Hostels in London, England

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Popular hostels in London

Discover well-known properties in London that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 31,764 hotels in London and price data was last updated on 19 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in London is €65/night.
These hostels are among the most popular places to stay for users visiting London. Users can utilize the filters available to narrow down their search.
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86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom
Located a short stroll from Greenwich Station, Venture Hostel provides guests with a convenient base when visiting London. It is situated in close proximity to plenty of popular bars, clubs and restaurants.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.3
Good
1229 reviews
Location
7.4 km from city centre
Yha London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
Set in Central London, YHA London St Paul's is within an easy walk of Tate Modern. It is steps from Saint Paul's Cathedral, eateries and nightlife options.
Free Wi-Fi
7.8
Good
951 reviews
Location
2.3 km from city centre
Holland Walk, London, United Kingdom
Situated within walking distance of High Street Kensington Tube Station, Safestay London Kensington Holland Park provides guests with an ideal base when visiting London. The numerous facilities this stylish hostel offers include luggage storage, a games room and a 24-hour reception.
Free Wi-Fi
6.4
Good
5255 reviews
Location
5.3 km from city centre
102 Lavender Hill, London, United Kingdom
Less than 20 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction Railway Station, PubLove @ The Crown Battersea offers guests a convenient base while in London. Guests can also make the most of free internet access.
Free Wi-Fi
7.0
Good
1953 reviews
Location
4.3 km from city centre
16 Talbot Square, London, United Kingdom
Atlas Studio Rooms is situated in London and is close to local attractions, including the Great Western Railway War Memorial. The guest house is also ideally located minutes on foot from Paddington Railway Station.
Free Wi-Fi
6.2
Good
217 reviews
Location
3.8 km from city centre
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
New Cross Inn Hostel provides a comfortable setting when in London. The hostel is also conveniently located minutes on foot from New Cross Gate Railway Station.
Free Wi-Fi
6.5
Good
54 reviews
Location
6.6 km from city centre
48-50 Inverness Terrace, London, United Kingdom
Smart Hyde Park Inn Hostel is in Westminster and is within a two minute walk to Queensway. It also provides free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
6.9
Good
4747 reviews
Location
4.5 km from city centre
16 Leinster Terrace, London, United Kingdom
Located in Westminster, this hostel is just a short stroll from Queensway and Kensington Gardens. It also offers a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi and a currency exchange.
Free Wi-Fi
7.3
Good
3497 reviews
Location
4.2 km from city centre
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, United Kingdom
Clink261 Hostel London provides a stylish setting when in London. It also offers a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
7.3
Good
6762 reviews
Location
3.3 km from city centre
28-30 Bute Gardens, London, United Kingdom
Situated a short stroll from Kensington Olympia Railway Station, Abercorn House London offers guests a convenient base when visiting London. It is conveniently located for those wanting to visit local attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
6.7
Good
52 reviews
Location
6.7 km from city centre
€102

Tips for booking hostels in London

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in London. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:July
Average price in London:€65/night
Cheapest price found:€10/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Tuesday
€26 - €138
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
€41 - €111
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated London hostels

Browse through properties in London that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 31,764 properties in London and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Some of the best London hostel options as decided by our users. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews and hostel descriptions and amenities.
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London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, United Kingdom
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€164
Avg. per night
38 Bolton Gardens, London, United Kingdom
4.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€42
Avg. per night
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€35
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18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€94
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27 Montague Street, London, United Kingdom
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€38
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Watts Way, London, United Kingdom
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€120
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144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€33
Avg. per night
7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
4.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€35
Avg. per night

Cheapest hostels in London, England

Discover affordable stays in London that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in London can be found for as low as €16 per night. There is currently one property in London that can be booked for this price. The Birds Nest Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in London. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024
These London properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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32 Deptford Church Street, London, United Kingdom
7.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€16
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6 Daventry Street, London, United Kingdom
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€18
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189 Greenwich High Road, London, United Kingdom
8.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€18
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13-15 Shepherds Bush Green, London, United Kingdom
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€19
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58 Bagleys Lane, London, United Kingdom
5.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€20
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6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€21
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30 Chatsworth Road, London, United Kingdom
7.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€21
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48-50 Camden High Street, London, United Kingdom
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€21
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in London

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in London to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in London at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in London. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
28-30 Bute Gardens, London, United Kingdom
€102
13-15 Shepherds Bush Green, London, United Kingdom
3 stars
3 stars
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
4 stars
4 stars +
Yha London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
79-81 Euston Road, London, United Kingdom

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Other accommodations in London

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London, United Kingdom
4.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
€221
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
2.9 km from city centre
€333
Avg. per night
Chelsea Harbour, London, United Kingdom
4.7 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€204
Avg. per night
St Giles Hotel, 12 Bedford Ave, London, United Kingdom
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€128
Avg. per night
86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom
7.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€36
Avg. per night

Where to stay in London

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within London to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
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Facts about staying in London

Find useful tips and insights about staying in London to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in London?

    €66/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 €32 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 183 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. 3,014 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 “wifi” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, 30 London hostels list “wifi” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in London with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Safestay London Kensington Holland Park.

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