What is the cost of a hostel in London?

€69/night is an average price for a hostel in London throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in November is the most expensive month to book, and in February is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found London hostels for as low as €11/night. In general, London hostels for €34 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in London?

Based on our data, Onefam Waterloo is the best London hostel, with a rating of 8.7/10 from 254 reviews.

What hostel is closest to London Heathrow Airport?

Abercorn house is the nearest hostel in London to London Heathrow Airport, at a distance of 16.4 km.

What area of London is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is City of Westminster, with 8% of our users looking to stay in London searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Smart Hyde Park View Hostel is a popular hostel in City of Westminster that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

What is the most popular hostel in London closest to Kensington Palace?

The most popular hostel in London that’s close to Kensington Palace is Astor Hyde Park Hostel. Just 0.8 km separate Astor Hyde Park Hostel from Kensington Palace, the city’s most popular attraction. 3,153 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Astor Hyde Park Hostel a score of 7.7/10.

Should I stay in a London hostel?

Staying in a London hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in London tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

Does London have hostels with “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 14 London hostels list “Kitchen/kitchenette” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in London with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel.

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