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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.

Amazing vibes, clean facilities, great location. Felt a warm welcome the second I walked in, the staff was extremely helpful and nice, absolutely will be going back in the future!!✨

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9
Wonderful
242 reviews
Price from
$31
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.

Very close to the tube station, area is lively and felt safe even at night. Good room temperature and ventilation. Comfortable beds. Great water pressure in showers. Cleaning staff does a deep cleaning every morning.

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8.3
Very Good
2,555 reviews
Price from
$31
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 staff were super friendly, accomodating, and were very welcoming. A group night was organised which made tye stay fun as I could connect with other travellers. I would highly reccomend!!

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8.6
Excellent
2,380 reviews
Price from
$39
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.

The place is great, good location, the staff is very friendly and supportive! I will come back for sure. :)

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8
Very Good
1,090 reviews
Price from
$35
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.

Onefam is one of the best hostel i have ever stayed in its a very social hostel there is a lot of activities that we do as a group like day tours which is something i really enjoyed everyone was super nice and super friendly

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8.5
Very Good
1,537 reviews
Price from
$35
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.

The perfect location, the comfy room with a sink and the USB port (important for foreign travellers whose chargers don't fit the standard UK port), the super friendly staff, the dining room with coffee, tea, fridge, microwave and toaster which was free to use, the decorations which show different countries of the world... everything was great!

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8.5
Very Good
1,041 reviews
Price from
$25
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.

The staff and the high level of their service is Amazing. Always with a smile, helpful and positive.

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8.4
Very Good
6,777 reviews
Price from
$39
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.

Location and hospitality. It is the best place to stay and safe for solo traveller like me.

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8.3
Very Good
3,961 reviews
Price from
$31
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.

We loved our room, everything was really clean. The staff was really helpful. Also we had amazing coffe at their bar, where you can also get something to eat (I heard their pizza is great but haven't tried it). The location is excellent, close to two big train stations. And they do luggage storage for 3£ a day which we used. All in all a great stay 😁

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8
Very Good
5,138 reviews
Price from
$38
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.

Awesome service from the staff and the place is super clean

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8.2
Very Good
3,100 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

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  • Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,100 reviews

    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage provides award-winning budget accommodations in a beautiful Victorian Grade II registered historic building.

    Helpfull staff, value for money brilliant breakfast

  • Bell House Hostel
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,326 reviews

    Located in London and with Madame Tussaud's reachable within a 12-minute walk, Bell House Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    The location is very good if you want to be central

  • Kensal Green Backpackers 2
    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 2,155 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.

    The location and the professionalism of the staff.

  • London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,232 reviews

    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.

    Welcoming, good place for meeting new people perfect location!!

  • Book A Bed Hostels
    Budget options available
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,263 reviews

    Ventures Hostel offers dormitory rooms in London just 5 minutes’ walk from Deptford and New Cross rail stations. It offers luggage storage, in-room lockers, and laundry facilities at a surcharge.

    Super lovely staff, great location and always clean.

  • Kensal Green Backpackers
    5.1
    Scored 5.1
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 1,522 reviews

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

    The location. Easy access to most places in London.

  • Wesferry beds to stay
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 209 reviews

    Attractively located in the Tower Hamlets district of London, Wesferry beds to stay is located a 19-minute walk from Canary Wharf Tube Station, 2.1 miles from Victoria Park and 2.4 miles from Canada...

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

  • Hostel Rooms In Camden
    Budget options available
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 70 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.

    posizione perfetta a Camden Town, parlando di Gran Bretagna il costo è corretto

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in London

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

    Located in London, within 1.1 miles of Olympia Exhibition Centre and 1.1 miles of Eventim Apollo, Sterne Street 4 Person Room provides a garden.

  • Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 242 reviews

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

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

  • Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,379 reviews

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

    Friendly staff, good vibes, clean and good facilities

  • Onefam Notting Hill
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,537 reviews

    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.

    Great communal area, great staff, very clean, quite central

  • Pax Lodge
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,041 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.

  • Wombat's City Hostel London
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,777 reviews

    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.

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

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

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

    Was clean and tidy . Love the garden. Fantastic meals

  • YHA London Earl's Court
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,545 reviews

    This YHA hostel is 5 minutes’ walk from Earl’s Court Tube Station. It offers affordable accommodations 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
     · 3,961 reviews

    Providing high-quality hostel accommodations 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
     · 457 reviews

    The Pride of Paddington offers accommodations 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.

  • YHA London Thameside
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 645 reviews

    In leafy Rotherhithe, this YHA hostel is just a few yards from the banks of the Thames, 10 minutes’ walk from Rotherhithe Overground station or 15 minutes from Canada Water Tube Station.

    Lovely clean twin room and extremely friendly and helpful staff.

  • Cricketers Hostel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 651 reviews

    Located in London and within 1.4 miles of London Bridge, Cricketers Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Very good location and friendly/accommodating staff.

  • Kabannas London St Pancras
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,138 reviews

    Just across the road from St Pancras Station in the center 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
     · 1,090 reviews

    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.

    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 1.7 miles of London Bridge, Solo Stay London Zone 1 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • St Christopher's Liverpool Street
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,335 reviews

    Located 2953 feet from Brick Lane in London, St Christopher's Liverpool Street welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. St Christopher's Liverpool Street features free WiFi throughout the property.

    Staff were lovely, really helpful and accommodating

  • YHA London St Paul's
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 976 reviews

    YHA London St Paul’s is a 5-minute walk from St Paul’s tube (subway) station (Central Line) and only a minute from St. Paul’s Cathedral bus stop.

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

  • Astor Hyde Park Hostel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,171 reviews

    Astor Hyde Park Hostel offers accommodations for guests over the age of 18 in the Kensington and Chelsea district in London, 656 feet 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

    Located in London, just 2.5 miles from the O2 Arena, Davies Court offers self-catering accommodations and features an on-site gym.

    Excelliant - The man of front desk was friendly and helpful

  • Friendship House (Southwark)
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 416 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.

    Good clean room. Decent price.Not far from tube station.

  • Astor Museum Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,467 reviews

    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.

    Great location, really friendly welcome, comfortable bed

  • Dover Castle Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,274 reviews

    Dover Castle Hostel is located in London, 0.8 mi from Tower of London and 0.8 mi 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
     · 2,230 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 accommodations for guests over the age of 18.

    Warm and welcoming staff, nice kitchen facilities.

  • PubLove @ The Rose & Crown
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,979 reviews

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

    Great budget option if you just need a place to sleep

  • PubLove @ The White Ferry, Victoria
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,141 reviews

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

    Helpful staff and good value. Bar is very welcoming

  • Clink261 Hostel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,896 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.

    Location price staff excellent 👌 pods are really nice

  • St Christopher's Inn Village - London Bridge
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,157 reviews

    Located 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
     · 3,468 reviews

    Just 328 feet from Hyde Park, this hostel is a 5-minute walk from Queensway Underground Station. It offers spacious rooms with an private bathroom and free WiFi access throughout.

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

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  • Mile End Rooms 57A
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 172 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Mile End Rooms 57A offers accommodations in London, 1.2 miles from Victoria Park and 1.7 miles from Canary Wharf Tube Station.

    Clear instructions and clean place, value for money,

  • The Birds Nest Hostel
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 782 reviews

    Set in the Deptford district of London, The Birds Nest Guest House features rooms with free WiFi. Around 1 mi from Greenwich, the property is also close to Greenwich Park.

    Lovely people around there.I wish to come back soon

  • 24/7 London Hostel
    No credit card needed
    3.0
    Scored 3.0
    Poor
    Rated poor
     · 2 reviews

    Attractively set in the Brent district of London, 24/7 London Hostel is located 2.4 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground, 2.9 miles from Portobello Road Market and 3.1 miles from Paddington Station.

  • Blue Poppy
    No credit card needed

    Well set in the Golders Green district of London, Blue Poppy is located 3.2 miles from London Zoo, 3.3 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground and 3.8 miles from Camden Market.

  • St Pancras Way, Camden
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in London, within a 13-minute walk of King's Cross St Pancras Tube Station and 0.6 miles of Kings Cross Station, St Pancras Way, Camden provides free WiFi.

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Hostels that guests love in London

  • Avg. price/night: $105.87
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,100 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
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $75.91
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,378 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
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $233.83
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,138 reviews
    one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in..friendly staff, feels safe, clean, spacious dorms and great location..
    Sasha
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $299.26
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,777 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
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $245.80
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,379 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
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $75.91
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,378 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
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $299.26
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,777 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
    Solo traveler
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,468 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
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $169.81
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,870 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
    Solo traveler

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