Station. From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From Stansted Airport
Via the Stansted Express Train
Approximate journey time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Follow the indicative signs for the Stansted Express train. Board the train and remain aboard until you reach Liverpool Street Station. Switch to the London Underground and board a Central Line train towards West Ruislip, Northolt, Ealing Broadway or White City. Alight at Queesway Station. Exiting the station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

Via the Stansted Express Coach
Approximate journey time: 2 hours
Follow the indicative signs for the Stansted bus station. Board a National Express London-bound coach and remain onboard until you reach London Victoria Coach Station. Exit the coach station and follow signs to Victoria Train Station / Underground Station. Board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington. Alight at Bayswater Station. From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From Luton Airport
Via the Luton Express Train
Approximate journey time: 1 hour
When you land at London Luton Airport, catch the free Luton Airport shuttle bus from outside the terminal at Bay 1. This will take you to Luton Airport Parkway station in around 10 minutes where you can catch a First Capital Connect train southbound into London. Board the train and remain onboard until you reach London King's Cross Station. Transfer to the London Underground and board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington. Alight at Bayswater Station. From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

Via the Luton Express Coach
Approximate journey time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
When you land at London Luton Airport, exit the terminal and go to the bus stop. Board the National Express London-bound coach and remain onboard until you reach London Victoria Coach Station. Exit the coach station and follow signs to Victoria Train Station / Underground Station. Board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington. Alight at Bayswater Station. From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

BY TRAIN
From Paddington Station
Via the London Underground
Approximate journey time: 25 minutes
Board a Circle Line train Westbound towards High Street Kensington, or a District Line train towards Wimbledon. Exit at the Bayswater underground station. Exit the station onto QUEENSWAY. Cross QUEENSWAY and at the end, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of PORCHESTER TERRACE and BAYSWATER ROAD. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down LEINSTER TERRACE, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace on your RIGHT.

On Foot
Approximate journey time: 25 minutes
Exit the station onto PRAED STREET / CRAVEN ROAD and turn RIGHT. Walk along CRAVEN ROAD until it becomes CRAVEN HILL ROAD and continue as it becomes CRAVEN HILL GARDENS. Continue until the road ends at the junction with LEINSTER TERRACE. Turn left onto LEINSTER TERRACE and you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace on your LEFT.

From London Victoria Station
Via the London Underground
Approximate journey time: 20 minutes
Board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington. Exit the train at Bayswater Station. From Bayswater Station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From Liverpool Street Station
Via the London Underground
Approximate journey time: 20 minutes
Board a Central Line train towards West Ruislip, Northolt, Ealing Broadway or White City. Disembark at Queesway Station and alight to Queensway Road. Exiting the station, cross Queensway Road and take turn right. t the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

By Underground
Central Line
Board a Central Line train towards West Ruislip, Northolt or Ealing Broadway. Alight at Queesway Station. Exiting the station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

Circle Line
Board a Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington. Alight at Bayswater Station. From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

District Line
From the South (Wimbledon)
Board a District Line train towards Edgware Road. Alight at the Bayswater station. From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

From the North (Edgeware Road)
Board a District Line train towards Wimbledon. Alight at the Bayswater station. From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD. At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD. As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road. At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE. Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE. Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.

By Bus
From Piccadilly Circus
Regent Street / Jermyn Street Stop Y
Approximate journey time: 35 minutes
Board the Route 94 Bus towards Acton Green / Duke of Sussex. Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus. Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side. Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace. Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side. The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.

From Oxford Circus
Oxford Circus Stop RC
Approximate journey time: 25 minutes
Board the Route 94 Bus towards Acton Green / Duke of Sussex OR the Route 390 Bus towards Notting Hill Gate. Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus. Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side. Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace. Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side. The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.

From Victoria Station
Victoria Station Stop G
Approximate journey time: 25 minutes
Board the Route 148 Bus towards Shepherds Bush. Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus. Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side. Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace. Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side. The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.

From King's Cross Station
King's Cross Stop R
Approximate journey time: 45 minutes
Board the Route 390 Bus towards Notting Hill Gate. Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus. Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side. Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace. Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side. The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.

From Liverpool Street Station
Total approximate journey time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
1. Liverpool Street Stop K
Approximate journey time: 25 minutes
Board the Route 344 Bus towards Clapham Junction/St Johns Hill. Exit the bus at Elephant & Castle Station Stop V.

2. Elephant & Castle Stop V
Approximate journey time: 40 minutes
Board the Route 148 Bus towards Shepherds Bush. Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus. Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side. Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace. Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side. The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.

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