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Hostelle - women only hostel London

Tower Hamlets, 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...

N
Natalia
From
Poland
The hostel staff was very helpful and friendly. The area was safe, well connected with other areas of the city (-> buses, metro). The most popular tourist attractions are located approx. 30mins walk from the hostel (takes much shorter via public transportation). There are shops, cafes and restaurants/pubs in the area, as well as the bus stop to catch the airport bus. There's no option to buy a breakfast in the hostel, but the cafes around offer very good breakfast options :) The toilets and showers very clean, even though there were some renovation works ongoing, it didn't affect our stay there. I can totally recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,189 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
$54.09
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.

E
Edgar Edrich
From
Mexico
Within walking distance of Earl's court subway station which has access to both the district line and the piccadilly line, which for visiting London is more than enough to connect you to any touristy spot of any kind, including the airport or the National Rail stations. The neighborhood is picturesque and the building itself shows that it is a students accommodation, which is not necessarily a bad thing, despite traveling only with other adults i can see this being a very comfortable option for families with children as it offers recreational rooms with a Ping-Pong table as well as kids playgrounds in the surprisingly spacious garden. The reception staff was very friendly and quickly explained me the process of entering the premises with a key fob for the automatic doors to ensure the guests safety in the after-hours when there's no one at the reception. The rooms are "roomy" in size, no AC options but good air circulation, as the purpose of my trip was tourism i barely spent time in the premises but i couldn't find anything negative to say, as i understand this is not a commercial chain hotel which is very clearly shown on the accommodation description (make sure to read the specifics ahead of time), which means it may not be available year-round for obvious reasons. The breakfast and dinner options are filling, delicious and varied with vegetarian options for those looking for that specifically. Adding to the location and the food included, there's simply no better option in this area of London for the price. Everyone in the staff was very friendly and i wouldn't mind staying here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,344 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$271.82
1 night, 2 adults

Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old

Westminster Borough, London

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

O
Obieda
From
Germany
Amazing staff and great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,730 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$165.88
1 night, 2 adults

Barmy Badger Backpackers

Kensington and Chelsea, London

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.

L
Logan
From
United States
slept great. very friendly and helpful staff. thanks for the advice to get Around the train strike. you saved the day I’ll be back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,562 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$96.98
1 night, 2 adults

Astor Museum Hostel

Camden, London

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.

F
Fellipe
From
Brazil
I loved the experience, the staff was so kindly, the hostel is close to almost everything you need, the people in my room were the best
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,715 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$135.23
1 night, 2 adults

London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only

London

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.

S
Sara
From
Netherlands
The staff was incredible nice The hostel is very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,169 reviews
Location 8.0
Price from
$71.03
1 night, 2 adults

Onefam Notting Hill

Kensington and Chelsea, 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.

A
Abdulathim
From
Saudi Arabia
great people, perfect location, nice atmosphere
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,380 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$80.56
1 night, 2 adults

Prime Backpackers Angel

Islington, London

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.

D
Daniil
From
Netherlands
Great community, a caring and fun team, free and low-cost events, outstanding location, cleanliness, overall service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,451 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
$159.20
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.

E
Elizabeth
From
United States
Affordability. Short walk from the tube station. Safe area. Girls Scouts!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,383 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$94.66
1 night, 2 adults

Wombat's City Hostel London

Tower Hamlets, 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.

m
mouad
From
Morocco
very clean hostel it was just perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6,903 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
$179.20
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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 602 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 539 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,643 reviews

    Located in London and within 1.5 miles of London Bridge, Cricketers Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

    Ideally located in the Islington district of London, 264 Pentonville road is located a 4-minute walk from Kings Cross Station, 300 yards from King's Cross St Pancras Tube Station and a 13-minute walk...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,266 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews

    Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Atlas Hostel is located in London, 1.1 miles from The Serpentine and 1.2 miles from Madame Tussaud's.

    From $133.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

    LHA Paddington Hostel is in a prime location in the center of London, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 320 reviews

    Attractively set in the Camden district of London, Hostel Rooms In Camden is located a 3-minute walk from Camden Market, 0.8 miles from London Zoo and 1.1 miles from Euston Train Station.

    From $81.96 per night

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5,937 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 neighborhoods.

    From $106.16 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 2,170 reviews

    Located in London and with Madame Tussaud's reachable within a 11-minute walk, Bell House Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    From $106.54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Tower Hamlets district of London, Bethnal Green beds to stay is located a 16-minute walk from Victoria Park, 1.5 miles from Brick Lane and 2 miles from Liverpool Street...

    From $109.54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Mile End Rooms 57A offers accommodations in London, 1.2 miles from Victoria Park and 1.8 miles from Canary Wharf Tube Station.

    From $62.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,997 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.

    From $67.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 975 reviews

    Opposite Kensal Green Station, Kensal Green Backpackers is a 20-minute walk from vibrant Notting Hill.

    From $67.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

    Ideally located in the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, Halpin House (South Kensington) is located a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum London, 0.7 miles from Royal Albert Hall and a...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 2.8
    Very Poor - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, King Cross Collective - By Aura Stays offers rooms in London, a 13-minute walk from King's Cross Theatre and 1.1 miles from Camden Market.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Located conveniently in the Westminster Borough district of London, Private rooms with shared bathrooms and a top floor studio is located a few steps from Arts Theatre, a 6-minute walk from Royal...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

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

    From $161.18 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,098 reviews

    The Walrus Bar and Hostel offers accommodations in central London. Guests can enjoy live music/ sport/ cocktails/ beers/ spirits at the on-site traditional English pub.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,448 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 $457.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 9,177 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 accommodations with free WiFi access throughout.

    From $186.04 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5,971 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.

    From $143.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 11,216 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 game room with pool tables.

    From $143.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,880 reviews

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

    From $297.08 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,266 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $68.84
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,842 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $82.44
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,774 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $208.61
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6,903 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: $200.56
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,730 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: $82.44
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,774 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $208.61
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 6,903 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
    Guest review by
    EvelyneZ
    Solo traveler
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