Welcome to Smart Backpackers! Be smart - stay Smart!Thank you for choosing the Hyde Park View! We aim to provide comfortable, stylish, convenient and affordable accommodation in Central London at a price that can't be beat.
We reside in a partial...

• 24 Hour Reception
• 24 Hour Security
• Adaptors
• Bar
• Board games
• Breakfast Included
• Cafe
• Common Room
• Currency Exchange
• DVD's
• Elevator
• Free City Maps
• Games Room
• Hairdryers For Hire
• Hot Showers
• Housekeeping
• Internet Access
• Key Card Access
• Laundry Facilities
• Linen Included
• Lockers
• Luggage Storage
• Tours/Travel Desk
• Towels for hire
• Washing machine

Map & directionsBy PlaneFrom Heathrow AirportVia the Heathrow ExpressApproximate journey time: 35 minutesFollow signs within the airport to find the Heathrow Express boarding platform.
Board the Heathrow Express and remain on the train until it reaching Paddington Station.
Exit the Heathrow Express at Paddington Station and exit the station onto PRAED STREET.
Turn RIGHT and continue STRAIGHT.
PRAED STREET becomes CRAVEN ROAD.
CRAVEN ROAD becomes CRAVEN HILL.
CRAVEN HILL becomes CRAVEN GARDENS.
At the intersection of CRAVEN GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
You will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU.
Via the London UndergroundApproximate journey time: 1 hour, 10 minutesBoard a Piccadilly Line train from terminal 4 to Earls Court Station, change to the northbound District Line via Edgware Road, or westbound Circle Line via King's Cross.
Alight at Bayswater Station.
From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
From Gatwick AirportVia the Gatwick Express TrainApproximate journey time: 55 minutesFollow the indicative signs for the Gatwick Express or Southern train to London Victoria.
Board the train and remain aboard until you reach Victoria Station.
Switch to the London Underground and board a Victoria line train northbound.
At Oxfort Circus station change to Central Line, westbound.
Get off at Queensway station.
When you leave the station turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
Via the Gatwick Express CoachApproximate journey time: 1 hour, 40 minutesFollow the indicative signs for the bus stop.
Board a National Express coach service to London and remain aboard until you reach Victoria Coach Station.
Exit the coach station and follow signs to Victoria Train Station / Underground Station.
Board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.
Alight at Bayswater Station.
From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
From Stansted AirportVia the Stansted Express TrainApproximate journey time: 1 hour, 15 minutesFollow the indicative signs for the Stansted Express train.
Board the train and remain aboard until you reach Liverpool Street Station.
Switch to the London Underground and board a Central Line train towards West Ruislip, Northolt, Ealing Broadway or White City.
Alight at Queesway Station.
Exiting the station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
Via the Stansted Express CoachApproximate journey time: 2 hoursFollow the indicative signs for the Stansted bus station.
Board a National Express London-bound coach and remain onboard until you reach London Victoria Coach Station.
Exit the coach station and follow signs to Victoria Train Station / Underground Station.
Board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.
Alight at Bayswater Station.
From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
From Luton AirportVia the Luton Express TrainApproximate journey time: 1 hourWhen you land at London Luton Airport, catch the free Luton Airport shuttle bus from outside the terminal at Bay 1.
This will take you to Luton Airport Parkway station in around 10 minutes where you can catch a First Capital Connect train southbound into London.
Board the train and remain onboard until you reach London King's Cross Station.
Transfer to the London Underground and board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.
Alight at Bayswater Station.
From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
Via the Luton Express CoachApproximate journey time: 1 hour, 40 minutesWhen you land at London Luton Airport, exit the terminal and go to the bus stop.
Board the National Express London-bound coach and remain onboard until you reach London Victoria Coach Station.
Exit the coach station and follow signs to Victoria Train Station / Underground Station.
Board a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.
Alight at Bayswater Station.
From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
BY TRAINFrom Paddington StationVia the London UndergroundApproximate journey time: 25 minutesBoard a Circle Line train Westbound towards High Street Kensington, or a District Line train towards Wimbledon.
Exit at the Bayswater underground station.
Exit the station onto QUEENSWAY.
Cross QUEENSWAY and at the end, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of PORCHESTER TERRACE and BAYSWATER ROAD.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down LEINSTER TERRACE, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace on your RIGHT.
On FootApproximate journey time: 25 minutesExit the station onto PRAED STREET / CRAVEN ROAD and turn RIGHT.
Walk along CRAVEN ROAD until it becomes CRAVEN HILL ROAD and continue as it becomes CRAVEN HILL GARDENS.
Continue until the road ends at the junction with LEINSTER TERRACE.
Turn left onto LEINSTER TERRACE and you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace on your LEFT.
From London Victoria StationVia the London UndergroundApproximate journey time: 20 minutesBoard a westbound Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.
Exit the train at Bayswater Station.
From Bayswater Station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
From Liverpool Street StationVia the London UndergroundApproximate journey time: 20 minutesBoard a Central Line train towards West Ruislip, Northolt, Ealing Broadway or White City.
Disembark at Queesway Station and alight to Queensway Road.
Exiting the station, cross Queensway Road and take turn right.
t the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
By UndergroundCentral LineBoard a Central Line train towards West Ruislip, Northolt or Ealing Broadway.
Alight at Queesway Station.
Exiting the station, cross Queensway Road and turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
Circle LineBoard a Circle Line train towards High Street Kensington.
Alight at Bayswater Station.
From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
District LineFrom the South (Wimbledon)Board a District Line train towards Edgware Road.
Alight at the Bayswater station.
From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
From the North (Edgeware Road)Board a District Line train towards Wimbledon.
Alight at the Bayswater station.
From Bayswater Station, turn RIGHT onto QUEENSWAY ROAD.
At the end of Queensway Road, turn LEFT onto BAYSWATER ROAD.
As you walk, look for the Shell petrol station on your left, on the corner of Porchester Terrace and Bayswater Road.
At the next intersection, turn LEFT onto LEINSTER TERRACE.
Walking down Leinster Terrace, you will see the Smart Hyde Park View on the corner of CRAVEN HILL GARDENS and LEINSTER TERRACE.
Please use the FRONT ENTRANCE located at 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3EU on your RIGHT.
By BusFrom Piccadilly CircusRegent Street / Jermyn Street Stop YApproximate journey time: 35 minutesBoard the Route 94 Bus towards Acton Green / Duke of Sussex.
Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus.
Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side.
Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace.
Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side.
The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.
From Oxford CircusOxford Circus Stop RCApproximate journey time: 25 minutesBoard the Route 94 Bus towards Acton Green / Duke of Sussex OR the Route 390 Bus towards Notting Hill Gate.
Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus.
Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side.
Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace.
Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side.
The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.
From Victoria StationVictoria Station Stop GApproximate journey time: 25 minutesBoard the Route 148 Bus towards Shepherds Bush.
Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus.
Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side.
Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace.
Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side.
The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.
From King's Cross StationKing's Cross Stop RApproximate journey time: 45 minutesBoard the Route 390 Bus towards Notting Hill Gate.
Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus.
Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side.
Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace.
Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side.
The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.
From Liverpool Street StationTotal approximate journey time: 1 hour, 15 minutes1.
Liverpool Street Stop KApproximate journey time: 25 minutesBoard the Route 344 Bus towards Clapham Junction/St Johns Hill.
Exit the bus at Elephant & Castle Station Stop V.
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Elephant & Castle Stop VApproximate journey time: 40 minutesBoard the Route 148 Bus towards Shepherds Bush.
Ride until you come to the Porchester Terrace stop and exit the bus.
Cross the street and turn right, walking down Bayswater Road with the park on your right-hand side.
Walk until you see Leinster Terrace and turn left onto LeinsterTerrace.
Walk along for about 200 metres until you see the Craven Gardens Hotel on your right-hand side.
The Smart Hyde Park View's entrance is in the Craven Gardens Hotel at 16 Leinster Terrace.