What is the cost of a hostel in London?

The average price for a hostel in London is £37/night. A good hostel deal in London would be for £20/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £11/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in October, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in May is the cheapest month to book a hostel in London.

What’s the best hostel in London?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in London, Onefam Notting Hill is currently the best, based on 2,093 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.8/10.

What hostel is closest to London Heathrow Airport?

St Christopher's Hammersmith is 10.1 mi away from London Heathrow Airport, making it the closest London hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of London is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout London, 9% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in City of Westminster in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. PubLove @ The Green man, Paddington is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in London closest to O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire?

The most popular hostel in London that’s close to O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire is St Christopher's Inn Shepherd's Bush. Just 0.3 mi separate St Christopher's Inn Shepherd's Bush from O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,556 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the St Christopher's Inn Shepherd's Bush a score of 6.9/10.

Should I stay in a London hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to London on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in London offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in London is January (£12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in London is April (£71).

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

The cheapest day to stay in London is Tuesday (£16). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is £38.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as £10, rising to an average cost of £68, 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 £20 per night.

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18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in London is January (£12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in London is April (£71).

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

The cheapest day to stay in London is Tuesday (£16). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is £38.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as £10, rising to an average cost of £68, 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 £20 per night.

Top-rated London hostels

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