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Popular hostels in London

Discover well-known properties in London that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 37,421 hotels in London and price data was last updated on 14 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in London is S$ 68/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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40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
Victorian London hostel in Camden with a 24-hour front desk A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel offers 34 shared accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This London hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
4354 reviews
Location
6.2 km from city centre
S$ 39
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.#This property is closed from November 5 2020 to January 14 2021 (dates subject to change). Optional fees: The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. Fee for continental breakfast: GBP 4.5 for adults and GBP 4.5 for children (approximately) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Instructions: Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed No onsite parking is available The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property This property does not accept student cards as valid identification at check-in. Special instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Minimum age: 18. Check in from: 2:00 PM. Check in to: anytime. Check out: 10:00 AM.
Free Wi-Fi
7.3
Good
5666 reviews
Location
2.1 km from city centre
S$ 36
7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 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
5692 reviews
Location
4.1 km from city centre
S$ 62
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
7.0
Good
4957 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
S$ 39
102 Lavender Hill, 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 and express check-out. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available. PubLove @ The Crown, Battersea - Hostel offers 8 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This London hostel provides 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
6.7
Good
2094 reviews
Location
4.3 km from city centre
S$ 44
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
8.5
Excellent
1438 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre
S$ 173
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
7.8
Good
5512 reviews
Location
4.2 km from city centre
S$ 35
13-15 Shepherds Bush Green, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Westfield London Shopping Centre A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. St Christopher's Inn, Shepherd's Bush - Hostel offers 90 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
6.9
Good
1523 reviews
Location
6.5 km from city centre
S$ 35
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
7.5
Good
5188 reviews
Location
3.3 km from city centre
S$ 36
308 Edgware Road, London, United Kingdom
Adults-only London hostel in London City Centre with a 24-hour front desk 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 Green Man - Hostel offers 8 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.
Free Wi-Fi
6.3
Good
2968 reviews
Location
3.9 km from city centre
S$ 47

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 January (S$ 40). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in London is February (S$ 155).

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

The cheapest day to stay in London is Sunday (S$ 57). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is S$ 124.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as S$ 17, rising to an average cost of S$ 194, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 19 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$ 38/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 19/night. For a 4-star hostel in London, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 43/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in London?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to London. The lowest price found when booking 1 day 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 37,421 properties in London and data was last updated on 14 June 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.
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18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 174
Avg. per night
27 Montague Street, London, United Kingdom
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 49
Avg. per night
52 Wilson Street, London, United Kingdom
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 61
Avg. per night
172 Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 45
Avg. per night
24 Sumner Street, London, United Kingdom
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 115
Avg. per night
1 Starcross Street, London, United Kingdom
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 44
Avg. per night
92-95 Livery Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 40
Avg. per night
628-634 Commercial Road, London, United Kingdom
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 270
Avg. per night
56-60 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, United Kingdom
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 54
Avg. per night
14 Narrow Quay, Bristol, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 55
Avg. per night
121 Borough High Street, London, United Kingdom
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 48
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$ 19 per night. There is currently one property in London that can be booked for this price. London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in London. Price data was last updated on 14 June 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.
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8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
11.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 19
Avg. per night
Holland Walk, London, United Kingdom
5.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 27
Avg. per night
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 28
Avg. per night
6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 28
Avg. per night
90 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 28
Avg. per night
58 Bagleys Lane, London, United Kingdom
5.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 28
Avg. per night
189 Greenwich High Road, London, United Kingdom
8.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 29
Avg. per night
95 Effra Road, London, United Kingdom
5.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 29
Avg. per night
6 Daventry Street, London, United Kingdom
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 30
Avg. per night
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
6.6 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
54 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 31
Avg. per night
86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom
7.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 33
Avg. per night
22 Nelson Street, Bristol, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 33
Avg. per night
45 Queensborough Terrace, London, United Kingdom
4.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 33
Avg. per night
55-57 Bayham Street, London, United Kingdom
4.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 35
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 14 June 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.
4 stars +
54 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom
S$ 31
3 stars
Yha London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
S$ 77
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
S$ 39
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
S$ 36
56-60 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, United Kingdom
S$ 54
2 stars and under
7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
S$ 62
13-15 Shepherds Bush Green, London, United Kingdom
S$ 35
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, United Kingdom
S$ 36
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
S$ 28

Other accommodations in London

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London, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 299
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
3.9 km from city centre
S$ 216
Avg. per night
Coventry Street, London, United Kingdom
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 398
Avg. per night
5 Threadneedle Street, London, United Kingdom
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 430
Avg. per night
7-21 Goswell Road, London, United Kingdom
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 268
Avg. per night
196 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 275
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 14 June 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 14 June 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in London?

    London hostels are S$ 68/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In January is often the cheapest month to book, and in July is the most expensive month to book a hostel in London. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 20/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. 2,043 users from HotelsCombined gave the Onefam Notting Hill a 8.9/10 rating.

  • What hostel is closest to London Heathrow Airport?

    It is 16.9 km to get from London Heathrow Airport to St Christopher's Inn Shepherd's Bush (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, 7% of HotelsCombined users looking for London hostels searched within City of Westminster. Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel 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 Borough Market?

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Borough Market while in London, then opt for the popular St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge with a 6.8/10 review score from 1,157 users. The distance from Borough Market to St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge is 0.2 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.

  • Does London have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, London has 16 hostels with “Air-conditioned” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage is the most popular London hostel with this amenity.

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