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Wilson House - Camden

Camden, London

Located in London, within 2.3 km of Lord's Cricket Ground and 2.7 km of London Zoo, Wilson House - Camden provides accommodation with a garden. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

C
Carolina
From
Colombia
The accommodation was very well organized. The woman from the cleaning service was extremely nice and kind. The bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom were all spotless, which made the stay very comfortable. It’s located about 45 minutes from the city center by metro, but the commute was manageable. However, there is no elevator, so keep that in mind if you’re carrying large luggage. Overall, a great experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
Price from
US$63.11
1 night, 2 adults

Hostelle - women only hostel London

Tower Hamlets, London

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.

D
Danica
From
Serbia
I loved everything about it - the staff, the bed, how clean it is, the location… everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,624 reviews
Price from
US$53.46
1 night, 2 adults

Lee Abbey London

Kensington and Chelsea, London

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

S
Sidlyarevich
From
United States
Breakfast and dinner were perfect! A lot of varieties and a very healthy food options.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,349 reviews
Price from
US$147.15
1 night, 2 adults

Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old

Westminster Borough, London

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

I
Ibrahim Hassan Alias Sohail Abbas
From
Ireland
Best hostel in London. It is very clean, staff is so friendly and helpful. Highly recommended if you are planning to visit London. Perfect location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,433 reviews
Price from
US$163.94
1 night, 2 adults

Astor Museum Hostel

Camden, London

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.

R
Rosario
From
Spain
Best location, super nice staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,595 reviews
Price from
US$94.77
1 night, 2 adults

London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only

London

London Backpackers offers accommodation in London, we are social hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travellers, we have events on various days in the week and also host free dinners on...

B
Balázs
From
Romania
Best hostel I have ever stayed at. The staff was super lovely and helpful. The general conditions were far above the average hostel ones. Also, it needs to be mentioned that the staff was cleaning permanently, therefore the hygiene was impeccable the whole time. The only negative aspect that I can think of is the location. Since it isn't located in Zone 1 or Zone 2 the subway ticket price is a bit higher when commuting to the center but after all, it wasn't a real inconvenience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,045 reviews
Price from
US$59.67
1 night, 2 adults

Onefam Notting Hill

Kensington and Chelsea, 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.

K
Karin Melissa
From
Chile
The staff were amazing, the did activities everyday for the guest :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,265 reviews
Price from
US$155.78
1 night, 2 adults

Pax Lodge

Camden, 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.

S
Suzanne
From
Abkhazia
everything a real hidden gem...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,155 reviews
Price from
US$106.92
1 night, 2 adults

Wombat's City Hostel London

Tower Hamlets, 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.

X
XH ZHANG
From
Taiwan
Staff are friendly and the bed is so comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,387 reviews
Price from
US$155.99
1 night, 2 adults

YHA London Central

Westminster Borough, London

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

K
Khant
From
Myanmar
Friendliness of the staff. Excellent facilities. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,326 reviews
Price from
US$162
1 night, 2 adults
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Wilson House - Camden

Camden, London

Located in London, within 2.3 km of Lord's Cricket Ground and 2.7 km of London Zoo, Wilson House - Camden provides accommodation with a garden. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

C
Carolina
From
Colombia
The accommodation was very well organized. The woman from the cleaning service was extremely nice and kind. The bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom were all spotless, which made the stay very comfortable. It’s located about 45 minutes from the city center by metro, but the commute was manageable. However, there is no elevator, so keep that in mind if you’re carrying large luggage. Overall, a great experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
Price from
US$63.11
1 night, 2 adults

Hostelle - women only hostel London

Tower Hamlets, London

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.

D
Danica
From
Serbia
I loved everything about it - the staff, the bed, how clean it is, the location… everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,624 reviews
Price from
US$53.46
1 night, 2 adults

Lee Abbey London

Kensington and Chelsea, London

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

S
Sidlyarevich
From
United States
Breakfast and dinner were perfect! A lot of varieties and a very healthy food options.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,349 reviews
Price from
US$147.15
1 night, 2 adults

Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old

Westminster Borough, London

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

I
Ibrahim Hassan Alias Sohail Abbas
From
Ireland
Best hostel in London. It is very clean, staff is so friendly and helpful. Highly recommended if you are planning to visit London. Perfect location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,433 reviews
Price from
US$163.94
1 night, 2 adults

Astor Museum Hostel

Camden, London

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.

R
Rosario
From
Spain
Best location, super nice staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,595 reviews
Price from
US$94.77
1 night, 2 adults

London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only

London

London Backpackers offers accommodation in London, we are social hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travellers, we have events on various days in the week and also host free dinners on...

B
Balázs
From
Romania
Best hostel I have ever stayed at. The staff was super lovely and helpful. The general conditions were far above the average hostel ones. Also, it needs to be mentioned that the staff was cleaning permanently, therefore the hygiene was impeccable the whole time. The only negative aspect that I can think of is the location. Since it isn't located in Zone 1 or Zone 2 the subway ticket price is a bit higher when commuting to the center but after all, it wasn't a real inconvenience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,045 reviews
Price from
US$59.67
1 night, 2 adults

Onefam Notting Hill

Kensington and Chelsea, 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.

K
Karin Melissa
From
Chile
The staff were amazing, the did activities everyday for the guest :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,265 reviews
Price from
US$155.78
1 night, 2 adults

Pax Lodge

Camden, 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.

S
Suzanne
From
Abkhazia
everything a real hidden gem...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,155 reviews
Price from
US$106.92
1 night, 2 adults

Wombat's City Hostel London

Tower Hamlets, 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.

X
XH ZHANG
From
Taiwan
Staff are friendly and the bed is so comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,387 reviews
Price from
US$155.99
1 night, 2 adults

YHA London Central

Westminster Borough, London

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

K
Khant
From
Myanmar
Friendliness of the staff. Excellent facilities. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,326 reviews
Price from
US$162
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 8,851 reviews

Save money on hostels in London and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,890 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.

From US$125.55 per night

Generator London

Camden, London
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10,632 reviews

In central London in the vibrant area of Bloomsbury, this large, vibrant hostel is near Russell Square Tube Station. The Generator has an internet cafe, a lounge and a games room with pool tables.

From US$95.99 per night

Clink261 Hostel

Camden, London
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 6,595 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.

From US$89.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,810 reviews

Your London adventure starts here. St Christopher's Inn London Bridge – The Village sits right in the thick of one of London's most electric neighbourhoods.

From US$71.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 7,764 reviews

Located in the former Labour Party headquarters, Safestay London Elephant & Castle is a 5-minute walk from Elephant & Castle train station and shopping centre.

From US$86.18 per night

Rest Up London

Southwark, London
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,712 reviews

Rest Up at Driscoll House: Sleep Where Stories were Made Experience London like never before at Rest Up Hostel, nestled inside the historic Driscoll House built 1913, a beautifully preserved landmark...

From US$121.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,493 reviews

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

From US$99.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,276 reviews

Stay Social. Stay Central. Stay Prime. Prime Backpackers Angel is set in a beautiful historic building in Islington, right on London’s City Road – the perfect base to explore the capital while...

From US$115.18 per night

No credit card needed to book these hostels in London and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 595 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 577 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.

From US$108 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,803 reviews

Situated in London and within 2.4 km of London Bridge, Cricketers Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Attractively located in the centre of London, New Mansion House (Lancaster Gate) features continental breakfast and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews

LHA Paddington Hostel is well situated in London, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Ideally set in the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, Halpin House (South Kensington) is situated 400 metres from Natural History Museum, 1.1 km from Royal Albert Hall and 700 metres from...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Ideally located in the Westminster Borough district of London, Leinster House (Bayswater) is set 2 km from The Serpentine, 1.8 km from Portobello Road Market and 2.5 km from Madame Tussauds.

Rooms In Yorkway - KC17

London
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.9
Bad - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Attractively set in the Camden district of London, Rooms In Yorkway - KC17 is located 1.6 km from Camden Market, 2.2 km from Emirates Stadium and 1.5 km from King's Cross Station.

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in London and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews

Astor Oxford Street is well located in the centre of London, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

From US$118.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,406 reviews

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

From US$312.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 8,851 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.

From US$100.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,573 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.

From US$141.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,692 reviews

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

From US$214.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,259 reviews

Do Camden by day and curb side beers by night. The Exmouth Arms is an iconic Hostel-Pub situated in the Camden corner of London.

From US$172.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

In a prime location in the centre of London, 238 Kennington Lane International Students House Vauxhall provides continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$136.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 3,714 reviews

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

From US$123.93 per night

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Hostels that guests love in London

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,285 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.
Guest review by
Matilda
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$55.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,135 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 .
Guest review by
Kay
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,908 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!!!!!!!!!!
Guest review by
Alsadig
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$165.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,387 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 !
Guest review by
samantha
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$147.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,433 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!
Guest review by
Jamal
Group
Avg. price/night: US$81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,908 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
Guest review by
Bamba
Solo traveller