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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
6924 reviews
Location
2.6 mi from city centre
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
Safestay Elephant Castle offers comfortable 3-star accommodation in London. It is ideally located for those wanting to visit the area's popular attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
7.2
Good
8253 reviews
Location
1.3 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
8.2
Excellent
6871 reviews
Location
1.7 mi from city centre
36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
Yha London St Paul S is located amongst London's well-known clubs and bars, just a short stroll from St Paul's. This property is ideally located in City of London.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
2810 reviews
Location
1.4 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
7.4
Good
4190 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre
27 Montague Street, London, United Kingdom
Situated in London, Astor Museum Hostel is within easy reach of St. Paul's Cathedral and Harrods. It is surrounded by a range of clubs and bars and is minutes on foot from Russell Square Tube Station.
Free Wi-Fi
7.7
Good
3303 reviews
Location
1.4 mi from city centre
73 Belgrave Road, London, United Kingdom
This adults-only hostel provides rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, and it is only a 10-minute drive from Palace Theatre, Baker Street and West End. It is also within walking distance of London's well-known attractions and landmarks.
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
7.3
Good
6156 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
16 Leinster Terrace, London, United Kingdom
Smart Hyde Park View Hostel is a comfortable base while in London and is close to everything the area has to offer. It is also close to Hyde Park.
Free Wi-Fi
7.1
Good
4623 reviews
Location
2.6 mi from city centre
102 Lavender Hill, London, United Kingdom
Situated a short stroll from Clapham Junction Railway Station, Publove @ The Crown, Battersea - Hostel provides guests with an ideal base while visiting London. It also provides free Wi-Fi to all guests throughout their stay.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
6.9
Good
2495 reviews
Location
2.7 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
8.3
Excellent
1699 reviews
Location
1.7 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 January (£31). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in London is December (£57).

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

The cheapest day to stay in London is Sunday (£16). On the other hand, travellers 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 £13, rising to an average cost of £88, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £19 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 £15/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £15/night. For a 4-star hostel in London, the cheapest rate recently found was £19/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in London?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to London. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was £24 per night.

Cheapest hostels in London, England

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.
121 South Africa road, London, United Kingdom
4.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£15
Avg. per night
6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£19
Avg. per night
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
4.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£22
Avg. per night
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£32
Avg. per night
172 New Kent Road, London, United Kingdom
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£32
Avg. per night
191 Queensgate, London, United Kingdom
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£38
Avg. per night
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
3.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£38
Avg. per night
6 Daventry Street, London, United Kingdom
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
£41
Avg. per night
1 Starcross Street, London, United Kingdom
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£44
Avg. per night
8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
7.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£47
Avg. per night
161-165 Borough High Street, London, United Kingdom
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£48
Avg. per night
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, United Kingdom
2.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£55
Avg. per night
38 Bolton Gardens, London, United Kingdom
2.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£68
Avg. per night
12C Lyndhurst Rd, Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
4.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£69
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in London

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
3 stars
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
2 stars and under
172 New Kent Road, London, United Kingdom
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom

Other accommodation in London

London, United Kingdom
2.8 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£76
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
2.3 mi from city centre
£125
Avg. per night
20 Crossharbour Plaza, London, United Kingdom
4.7 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£114
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
3.0 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
Spa
£106
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
1.1 mi from city centre
£112
Avg. per night
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
4.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£22
Avg. per night
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
3.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£38
Avg. per night
4 Portal Way, London, United Kingdom
6.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£88
Avg. per night
Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 0XG, London, United Kingdom
2.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£163
Avg. per night

Where to stay in London

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Facts about staying in London

  • What is the cost of a hostel in London?

    The average price for a hostel in London is £45/night. A good hostel deal in London would be for £24/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 December, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in December 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, Pax Lodge is currently the best, based on 1,080 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.8/10.

  • What hostel is closest to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Queens Hostel is 10.3 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, 3% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in City of Westminster in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Smart Hyde Park View is our most popular hostel in this area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in London closest to Borough Market?

    The most popular hostel in London that’s close to Borough Market is St Christopher's Inn London Bridge - The Village. Just 0.2 mi separate St Christopher's Inn London Bridge - The Village from Borough Market, the city’s most popular attraction. 5,372 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the St Christopher's Inn London Bridge - The Village a score of 7.5/10.

  • 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.

  • Does London have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

    41 hostels in London currently have “Wi-Fi” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage, which is the most popular hostel in London with this amenity.

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