Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
A hostel inside a Grade II listed Victorian mansion near Swiss Cottage station, built in 1882 as the home of biscuit magnate George Palmer of Huntley & Palmers.
- Hostel
- Price: ££ · Mid-range
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Did you know
The building was a private family mansion before it became a hostel, and much of the original Victorian character, ornate ceilings, staircases, and period details, has been kept rather than stripped out.
Local tip
Beds come with privacy curtains, a genuine step up from a standard open dorm. The kitchen is small, so plan to eat out rather than cook much, and the Jubilee line at Swiss Cottage gets you into central London quickly.
Finding it
- Address
- Palmers Lodge, 40, College Crescent, Swiss Cottage, South Hampstead, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England, NW3 5LB
- Nearest station
- Swiss Cottage (Tube), 166 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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