Smart Hyde Park View Hostel - Trekker’s Hostel Highlights

SHPV entrance Smart Backpackers have 3 hostels in London. Their newest, Smart Hyde Park View, is located near their flagship hostel, Smart Hyde Park Inn, in the bustling area of Bayswater just a skip and a jump from Hyde Park itself. The name on the building may seem confusing as it says “Craven Gardens Hotel,” but don’t be confused because it is in fact the hostel.

Opened just 3 years ago, this London hostel has around 300 beds, all rooms have en-suites, and there is a large common room complete with jukebox and pool table. In the lobby area there is a 24-hour bar, but the one thing it is missing is a kitchen. There is a microwave and a kettle, but if you want to make a full dinner you have to head over to the flagship about a 10-minute walk down the road.

According to the front desk staff, they cater a lot to groups. My initial feel was that of a hotel instead of a hostel. There are no big comfy chairs and only one pay-as-you-go internet terminal - in short, not much vibe. But then again the location is so good that you might not want to spend much time lying around the hostel. The Smart Hyde Park view is located just a few blocks from the Queensway Station on the Central line, or Bayswater Station on the District or Circle line.

To book your stay check out their website the Smart Hyde Park View Hostel

11 Craven Hill Garden
London W2 3EU
phone: 020 7262 3167