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Popular hostels in London

Discover well-known properties in London that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 34,473 hotels in London and price data was last updated on December 18, 2024. The average price for a hotel in London is $74/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.
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
6.3
Good
1187 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
4095 reviews
Location
3.9 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
6.5
Good
2884 reviews
Location
2.4 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
6.8
Good
1988 reviews
Location
2.7 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
7.3
Good
4746 reviews
Location
1.2 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
8.4
Excellent
5458 reviews
Location
2.6 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
8.2
Excellent
5582 reviews
Location
1.7 mi from city centre
16 Talbot Square, London, United Kingdom
Hostel in London, a quick walk to Hyde Park Along with tour/ticket assistance, this smoke-free hostel has free WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff. Limited housekeeping is available. Atlas Studios offers 52 accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
6.4
Good
984 reviews
Location
2.4 mi from city centre
79-81 Euston Road, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near The British Museum This hostel features a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi in public areas. Kabannas St Pancras offers 188 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
5456 reviews
Location
2.0 mi from city centre
28-30 Bute Gardens, London, United Kingdom
Located in London (Hammersmith), Abercorn House is within a 15-minute walk of Eventim Apollo and Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. This hostel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kensington High Street and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Westfield London Shopping Centre. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as wireless Internet access (surcharge) and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/café. Make yourself at home in one of the 125 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Free Wi-Fi
7.0
Good
5556 reviews
Location
4.2 mi from city centre

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 December 18, 2024.
Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:October
Average price in London:$74/night
Cheapest price found:$9/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Monday
$31 - $171
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$44 - $127
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 34,473 properties in London and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.
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.
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18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$97
Avg. per night
27 Montague Street, London, United Kingdom
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$34
Avg. per night
52 Wilson Street, London, United Kingdom
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$34
Avg. per night
172 Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$26
Avg. per night
40 Belsize Park Gardens, London, United Kingdom
3.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$76
Avg. per night
24 Sumner Street, London, United Kingdom
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$106
Avg. per night
1 Starcross Street, London, United Kingdom
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$28
Avg. per night
63 Prince's Square, London, United Kingdom
3.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$34
Avg. per night
143 The Strand, London, United Kingdom
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$84
Avg. per night
628-634 Commercial Road, London, United Kingdom
4.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$182
Avg. per night
45 Queensborough Terrace, London, United Kingdom
2.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$29
Avg. per night
14 Queensberry Place, London, United Kingdom
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$107
Avg. per night
121 Borough High Street, London, United Kingdom
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$24
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 $15 per night. There is currently one property in London that can be booked for this price. The Phoenix Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in London. Price data was last updated on December 18, 2024
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.
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6 Daventry Street, London, United Kingdom
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$15
Avg. per night
58 Bagleys Lane, London, United Kingdom
3.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
48-50 Inverness Terrace, London, United Kingdom
2.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
Holland Walk, London, United Kingdom
3.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
189 Greenwich High Road, London, United Kingdom
5.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
13-15 Shepherds Bush Green, London, United Kingdom
4.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$18
Avg. per night
6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$19
Avg. per night
95 Effra Road, London, United Kingdom
3.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$19
Avg. per night
16 Leinster Terrace, London, United Kingdom
2.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$19
Avg. per night
55-57 Bayham Street, London, United Kingdom
2.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$19
Avg. per night
86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom
4.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$20
Avg. per night
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$20
Avg. per night
8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
7.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$20
Avg. per night
161-165 Borough High Street, London, United Kingdom
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$21
Avg. per night
41-42, Cosser St, London, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$22
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 December 18, 2024.
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.
3 stars
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
Yha London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
2 stars and under
104 Bolsover Street, London, United Kingdom
48-50 Inverness Terrace, London, United Kingdom

Other accommodations in London

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in London. There are 34,473 properties in London and price data was last updated on December 18, 2024. The average price for a hotel in London is $74/night.
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London, United Kingdom
0.9 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$237
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
2.5 mi from city centre
$127
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
2.2 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$290
Avg. per night
Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 0XG, London, United Kingdom
2.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$185
Avg. per night
30 Greville Street, London, United Kingdom
1.6 mi from city centre
Airport shuttle
$245
Avg. per night
42 Princes Square, London, United Kingdom
3.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$123
Avg. per night
Broken Quay House, 2 Broken Wharf, London, United Kingdom
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$160
Avg. per night
124 Prince of Wales Drive, London, United Kingdom
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$200
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 December 18, 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 December 18, 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in London?

    On average, it’s $74/night for a hostel in London, though $42/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $9/night in London. Try to avoid booking your hostel in December (the most expensive month). Booking in January (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • 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 1,987 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 Abercorn House, which is 10.2 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 Westminster Abbey?

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Westminster Abbey while in London, then opt for the popular The Walrus Bar and Hostel with a 7.5/10 review score from 3,068 users. The distance from Westminster Abbey to The Walrus Bar and Hostel is 0.6 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).

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