Location
Situated in the heart of the world-famous Notting Hill district of West London and just a short walk from Zone 1 Notting Hill Gate underground station, this hostel style residence offers a unique opportunity to live in an exclusive part of London at an affordable rate.
The local area is cosmopolitan and has a unique charm. You can find everything from world-famous events such as the annual carnival to restaurants, cutting-edge galleries and theatres. Just a couple of minutes walk, you have Portobello Road which is home to the world’s largest antiques market with over 1,000 dealers selling every kind of antique imaginable. Travel a little further and you can be relaxing in Hyde Park or shopping in Knightsbridge.
With the Central Line just a short walk away, Oxford Street and Central London are just moments away.
Click here for our informative location guide on Notting Hill
Features
The words ‚Notting Hill‘ and ‚great value‘ are rarely found together in the same sentence. However, this hostel style residence not only meets that brief, it also offers clean and comfortable rooms with some excellent facilities within the building as well. This includes unlimited (20MB ) Wi-Fi internet, a TV room, an on-site Gym, study rooms, laundry facilities and vending machines. The prices includes all bills and basic contents insurance. Guests can also enjoy a continental breakfast and an evening meal each day included in the rate. As this is a catered facility the ’shared kitchen‘ is a basic pantry style facility, ideal for heating food.
Each room is protected by 24-hour electric key fob access. There is CCTV throughout the building and an on-site security team for your comfort and safety.
Was ist inbegriffen
- Basic Contents Insurance
- Bills Included
- Breakfast & Dinner Option
- CCTV
- Cinema Room
- Common Room
- Cycle Storage
- Gym
- Laundry Facilities
- Library Study Area
- Maintenance Team
- On-site Restaurant/Cafe
- On-site Security
- Pool Table
- Secure Door Entry
- Table Football
- Vending Machines
- Wi-Fi
The Notting Hill residence has a range of en-suite and non en-suite rooms (with shared bathroom).
More details below:
LHA Bowden Court - Standard Single Non En Suite
This is a single bedroom with access to a shared bathroom. The room has a comfortable single bed and a desk area with chair. There is also storage space for your clothes including a wardrobe, drawers and sink with vanity unit. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 19 Apr 2026 - 01 Sep 2026
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Catered Residence
Shared Bathroom
Multiple Flatmates
Single Bed
LHA Bowden Court - Deluxe Single Non En Suite
This is a single bedroom with access to a shared bathroom. The room has a comfortable single bed and a desk area with chair. There is also storage space for your clothes including a wardrobe, drawers and sink with vanity unit. The single deluxe rooms include a mini fridge! There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 19 Apr 2026 - 01 Sep 2026
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Catered Residence
Shared Bathroom
Multiple Flatmates
Single Bed
LHA Bowden Court - Premium Single Non En Suite
This is a single bedroom with a modern and spacious design! The room has a comfortable single bed and a desk area with chair, with access to a shared bathroom. There is also storage space for your clothes including a wardrobe, drawers and sink with vanity unit. The single deluxe rooms include a mini fridge! There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 19 Apr 2026 - 01 Sep 2026
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Catered Residence
Shared Bathroom
Multiple Flatmates
Single Bed
LHA Bowden Court - Twin Non En Suite
This is a twin bedroom (shared with one other person of the same sex) with access to a shared bathroom. The room has two comfortable single beds and a desk area with chair. There is also storage space for your clothes including a wardrobe, and you will share a sink with shaving and vanity unit. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 19 Apr 2026 - 01 Sep 2026
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Catered Residence
Shared Bathroom
One Roommate
Single Bed
LHA Bowden Court - Triple Non En Suite
This is a triple bedroom (shared with two other people of the same sex) with access to a shared bathroom. The room has three comfortable single beds and a desk area with chair. There is also storage space for your clothes including a wardrobe, and you will share a sink with shaving and vanity unit. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 19 Apr 2026 - 01 Sep 2026
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Catered Residence
Shared Bathroom
Two Roommates
Single Bed
Notting Hill – Dorm Room Non En Suite
This is a dorm bedroom (shared with 3-5 other people of the same sex) with access to a shared bathroom. The room has comfortable single beds and a desk area with chair. There is also storage space for your clothes including a wardrobe, and you will share a sink with shaving and vanity unit. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 19 Apr 2026 - 01 Sep 2026
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Catered Residence
Shared Bathroom
3 or More Roommates
4 or More Beds
LHA Bowden Court - Single Ensuite
This is a single bedroom with access to a shared bathroom. The room has a comfortable single bed and a desk area with chair. There is also storage space for your clothes including a wardrobe, drawers and sink with vanity unit. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Catered Residence
Shared Bathroom
Multiple Flatmates
Single Bed
LHA Bowden Court - Single Large Premium
This is a twin bedroom (shared with one other person of the same sex) with access to a shared bathroom. The room has two comfortable single beds and a desk area with chair. There is also storage space for your clothes including a wardrobe, and you will share a sink with shaving and vanity unit. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Catered Residence
Shared Bathroom
One Roommate
Single Bed
LHA Bowden Court - Private Double Room
This is a twin bedroom (shared with one other person of the same sex) with access to a shared bathroom. The room has two comfortable single beds and a desk area with chair. There is also storage space for your clothes including a wardrobe, and you will share a sink with shaving and vanity unit. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Catered Residence
Shared Bathroom
One Roommate
Single Bed
Notting Hill - Single Ensuite
This is a single bedroom with access to a shared bathroom. The room has a comfortable single bed and a desk area with chair. There is also storage space for your clothes including a wardrobe, drawers and sink with vanity unit. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Catered Residence
Shared Bathroom
Multiple Flatmates
Single Bed
You can select the type of room you stay in.
However, you cannot request specific details such as what floor the room is on or who your flatmates are, as the rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If you do have a special request, please let us know and we will do our best to help you.
If you are staying for 12 weeks or longer, we will be happy to request an appointment with the residence team for you to view the residence.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide viewings for stays under 12 weeks.
Smoking is not permitted in any indoor area in the UK. Please use the designated smoking areas found outside the residence.
Yes, please note that a damage deposit of £200 will be taken by the residence when you check-in. The residence will refund the deposit after your stay providing your room has not been damaged and the rules of the residence have been observed during your stay. The arrangement of the damage deposit is between you and the accommodation supplier (the residence). Please ask the residence upon check-in for the full terms and conditions on the arrangement and for details on how and when the deposit will be refunded.
Generally speaking, between 5 and 6 people share the bathroom facilities at the residence.
Evening meals are served from Monday-Friday 18.30-20:30, however, on weekends a lunch is served instead from 12:30 to 13:30. A vegetarian option is available.
Unfortunately, no pets are permitted in any of our residences.
This residence offers dedicated laundry facilities where you can wash and dry your clothes.
Yes, all utility bills are included in the price of the room, including gas, electric and Wi-Fi internet.
Yes, there is wireless internet in every bedroom and throughout the building.
Both rooms have shared bathroom facilities with the floor of the residence. Single rooms are not shared, whereas Twin, Triple and Quad rooms are shared with other members of the same sex.
No, there is no curfew. You will be living independently, you will have your own key and can come and go as you please.
Yes, the reception staff usually work during office hours Monday to Friday. However, when the reception is closed, there will always be a member of the customer service or security team on hand, either to assist you in person or for you to contact by telephone.
Unfortunately, this residence is only available to students aged 18 or over.
On occasion, subject to management approval, an exception can be made for students who turn 18 during their stay.
Notting Hill Gate Station – 5-minute walk
Holland Park Station – 6-minute walk
Ladbroke Grove Station – 17-minute walk
Shepherds Bush Station – 20-minute walk
Bayswater Station – 16-minute walk
Imperial College London – 33-minute walk
London Business School – 45-minute walk
Regents University – 50-minute walk
Cactus Language Courses London – 6-minute walk
The London School of English – 14-minute walk
LSC Stanton – 18-minute walk
Discovery Summer – 14-minute walk
London Lessons – 26-minute walk
Kensington Palace – 19-minute walk
Serpentine Gallery (Hyde Park) – 27-minute walk
Westfield Shopping Centre – 24-minute walk
Natural History Museum – 36-minute walk
O2 Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green – 25-minute walk
As this is a catered facility offering both breakfast and dinner, the kitchen facilities are limited to a basic ‚pantry‘ style room. This is ideal for heating up food or preparing sandwiches or salads for lunch but not cooking full meals (as these are provided in the dining area).
Was sie sagen
Wir sind wirklich sehr zufrieden mit unserem Zimmer in der Residenz. James vom Residenzteam hat uns bei allen Aspekten unserer Buchung geholfen, und wir möchten uns von ganzem Herzen bedanken!
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking
„Wir arbeiten seit über 5 Jahren mit London Homestays zusammen. Dank ihrer Unterstützung konnten wir eine hohe Kundenzufriedenheit erreichen. Wir empfehlen London Homestays uneingeschränkt allen, die Wert auf Qualität, Zuverlässigkeit und exzellenten Kundenservice legen.“
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London
„Ich arbeite seit 2013 mit London Homestays zusammen und kann bestätigen, dass sie stets darauf geachtet haben, passende Gastfamilien für unsere Schüler zu finden. Sie gehen sehr freundlich und gleichzeitig professionell vor. Unsere Schüler haben ihren Aufenthalt in den Gastfamilien sehr genossen. Insgesamt berichten sie, dass ihre Gastfamilien aufmerksam und herzlich sind.“
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English
„Wir von der Burlington School arbeiten seit 2014 mit London Homestays zusammen, und ich kenne das Team bereits seit 2009, als ich für ein anderes Unternehmen im Bildungs- und Beherbergungssektor tätig war. Seit der Gründung von London Homestays in London arbeiten wir mit dem Unternehmen zusammen, und alle Anfragen wurden stets engagiert und zeitnah bearbeitet. Die Mitarbeiter sind kundenorientiert und bieten unseren Schülern immer ein außergewöhnliches Wohnerlebnis. Ich kann London Homestays daher uneingeschränkt als exzellenten Unterkunftsanbieter und Geschäftspartner empfehlen.“
Eliane Tomasi, Accommodation & Welfare Officer, Burlington School
„LSC Stanton arbeitet seit 2011 mit London Homestays zusammen und wir sind mit der Qualität der Unterkünfte und des Service sehr zufrieden. Wir pflegen ein gutes Verhältnis zum Team und es ist stets erreichbar, um auch kurzfristige Anfragen zu bearbeiten.“
Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre
„Die Zusammenarbeit mit London Homestays ist immer hervorragend! Wir schätzen die proaktive Herangehensweise und das Engagement, unseren Gruppen den bestmöglichen Service zu bieten. Wir hatten stets eine tolle, saubere Unterkunft, eine freundliche Gastfamilie und kompetente Ansprechpartner vor Ort. Die Schüler unserer Gruppen waren zufrieden und haben ihren Aufenthalt in London sehr genossen. Wir können diese Agentur uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Das gesamte Team ist sehr freundlich.“
Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours
„Wir bieten europäischen Studierenden Praktika in London an und suchten einen zuverlässigen Partner für die Unterbringung unserer Praktikanten. Wir sind mit den Leistungen von London Homestays sehr zufrieden, ebenso wie unsere Praktikanten. Sie erhalten stets schnell Informationen zu Gastfamilien, können kurzfristig ein Zimmer buchen und die Gastfamilien sind von hoher Qualität. Ich kann diese Agentur uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Das Team ist sehr professionell, effizient und freundlich. Wir freuen uns darauf, bald neue Praktikanten zu entsenden!“
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas
„Unsere Schule aus Tschechien hat mit London Homestays sehr gute Erfahrungen gemacht. Sie sind eine der wenigen Gastfamilienagenturen, die unsere sehr jungen Gäste (unter 12 Jahren) aufnehmen. Die Gastfamilien waren im Allgemeinen sehr herzlich, freundlich und zuvorkommend. Der Service der Koordinatorin Kate O’Connor und des übrigen Verwaltungspersonals ist erstklassig.“
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International School
Meine Gastmutter Debra hat meinen Aufenthalt zum schönsten Erlebnis meines Lebens gemacht!
Florian, student from Belgium: Homestay booking in Zone 3
Mein Aufenthalt bei meiner Gastfamilie macht meine Zeit in Großbritannien viel unterhaltsamer und aufregender! Das Leben ist großartig!
Bao, student from China: Homestay booking in Zone 4+
Es war eine fantastische Erfahrung, ich habe ein neues Zuhause gefunden, in dem ich mich genauso wohl fühle wie in meinem eigenen Zuhause!
Laura, student from France: Homestay booking in Zone 2
Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) hat bereits mehrfach mit Home from Home zusammengearbeitet und dabei stets einen sehr professionellen Service geboten.
Chan Sen, Director at Shanghai Chelsea International ConsultingAktuelles aus dem Blog
