You don’t find many hostels located in a Grade I-listed building, but that is exactly where you’d find the latest one to open in London.

Luxury hostel brand Safestay champions itself as “affordable chic” and opened its new 368-room accommodation in Holland Park on Monday (September 29).

It is located in the East Wing of the park’s original Jacobean Holland House building, which dates back to 1605, and also occupies the 1950s extension, the private central courtyard, and garden.

Safestay say it was eager to preserve original aspects of the building’s heritage, while putting its own unique stamp on it. But while it pays homage to its historical past, the buildings interiors are contemporary and fitted to a very high standard with the latest modern amenities.

The 1950s building is decked with retro furniture, fittings, wallpaper and advertising posters, while the reception features distinctive architectural lighting on the ceiling.

Originally known as Cope Castle, the building is rich in character and historical significance. The architect John Thorpe constructed the building in 1605 for Sir Walter Cope who went on to be Chancellor of the Exchequer for King James I.

The property later passed to Lord Ilchester, then the powerful Rich family and later the Fox family under whose ownership it became a glittering social, literary and political centre in the 19th century.

Sir Walter Scott, Lord Byron, Benjamin Disraeli, Charles Dickens and the poet Addison were amongst the list of illustrious guests. The House was largely destroyed during The Blitz in 1940 and today only the East Wing and some ruins of the ground floor still remain.

Rooms range from private ensuite twin rooms to larger all bunk rooms for groups and most rooms are ensuite. Prices start at £15 per bed per night.