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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE VAUXHALL

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE VAUXHALL
1.0 star property
London City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (10 reviews)
"Fantastic find within minutes walk of the cricket"
United Kingdom
Guy
The price is ￥19,135
￥22,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE VAUXHALL
Bar (on property)

Wombat's City Hostel London

Wombat's City Hostel London
2.0 star property
London City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (621 reviews)
"the best hostel ever"
Mexico
Fátima Astrid
The price is ￥17,052
￥20,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Wombat's City Hostel London
Exterior

Acacia Hotel

Acacia Hotel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.4 out of 10, Good, (37 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay! Close to public transport!"
United States
Regan
The price is ￥19,435
￥23,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Acacia Hotel
Living area

Urbany Hostel London 18 - 40 years old

Urbany Hostel London 18 - 40 years old
1.0 star property
London City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"The room I was in was clean & I love that there were some nights where there was free dinners. The free dinners were the best part. Also, having towels that were decently priced and not overly expensive was a huge plus. You'll need to bring your own soap and washcloth though. 8/10 for me."
United States
Jah-Sun
The price is ￥19,078
￥22,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Urbany Hostel London 18 - 40 years old
Terrace/patio

Astor Museum Inn Hostel

Astor Museum Inn Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (145 reviews)
"Room was clean and very well kept. In a great location and lots nearby for you to visit Staff were very nice "
United Kingdom
Lisa
The price is ￥10,777
￥12,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Astor Museum Inn Hostel
Reception

Generator London

Generator London
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"A very nice hostel situated just next to Kings Cross and Euston Railways and Tube stations. Best location in the heart of London, easy public transportation access, safe and clean and convenient, beds are very comfortable, staff are very friendly, shoutout to Prince, Carlos, Junior and Ainy (If I spelt it right) for being fantastic, use this hostel on all my travels to London."
United Kingdom
Mustafa Zahid
The price is ￥13,429
￥16,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Generator London
Bar (on property)

LSE Bankside House - Campus Accommodation

LSE Bankside House - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
London City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (988 reviews)
"We have stayed several times fabulous location and has all you need great breakfast too"
United Kingdom
Tracey
The price is ￥14,738
￥17,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
LSE Bankside House - Campus Accommodation
Lobby

BacPac Hostel

BacPac Hostel
2.0 star property
Hammersmith and Fulham
5.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"The staff were very nice!"
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥17,186
￥20,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
BacPac Hostel
Bar (on property)

Publove @ Exmouth Arms Euston

Publove @ Exmouth Arms Euston
1.0 star property
London City Centre
6.8 out of 10, (247 reviews)
"This is an excellent option on a very tight budget. It is hard to criticise at the price but there are other dormitory offerings that are more comfortable and enjoyable. Great location and bedding very clean."
United Kingdom
Clive
The price is ￥15,160
￥18,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Publove @ Exmouth Arms Euston
Property entrance

YHA London Earl's Court - Hostel

YHA London Earl's Court - Hostel
4.0 star property
London City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (318 reviews)
"it was a great and friendly place to stay."
United States
Kushy
The price is ￥12,083
￥14,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
YHA London Earl's Court - Hostel
Reception

Atlas Hostel

Atlas Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.0 out of 10, Good, (313 reviews)
"I had messed up my reservation for a day, the staff was super understanding of my situation and managed to get us lodged another night."
United States
Alfred
The price is ￥14,372
￥17,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Atlas Hostel
Front of property

Astor Kensington Hostel

Astor Kensington Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (78 reviews)
"Very polite & humble staff. Appreciate about cleaning. Will visit again"
United Kingdom
Muhammad Ahad
The price is ￥9,785
￥11,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Astor Kensington Hostel
Double Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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, (169 reviews)
"Have functional WiFi. Have a comfortable bed a chair"
Canada
Pang
The price is ￥11,267
￥13,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Astor Hyde Park – 18 to 40 years
Reception

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel
3.0 star property
Camden
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Quieter area, girls dorms are decently quiet and comfortable, if a bit warm in the summer."
United States
Sydney
The price is ￥6,636
￥7,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel
Lobby sitting area

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, (564 reviews)
The price is ￥8,700
￥10,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
St Christopher's Village, London Bridge - Hostel
Interior detail

Clink 261 Hostel

Clink 261 Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (646 reviews)
"Lovely stay"
United Kingdom
Fidel
The price is ￥15,097
￥18,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Clink 261 Hostel
Living area

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 ￥18,922
￥22,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old
Terrace/patio

Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel

Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.0 out of 10, Good, (283 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 ￥15,635
￥18,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel
Front of property

YHA London St Paul's - Hostel

YHA London St Paul's - Hostel
3.0 star property
London City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (275 reviews)
"Great location and very friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Elizabeth
The price is ￥16,692
￥20,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
YHA London St Paul's - Hostel
Interior

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, (242 reviews)
"Staff are always helpful and friendly and always cleaning especially the kitchen."
United Kingdom
Susanna Kate
The price is ￥10,706
￥12,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Astor Victoria Hostel 18 to 39 years
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Top London Hotel Reviews

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Air conditioning in the pods were great, and adjustable lighting. Shared toilets were very clean. Healthy food in the social area, charging ports and comfy couches and chairs. Great for a few days if you’re exploring the city and soho."
Katie 3-night trip
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Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

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London Hostels information

Number of reviews
5,609
Accommodation
132 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥7,964
Highest Price
￥23,322

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: LSE Bankside House - Campus Accommodation - Located steps from Tate Modern. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk. You'll find towels, showers, and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. Zedwell Capsule Hotel, Piccadilly Circus - Located steps from Piccadilly Circus. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as an elevator. You'll find showers and free WiFi 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. 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. Property features include free WiFi, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, bed sheets, and free WiFi. Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Swiss Cottage Underground Station and Finchley Road Underground Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets.
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 56 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 London Eye. Get out into nature with places like Hyde Park, Leicester Square, and Victoria Embankment Gardens. Cultural attractions include The British Museum, The Arena, and Royal Albert Hall.
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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