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Our top choices for London hostels

An outdoor courtyard with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and hanging lanterns.

1. Wombat's City Hostel London

Wombat's City Hostel London
2.0 star property
London City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (677 reviews)
"Good for solo travelers"
United States
Haoyu
The price is ￥15,780
￥18,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Wombat's City Hostel London
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large potted plants, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

2. a&o London Docklands Riverside

a&o London Docklands Riverside
2.0 star property
Southwark
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Very pleasantly surprised by this location. Would definitely stay again"
United States
Amy
The price is ￥12,420
￥14,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
a&o London Docklands Riverside
A bar area with wooden decor, a staircase, and a reception desk with computers.

3. Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel
3.0 star property
Camden
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Friendly staff clean, superb"
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is ￥5,815
￥6,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel
A reception area with a wooden counter, a digital information board, and a luggage store sign.

4. Generator London

Generator London
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and has enough amenities"
United Kingdom
Frida Yael
The price is ￥11,344
￥13,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Generator London
A breakfast buffet with eggs, grains, and fruits.

5. NX London Hostel

NX London Hostel
2.0 star property
Lewisham
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (259 reviews)
"Excellent"
United Kingdom
SHAHNAZ
The price is ￥2,117
￥5,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
NX London Hostel
A white-framed window with two hanging light bulbs, a small red object on the sill, and potted plants outside.

6. Astor Museum Inn Hostel

Astor Museum Inn Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (156 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United Kingdom
Kokil
The price is ￥14,976
￥17,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Astor Museum Inn Hostel
A vibrant mural with cityscapes and iconic landmarks, a red telephone booth, and a wooden bench in a modern interior space.

7. St Christopher's Village, London Bridge - Hostel

St Christopher's Village, London Bridge - Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (590 reviews)
"Very good location, clean"
Canada
Qiong
The price is ￥9,062
￥10,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
St Christopher's Village, London Bridge - Hostel
A staircase with a wooden handrail and a wall with intricate black and white patterns.

8. Clink 261 Hostel

Clink 261 Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (675 reviews)
"Clean rooms"
United Kingdom
Roselle
The price is ￥11,327
￥13,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Clink 261 Hostel
A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' mat, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

9. YHA London Earl's Court - Hostel

YHA London Earl's Court - Hostel
4.0 star property
London City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (320 reviews)
"it was a great and friendly place to stay."
United States
Kushy
The price is ￥11,832
￥14,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
YHA London Earl's Court - Hostel
A row of white, classical-style buildings with multiple windows and balconies.

10. Acacia Hotel

Acacia Hotel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.4 out of 10, Good, (46 reviews)
"Location is excellent- close to museums and the tube. Excellent front desk support from Claudia."
Canada
William
The price is ￥19,078
￥22,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Acacia Hotel
A neatly made bed with white bedding and a blue blanket, a black headboard, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

11. Astor Hyde Park – 18 to 40 years

Astor Hyde Park – 18 to 40 years
2.0 star property
London City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (173 reviews)
"Room was clean where I concern my place was. But what I would like to highlight it’s the staff are very friendly, helpful and caring. Location is perfect very central walking distance to many attraction and also shops"
United Kingdom
Fernanda
The price is ￥12,371
￥14,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Astor Hyde Park – 18 to 40 years
A hotel exterior with outdoor seating, hanging flower baskets, and a signboard.

12. Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel

Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.0 out of 10, Good, (284 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff were very helpful. Couldn’t ask for more at the price point."
United Kingdom
Iain
The price is ￥15,050
￥18,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel
Living area

13. Urbany Hostel London 18 - 40 years old

Urbany Hostel London 18 - 40 years old
1.0 star property
London City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"the staff were amazing!!! it was my first time in a hostel and they made me feel so comfrontable and safe!!!"
Canada
Raya
The price is ￥18,292
￥21,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Urbany Hostel London 18 - 40 years old
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bartender, and a counter with glasses and bottles.

14. Publove @ Exmouth Arms Euston

Publove @ Exmouth Arms Euston
1.0 star property
London City Centre
6.8 out of 10, (250 reviews)
"I loved it, will definitely be booking another stay!! If you’re travelling on a budget this is hands down the best place to stay!!"
Canada
Cheyenne
The price is ￥12,005
￥14,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Publove @ Exmouth Arms Euston
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a projection screen displaying a movie.

15. Astor Victoria Hostel 18 to 39 years

Astor Victoria Hostel 18 to 39 years
2.0 star property
London City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (246 reviews)
"easy, convenient spot for short stay."
United Kingdom
K
The price is ￥16,260
￥19,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Astor Victoria Hostel 18 to 39 years
A white building with a black metal fence, a wooden door, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

16. Smart Russell Square Hostel

Smart Russell Square Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
6.8 out of 10, (462 reviews)
"2nd time coming and everything was perfect this time too"
France
Louise
The price is ￥14,093
￥16,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Smart Russell Square Hostel
Interior

17. Pax Lodge

Pax Lodge
1.0 star property
Camden
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"trevligt ställe att åka till som scout."
Sweden
Birgitta
The price is ￥12,058
￥14,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Pax Lodge
A communal dining area with tables and benches, a kitchen counter with various food items, and a sign indicating 'Staff Only'.

18. Astor Kensington Hostel

Astor Kensington Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"Clean room with good location."
United Kingdom
Chia Chi
The price is ￥10,676
￥12,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Astor Kensington Hostel
A modern building with large glass windows and metal railings.

19. YHA London Thameside - Hostel

YHA London Thameside - Hostel
2.0 star property
Southwark
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (204 reviews)
"room and staff"
United States
Chando Admire
The price is ￥8,874
￥10,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
YHA London Thameside - Hostel
A kitchen area with stainless steel pots, bowls, and salt shakers on a wooden countertop.

20. Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old

Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old
2.0 star property
London City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (542 reviews)
"The host people are really nice and make sure you enjoy the instance"
Mexico
Jazmin Esmeralda
The price is ￥16,186
￥19,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old
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Top London Hotel Reviews

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

8/10 Good
"Clean room and bathroom and the location was perfect, the room was a little too small but it’s perfect for one or 2 days, more days might be uncomfortable."
Promise Oluebube 1-night trip
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Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

Find out more about London

London Hostels information

Number of reviews
4,102
Accommodation
133 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥5,079
Highest Price
￥22,894

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in London?
By going with a hostel you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your trip funds for fun things to do during your vacation. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its theaters and museums.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices, and a social setting.
What are the best hostels in London?
Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start looking: Zedwell Capsule Hotel, Piccadilly Circus - Located steps from Piccadilly Circus. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. You'll find showers, bed sheets, and free WiFi in all rooms. Wombat's City Hostel London - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Tower Gateway DLR Station and Aldgate East Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You'll find showers, bed sheets, and free WiFi in all rooms. A&o London Docklands Riverside - You can take advantage of free WiFi and 2 bars/lounges, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with TVs, hair dryers, and bed sheets. LSE Bankside House - Campus Accommodation - Located within a 10-minute walk of River Thames and Borough Market. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You'll find towels, showers, and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. NX London Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of New Cross Gate Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi.
How many hostels should I expect to find in London?
If you're hoping to find an affordable place to stay in London, one of Expedia's 50 hostels could be a great choice.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in London?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 42°F. Average annual precipitation for London is 28 inches.
What is there to see and do in London?
Overall, London is known for its theaters, museums, and architecture. Major attractions include Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Big Ben. Get out into nature with places like Hyde Park, Leicester Square, and Victoria Embankment Gardens. Cultural attractions include The Arena, The British Museum, and National Gallery.
What's the best way to get to and around London while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around London in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is London City Airport (LCY), 7.6 mi (12.3 km) away. An alternative is Heathrow Airport (LHR), located 14.1 mi (22.7 km) away. Once you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. You can take advantage of metro transit at Charing Cross Underground Station, Embankment Station, and Leicester Square Underground Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Charing Cross Station, Tottenham Court Road Station, or Waterloo Station.

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