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Popular hostels in London

Discover well-known properties in London that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 41,171 hotels in London and price data was last updated on 13 September 2025. The average price for a hotel in London is S$ 76/night.
The following hostels are among the most sought after in the London area. If you're not finding the hostel you're looking for and have flexibility with dates, try adjusting the search form at the top of the page for more options.
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7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a bar, a short walk to Tower of London A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Wombat's City Hostel London offers 120 accommodations with safes. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
5855 reviews
Location
4.1 km from city centre
S$ 185
1A Sutherland Street, London, United Kingdom
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available. PubLove The White Ferry, Victoria - Hostel offers 6 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
6.9
Good
5056 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
S$ 140
London House - Mecklenburgh Square, London, United Kingdom
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a garden, as well as heating and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a hair dryer, towels, a desk, and housekeeping.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
1546 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre
S$ 322
16 Leinster Terrace, London, United Kingdom
Art Deco hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel offers 44 accommodations. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
7.1
Good
5554 reviews
Location
4.2 km from city centre
S$ 133
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
Art Deco hostel in London with a 24-hour front desk Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite. Smart Russell Square Hostel offers 37 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
7.5
Good
8823 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
S$ 125
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Russell Square This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. Clink 261 Hostel offers 25 accommodations with safes. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
7.4
Good
5357 reviews
Location
3.3 km from city centre
S$ 110
41-42, Cosser St, London, United Kingdom
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and a garden. Housekeeping is not available. PubLove @ The Steam Engine - Hostel offers 4 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
3495 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
S$ 198
104 Bolsover Street, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to University College London A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available. YHA London Central - Hostel offers 302 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
6011 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
S$ 173
Yha London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from St. Paul's Cathedral This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. YHA London St Paul's - Hostel offers 49 accommodations with portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Bathrooms include showers.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
2441 reviews
Location
2.3 km from city centre
S$ 106
73 Lambeth Walk, London, United Kingdom
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite. Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old offers 99 accommodations with portable fans. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
2144 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
S$ 158

Travel insights for hostels in London

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in London including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in London?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in London is July (S$ 66). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in London is February (S$ 148).

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

The cheapest day to stay in London is Tuesday (S$ 85). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is S$ 132.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as S$ 15, rising to an average cost of S$ 119, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 15 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 S$ 16/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 16/night. For a 4-star hostel in London, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 16/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in London?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 2 days before your trip to London. The lowest price found when booking 2 days ahead was S$ 36 per night.

Top-rated London hostels

Browse through properties in London that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 41,171 properties in London and data was last updated on 13 September 2025.
These London properties are among the highest rated by our users. Make sure to read hostel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.
18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 119
Avg. per night
27 Montague Street, London, United Kingdom
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 139
Avg. per night
6 Daventry Street, London, United Kingdom
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 117
Avg. per night
52 Wilson Street, London, United Kingdom
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 187
Avg. per night
172 Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 130
Avg. per night
24 Sumner Street, London, United Kingdom
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 150
Avg. per night
628-634 Commercial Road, London, United Kingdom
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 359
Avg. per night
45 Queensborough Terrace, London, United Kingdom
4.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 142
Avg. per night
121 Borough High Street, London, United Kingdom
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 141
Avg. per night

Cheapest hostels in London, England

Discover affordable stays in London that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in London can be found for as low as S$ 26 per night. There is currently one property in London that can be booked for this price. The Queens Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in London. Price data was last updated on 13 September 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in London we've come across for the dates selected. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.
121 South Africa road, London, United Kingdom
7.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 26
Avg. per night
6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 27
Avg. per night
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
6.6 km from city centre
S$ 29
Avg. per night
95 Effra Road, London, United Kingdom
5.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 31
Avg. per night
32 Deptford Church Street, London, United Kingdom
7.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 31
Avg. per night
53 Eccleston Square, London, United Kingdom
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 46
Avg. per night
86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom
7.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 47
Avg. per night
40 Inverness Terrace, London, United Kingdom
4.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 51
Avg. per night
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 60
Avg. per night
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
6.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 64
Avg. per night
8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
11.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 69
Avg. per night
20 Salter Road, London, United Kingdom
5.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 70
Avg. per night
Holland Walk, London, United Kingdom
5.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 79
Avg. per night
102 Lavender Hill, London, United Kingdom
4.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 85
Avg. per night
58 Bagleys Lane, London, United Kingdom
5.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 88
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in London

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in London to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in London at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. You'll also find the most popular and best value properties within each hostel class.
3 stars
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
S$ 64
Yha London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
S$ 106
8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
S$ 69
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
S$ 60
2 stars and under
7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
S$ 185
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
S$ 125
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, United Kingdom
S$ 110

Other accommodations in London

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in London.
35A Gloucester Road, London, United Kingdom
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 269
Avg. per night
7-21 Goswell Road, London, United Kingdom
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 223
Avg. per night
577 Commercial Road, London, United Kingdom
5.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 193
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 384
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
3.9 km from city centre
S$ 173
Avg. per night
11-15 Minories Street, London, United Kingdom
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 313
Avg. per night

Where to stay in London

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within London to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Navigate to the areas in London you plan to visit to find hostels that are close by. Clicking on a hostel name will take you to a page with pricing, reviews, and more useful information.

Facts about staying in London

Find useful tips and insights about staying in London to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 13 September 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in London?

    London hostels are S$ 76/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In August is often the cheapest month to book, and in January is the most expensive month to book a hostel in London. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 17/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in London for S$ 35/night or less a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in London?

    Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in London is Onefam Notting Hill. 2,112 users from HotelsCombined gave the Onefam Notting Hill a 8.8/10 rating.

  • What hostel is closest to London Heathrow Airport?

    It is 18.0 km to get from London Heathrow Airport to Safestay London Kensington Holland Park (the nearest London hostel to the airport).

  • What area of London is most popular to stay in?

    City of Westminster is the most popular area of London to stay in. In the past year, 1% of HotelsCombined users looking for London hostels searched within City of Westminster. Princes Gardens is a popular hostel in City of Westminster if you choose to stay in the area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in London closest to London Bridge Railway Station?

    If you’re looking for a hostel near London Bridge Railway Station while in London, then opt for the popular St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge with a 6.9/10 review score from 1,190 users. The distance from London Bridge Railway Station to St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge is 0.4 km.

  • Should I stay in a London hostel?

    Hostels in London tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. London hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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