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Popular hostels in London

Discover well-known properties in London that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 37,606 hotels in London and price data was last updated on 23 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in London is £36/night.
These are some of the hostels in London with the highest demand. Users seeking more options can adjust the settings in the search form at the top of the page.
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40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
Ideally situated in London, Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel offers unique accommodation within a short drive of Edgware Road and Regent's Park. It also provides complimentary wireless internet to all guests throughout their stay.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
4268 reviews
Location
3.9 mi from city centre
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
Located in London, the hostel is a short drive from Museum of London and Victoria Park. It also provides a ticket service, free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities.
Free Wi-Fi
7.2
Good
5616 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom
Book A Bed Hostels offers comfortable accommodation and is within a 20-minute walk of Brockley. It also provides free Wi-Fi to all guests during their stay.
Free Wi-Fi
7.5
Good
1571 reviews
Location
4.6 mi from city centre
1A Sutherland Street, London, United Kingdom
Publove @ The White Ferry, Victoria is a comfortable base when in London and is close to everything the area has to offer. It is also ideally situated within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Coach Station.
Free Wi-Fi
6.9
Good
4906 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
Situated in London, Wombat's City Hostel London is a short drive from Victoria Park and West End. The various facilities this hip hostel features include a 24-hour reception, laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
5608 reviews
Location
2.6 mi from city centre
102 Lavender Hill, London, United Kingdom
Under 20 minutes' stroll from Clapham Junction Railway Station, Publove @ The Crown, Battersea offers guests a convenient base when in London. It also offers free Wi-Fi, an express check-in and check-out feature and a coffee bar.
Free Wi-Fi
6.7
Good
2077 reviews
Location
2.7 mi from city centre
308 Edgware Road, London, United Kingdom
Set in the vibrant Marylebone, PubLove @ The Green man, Paddington is surrounded by popular shopping spots and a range of nightlife options. It also provides an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and a coffee bar.
Free Wi-Fi
6.4
Good
2942 reviews
Location
2.4 mi from city centre
London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, United Kingdom
Situated in London, Goodenough College offers 4-star accommodation, as well as free Wi-Fi. It also provides a chapel, a coffee bar and laundry facilities.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
1425 reviews
Location
1.7 mi from city centre
104 Bolsover Street, London, United Kingdom
Located in London, Yha London Central is a short drive from Fleet Street and Emirates Stadium. It is also conveniently situated within a 10-minute walk of Oxford Circus Tube Station.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
5762 reviews
Location
1.7 mi from city centre
41-42, Cosser St, London, United Kingdom
Situated in London, Publove @ The Steam Engine,Waterloo is a short drive from West End and Eventim Apollo. It also provides an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and a coffee bar.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
3332 reviews
Location
0.5 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 November (£12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in London is August (£61).

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

The cheapest day to stay in London is Wednesday (£11). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is £43.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as £12, rising to an average cost of £79, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £11 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 £12/night. For a 4-star hostel in London, the cheapest rate recently found was £15/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 £19 per night.

Top-rated London hostels

Browse through properties in London that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 37,606 properties in London and data was last updated on 23 April 2025.
Some of the very best London hostels as rated by our users. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews and hostel descriptions and amenities.
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18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£105
Avg. per night
27 Montague Street, London, United Kingdom
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£23
Avg. per night
52 Wilson Street, London, United Kingdom
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£33
Avg. per night
172 Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£25
Avg. per night
71 High Street, Dundee, United Kingdom
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£24
Avg. per night
22 Nelson Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£19
Avg. per night
14-16 Craven Hill, London, United Kingdom
2.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£34
Avg. per night
24 Sumner Street, London, United Kingdom
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£67
Avg. per night
1 Starcross Street, London, United Kingdom
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£23
Avg. per night
92-95 Livery Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£21
Avg. per night
628-634 Commercial Road, London, United Kingdom
4.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£158
Avg. per night
45 Queensborough Terrace, London, United Kingdom
2.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£22
Avg. per night
56-60 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, United Kingdom
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£31
Avg. per night
14 Narrow Quay, Bristol, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£29
Avg. per night
121 Borough High Street, London, United Kingdom
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£27
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 £11 per night. There is currently one property in London that can be booked for this price. London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in London. Price data was last updated on 23 April 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.
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8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
7.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£11
Avg. per night
189 Greenwich High Road, London, United Kingdom
5.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£14
Avg. per night
Holland Walk, London, United Kingdom
3.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£16
Avg. per night
172 New Kent Road, London, United Kingdom
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£16
Avg. per night
58 Bagleys Lane, London, United Kingdom
3.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£16
Avg. per night
6 Daventry Street, London, United Kingdom
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£16
Avg. per night
48-50 Inverness Terrace, London, United Kingdom
2.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£16
Avg. per night
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£16
Avg. per night
13-15 Shepherds Bush Green, London, United Kingdom
4.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£17
Avg. per night
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
4.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£17
Avg. per night
6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£17
Avg. per night
32 Deptford Church Street, London, United Kingdom
4.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£17
Avg. per night
95 Effra Road, London, United Kingdom
3.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£17
Avg. per night
54 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£17
Avg. per night
90 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£18
Avg. per night
191 Queensgate, London, United Kingdom
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£18
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 23 April 2025.
Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
4 stars +
London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, United Kingdom
Yha London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
54 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Longthwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, United Kingdom
3 stars
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
92-95 Livery Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
56-60 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, United Kingdom
2 stars and under
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom
7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
48-50 Inverness Terrace, London, United Kingdom

Other accommodations in London

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in London. There are 37,606 properties in London and price data was last updated on 23 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in London is £36/night.
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London, United Kingdom
0.9 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£156
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
4.5 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£182
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
2.2 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£252
Avg. per night
Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 0XG, London, United Kingdom
2.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£160
Avg. per night
12 Bedford Avenue, London, United Kingdom
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£97
Avg. per night
Holland Walk, London, United Kingdom
3.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£16
Avg. per night
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
4.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£17
Avg. per night
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
3.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£20
Avg. per night

Where to stay in London

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within London to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 23 April 2025.
Navigate to the areas in London you plan to visit to find hostels that are close by. Users can click on a hostel's name to find more information about it, such as price, reviews, and amenities, and also find different deals for the property.

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 23 April 2025.
  • 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 £19/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £10/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in May, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in April 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 2,024 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.9/10.

  • 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. Astor Victoria Hostel 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. 1,504 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the St Christopher's Inn Shepherd's Bush a score of 7.0/10.

  • 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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