Popular hotels
Insights
Top-rated hotels
Cheapest hotels
Where to stay

Hostels in London

Search and compare London, England hostels from hundreds of travel sites on HotelsCombined and save.

London, United Kingdom
Apr 2 — Apr 32
...and more

Learn why travelers love HotelsCombined

Compare hotel ratings collected from thousands of user reviews.

One search gives you accurate pricing on affordable hotels.

Customize your results by hotel chain, amenities, price and more.

Search for hotels as many times as you want – for free.

Refine Your Search

Star ratings
Guest Ratings
Amenities
Freebies
See all filters

Popular hostels in London

Discover well-known properties in London that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 37,199 hotels in London and price data was last updated on March 26, 2025. The average price for a hotel in London is $56/night.
These are some of the hostels in London with the highest demand. Users can use the filters present to refine their search even further.
Filter by star ratings
All filters
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with free breakfast, near Thames River A bar/lounge, laundry facilities, and free breakfast are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. NX London Hostel offers 19 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
6.2
Good
1192 reviews
Location
4.1 mi from city centre
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
Victorian London hostel in Camden with a 24-hour front desk A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel offers 34 shared accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
4234 reviews
Location
3.9 mi from city centre
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.#This property is closed from November 5 2020 to January 14 2021 (dates subject to change). Optional fees: The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. Fee for continental breakfast: GBP 4.5 for adults and GBP 4.5 for children (approximately) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Instructions: Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed No onsite parking is available The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property This property does not accept student cards as valid identification at check-in. Special instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Minimum age: 18. Check in from: 2:00 PM. Check in to: anytime. Check out: 10:00 AM.
Free Wi-Fi
7.2
Good
5594 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
1A Sutherland Street, London, United Kingdom
Adults-only London hostel in London City Centre with a 24-hour front desk Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available. PubLove The White Ferry, Victoria - Hostel offers 6 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
7.0
Good
4885 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
102 Lavender Hill, London, United Kingdom
Adults-only London hostel in Wandsworth with a 24-hour front desk Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available. PubLove @ The Crown, Battersea - Hostel offers 8 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
6.7
Good
2067 reviews
Location
2.7 mi from city centre
7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Tower of London A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Wombat's City Hostel London offers 120 accommodations with safes. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
5573 reviews
Location
2.6 mi from city centre
308 Edgware Road, London, United Kingdom
Adults-only London hostel in London City Centre with a 24-hour front desk Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available. PubLove @ The Green Man - Hostel offers 8 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
Free Wi-Fi
6.4
Good
2940 reviews
Location
2.4 mi from city centre
104 Bolsover Street, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Regent Street A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available. YHA London Central - Hostel offers 302 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
5735 reviews
Location
1.7 mi from city centre
London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a garden, as well as heating and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a hair dryer, towels, a desk, and housekeeping.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
1420 reviews
Location
1.7 mi from city centre
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near The British Museum This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. Clink 261 Hostel offers 25 accommodations with safes. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
7.5
Good
5077 reviews
Location
2.1 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hostels in London

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in London.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in London?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in London is April ($26). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in London is May ($110).

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

The cheapest day to stay in London is Tuesday ($39). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $111.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as $20, rising to an average cost of $92, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $20 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 $16/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $16/night. For a 4-star hostel in London, the cheapest rate recently found was $20/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 $25 per night.

Top-rated London hostels

Browse through properties in London that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 37,199 properties in London and data was last updated on March 26, 2025.
Some of the best London hostel options as decided by our users. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
Show all 37,199 hostels
18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$125
Avg. per night
27 Montague Street, London, United Kingdom
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$37
Avg. per night
52 Wilson Street, London, United Kingdom
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$42
Avg. per night
172 Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$30
Avg. per night
71 High Street, Dundee, United Kingdom
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$31
Avg. per night
14-16 Craven Hill, London, United Kingdom
2.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$102
Avg. per night
24 Sumner Street, London, United Kingdom
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$155
Avg. per night
92-95 Livery Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$29
Avg. per night
63 Prince's Square, London, United Kingdom
3.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$42
Avg. per night
628-634 Commercial Road, London, United Kingdom
4.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$161
Avg. per night
45 Queensborough Terrace, London, United Kingdom
2.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$28
Avg. per night
56-60 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, United Kingdom
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$39
Avg. per night
14 Queensberry Place, London, United Kingdom
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$127
Avg. per night
14 Narrow Quay, Bristol, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$40
Avg. per night
121 Borough High Street, London, United Kingdom
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$33
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 $19 per night. There is currently one property in London that can be booked for this price. St Christopher's Greenwich is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in London. Price data was last updated on March 26, 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in London at the moment. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.
Show all 37,199 hostels
189 Greenwich High Road, London, United Kingdom
5.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$19
Avg. per night
Bridge Lane, Troutbeck, Windermere, United Kingdom
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$19
Avg. per night
54 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$19
Avg. per night
6 Daventry Street, London, United Kingdom
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$20
Avg. per night
13-15 Shepherds Bush Green, London, United Kingdom
4.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$21
Avg. per night
Holland Walk, London, United Kingdom
3.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$22
Avg. per night
48-50 Inverness Terrace, London, United Kingdom
2.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$22
Avg. per night
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$22
Avg. per night
8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
7.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$23
Avg. per night
6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$23
Avg. per night
32 Deptford Church Street, London, United Kingdom
4.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$23
Avg. per night
95 Effra Road, London, United Kingdom
3.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$23
Avg. per night
172 New Kent Road, London, United Kingdom
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$23
Avg. per night
58 Bagleys Lane, London, United Kingdom
3.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$23
Avg. per night
86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom
4.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$24
Avg. per night
55-57 Bayham Street, London, United Kingdom
2.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$24
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 March 26, 2025.
Some of the best options for booking a hostel in London categorized by hostel class. We've also highlighted the most popular hostels and best value within each hostel class.
4 stars +
Yha London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
71 High Street, Dundee, United Kingdom
54 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom
3 stars
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
56-60 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Bridge Lane, Troutbeck, Windermere, United Kingdom
2 stars and under
48-50 Inverness Terrace, London, United Kingdom
104 Bolsover Street, London, United Kingdom
13-15 Shepherds Bush Green, London, United Kingdom

Other accommodations in London

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in London. There are 37,199 properties in London and price data was last updated on March 26, 2025. The average price for a hotel in London is $56/night.
Show all 37,199 stays
London, United Kingdom
0.9 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$230
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
2.5 mi from city centre
$126
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
4.5 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$246
Avg. per night
Palace Gate, London, United Kingdom
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$490
Avg. per night
22-28 Shepherd Street, London, United Kingdom
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$332
Avg. per night
Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 0XG, London, United Kingdom
2.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$210
Avg. per night
57 Whitehall, London, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$1,036
Avg. per night

Where to stay in London

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within London to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on March 26, 2025.
Use the map to find hostels in London that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. Clicking a property's name will unlock more information and allow you to book that particular hostel.

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 March 26, 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in London?

    On average, it’s $56/night for a hostel in London, though $25/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $14/night in London. Try to avoid booking your hostel in July (the most expensive month). Booking in March (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in London?

    Based on our data, Onefam Notting Hill is the best London hostel, with a rating of 8.9/10 from 2,018 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to London Heathrow Airport?

    If you’re looking for hostels in London that aren’t far from London Heathrow Airport, then the closest one is St Christopher's Inn Shepherd's Bush, which is 10.5 mi away.

  • What area of London is most popular to stay in?

    While there are other neighborhoods throughout London, 2% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in City of Westminster in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Smart Hyde Park Inn is our most popular hostel in this area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in London closest to Borough Market?

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Borough Market while in London, then opt for the popular St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge with a 6.6/10 review score from 1,130 users. The distance from Borough Market to St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge is 0.1 mi.

  • Should I stay in a London hostel?

    Staying at a hostel in London is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

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

    Yes, London has 23 hostels with “Kitchen/Kitchenette” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage is the most popular London hostel with this amenity.

See more FAQs

Find better results for your stay in London