Skip to main content

Hostels in London

Find the hostels that appeal to you the most

Top picks for London hotels

Explore our most popular hotels in London

Filter by:

Review score

Wilson House - Camden

Camden, London

Featuring a garden, Wilson House - Camden offers rooms in London, 1.4 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground and 1.6 miles from London Zoo. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

A
Anali
From
United States
Overall very clean and comfortable and a very calm area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
Price from
$62.88
1 night, 2 adults

Hostelle - women only hostel London

Tower Hamlets, London

Located in London and with Brick Lane reachable within a 16-minute walk, Hostelle - women only hostel London provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

D
Daniela
From
Bulgaria
Ths hostel is clean, comfortable, the staff is very friendly and it's a great value. The location is very vibrant and rich in cultures and ethnicities, amazing food near by.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,618 reviews
Price from
$53.26
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.

J
Jan
From
United States
It was great value. Everyone was so nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,349 reviews
Price from
$146.61
1 night, 2 adults

Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old

Westminster Borough, London

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

A
Andraž
From
Slovenia
The staff was really friendly and very open.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,432 reviews
Price from
$163.34
1 night, 2 adults

Astor Museum Hostel

Camden, London

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

P
Perugu
From
India
Everyone was so friendly and helpful, very happy to stay there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,602 reviews
Price from
$94.42
1 night, 2 adults

London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only

London

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

A
Agrawal
From
India
The friendly environment of people and all the people who are working there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,049 reviews
Price from
$59.45
1 night, 2 adults

Onefam Notting Hill

Kensington and Chelsea, London

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

M
Mohammad
From
Saudi Arabia
Such an amazing hostel! Incredible vibes, super fun activities, and a very social atmosphere. The staff were full of energy and made the stay unforgettable — special thanks to Michael, Lee, Hector, Liv, junie, Yael, Zoe, meg & Will for bringing the good vibes from day one! 1000/10, highly recommended and would 100% stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,267 reviews
Price from
$155.21
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.

J
John
From
Canada
The staff were lovely and welcoming. The facilities were spotless and the location was perfect for my needs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews
Price from
$106.53
1 night, 2 adults

Wombat's City Hostel London

Tower Hamlets, London

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

C
CaduEdu28
From
Ireland
Wombat's has a very good vibes and the bar is really nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6,397 reviews
Price from
$155.42
1 night, 2 adults

YHA London Central

Westminster Borough, London

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

R
RiteshArora
From
India
superb, family friendly hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,331 reviews
Price from
$161.41
1 night, 2 adults
All hostels in London

The best hostels in London

Some of the best backpacker spots in London

Filter by:

Review score

Wilson House - Camden

Camden, London

Featuring a garden, Wilson House - Camden offers rooms in London, 1.4 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground and 1.6 miles from London Zoo. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

A
Anali
From
United States
Overall very clean and comfortable and a very calm area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews
Price from
$62.88
1 night, 2 adults

Hostelle - women only hostel London

Tower Hamlets, London

Located in London and with Brick Lane reachable within a 16-minute walk, Hostelle - women only hostel London provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

D
Daniela
From
Bulgaria
Ths hostel is clean, comfortable, the staff is very friendly and it's a great value. The location is very vibrant and rich in cultures and ethnicities, amazing food near by.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,618 reviews
Price from
$53.26
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.

J
Jan
From
United States
It was great value. Everyone was so nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,349 reviews
Price from
$146.61
1 night, 2 adults

Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old

Westminster Borough, London

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

A
Andraž
From
Slovenia
The staff was really friendly and very open.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,432 reviews
Price from
$163.34
1 night, 2 adults

Astor Museum Hostel

Camden, London

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

P
Perugu
From
India
Everyone was so friendly and helpful, very happy to stay there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,602 reviews
Price from
$94.42
1 night, 2 adults

London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only

London

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

A
Agrawal
From
India
The friendly environment of people and all the people who are working there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,049 reviews
Price from
$59.45
1 night, 2 adults

Onefam Notting Hill

Kensington and Chelsea, London

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

M
Mohammad
From
Saudi Arabia
Such an amazing hostel! Incredible vibes, super fun activities, and a very social atmosphere. The staff were full of energy and made the stay unforgettable — special thanks to Michael, Lee, Hector, Liv, junie, Yael, Zoe, meg & Will for bringing the good vibes from day one! 1000/10, highly recommended and would 100% stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,267 reviews
Price from
$155.21
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.

J
John
From
Canada
The staff were lovely and welcoming. The facilities were spotless and the location was perfect for my needs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews
Price from
$106.53
1 night, 2 adults

Wombat's City Hostel London

Tower Hamlets, London

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

C
CaduEdu28
From
Ireland
Wombat's has a very good vibes and the bar is really nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6,397 reviews
Price from
$155.42
1 night, 2 adults

YHA London Central

Westminster Borough, London

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

R
RiteshArora
From
India
superb, family friendly hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,331 reviews
Price from
$161.41
1 night, 2 adults
All hostels in London

Looking for a hostel?

Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

Most booked hostels in London and surrounding area in the past month

See all

Popular with guests booking hostels in London

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 6,617 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in London

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,891 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in London

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,696 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in London

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,128 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in London

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6,397 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in London

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,800 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in London

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,488 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in London

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in London

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10,653 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in London

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 8,859 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,893 reviews

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

From $126.43 per night

Smart Russell Square

Camden, London
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 8,859 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 accommodations with free WiFi access throughout.

From $102.05 per night

Clink261 Hostel

Camden, London
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 6,617 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 $89.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,800 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 neighborhoods.

From $71.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 7,772 reviews

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

From $87.27 per night

Rest Up London

Southwark, London
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,696 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 $105.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,488 reviews

The adult-only Phenix Hostel is perfectly located in central London. This award-winning Bar and Hostel has free WiFi access available.

From $99.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews

Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Atlas Hostel is located in London, 1.1 miles from The Serpentine and 1.2 miles from Madame Tussaud's.

From $106.53 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews

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

From $118.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,302 reviews

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

From $148.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,583 reviews

Astor Victoria offers accommodations for guests over the age of 18 till 40 in central London, within a 10-minute walk from Victoria and 0.6 mi from Tate Britain.

From $141.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,258 reviews

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

From $180.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Well set in London, 238 Kennington Lane International Students House Vauxhall provides a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $135.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3,735 reviews

PubLove @ The White Ferry, Victoria is a traditional English pub offering a range of accommodations between Victoria, Pimlico and Sloane Square stations.

From $123.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 921 reviews

Originally a coaching inn, St Christopher's The Inn is just a 5 minute walk to London Bridge and The Shard. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and a pub serving traditional food.

From $116.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 418 reviews

Ideally located in the Islington district of London, 264 Pentonville road is located a 4-minute walk from Kings Cross Station, 300 yards from King's Cross St Pancras Tube Station and a 13-minute walk...

No credit card needed to book these hostels in London and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews

With award winning architecture, Friendship House offer self-catering accommodations in Southwark, London and is located 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, 574 reviews

Holland House is a student accommodations 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 $107.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,800 reviews

Located in London and within 1.5 miles 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, 110 reviews

Ideally set in London, New Mansion House (Lancaster Gate) has a continental breakfast and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Railton House (Paddington) is conveniently set in the center of London, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews

LHA Paddington Hostel is in a prime location in the center of London, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Fair - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Ideally located in the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, Halpin House (South Kensington) is located a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum London, 0.7 miles from Royal Albert Hall and a...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Located conveniently in the Westminster Borough district of London, Leinster House (Bayswater) is located 1.2 miles from The Serpentine, 1.1 miles from Portobello Road Market and 1.6 miles from Madame...

FAQ about hostels in London

Hostels that guests love in London

See all
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,285 reviews
This is a great location, and the hostel doesn't really claim to be more than a cheap place to stay, which it is. There's nothing really special about it as far as hostels go - but it is clean, safe and not too noisy, which is all you really need! I stayed in a ladies only room, and there was a private bathroom and shower attached.
Guest review by
Matilda
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $55.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,128 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 traveler
Avg. price/night: $80.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,903 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 traveler
Avg. price/night: $164.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6,397 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: $147.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,432 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
Avg. price/night: $80.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,903 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 traveler