Palmers Lodge Hostel

Description

Located near Swiss Cottage tube station this Victorian grade II listed building, former home of Samuel Palmer of the Huntley and Palmers Biscuit Empire, has received a substantial refurbishment to restore it to original condition and to offer the international traveler all the facilities expected at the very best hostels in London.

However, because there are so many hostels in London we don't just rely on our building:

Which other hostel in London offers free internet access and WiFi?
Which other hostel in London lets you sleep in by offering an 11am check-out?
Which other hostel in London uses real fair trade coffee for breakfast!
The refurbishment has created a hostel in London with a difference and will insure the future of this beautiful building so that it can be enjoyed by travelers from all over the world.

At Palmers Lodge we offer our guests the chance to experience part of this great city's history in a way that no other hostel in London can!

Palmers lodge offers to you:

150 beds - double bed en-suite private rooms to a 14-bed dormitory.
Central London location in between Swiss Cottage and Finchley Road tube stations on N13 night bus route to Trafalgar Square.
Bus connections to Stansted and Luton airports.
Free secure parking at the hostel with spaces for coaches.
Easy access off the A41 from the M25 and M1.
Bar and restaurant .
Key card security system.
Full CCTV security coverage.
24hr reception and access.
Free internet access and WiFi .
Laundry and drying facilities.
Large TV lounge.

Facilities

• Washer
• Tour
• Lounge
• Wheelchair
• Bar
• Net

• Games
• Pool
• Cards
• Restaurant
• Shower
• Carpark

• Curfew
• Reception
• Locker
• Free Breakfast
• Free Linen
• Free Luggageroom

Directions

By Underground

Swiss Cottage Tube: Leave Swiss Cottage tube (Jubilee Line) using exit 2 to Eton Avenue. At the top of the stairs turn left and, facing the main road, walk round to the right up College Crescent. Palmers Lodge is located 100 yards up on the left at 40 College Crescent.

Finchley Road Tube: From Finchley Road tube (Jubilee & Metropolitan lines) cross the road to the HSBC bank and walk to your right towards Swiss Cottage. About 150 yards up turn left (between the North Star Pub and the BP garage) and walk up College Crescent . Palmers Lodge will appear on your right at the junction.


By Road

College Crescent is off the Finchley Road (A41) in Swiss Cottage. If you are driving into London the best route to take would be to join the A41 from North London via the M25, M1, A1 or A406 North Circular. Once on the A41 follow it to Swiss Cottage and, just after you pass Finchley Road tube station (which would be on your right), turn left into College Crescent , Please refer to the map.

Parking is available at the hostel but please advise us when you make your booking that a space will be required.


From the Airports

Heathrow: There are many ways into London from the airport. The most expensive way is to get a taxi, next the Heathrow Express (but probably the quickest). Many people take the tube whilst the cheapest option is to get the bus. Choose the method that suits your budget and then join the London Underground network to get to either Swiss Cottage or Finchley Road tube stations.

Stansted: From Stansted you can catch the Stansted Express into Liverpool Street . However the cheaper and more convenient option is to catch the National Express (www.nationalexpress.co.uk) A6 service which will drop you off at Finchley Road tube station. From the station follow the directions as above.

Luton: From Luton you can catch the train into Kings Cross/St Pancras. However the cheaper and more convenient option is to catch the Greenline (www.greenline.co.uk) 757 service which will drop you off at Finchley Road tube station. From the station follow the directions as above.