Pax Lodge — Hotel in London

Really lovely place to stay with friendly and helpful staff, beautiful grounds, and spotlessly clean facilities. Dining room is always open with a fridge to store your food and a microwave to heat it, as well as cutlery and plates. There is a tea and coffee station always available too. Breakfast is provided in the dining room every morning from 7:30 to 9:00 should you wish to purchase it for less than £4. There is also a TV room, games room, and computer with printing services available.

Pax Lodge is brimming with history about the building and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. There are QR codes on the walls for a self-guided tour, maps where visitors can mark their home towns, and places where girls can trade badges or pen-pal letters from around the world. The entire building has a strong educational focus with suggested activities and information about sister lodges in Africa, Switzerland, Asia and Mexico. There are also flag raising and badge pinning ceremonies on offer. A very family-friendly, safe, and quiet place in a beautiful location of London. Shops are a few blocks away as is Hampstead Heath. You will feel welcomed and at-home here. Staff are a diverse group of amazing people from around the world, and they are always willing to help and answer questions. This is a hostel environment so you are expected to do some things yourself like cleaning up if you have your own meal in the dining room. You also need to keep your room card on your person at all times when you move about the building. A code is needed to enter the building from outside at night. Staff are available out of hours but it means waking someone up so you should take extra care to remember your card! Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am. Rooms are clean and include a sink. Toilets and showers are communal - but they are kept so clean you won't mind! Hair styling tools are available and you can store luggage downstairs during your stay. There is also a little shop that sells Girl Guides memorabilia and travel items. The front and back gardens are gorgeous and great places to picnic when the weather is nice. The other wing of the building houses the Olave Centre, a venue for conferences and other types of business meetings. You will fall in love with this place and meet some lovely people too. I cannot recommend it...

recently had the pleasure of staying at Pax Lodge in London, and it was an experience I’ll cherish for a long time! From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed by the friendly and accommodating staff. They went out of their way to ensure I had everything I needed, making the hostel feel more like a home away from home.

The location is unbeatable for anyone looking to explore London, with easy access to public transport and the charming Hampstead area nearby. I loved being able to retreat to the calm, cozy atmosphere of Pax Lodge after a day of sightseeing.

The facilities were clean and well-maintained. The communal areas provided a great opportunity to meet fellow travelers, and the quiet spaces were perfect for some downtime when needed. I also appreciated the small details, like the local recommendations and cultural activities offered on-site.

What stood out most was the sense of community and history. Pax Lodge is not just a place to stay; it’s part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), which made the experience even more special. It was inspiring to connect with people who shared a love for international travel and guiding.

I would highly recommend Pax Lodge to anyone visiting London, especially those with ties to guiding or scouting. It’s a unique and meaningful place to stay that offers more than just a bed—it’s a gateway to...

A brilliant location with lovely staff, but bedding & towels cleanliness needs improvement

The location of this hostel is brilliant. It is so close to the trendy Camden Town and a short walk to the Northern Line underground as well as a few bus stops. It is only 30 minutes or less to Central London by public transport. The availability of free parking on premises - at the time of our stay - is a big bonus if you want to drive and it was a nice surprise to find that there are rooms with private toilets available for reservation. The staff and management are welcoming and helpful. The room was very basic, which is expected considering the low price. So, there shouldn't be a complaint in this area. However, the level of cleanliness is not spot on. The private toilet and the room as well as the facilities in general are clean, yet the linens and towels cleanliness can be improved. There were traces of hair and some minor spots on the bed sheets,...