La Gaffe

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Family Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Staircase
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 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

  • 172 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

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

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in Camden, La Gaffe is adjacent to Fenton House and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Hampstead Heath. This 18-room, 3-star guesthouse has free breakfast and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Fenton House - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hampstead Heath - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Burgh House and Hampstead Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Everyman Hampstead - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Freud Museum - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles

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

About this property

La Gaffe

La Gaffe features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a meeting room. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables and luggage storage.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, safes, and phones.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Are free cancellation options available at La Gaffe?

La Gaffe provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near La Gaffe?

This guesthouse is situated in Camden, just steps from Fenton House and Burgh House and Hampstead Museum, and within a short walk of Hampstead Heath. You'll also find Hyde Park and Marble Arch within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at La Gaffe?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

Does La Gaffe include a casino at the property?

No, La Gaffe doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at La Gaffe?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is La Gaffe good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a bar/lounge plus some accommodations include a city view and free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at La Gaffe?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does La Gaffe feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, La Gaffe serves free continental breakfast each morning from its cafe.

Will La Gaffe allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at La Gaffe.

Are there connecting rooms at La Gaffe?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Where is the closest airport to La Gaffe?

The closest major airport to La Gaffe is London City Airport (LCY), which is 22.6 mi away (60 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 19 mi away (56-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at La Gaffe?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at La Gaffe.

La Gaffe Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 299 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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A super friendly place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Ennio

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

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

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

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

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
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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
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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