What is the cost of a hostel in London?

€47/night is an average price for a hostel in London throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in September 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 €10/night. In general, London hostels for €30 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in London?

Based on our data, Onefam Notting Hill is the best London hostel, with a rating of 8.8/10 from 2,113 reviews.

What hostel is closest to London Heathrow Airport?

Safestay London Kensington Holland Park is the nearest hostel in London to London Heathrow Airport, at a distance of 18.0 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. Publove @ The White Ferry, Victoria 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 Battersea Park?

The most popular hostel in London that’s close to Battersea Park is Publove @ The White Ferry, Victoria. Just 1.2 km separate Publove @ The White Ferry, Victoria from Battersea Park, the city’s most popular attraction. 5,059 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Publove @ The White Ferry, Victoria a score of 6.9/10.

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 “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 30 London hostels list “Wi-Fi” 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.

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What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in London?

The cheapest day to stay in London is Friday (€11). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is €109.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as €11, rising to an average cost of €72, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €10 for a 4-star hostel in London for tonight.

How much is a London hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in London this weekend for as little as €12/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €13/night. For a 4-star hostel in London, the cheapest rate recently found was €12/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in London?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 2 days before your trip to London. The lowest price found when booking 2 days ahead was €24 per night.

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Lse Carr-Saunders Hall

18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom

2.7 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

€78

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Travel insights for hostels in London

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in London including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in London?

The cheapest day to stay in London is Friday (€11). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is €109.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as €11, rising to an average cost of €72, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €10 for a 4-star hostel in London for tonight.

How much is a London hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in London?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 2 days before your trip to London. The lowest price found when booking 2 days ahead was €24 per night.

Top-rated London hostels

Browse through properties in London that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 41,207 properties in London and data was last updated on 16 September 2025.

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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