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Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage, hotel in London

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage provides award-winning budget accommodation in a beautiful Victorian Grade II listed building.

Great stay as always. Location is perfect for me
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
4,584 reviews
Price from
£48.39
1 night, 2 adults
Wombat's City Hostel London, hotel in London

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

very friendly stuff nice breakfast a lot of open space to get in contact to people
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
7,667 reviews
Price from
£148.42
1 night, 2 adults
Pax Lodge, hotel in 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.

The room we were in was clean and the beddings smell clean! The staff on duty were friendly and helpful. Location is a 10 mins walk to Belsize Park underground, which is convenient.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,335 reviews
Price from
£79.20
1 night, 2 adults
YHA London Thameside, hotel in London

In leafy Rotherhithe, this YHA hostel is just a few metres from the banks of the Thames, 10 minutes’ walk from Rotherhithe Overground station or 15 minutes from Canada Water Tube Station.

The location is very good
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
1,349 reviews
Price from
£90
1 night, 2 adults
Barmy Badger Backpackers, hotel in London

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Barmy Badger Backpackers is set in the centre of London, 1.4 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre.

Heating was warm, the duvet was cozy. Shower in my room was strong and stable.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,455 reviews
Price from
£61
1 night, 2 adults
Onefam Notting Hill, hotel in London

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

Free dinner and location are decent.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,761 reviews
Price from
£180.67
1 night, 2 adults
Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old, hotel in Greater London

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

Always clean and lovely staff
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,815 reviews
Price from
£61.82
1 night, 2 adults
YHA London Central, hotel in London

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

The location was GREAT! Around 10 minutes walking from Oxford street We booked a private room, 4 beds (2 bunk beds) and the private bathroom. The views from our room were awesome, beds were comfortable. Overall, simple but for the price, is worth it
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
4,317 reviews
Price from
£160
1 night, 2 adults
YHA London Earl's Court, hotel in London

This YHA hostel is 5 minutes’ walk from Earl’s Court Tube Station. It offers affordable accommodation ranging between shared dorms to private rooms, a 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi access and a TV lounge.

Easy to find the place, all the staff very helpful and clean to explain everything,
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
2,886 reviews
Price from
£100
1 night, 2 adults
Cricketers Hostel, hotel in London

Situated in London and within 2.3 km of London Bridge, Cricketers Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

They upgrade us in a private room for free ! The receptionists in dovercastle hostel are amazing and polite !
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,250 reviews
Price from
£52.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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  • Pax Lodge
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,335 reviews

    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.

    Clean room. Nice friendly staff. Near to the bus station and tube.

  • Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,584 reviews

    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage provides award-winning budget accommodation in a beautiful Victorian Grade II listed building.

    Very nice style, the whole property looks like a palace

  • Wilson House - Camden
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 214 reviews

    Located in London, within 2.3 km of Lord's Cricket Ground and 2.8 km of London Zoo, Wilson House - Camden provides accommodation with a garden. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

    There are so many thoughtful gesture from the owner

  • Bell House Hostel
    Scored 6.1
    6.1
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,764 reviews

    Set in London and with Madame Tussauds reachable within 1 km, Bell House Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    Bertu was really nice and accommodating. He was very helpful.

  • Kensal Green Backpackers 2
    Scored 5.4
    5.4
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 2,380 reviews

    Situated in the Hammersmith and Fulham district in London, Kensal Green Backpackers 2 has a number of amenities including a shared lounge and a bar within 2.2 km of Portobello Road Market.

    It's impressive start from allocation very helpful

  • London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,379 reviews

    London Backpackers offers accommodation in London, within 15 minutes from Camden Town on the Northern Line. Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena can be reached in 20 minutes by bus.

    good location, cheap breakfast and nice enviroment

  • The Walrus Bar and Hostel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,093 reviews

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

    Staff were fantastic really helpful and very friendly

  • Queen Elizabeth Hostel
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,775 reviews

    Situated in London and with Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC reachable within 1.2 km, Queen Elizabeth Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    It was quieyt, had time to myself and enjoy exploring

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in London

  • Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,815 reviews

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

    The hospitality and vibe. Nice people with activities.

  • Wombat's City Hostel London
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,667 reviews

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

    Great location Excellent communication Felt safe

  • Onefam Notting Hill
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,761 reviews

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

    Great staff, great kitchen, tons of activities n great atmosphere

  • YHA London Earl's Court
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,885 reviews

    This YHA hostel is 5 minutes’ walk from Earl’s Court Tube Station. It offers affordable accommodation ranging between shared dorms to private rooms, a 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi access and a TV lounge.

    Cleaning toilets and bathroon . Good price . Kind staf.

  • Lee Abbey London
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,370 reviews

    Lee Abbey London features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in London.

    Was clean and tidy . Love the garden. Fantastic meals

  • YHA London Thameside
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,349 reviews

    In leafy Rotherhithe, this YHA hostel is just a few metres from the banks of the Thames, 10 minutes’ walk from Rotherhithe Overground station or 15 minutes from Canada Water Tube Station.

    Really great for a one night stay after a night out

  • YHA London Central
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,317 reviews

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

    Great. Absolutely. One of the best hostels in London

  • Park Villa Boutique Hostel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 712 reviews

    Situated in London, 1.3 km from Victoria Park, Park Villa Boutique Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Everything was straightforward and had nice cool rooms

  • The Pride of Paddington
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 781 reviews

    The Pride of Paddington offers accommodation in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park. Paddington Underground Station is less than 5 minutes away on foot.

    Absolutely amazing breakfast, we’d love to come again

  • Cricketers Hostel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,250 reviews

    Situated in London and within 2.3 km of London Bridge, Cricketers Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    I liked the cleanliness, friendly staff and location.

  • Kabannas London St Pancras
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,982 reviews

    Just across the road from St Pancras Station in the centre of London, Kabannas St Pancras offers easy access to Euston and Kings Cross. There is 24-hour reception, and free Wi-Fi is available.

    Efficient, everything you need and very well priced.

  • YHA London St Paul's
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,415 reviews

    YHA London St Paul’s is situated 5 minutes’ walk from St Paul’s tube station (Central Line) and only a minute from St Paul’s Cathedral bus stop. Laundry service is provided for an additional charge.

    localization, comfortable bed, spacious room, sink in the room

  • Prime Backpackers Angel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,453 reviews

    Prime Backpackers Angel is situated in a historic building in Islington on London's City Road. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Hairdryers and towel hire are available at the property.

    Equipped kitchen. Alive place. Free coffee and tea.

  • Smart Camden Inn Hostel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,052 reviews

    Less than 500 metres from Camden Market, the Smart Camden Inn is located in Camden’s pubs and clubs district.

    Good price, it's comfortable and in good location.

  • Acacia Hotel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 695 reviews

    • Acacia Hotel is Newly Renovated Redecorated Budget Family hotel in South Kensington London. • provides comfortable rooms, all with En suite private bathrooms and TV.

    Location Cleaning Warm place Very nice breakfast

  • Davies Court (Canary Wharf)
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 223 reviews

    Situated in London, just 2.5 miles from the O2 Arena, Davies Court offers self-catering accommodation and features an on-site gym.

    Excelliant - The man of front desk was friendly and helpful

  • St Christopher's Liverpool Street
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,567 reviews

    Situated 900 metres from Brick Lane in London, St Christopher's Liverpool Street welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar.

    The location is perfect. The staff very friendly and helpful.

  • Wesferry beds to stay
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 408 reviews

    Attractively set in the Tower Hamlets district of London, Wesferry beds to stay is situated 1.6 km from Canary Wharf Underground Station, 3.3 km from Victoria Park and 3.8 km from Canada Water.

    The room its nice comfortable but its little bit small

  • The Mornington Camden Female only Hostel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 925 reviews

    Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, The Mornington Camden Female only Hostel is set in the centre of London, 1.2 km from Camden Market.

    Flexibility at the check-in and good communication.

  • Astor Hyde Park Hostel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,652 reviews

    Astor Hyde Park Hostel offers accommodation for guests over the age of 18 in the Kensington and Chelsea district in London, 200 metres from Royal Albert Hall.

    Location is superb, great building and great rooms.

  • Book A Bed Hostels
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 459 reviews

    Book a Bed Hostel is a cheap and affordable, vibrant young hostel for travellers and backpackers in London.

    Great staff great value for money can't complain atall

  • Friendship House (Southwark)
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 556 reviews

    With award winning architecture, Friendship House offer self-catering accommodation in Southwark, London and is situated within just 1.1 miles from the London Eye and Big Ben.

    Good location. Fairly central with excellent transport links

  • LHA Paddington Hostel
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 163 reviews

    Well situated in London, LHA Paddington Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    sehr nettes Personal, auch das Frühstück war ganz gut

  • Astor Museum Hostel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,794 reviews

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

    Nice and good place in reasonable price in central london

  • Astor Kensington Hostel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,538 reviews

    Located in central London, within a short walk from Hyde Park and 10 minutes from Queensway Station on the Central Line, Astor Kensington Hostel provides accommodation for guests over the age of 18.

    Comfy bed very clean. Light by bed charges plenty room.

  • PubLove @ The Rose & Crown
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,033 reviews

    PubLove @ The Rose & Crown features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in London.

    Enjoying the calming space and authentic atmosphere 😁

  • Clink261 Hostel
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7,813 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.

    Great location, very nice, friendly efficient staff

  • Smart Hyde Park View Hostel
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,938 reviews

    Just 100 meters from Hyde Park, this hostel is a 5-minute walk from Queensway Underground Station. It offers spacious rooms with an en suite bathroom and free WiFi access throughout.

    Very clean, eell maintaned, comfy, good lockers etc

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  • Astor Victoria Hostel
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,902 reviews

    Astor Victoria offers accommodation for guests over the age of 18 till 40 in central London, within a 10-minute walk from Victoria and 1 km from Tate Britain.

    Kartik was very friendly staff he is very helpful.

  • 365 London Hostel
    No credit card needed
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 141 reviews

    Set in London and with Portobello Road Market reachable within 4.2 km, 365 London Hostel offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Worker,specially Giorgio italian fantastic person..

  • 24/7 London Hostel
    No credit card needed
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 219 reviews

    Situated in London and with Lord's Cricket Ground reachable within 3.8 km, 24/7 London Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Very clean, comfortable and the staff are friendly

  • Golders way rooms
    No credit card needed
    Scored 1.6
    1.6
    Rated very poor
    Very poor
     · 131 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Golders way rooms is situated in London, 6.3 km from London Zoo and 6.5 km from Camden Market.

  • Torquay House (Royal Oak)
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 104 reviews

    Torquay House (Royal Oak) in London provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace.

    I loved how clean the room was and having my own space

  • Holland House (Victoria)
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 435 reviews

    Holland House is a student accommodation 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.

    Quiet room, good stuff , warm place , good kitchen

  • Belsize House (Belsize Park)
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 124 reviews

    Located in London and with Camden Market reachable within 1.8 km, Belsize House (Belsize Park) provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    basic clean accommodation nice staff great location

  • Bowden Court (Notting Hill)
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 412 reviews

    Bowden Court is set in the Kensington and Chelsea district in London, 700 metres from Portobello Road Market and 1.6 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre.

    Receptionist was amazing, helpful and kind. Very welcome.

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  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,264 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.
    Matilda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.90
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,584 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 .
    Kay
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,775 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!!!!!!!!!!
    Alsadig
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £149
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,982 reviews
    one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in..friendly staff, feels safe, clean, spacious dorms and great location..
    Sasha
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £150.26
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,667 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 !
    samantha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £97.15
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,815 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!
    Jamal
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £50
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,775 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
    Bamba
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £150.26
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,667 reviews
    Stayed here few times. Good , convenient, great location, cheap, clean, modern, nice breakfast, coffee and bar options, laundry . Yoga classes on Thursdays One of the best hostels
    EvelyneZ
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £85.50
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,938 reviews
    For a budget hostel, it's perfectly serviceable for a cheap stay. Beds are pretty comfortable if not quite long enough (i'm not even 6 ft and my toes were hitting the end board). Wifi worked well, check in was easy and the staff were pleasant and helpful.
    Liam
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £70
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,020 reviews
    This is about as cheap as you can stay in central London without going down the backpacker's-hostel-with shared dormitory route. Perfect location opposite King's Cross St Pancras, comfy bed, nice friendly bloke in reception, no complaints at all.
    Peter
    Solo traveller

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