Boka is steps from the Natural History Museum, offering comfortable accommodations with in-room WiFi. The staff is praised for their helpfulness, providing concierge services, tour bookings, and handling practical needs with dry cleaning and laundry services.
Located in Kensington, a neighborhood in London, Boka is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Check out an event or a game at Wembley Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: West Brompton Underground Station is 3 minutes by foot and Earl's Court Station is 5 minutes. Visit our London travel guide
Eardley Crescent, 33-37, London, ENG, SW5 9JT
What's nearby
Cromwell Road
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Stamford Bridge Stadium
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Kensington High Street
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Natural History Museum
8 min drive - 2.0 km
Hyde Park
9 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
West Brompton Station
3 min walk
West Brompton Underground Station
3 min walk
London City Airport (LCY)
68 min drive
Restaurants
The Blackbird, Earl's Court
5 min walk
Paul
6 min walk
Pret a Manger
6 min walk
McDonald's
6 min walk
Caffè Nero
6 min walk
About this property
Boka
Hotel near Natural History Museum
Located close to Victoria and Albert Museum and Hyde Park, Boka provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Self parking (surcharge), luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
Concierge services
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Boka Hotel
Boka Hotel London
Boka London
Hotel Boka
Boka Hotel London, England
Boka Hotel
Boka London
Boka Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Is Boka pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for a fee.
What time is check-in at Boka?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Boka?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Boka located?
Located in Kensington, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Hyde Park. Buckingham Palace and Big Ben are also within 6 mi (10 km). West Brompton Underground Station and Earl's Court Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Boka Reviews
6.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
What an unexpected surprise this hotel was. For the cost, location and the room facilities I certainly can not complain. I will 100% stay again and recommend.
Vicky
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
21 October 2023
Reasonably priced but dated boutique hotel Zone 1.
Dated hotel with kitchen. Did not use, the water pot was not cleaned. Very weak shower water flow on 3rd floor. Smell of Marijuana and cigarette when outside and stinks inside the lift. Spacious room and close to Tube station and eatery. Good price for Zone 1. Needs improvement.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Kelly
19 September 2023
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cheap and great location
Excellent location, staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Very basic hotel but thats what we expected for the price. Everything is a bit tired and in need of a lick of paint. Room was basic but absolutely fine for a few days. More Attention to detail with cleaning is required. Room was a bit dusty and We had someones leftover toiletries still in the bathroom and the room floor was dirty. Bed was clean and comfortable. All in all it was ok and we would stay here again. For the price you are paying its fine. If you want luxury then you need to pay luxury prices
Kelly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Ian
25 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Boka is fine for a budget stay overnight in London, but is very tired. My room unexpectedly has a fridge microwave and sink, as well as a second double bed on a mezzanine above the kitchenette. The bed was OK; I couldn't get hot water at all out of the shower (I discovered afterwards that there may have been a switch outside) and there were no towels when I arrived, although they were willingly produced.
The area is generally quiet, but the large single glazed windows let in a surprising amount of noise from passers by. It's convenient for two tube lines, buses and Santander bikes.
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Leandro
3 September 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a great property, but not a terrible one either. Premises are somewhat clean (including the bedroom), dated (it's an old, 'classic' building), but conveniently located. Shower water pressure is absolutely horrible, almost like a dripping (literally): called the nice lady at the reception desk, she said that's it. Also, no shower curtain, so water splashing all over the place. Mattress is very old, sunken in from use, so be prepared. Small room with a nice kitchenette, surprisingly quiet, but rather hot (no a/c). Room cleaning everyday (sheets not changed, just towels), so no need to ask for it. TV is actually a small pc monitor. If you just need a quiet crash pad very close to the subway, that's your place. Otherwise you'll most likely be disappointed. But then, can't really expect a Hilton at this price point, right?
Overall it was a wonderful place. The room was a bit small, but I'm just a larger person so it was slightly crammed for my taste— but that's all down to personal preference. You get a mini fridge and microwave which is amazing, as you can actually buy groceries. The elevator was out of service when I arrived which was unfortunate but out of the hotels control. The woman that checked me in was very friendly. Room service knocks daily, so if you don't want that I would recommend getting a 'Do Not Disturb' sign for your door, as I personally felt overwhelmed as I usually didn't need it. The water for the shower is a bit difficult to adjust, but that could boil down to me just being dumb.
The bed was quite comfortable, but the sheet was loose and not fitted so I often woke up to it being messed up since I toss in my sleep. Would've been better to have a proper fitted sheet on there. But again, definitely not a deal breaker.
They were super friendly when I was checking out. Would definitely stay here again if I ever came back. Quite affordable and a very good location.
Vesna was absolutely amazing. Very friendly and genuinely was interested in our trip and was so helpful. Offered to hold our luggage at the end of the trip and was always asking if we need anything. The hotel was actually pretty good. Stayed on ground floor in room 12 for one week. Having a kitchen was great and being so close to everything even better. Vesna really made the hotel for us as she was just so nice. The room was clean, and room service was daily. Even our dishes were cleaned, which we did not expect. Toiletries added daily. Only complaint is the mattress wasn’t that comfortable. I had the queen which I would suggest needs to be changed over. The single beds were apparently fine. Great location, very close to Earls Court and a large Tesco supermarket. Very handy having a fridge and a kettle. No toaster, but the stove top was handy. Also no dryer, but I expect that if I asked for one, it would have been supplied. On checkout I asked if they had a scale to weigh luggage, and Vesna said no not on hand, but had I asked her the day prior she would have brought her one from home. Again, amazing customer service - just couldn’t fault it! Great job!
This was very much the curate's egg. I've stayed before and returned because I had a positive experience. This time - not so much. There are many good points. Everything was very clean. The bed was very comfortable. Plenty of sockets. What little staff interaction I had was very friendly. Less good were the total lack of any drawers anywhere or shelves in the bathroom or towel rails or hooks or basically any storage places other than a hanging wardrobe. The dodgy fridge - even when switched down to 3 was arctic ( I froze my salads and fizzy water solid the first night before I realised the settings were off). No dish drying towel or alternatively dish rack or even space for wet dishes. The shower was very good pressure wise but at bath tap level and without a shower curtain so either sit in the bath holding it or stand (holding it) and soak the bathroom. These are all manageable if not ideal. Less manageable is the lack of a single plug - not in the bathroom basin, the bath (why install a bath without a plug) or the kitchenette sink. Presumably there is a concern about guests flooding their apartments! Totally not okay was the absence of any light or light switch within the vicinity of the bed which meant groping about in the dark through the kitchenette to reach a switch or banging into the mezzanine ladder en route to or from the ensuite. However it is very competitively priced and perhaps that’s good for the money and I was extra lucky the first time?!