Astor Victoria Hostel

So you stay here for the location. Breakfast was not expensive but you got the bare minimum. I passed. The dorm I stayed in was cramped, not very clean and the shower was pretty dirty and tiny, tiny. There was just one power bar to be shared by 8 people - not enough! Still don't understand why some hostels don't have privacy curtains. I had to use a towel to create some. The lounge area was not very big and also not overly clean. The rate was not unreasonable but they could definitely work on cleanliness. Staff was helpful and accommodated my need for a lower bunk and lower floor due to mobility issues, so I greatly appreciated that effort. Didn't take any photos as it was not that memorable. Once again, the location is the reason to stay here. I feel London hostels do the bare minimum because they have so much demand. It's a shame.

So you stay here for the location. Breakfast was not expensive but you got the bare minimum. I passed. The dorm I stayed in was cramped, not very clean and the shower was pretty dirty and tiny, tiny. There was just one power bar to be shared by 8 people - not enough! Still don't understand why some hostels don't have privacy curtains. I had to use a towel to create some. The lounge area was not very big and also not overly clean. The rate was not unreasonable but they could definitely work on cleanliness. Staff was helpful and accommodated my need for a lower bunk and lower floor due to mobility issues, so I greatly appreciated that effort. Didn't take any photos as it was not that memorable. Once again, the location is the reason to stay here. I feel London hostels do the bare minimum because they have so much demand. It's a shame.

In general, it's a good hostel. Located in the Westminster area, nearby the Pimlico station, 20min walking from the Big Ben and the Buckingham Palace. It's worth it. The bed was a little small and thin so I didn't sleep very well, but it was clean ! There was a locker for our luggage. The kitchen is big and we have enough space to cook and put our stuff. The shower and bathroom was good, not a lot of pressure for the shower, but it's not a big deal! Worth it for a zone 1 hostel !! The staff was really nice and the hostel is secured. For a weekend I recommend