The location is very strategic, within short walking distance to Earls Court underground station and surrounded by Londeners flats. There were also plenty of halal eateries at the area, hence not much of a problem for Muslim travellers. The only downside of it was the unavailability of warm/cold water. During our stay, the water in the shower room was so... More

We were eight 40+ adults and we booked at this hostel due to it's location. They have obviosly looked at the reviews and have made great changes, The rooms were cleanand the beds comfy. They were still redecorating whilst we were there, but this didn't interfere with our stay. The only negative was that they placed us on the fourth... More

The worst place I have ever had the misfortune to stay at. The most unfriendly guy sits at ted desk. I saw 3 different people fighting with him in the space of 20 minutes. There were people snoring in the rooms I've stayed in and he never cared about my complaints. PEOPLE SMOKED IN THE ROOM, went in/out of the... More

First they sent us to a room down in the basement floor. There was waste on the floor and beds, it was extremely dirty, mouldy and the lock was hanging loosely at the door. When we asked for another room, one of the five men hanging around the reception told us it was impossible. After al long and difficult discussion... More

Actually the only one pros I can say about Barkston Youth Hostel is a good location - about 5 min to the Ears Court subway. Price for that condition was to high. Quite dirty rooms, especially windows. The same problem in the kitchen and bathroom. Broken doors and shower in a bathroom on last floor. What is more, we had... More

Just spent 2 nights here in a single room with shared toilet & shower. Room was basic, clean & so warm I slept with the window open! Toilet was kept clean, showers were a bit grim & the water was luke warm (the only fault I found). The building is massive & seems to be undergoing renovation work. Breakfast is... More

It was terrible, not clean, not friendly staff, no hot water not in the room en not in the shower, the showers were dirty, the toilet is not clean, no heating in the room, everything was really bad it was realyy a living hell !!!!!!!!!!!

I paid the remarkably low price of £6/night via the TravelStay website, for a bed in an 8-person shared room. I actually got a 4-person room, which was nice. It had a sink, a refridgerator, two sets of bunk beds, and a shower and bathroom nearby. The hot water worked in the shower. It's conveniently located near Earl's Court tube... More