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Phoenix Hostel Paddington reviews: vibe, bed bugs, prices | HostelPunk
Phoenix Hostel Paddington

London · England

Phoenix Hostel Paddington

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9% GODAWFUL
High confidence 3,905 reviews
≈239 possibly bought
Seriously don't stay here please
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Vibe Analysis

Phoenix Hostel Paddington is a cheap Paddington crash pad where the location is doing almost all the work. It can make sense if you need a central bed near the station and your expectations are already on the floor. The trust layer is the problem. Recent guests describe broken or unreliable locks, people entering rooms with codes, bedbugs, and belongings going missing. Several women specifically say they did not feel safe here, so this is a backup-plan hostel, not a relaxed London base.

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  • Room access and door security are a serious concern. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jun 24, 2026
  • Belongings and luggage storage may not be secure. 2 mentions Last mentioned Mar 12, 2026
  • Bedbug reports are recent and repeated. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jun 10, 2026
  • Solo women have reported feeling unsafe here. 2 mentions Last mentioned May 12, 2026

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Adaptors Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Housekeeping Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Hair Dryers Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Towels For Hire Security Lockers CCTV in Common Areas Smoke Detector Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers

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