La Gaffe

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian guest house near Fenton House

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Exterior
Family Room
A conservatory with a tiled floor, a wooden door, and a table with chairs.
Restaurant
Staircase

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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107-111 Heath Street, London, England, NW3 6SS
  • Place, Fenton House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hampstead Heath
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Burgh House and Hampstead Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

London

Camden stay.A stay at this Camden guesthouse places you steps from Fenton House and within a 5-minute walk of Hampstead Heath. Also, Burgh House and Hampstead Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Freud Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Fenton House - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hampstead Heath - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Burgh House and Hampstead Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Everyman Hampstead - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • No 2 Willow Road - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • West Hampstead Overground Station - 4 min drive
  • Hampstead Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Horseshoe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ginger & White - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Crêperie de Hampstead - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Holly Bush - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Gaffe

3-star Victorian guest house near Fenton House
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly La Gaffe also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe.

This Victorian London guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1850
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
La Gaffe offers 18 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 22-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • 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 available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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

How close is La Gaffe to the airport?

La Gaffe is 22.6 mi (60-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Gaffe have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Gaffe.

Does La Gaffe offer free breakfast?

La Gaffe offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at La Gaffe?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at La Gaffe?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at La Gaffe?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does La Gaffe have a pool?

La Gaffe does not have a pool.

Does La Gaffe have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is La Gaffe to downtown London?

La Gaffe is 4.2 mi away from London.

La Gaffe Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 303 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shop are very close by And I love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, will certainly stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best little hotel in Hampstead.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast include and very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem of a hotel! Location / friendly owner & staff / great coffee / comfortable room ... can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we liked that this was a family run hotel , the staff were very friendly and room was just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff so helpful. Love the area, great pubs and so close to Tube As anticipated the room was small and not as fresh as more modern places. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot with excellent host
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A super friendly place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

chia-yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quaint British inn. Excellent service and care for the guests. Perfect location to explore Hampstead.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

natasha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff friendly and coffee excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ennio

Liked: Amenities
The place is nice and the staff too
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in a beautiful town

Great town, very good hotel, Nice Big bathroom and service is on top. Good breakfast👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly place. Property is quaint. A really nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that this hotel is in walkable distance to the stores in Hampstead and my Daughter's home.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cozy small hotel in London

This is a nice little hotel in London. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Percy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice and cozy place to stay. The staff was all wonderful and helpful. Would stay here again, just in a bigger room.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An absolute bargain to get bed and breakfast for under £100 in fairly central London. Staff were very friendly and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient near train underground. Staff are helpful and accomodating
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2nights in Hampstead

Stayed 2 nights, love that it’s a family run place, so friendly, nice room with all the amenities & great location in beautiful hampstead
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023