La Gaffe combines warm hospitality with modern comfort in charming Hampstead Heath. Guests start their day with continental breakfast, grab coffee in the lobby, and explore nearby attractions including Fenton House and Burgh House and Hampstead Museum.
Located in Camden, a neighbourhood in London, La Gaffe is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Fenton House and Burgh House and Hampstead Museum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hampstead Heath. Enjoy an event or a match at Lord's Cricket Ground, and consider making time for ZSL London Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our London travel guide
Located close to Fenton House and Burgh House and Hampstead Museum, La Gaffe provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and multilingual staff
A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and 1 meeting room
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at La Gaffe feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Meeting room
Accessibility
No lift
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1 building
3 floors
Built in 1850
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
22-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Property is also known as
Gaffe House London
Gaffe London
La Gaffe Hotel London
La Gaffe London, England
La Gaffe London England
Gaffe Guesthouse London
Gaffe Guesthouse
England
La Gaffe London
La Gaffe Guesthouse
La Gaffe Hotel London
La Gaffe Guesthouse London
Frequently asked questions
Is La Gaffe pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at La Gaffe?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Gaffe on 8 Mar 2026 start from 3.964.320 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at La Gaffe?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at La Gaffe?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.
What time is check-out at La Gaffe?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is La Gaffe located?
Located in Camden, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Fenton House, Hampstead Heath and Burgh House and Hampstead Museum. Freud Museum and Camden Markets are also within 2 mi (3 km). Hampstead Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Hampstead Heath Overground Station is 14 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
La Gaffe Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Kind, friendly, and efficient staff. Lovely breakfast and room. Perfect location for walking in the Heath, shopping, restaurants. We will
Definitely return to La Gaffe!
When I checked in I think the gentleman tried speaking slowly to make me understand easier cause I am a foreigner.
It’s an old historical hotel and I think the founder love poem, I can see from the declaration.
Anyway they provided the best breakfast.
Property felt very home like, the entire staff was a delight, very thoughtful and the room was ready before check in time which was great after an 11 hour flight. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend staying here.
Excellent place to stay. Enjoyed staying at La Gaffe. Everyone was so helpful. Very peaceful and quiet place to stay. It was easy to get to and you can walk anywhere.
Fantastic little B&B in a beautiful and well connected part of London. A fantastic range of restaurants around the area also added to it. Personal touch and thoughtful enquiry by the staff and owners were the cherry on top.
It is a unique facility located in the beautiful Hampstead hills.There are beautiful walks in the hills and the nearby Hampstead Heath. A short walk to the Hampstead tube station.
Lorenzo and his staff are hand on with great personal care and service.
Lorenzo and his staff are true professionals. They honestly care about giving their customers the best possible experience. The “cold” breakfast is substantial — the croissants are the best we have had!
Lorne
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Katherine
13 Dec 2023
Liked: Staff & service
My room was absolutely tiny. Although this was just a work trip and somewhere to sleep, the room was uncomfortably small. Breakfast was included. Coffee was lovely and the staff couldn’t be more helpful.
Katherine
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne
14 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We would highly recommend this family owned hotel. Given the difficulties these days with getting staff etc. they did their utmost to provide us with individual things that we needed. A really friendly and efficiently run place in a beautiful area of London.
Many thanks - we'll certainly be booking for next year !
YVonne and Neil
Yvonne
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Colin
6 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good value for money. A lot of street noise - unavoidable because of location - quite a lot of room noises: thin walls but, luckily, clientele on the quiet, respectful side. Twin room size adequate for one (myself) but would have been beyond cozy for two. Big bonus is location in Hammersmith: interesting neighborhood restaurants & bars, very close to Heath and close to Tube for exploration of London.
I don’t understand why there are so many good reviews, it’s very misleading. Location was good and shower pressure strong, but that’s about it. Bed was terribly uncomfortable. Pillows were old and gross and had other guests hair on them. Walls are so thin I could hear the man in the room next door snoring, coughing, flushing the toilet, etc.
First off, Lorenzo was the quintessential host - knowledgeable, friendly, and didn't hesitate to help us with anything we needed. He truly went above and beyond. As first time travelers to GB, that was probably one of the most important things we could have hoped for.
The room was small but all we needed. The bed was VERY comfortable and it was pretty quiet at night. The shower and bath were clean and a welcome relief after a long day site seeing.
They offered a light breakfast which had a nice mix of offerings, but there were other places nearby if you preferred. Hampstead has a variety of store fronts so anything you want is within a 15 minute walk. It's a bit hilly, but the area is great!
I want to thank Lorenzo and his staff for all that they did! They were first rate hosts!
We had a room that was so tiny we could hardly open our cases or move around comfortably. The bathroom in our double room was so tiny you had to step outside to dry off! Coming in our room was a challenge as there was barely room to squeeze in. Extremely noisy at night even with ear plugs which were provided! The whole facility needs a huge makeover to bring it up to decent standards. The stairs up to the rooms are extremely dangerous and narrow. The staff however are very friendly and helpful.
Great stay, fantastic location and excellent value
I had a very good stay here. The location is fantastic, only 5 minutes from the Northern Line and 15 minutes from the centre of London, but it feels like another world. Hampstead is a beautiful part of London to stay in, with lots of cafes and small shops, and the Heath is right on your doorstep. It is also not far (15 minute walk) to the overground to head west to Kew or east to Stratford. The staff were very friendly. It is a continental breakfast, but that was perfect for me and great coffee (the most important thing!) My room was a good size--certainly for what you would expect in London--the bed was comfortable and there was plenty of storage and the bathroom was clean. The shower was rather difficult to set and very hot. My main reservation about my stay was that my room was at the front, and when it was warm if I opened the window there was a lot of traffic noise. The ceiling fan kept the air circulating but it was a little uncomfortable--but you wouldn't expect air-conditioning in a small hotel in the UK and it was only a problem on a rare hot day. The stairs were also a little steep with luggage but the staff helped me up on arrival. Despite that, I would have no hesitation at all in returning, and have already recommended the hotel to some colleagues at work. If you like a generic hotel that could be in London, Lisbon, or Las Vegas, you probably won't like La Gaffe; but if you like a hotel with character and charm and with friendly staff, this is the place for you.
I do not recommend this place more like a hostel or bedsit than a hotel. Normally stay at premiere inn and thought we would try somewhere different. The room had dirty walls and then bed was squeaky. It reminded me of my student accommodation 25 years ago. No sound proofing I could hear neighbours arguing until 1 am. Staff were polite however fire alarm went off multiple times in the night. When I tried to exit the door was internally locked and no one greeted us outside. Worse than this was that a team member from the annex next door was clearly visible inside the property on the phone and distracted while his guests stood for 20 minutes on the pavement outside…in the end I returned back into the building and retrieved the contact telephone number for emergency contacts…as we did not know how long we may be stood outside for…I rang the number and the same man I could see wandering around inside answered and eventually came out…I was very annoyed that he did not approach us in all the time we stood there and left us to fend for ourselves until shamed into helping us. A truly awful experience and I would never stay there again the breakfast offer was boiled eggs bread rolls and cereal and the restaurant error had a strange odour.