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Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage, hotel in London

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage provides award-winning budget accommodations in a beautiful Victorian Grade II registered historic building.

It's a beautiful place, stylish interior. The staff is very positive and helpful, they patiently answer all questions you might have. The bathrooms are frequently cleaned, showers have good ventilation. There are bus stops and underground in the area, allowing you to go atound the city easily. Transport to the Stansted airport is within walking distance.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
4,227 reviews
Price from
$63.05
1 night, 2 adults
Wombat's City Hostel London, hotel in London

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

everything ; the rooms ,the common areas , the bar ,the coffee shop . The ambient is just amazing !! the best place to stay in London by far !!
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
7,555 reviews
Price from
$168.37
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.

Lovely accomodation in the middle of Hampstead Heath. Great area and close to the metro. Comfortable rooms and really nice staff.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
1,232 reviews
Price from
$100.66
1 night, 2 adults
Onefam Notting Hill, hotel in London

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

In general everything.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
1,719 reviews
Price from
$229.61
1 night, 2 adults
Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old, hotel in London

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

This is by far my favourite hostel in London - I stay here every time I'm in the city! It's in a great location and is super easy to meet fellow travellers. The staff are very welcoming and do a great job of organising regular activities such as sight seeing or visiting local bars. The common areas are modern and clean plus the outdoor patio area is awesome to relax in when the weather is up to it. Hostels in London can be very hit or miss so I'd definitely suggest trying out this one.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
2,691 reviews
Price from
$154.34
1 night, 2 adults
Cricketers Hostel, hotel in London

Located in London and within 1.4 miles of London Bridge, Cricketers Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From location, maintenance of facilities, friendliness of staff, it all makes me feel i’m at home with best friends around even the stay is short… I just dun want to leave :(
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,111 reviews
Price from
$2,285.33
1 night, 2 adults
Hostelle - women only hostel London, hotel in London

Located in London and with Brick Lane reachable within a 16-minute walk, Hostelle - women only hostel London provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

The staff here is very nice, although two of the employees were male which I found odd in a female-only hostel. There's free coffee & tea and all the kitchen equipment to make what you need. The facilities are good and you can rent out extras like towels, washing, adapters etc. The location is very convenient, being only about half an hour's ride away from major destinations. Stratford city centre is only two metro stops away if you want to go shopping.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
3,716 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults
Lee Abbey London, hotel in London

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

We enjoyed our stay, loved the location & easy walk to Earls Court tube station. Room like a dorm, but had our own bathroom. Plenty of closet & storage space. Very quiet at night, only wished for a fluffy pillow or 2 pillows instead of one flat one. Since we were gone all day only had dinner & lunch meal once, but breakfast everyday during our stay. Loved having this extra convenience. Would stay here again.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Price from
$265.62
1 night, 2 adults
Park Villa Boutique Hostel, hotel in London

Located in London, a 15-minute walk from Victoria Park, Park Villa Boutique Hostel has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Staff were friendly, check-in easy, close to where I needed to be. I liked that the windows opened to let in cool fresh air. Parking was easy.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
700 reviews
Price from
$104.85
1 night, 2 adults
The Pride of Paddington, hotel in London

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

Location - right next to Paddington Station
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
702 reviews
Price from
$152.51
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Wilson House - Camden
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 30 reviews

    Located in London, within 1.4 miles of Lord's Cricket Ground and 1.7 miles of London Zoo, Wilson House - Camden provides accommodations with a garden. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

    The size of the room. The location. Very clean room.

  • Barmy Badger Backpackers
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,369 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Barmy Badger Backpackers is located in the center of London, a 16-minute walk from Olympia Exhibition Centre.

    Everything is perfect. Always have a good time there.

  • Pax Lodge
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,232 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
     · 4,227 reviews

    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage provides award-winning budget accommodations in a beautiful Victorian Grade II registered historic building.

    Great staff, good breakfast and near a underground station

  • Bell House Hostel
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,608 reviews

    Located in London and with Madame Tussaud's reachable within a 12-minute walk, Bell House Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    Everyone was so nice! So helpful! I’ll definitely come back!

  • Kensal Green Backpackers 2
    Scored 5.3
    5.3
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 2,313 reviews

    Located 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 1.4 mi of Portobello Road Market.

    The place is generally good. You staff so welcoming.

  • Queen Elizabeth Hostel
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,668 reviews

    Located in London and with Stamford Bridge Stadium reachable within a 14-minute walk, Queen Elizabeth Hostel has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    It was quieyt, had time to myself and enjoy exploring

  • The Phoenix Hostel
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,998 reviews

    The adult-only Phenix Hostel is perfectly located in central London. This award-winning Bar and Hostel has free WiFi access available.

    I enjoyed my stay at the phoenix hostel. It was good 👍.

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

  • Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 551 reviews

    The Onefam Waterloo has a lively atmosphere as a social party hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travelers.

    Its the vibe and the Staff. Dan and other people were amazing!

  • Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,690 reviews

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

    Very chill and a good place to meet people from all over the world 🌎

  • Wombat's City Hostel London
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 7,555 reviews

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

    Very organized. Nice showers. Clean and good quality bed linen.

  • Onefam Notting Hill
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,719 reviews

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

    Warm host very helpfull, what’s up group, nice location

  • YHA London Earl's Court
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,796 reviews

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

    The location, facilities and how people treated us

  • Lee Abbey London
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,324 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 Central
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4,142 reviews

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

    Great. Absolutely. One of the best hostels in London

  • YHA London Thameside
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,139 reviews

    In leafy Rotherhithe, this YHA hostel is just a few yards 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

  • The Pride of Paddington
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 702 reviews

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

    Room was fab and the staff were very friendly and helpful

  • Cricketers Hostel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,111 reviews

    Located in London and within 1.4 miles of London Bridge, Cricketers Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    I liked the cleanliness, friendly staff and location.

  • LHA Paddington Hostel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 116 reviews

    In a prime location in the center of London, LHA Paddington Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    sehr nettes Personal, auch das Frühstück war ganz gut

  • Kabannas London St Pancras
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,619 reviews

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

    Fantastic location; my favorite place to stay in London

  • YHA London St Paul's
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,300 reviews

    YHA London St Paul’s is a 5-minute walk from St Paul’s tube (subway) station (Central Line) and only a minute from St. Paul’s Cathedral bus stop.

    An oasis of calm and a good, very well run place in an unbeatable, brilliant location.

  • Prime Backpackers Angel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,346 reviews

    Prime Backpackers Angel is located 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.

    Great people, and pancakes on Sunday morning were amazing

  • Smart Camden Inn Hostel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,981 reviews

    Less than 1640 feet 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.

  • St Christopher's Liverpool Street
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,526 reviews

    Located 2953 feet from Brick Lane in London, St Christopher's Liverpool Street welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. St Christopher's Liverpool Street features free WiFi throughout the property.

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

  • Acacia Hotel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 532 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 was great. Breakfast was really enjoyable

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

    Attractively located in the Tower Hamlets district of London, Wesferry beds to stay is located a 19-minute walk from Canary Wharf Tube Station, 2.1 miles from Victoria Park and 2.4 miles from Canada...

    The room its nice comfortable but its little bit small

  • Astor Hyde Park Hostel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,538 reviews

    Astor Hyde Park Hostel offers accommodations for guests over the age of 18 in the Kensington and Chelsea district in London, 656 feet from Royal Albert Hall.

    Fantastic team, great location, very clean and tidy!

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

    Ventures Hostel offers dormitory rooms in London just 5 minutes’ walk from Deptford and New Cross rail stations. It offers luggage storage, in-room lockers, and laundry facilities at a surcharge.

    Great staff great value for money can't complain atall

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

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

    Good location. Fairly central with excellent transport links

  • PubLove @ The Steam Engine,Waterloo
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,687 reviews

    Only 10 minutes' walk from Waterloo Station, along a quiet side street, PubLove @ The Steam Engine is set above a traditional London pub.

    Decent cooked breakfast and overall good clean room

  • London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,386 reviews

    London Backpackers offers accommodations 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

  • Astor Museum Hostel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,715 reviews

    Astor Museum offers accommodations for guests over the age of 18 in Central London, located 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
     · 2,483 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 accommodations for guests over the age of 18.

    Centrish location, bathroom in the room, female dorms

  • Sterne Street 4 Person Room
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 19 reviews

    Located in London, within 1.1 miles of Olympia Exhibition Centre and 1.1 miles of Eventim Apollo, Sterne Street 4 Person Room provides a garden.

    Geras- kainos ir kokybės satykis. Labai gera vieta.

  • St Christopher's Inn Oasis - London Bridge - Female Only
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 566 reviews

    Located 2297 feet from London Bridge in London, St Christopher's Inn Oasis - London Bridge welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. Each room is female only, fitted with a shared bathroom.

    Great location. Friendly & helpful staff from Australia. Very safe.

  • Smart Hyde Park View Hostel
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,842 reviews

    Just 328 feet from Hyde Park, this hostel is a 5-minute walk from Queensway Underground Station. It offers spacious rooms with an private bathroom and free WiFi access throughout.

    Very clean, eell maintaned, comfy, good lockers etc

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  • Astor Victoria Hostel
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,606 reviews

    Astor Victoria offers accommodations for guests over the age of 18 till 40 in central London, within a 10-minute walk from Victoria and 0.6 mi from Tate Britain.

    Staff is always helpful and friendly, Good location.

  • 24/7 London Hostel
    No credit card needed
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 130 reviews

    Located in London and with Lord's Cricket Ground reachable within 2.4 miles, 24/7 London Hostel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Very clean, comfortable and the staff are friendly

  • Atlas Litsa's Rooms
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 300 reviews

    Located in London, within 1.1 miles of The Serpentine and 1.2 miles of Madame Tussaud's, Atlas Litsa's Rooms provides accommodations with free WiFi throughout the property.

    Chouette bâtiment. Chambre spacieuse. Bonne situation.

  • Golders way rooms
    No credit card needed
    Scored 1.7
    1.7
    Rated very poor
    Very Poor
     · 104 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Golders way rooms offers accommodations in London, 3.9 miles from London Zoo and 4 miles from Camden Market.

  • Bethnal Green beds to stay
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 271 reviews

    Bethnal Green beds to stay is offering accommodations in London. The property is around 1.9 miles from Brick Lane, 2.3 miles from Sky Garden and 2.4 miles from Liverpool Street Tube Station.

    Very nice location! much of very good food in the region

  • Holland House (Victoria)
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 376 reviews

    Holland House is a student accommodations 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

  • Mapesbury Hostel London
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 337 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Mapesbury Hostel London offers rooms in London, 2.5 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground and 2.8 miles from Portobello Road Market.

    We had a complete studio just for me and my girlfriend

  • Heads on Bed - London Budget 4 the Larger Groups

    Located in London, within a 13-minute walk of Canary Wharf Tube Station and 2.2 miles of Tube Station, Heads on Bed - London Budget 4 the Larger Groups has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi...

FAQ about hostels in London

Hostels that guests love in London

  • Avg. price/night: $166.46
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,229 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $101
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4,227 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $96.59
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,668 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $252.91
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,619 reviews
    one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in..friendly staff, feels safe, clean, spacious dorms and great location..
    Sasha
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $176.26
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 7,555 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
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,690 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: $96.59
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,668 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $176.26
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 7,555 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $144.69
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,842 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $139.80
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,041 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 traveler

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