What is the cost of a hostel in London?

The average price for a hostel in London is £41/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 December, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in January 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 Waterloo is currently the best, based on 260 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.7/10.

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, 4% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in City of Westminster in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Astor Victoria Hostel - Adults Only is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in London closest to Westminster Abbey?

The most popular hostel in London that’s close to Westminster Abbey is Publove @ The Steam Engine,Waterloo. Just 0.6 mi separate Publove @ The Steam Engine,Waterloo from Westminster Abbey, the city’s most popular attraction. 3,548 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Publove @ The Steam Engine,Waterloo 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 “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

22 hostels in London currently have “Kitchen/kitchenette” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Nx London Hostel, which is the most popular hostel in London with this amenity.

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What is the cost of a hostel in London?

What’s the best hostel in London?

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What area of London is most popular to stay in?

What is the most popular hostel in London closest to Westminster Abbey?

Should I stay in a London hostel?

Does London have hostels with “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

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