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The Onefam Waterloo has a lively atmosphere as a social party hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travellers. To ensure the best experience for our guests, we have implemented an age restriction policy. As most of our guests fall within the 18-36 age range, we regret to inform you that we are unable to process your reservation if you are above 36 years of age.

Best hostel! These guys were all amazing in every way. Had an incredible time meeting everyone. Very social atmosphere and everyone was super cool. The manager dan was such a nice homie! The staff ollie, made, meg, ryan, olivia, julian, natalia, will, blake, maya y’all all made it so fun. Thanks everyone till next time 🙏🙏

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9
Superb
258 reviews
Price from
KRW 50,256
per night

Set in London and with Brick Lane reachable within 1.4 km, Hostelle - women only hostel London offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is situated 2.8 km from Victoria Park, 3.1 km from Sky Garden and 3.3 km from Liverpool Street Underground Station. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen.

Everything: the rooms and the common area with the equipped kitchen, the rooms felt quite private with the bed having curtains, sockets and a reading lamp. The location is just perfect, not far from the center and well connected via a few means of transportation. At the same time the area felt very much like safe and local. The staff is helpful and friendly. What I liked the most is that different activities are organized at the hostel to bring travelers together. I ended up making a few really nice acquaintances. I’m going to come back to the hostel next time I’m in London ☺️

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8.3
Very good
2,609 reviews
Price from
KRW 48,316
per night

This is a social party hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travellers aged 18-40 years. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, with no entry curfews, free WiFi, and daily organised events. We have a shared lounge, dining room, outdoor terrace and kitchen. Free luggage storage is available for early check-ins and also check-out days.

The location is great, exactly where you’d want to be. Staff is great! Seriously, the staff is the best part. I will always check their availability when visiting London.

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8.6
Fabulous
2,401 reviews
Price from
KRW 53,529
per night

Popular points of interest near Barmy Badger Backpackers include Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington Underground Station and Royal Albert Hall. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 20 km from the hostel.

It’s a good place to meet other people, has a nice breakfast, the staff are very understanding and helpful, always helping you with what you need

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8
Very good
1,104 reviews
Price from
KRW 48,489
per night

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. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, and free daily activities and evening events.

great staff, amazing people, had a lot of fun

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8.5
Very good
1,550 reviews
Price from
KRW 48,437
per night

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. Extras include bed linen and a fan.

The hostel is 500 metres from Belsize Park, 700 metres from Hampstead and 900 metres from Finchley Road. London Heathrow Airport is 22 km away.

I don’t think I would stay at another hostel when in London. The property is clean, safe, bright and airy, and the staff is lovely. Camden is close by and an easy walk. I love this place.

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8.5
Very good
1,050 reviews
Price from
KRW 34,289
per night

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.

Wombat's City Hostel London provides basic accommodation with private or shared bathroom facilities with a shower.

By far the best hostel to stay. Recommended 100%. Every room pretty big with own bathroom.

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8.4
Very good
6,817 reviews
Price from
KRW 54,655
per night

Male and female dormitories at YHA London Central feature bunk beds and have lockers for secure storage of valuables. There are shared bathroom facilities with showers, which in some dorms are en suite. Private rooms are also available.

Nice stuff. Perfect location. Exceptional room.

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8.3
Very good
3,988 reviews
Price from
KRW 43,294
per night

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.

Rooms are dormitory style and some benefit from an en suite bathroom, while others have shared bathroom facilities.

Great loccation, good room and facilities! The staff is amazing and helping! I wish the price was lower, but this is London 😂 still a great value Will be back for sure! I stayed in many places in london, but this one is great

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8
Very good
5,225 reviews
Price from
KRW 51,953
per night

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage provides award-winning budget accommodation in a beautiful Victorian Grade II listed building. The Lodge offers a bar and free Wi-Fi access in public areas, just 2 miles from the West End.

Staff were lovely and personable, style of bed allowed privacy in shared space, showers were clean and well-pressured. Overall, a very beautifully designed place.

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8.2
Very good
3,143 reviews
Price from
KRW 41,891
per night

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Budget hotels in London

  • Wesferry beds to stay
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 218 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.

    Amazing staffs with super coordination. Very good stay. Highly recommended.

  • Mile End Rooms 57A
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 181 reviews

    Set in London within 2.7 km of Canary Wharf Underground Station and 3.4 km of Brick Lane, Mile End Rooms 57A features rooms with free WiFi.

    Clear instructions and clean place, value for money,

  • Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,400 reviews

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

    Friendly staff, good vibes, clean and good facilities

  • Pax Lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,050 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. Extras include bed linen and a fan.

    Great location. Very clean. Very pleasant staff.

  • Cricketers Hostel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 672 reviews

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

    Very good location and friendly/accommodating staff.

  • Lee Abbey London
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 953 reviews

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

    Was clean and tidy . Love the garden. Fantastic meals

  • PubLove @ The Rose & Crown
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,988 reviews

    PubLove @ The Rose & Crown in London provides adults-only accommodation with a restaurant, a bar and a garden.

    Great budget option if you just need a place to sleep

  • Astor Museum Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,496 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.

    Localization is fantastic! The staff are friendly and attentive.

Hotels located in the centre of London

  • Sterne Street 4 Person Room
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in London, within 1.7 km of Olympia Exhibition Centre and 1.8 km of Eventim Apollo, Sterne Street 4 Person Room provides a garden.

  • Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 258 reviews

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

    It’s everything new and the team was very welcomed.

  • Onefam Notting Hill
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,550 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 communal area, great staff, very clean, quite central

  • Wombat's City Hostel London
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,816 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.

    Very helpful staff, clean room with bathroom, good location.

  • YHA London Earl's Court
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,557 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.

    The location, facilities and how people treated us

  • YHA London Central
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,988 reviews

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

    The fact that I didn't see anyone smoking is a top notch

  • The Pride of Paddington
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 468 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.

    Location, staff, rooms. We had a really great stay.

  • Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,143 reviews

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

    Helpfull staff, value for money brilliant breakfast

  • YHA London Thameside
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 663 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.

    Friendly and polite staff. The lady on night shift was so kind.

  • Park Villa Boutique Hostel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 653 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.

    Nice location, very nice and helpful stuff members.

  • Kabannas London St Pancras
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,225 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.

    The staff are very nice. Confy bed. Good breakfast

  • Barmy Badger Backpackers
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,104 reviews

    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.

    Everything is perfect. Always have a good time there.

  • Solo Stay London Zone 1
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews

    Located in London and within 2.7 km of London Bridge, Solo Stay London Zone 1 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • YHA London St Paul's
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 985 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.

    Right next to the tube , very friendly staff, quite clean !

  • St Christopher's Liverpool Street
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,347 reviews

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

    Stranded in London , needed a bed for the night , bang on !

  • Smart Camden Inn Hostel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,742 reviews

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

    Great common area with plenty of space to relax and work.

  • Astor Hyde Park Hostel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,209 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.

    Packed with great facilities provided by the property

  • Davies Court (Canary Wharf)
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 230 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

  • PubLove @ The Steam Engine,Waterloo
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,404 reviews

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

    Close to many interested places , nearby downtown.

  • Dover Castle Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,324 reviews

    Dover Castle Hostel is situated in London, 1.3 km from Tower of London and 1.3 km from Tower Bridge. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Rooms have a shared bathroom.

    I liked how easy it was to access the hostel, even at night.

  • Astor Kensington Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,259 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.

    Warm and welcoming staff, nice kitchen facilities.

  • London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,244 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.

    Wonderful vibes, clean and tidy, organised, good location

  • The Walrus Bar and Hostel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,428 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.

    The breakfast was amazing, and the beds were comfy.

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

    Located 700 metres 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.

    It was really nice room with curtains around the bed.

  • Clink261 Hostel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,932 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.

    was close to station, friendly staff, clean common area

  • PubLove @ The White Ferry, Victoria
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,174 reviews

    PubLove @ The White Ferry, Victoria is a traditional English pub offering a range of accommodation between Victoria, Pimlico and Sloane Square stations.

    Helpful staff and good value. Bar is very welcoming

  • St Christopher's Inn Village - London Bridge
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,216 reviews

    Situated 5 minutes’ walk from London Bridge tube station, St Christopher's Inn Village offers dormitory rooms with 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, a lounge with TV and DVD player, a...

    Location is Awesome walk in distance from London Bridge

  • Smart Hyde Park View Hostel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,498 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.

    Great and smiley staff willing to help all the time!!

  • PubLove @ The Exmouth Arms, Euston
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,825 reviews

    PubLove @ The Exmouth Arms, Euston is an award-winning hostel set above a traditional London pub next to Euston Station.

    As hostels go very clean and secure. Great for Euston.

  • St Christopher's Inn Camden
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,067 reviews

    Situated in the fashionable London borough of Camden, St Christopher's Camden is situated above Belushi’s bar which features drink deals and homemade burgers.

    Great location, good value, clean & comfortable

  • St Christopher's Inn Shepherd's Bush
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,696 reviews

    Situated 4 minutes’ walk from Shepherds Bush tube station, Westfield shopping centre and various pubs and bars, St Christopher's Shepherd’s Bush is situated above Belushi’s bar which features live...

    The room was clean and well connected with the city center

  • PubLove @ The Green man, Paddington
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,280 reviews

    With its own traditional English pub, PubLove @ The Greenman, Paddington is centrally located just 15 minutes’ walk from London’s Hyde Park.

    Clean bathrooms and toilets. Very close to the tube.

  • St Christopher's Hammersmith
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,149 reviews

    Situated 2 minutes’ walk from Hammersmith Tube station (District & Piccadilly Line), the Broadway Shopping Centre and various pubs and bars, St Christopher's Hammersmith is situated next to Belushi’s...

    Great location and connections to public transport

  • St Christopher's Greenwich
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,825 reviews

    St Christopher's Greenwich is located just 150 metres from Greenwich Train and DLR Station. It offers a bar and restaurant, and free WiFi , 15 minutes’ walk from Greenwich Park.

    They are great I even watched live football matches

  • Smart Russell Square Hostel
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 8,499 reviews

    This hostel is in the heart of London, a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross Railway Station and the British Library. It provides budget accommodation with free WiFi access throughout.

    It is a beautiful, wonderful place, very comfortable and clean

  • Litsa's Central Studios
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 237 reviews

    Located in London, within 1.7 km of The Serpentine and 1.9 km of Madame Tussauds, Litsa's Central Studios provides accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

    Posizione ottima, buon rapporto qualità/prezzo

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Hostels that guests love in London

  • From KRW 310,159 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 218 reviews
    Really friendly staff, and a great location for the hotel. Close to the tube station, dining options, and supermarket. It's not really flashy, but was certainly clean and felt safe - so it offers a great option for budget-level accommodation in London.
    S
    Steve
    United Kingdom
  • From KRW 197,698 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,143 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
    United Kingdom
  • 6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,393 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
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5,225 reviews
    one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in..friendly staff, feels safe, clean, spacious dorms and great location..
    Sasha
    United Kingdom
  • From KRW 245,668 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,816 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
    Australia
  • From KRW 378,678 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,400 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
    United Kingdom
  • 6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,393 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
    United Kingdom
  • From KRW 245,668 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,816 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
    United Kingdom
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,498 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
    United Kingdom
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,883 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
    United Kingdom

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