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Wilson House - Camden

Camden, London

Located in London, within 2.3 km of Lord's Cricket Ground and 2.7 km of London Zoo, Wilson House - Camden provides accommodation with a garden. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

R
Rio
From
Australia
Great location, staff were lovely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviews
Price from
US$87.13
1 night, 2 adults

Hostelle - women only hostel London

Tower Hamlets, London

Set in London and with Brick Lane reachable within 1.4 km, Hostelle - women only hostel London offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

K
Karina
From
Austria
Wonderful and friendly staff, activities offered to make you feel welcome and connected, very clean, comfortable beds, amazing artwork and great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,554 reviews
Price from
US$52.72
1 night, 2 adults

Lee Abbey London

Kensington and Chelsea, London

Lee Abbey London features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in London.

M
Manja
From
Slovenia
Lee Abbey is very attractive place to stay in nice and peaceful area of London. It is situated up to 15 minutes of walking to V&A museum and other sightseeings. The bus stop and underground station are very close. The room was comfortable and clean, food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. I liked the beautiful garden with benches a lot. They have a storage room for the luggage if you arrive before check-in time and leave after check-out time. That was very useful in our case. If I will come to London again, I will check if they will have a free room. I highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,339 reviews
Price from
US$145.11
1 night, 2 adults

Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old

Westminster Borough, London

Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old provides accommodation in London near Portobello Road Market and Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park.

R
Rouzbeh
From
Iran
You can feel the friendly atmosphere as soon as you enter the place. Super kind and friendly staff. The location is amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,484 reviews
Price from
US$161.67
1 night, 2 adults

Astor Museum Hostel

Camden, London

Astor Museum offers accommodation for guests over the age of 18 in Central London, situated directly opposite the British Museum. Free WiFi is available in all the rooms.

L
Levi
From
New Zealand
Everything was great for the price. Staff were amazing and hospitable, particularly Aitor and the cute Romanian guy - I never got his name! Every other night they host optional get togethers with staff and guests if you want to get social and make friends - I had a good time. The location is right behind the museum, and close to other great places in London.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,622 reviews
Price from
US$109.16
1 night, 2 adults

London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only

London

London Backpackers offers accommodation in London, we are social hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travellers, we have events on various days in the week and also host free dinners on...

j
jerez rey
From
Malta
The venue it's awesome, big, comfortable, the crew it's very nice friendly, the breakfast was nice, excellent service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,058 reviews
Price from
US$69.23
1 night, 2 adults

Onefam Notting Hill

Kensington and Chelsea, London

Onefam Notting Hill provides accommodation in London near Portobello Road Market and Royal Albert Hall. This is a social party hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travellers.

E
Eduardo
From
Ireland
Everything, it’s one of my favorite hostels in the world. Second time I go to London and I am always choosing there to stay. Perfect to make new friends, and staff super friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
Price from
US$153.61
1 night, 2 adults

Pax Lodge

Camden, London

Pax Lodge is a hostel tucked away in the Belsize Park area of London and 5 minutes' walk from its Tube station. Free WiFi access is available. bed linen, towels and a fan are provided.

R
Rachel
From
Chile
Good location & really appreciated being able to leave car there after checking out for a small extra charge. Easy walk to tube for central London.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,171 reviews
Price from
US$105.44
1 night, 2 adults

Wombat's City Hostel London

Tower Hamlets, London

Located in central London, Wombat's City Hostel London offers accommodation with free WiFi access throughout and features a terrace, a bar and a 24-hour front desk.

J
Jakun
From
South Korea
Good location, neat facility, friendly staff, reasonable price in London
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,457 reviews
Price from
US$167.06
1 night, 2 adults

YHA London Central

Westminster Borough, London

Providing high-quality hostel accommodation in the heart of the capital, YHA London Central offers comfort and convenience.

J
Julia
From
Vietnam
It's peaceful and everything flows well!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,363 reviews
Price from
US$159.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in London and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews

Astor Oxford Street is well located in the centre of London, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

From US$139.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,414 reviews

Only 10 minutes' walk from Waterloo Station, along a quiet side street, PubLove @ The Steam Engine is set above a traditional London pub.

From US$210.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,244 reviews

The Onefam Waterloo has a lively atmosphere as a social party hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travellers.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 8,896 reviews

This hostel is in the heart of London, a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross Railway Station and the British Library. It provides budget accommodation with free WiFi access throughout.

From US$190.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,850 reviews

YHA London St Paul’s is situated 5 minutes’ walk from St Paul’s tube station (Central Line) and only a minute from St Paul’s Cathedral bus stop. Laundry service is provided for an additional charge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,668 reviews

Astor Victoria offers accommodation for guests over the age of 18 till 40 in central London, within a 10-minute walk from Victoria and 1 km from Tate Britain.

From US$177.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10,717 reviews

In central London in the vibrant area of Bloomsbury, this large, vibrant hostel is near Russell Square Tube Station. The Generator has an internet cafe, a lounge and a games room with pool tables.

From US$104.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,745 reviews

PubLove @ The Rose & Crown features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in London.

From US$187.39 per night

Save money on hostels in London and nearby – budget options available

Clink261 Hostel

Camden, London
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 6,774 reviews

A 2-minute walk from Kings Cross Station, Clink261 is a modern hostel offering both dormitory rooms, private rooms, free WiFi in a central location in London.

From US$117 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,809 reviews

Your London adventure starts here. St Christopher's Inn London Bridge – The Village sits right in the thick of one of London's most electric neighbourhoods.

From US$100.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 7,874 reviews

Located in the former Labour Party headquarters, Safestay London Elephant & Castle is a 5-minute walk from Elephant & Castle train station and shopping centre.

From US$180.25 per night

Rest Up London

Southwark, London
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,561 reviews

Rest Up at Driscoll House: Sleep Where Stories were Made Experience London like never before at Rest Up Hostel, nestled inside the historic Driscoll House built 1913, a beautifully preserved landmark...

From US$134.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 515 reviews

Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Atlas Hostel is located in London, 1.7 km from The Serpentine and 1.9 km from Madame Tussauds.

From US$225.25 per night

Smart Camden Inn

Camden, London
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,007 reviews

Less than 500 metres from Camden Market, the Smart Camden Inn is located in Camden’s pubs and clubs district.

From US$116.46 per night

Hostel Rooms In Camden

Camden, London
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews

Attractively situated in the Camden district of London, Hostel Rooms In Camden is situated 300 metres from Camden Market, 1.3 km from London Zoo and 1.7 km from Euston Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,767 reviews

Just 100 meters from Hyde Park, this hostel is a 5-minute walk from Queensway Underground Station. It offers spacious rooms with an en suite bathroom and free WiFi access throughout.

From US$122.81 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Ideally located in the Westminster Borough district of London, Private rooms with shared bathrooms and a top floor studio is set 90 metres from Arts Theatre, 500 metres from Royal Opera House and 600...

From US$2,569.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,929 reviews

The Walrus Bar and Hostel offers accommodation in central London. Guests can enjoy live music/ sport/ cocktails/ beers/ spirits at the on-site traditional English pub.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 603 reviews

With award winning architecture, Friendship House offer self-catering accommodation in Southwark, London and is situated within just 1.1 miles from the London Eye and Big Ben.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 555 reviews

Holland House is a student accommodation offering long term stays, set in London and is located 0.9 miles from Buckingham Palace.The property features a restaurant and free Wi-Fi is offered to guests.

From US$119.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,296 reviews

Do Camden by day and curb side beers by night. The Exmouth Arms is an iconic Hostel-Pub situated in the Camden corner of London.

In a prime location in the centre of London, 238 Kennington Lane International Students House Vauxhall provides continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,765 reviews

Situated in London and within 2.4 km of London Bridge, Cricketers Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews

Ideally situated in the Islington district of London, 264 Pentonville road is situated 400 metres from King's Cross Station, 300 metres from King's Cross St Pancras and 1.1 km from Euston Station.

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Avg. price/night: US$98.73
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,994 reviews
A beautiful building, staff very friendly and efficient. Communal Areas - Delightful . Dormitory - standard bunk bed with light , electric points and charging points. Clean . Wonderful Continental Breakfast ( £6.50 charge). I will definitely be back , felt completely safe and in a good residential area. Fantastic Hostel .
Guest review by
Kay
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,881 reviews
Great location in a quiet area between Chelsea and fulham. Some of the best staff I have ever encountered in a hostel and the manager Rhys is a top guy. Would definitely recommend. Great budget backpackers hostel!!!!!!!!!!
Guest review by
Alsadig
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$130.56
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,457 reviews
By far one of the best hostels in London ! Second stay and will return … even felt safe as a solo female traveler prior Great location, great staff, great price !
Guest review by
samantha
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$145.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,484 reviews
Great atmosphere; all staff are very friendly, keep the bathrooms and kitchen areas spotless and do their best to accommodate your needs. They also regularly organise evening events at cheap bars/clubs across London, so if you're solo-travelling, you'll have tons of opportunities to meet new people. Definitely, the best hostel I've ever stayed in; would 100% consider staying there the next time I'm in London!
Guest review by
Jamal
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,881 reviews
Love everything about this hostel. Great location near Chelsea, but off the beaten path enougb to feal peacrful. real old London pub dow stairs where you can mix with the locals who van be good fun. Great value for money. Rhys is exceptional at his job a a vreat host. made me feel welcome from the beginning. rooms and bathrooms are always clean. Its exactly what a budget hostel should be, clean, friendly, safe, convenient. i will definitely be back
Guest review by
Bamba
Solo traveller