The 30 Best Hostels in London

“This is a quality hostel. It's quiet, it's well priced, it's close to the tube station, it's perfectly situated for a weekend visit to London. Plus, the staff are wonderful. I am a country lass, so finding anything in a city, let alone the capital city, that I like and can tolerate for any length of time is very rare.”

“Our experience at Kensington garden hostel was amazing. Room was bigger than usual and all the spaces were very clean and tidy especially toilette and shower. On out floor there was a room with all the necessary to eat ( spoon, plates, fridge, microwave) and also to have relax After a day spent in London Reading a book or to share experiences with our travellers. The location was perfect because the area is very quiet but reach of services in the nearby. The staff were very kind and professional, always available for any doubt. If we gonna come back to London, the Kensington garden hostel will be our point of reference! Congratulations and see you soon!”

“16 clumsy and shy, I went to London and I booked myself in at the Y.W.C.A. fortunately they did have a vacancy for a back scrubber.”

“Very welcoming and friendly hostels. I really enjoyed the Hostel Familly Free Dinners, I was able to meet people there. Thanks again to the people who work there, especially Nelly, you're amazing! Really very close to public transport. Although our food disappeared on the day of the fridge cleaning, I loved coming to this hostel and I would come back on my next visit to London. Maybe next year!”

“What a marvelous hostel! I had the best time here. It has a great atmosphere with a really friendly group of travelers, and the price is right! Just FYI, this is DEFINITELY a party hostel, and they go very hard here! If you are looking for a chill, relaxing vibe, you are going to want to keep looking. But if you’re looking for some great parties with even better people, Urbany is it!”

“Friendly and well positioned. Fantastic value for money. Stayed here with my baby and they had cots! Plenty of conveniences, clean and warm.”

“Probably the best hostel in all of London! The location is great, just a 10 minute walk from Tower Bridge and Tower of London, which is also a Circle and District line station, making travel around the city very easy. Check in was simple, and the rooms have pretty comfy bunk beds with assigned lockers to store your things. Everything was clean and tidy, and the staff were very kind should you want to replace your towels or linens or anything. The shower is notably wonderful -- great pressure and temperature. We were lucky enough to get a room with a view out onto this gorgeous church next door! There's fans in each bunk if you're too hot, and radiators if you're too cold. The bar downstairs only opens at 6, but it's a great spot to hang out with lots of mat-covered benches, a pool table, and an L-shaped bar in this cool arched brick space, staffed by super cool and friendly people (shoutout to Cassie here!) and full of friendly fellow patrons who are happy to chat to anyone in the vicinity. Laundry was somewhat expensive at 5 pounds a load for washing, but they provide detergent which was a godsend, and let's be honest, this is London. The cafe near reception has great coffee, and a variety of pastries, as well as a nice little sit-down, bookshelf-laden area to enjoy them. I'd recommend them any day, and will likely be booking back in again in the near future! Thanks so much Wombat!”

“We enjoyed the Pimlico Flat for 10+ days. It is a very comfortable 2 BR & 2 Bathroom flat, with a cozy sitting room that has a gas fireplace that came in handy on a few blustery days. The kitchen is well equipped except you need to bring your own coffee maker. There was a small coffee press with no base, so inoperable. The flat is down a flight a stairs so can be challenging for older travelers. I would definitely recommend this flat for an extended stay in London. It is located in between the Victoria and Pimlico tube stops and the 24 Bus stop is very close and takes you to major museum stops.”

“I gave YHA Oxford Street 5 stars because of having a good positive experience overall with my one night stay there. The room was clean, the 2-bed bunk-bed was do-able and there was a nice new metal fan in the room. The window was open and we heard very little of London traffic. It did not matter that the lift did not go all the way up because we were used to stairs. The shower was a delightful surprise because it was a power shower.”

“Very good hostel. The staff were amazing and very friendly. Had a great time. The place itself is location in an ideal location very close to the tube and Hyde park and many places. The staff were great for organizing activities daily like guided tours and experiencing the night life. They did free dinners while I stayed and hector and Lee made lovely food. I highly recommend this hostel to any solo traveller.”

“I stayed here during my trip from Japan. All the staff were very kind, and it was reassuring that they are available 24 hours. The place was clean and had a bright, welcoming atmosphere. It made for a very comfortable stay. I will definitely stay here again when I visit the UK. Thank you very much.”

“Absolutely wonderful experience at the hostel. Location is as good as it gets, the rates were super affordable and the staff is the most lovely and welcoming I’ve ever found. The kitchen and lounge areas are a nice plus! Free luggage storage too!! Big shoutout to Aitor and Collin for being super helpful and lovely all the way through, will definitely stay again!!”

“Great location, clean and friendly customer service! The room also comes with complimentary dinner and breakfast. It's one of my favourite places to stay in London and I made a dear friend from India on one of my visits. Can't recommend it enough!”

“I had a wonderful stay at this hotel in London. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, always ready to assist with anything I needed. The location is fantastic, with easy access to public transport, nearby attractions, and plenty of conveniences around. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, making it perfect for a relaxing stay after a long day of exploring the city. Another highlight was the in-house pub, which served delicious food and a good selection of beers. It was a great spot to unwind without even leaving the hotel. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting London.”

“This is really a gem of a hostel right in the perfect spot of London. Located right o the Lower Marsh Market, the Walrus has very nice rooms, stunning (especially for a hostel) bathrooms, and a great/lively bar downstairs where all travelers get 10% off! Generous free breakfast is included, and the staff is very accommodating. Right next to Waterloo Station, but I really did not find the noise to be that bad at all. The upside of being so close is you can get nearly anywhere in the city (and beyond via SouthWestern/Northern Railways) right from Waterloo. I plan on returning any time I end up in London!”

“Recommend to anyone very clean and tidy. Family runned business very helpful staff. Located in the centre of town park really nice area”

“This is a really great hostel, especially if you need access to Kings Cross. It was literally a three or four minute walk from there. I booked an all female dorm room and I was the only one there. Everything was great. There was a heater as well and a nice view across the street. Only issue is the shower in the bathroom kind of flooded a bit and it’s pretty cramped. But besides that I really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff and appreciated their cute little café and pizzeria. The lobby is a little bit condensed, but that’s to be expected and a busy high demand area.”

“Lovely quiet place very close to the Lee Valley park. Common kitchen & room was clean and tidy enough. Perfect for your retreat and a break from your busy weekdays. Friendly staffs and service- thanks to the team :)”

“I am single female traveler. Stayed for a week. This place is so central and it’s made my stay so easy. Many museums and many shops are near by. Rooms are tidy and spacious. I loved the communal kitchen area - everything what you need is there.”

“Recently booked a last minute night in London. Hostelle was not only very affordable but women's only! I saw a few mixed reviews, but honestly thought it was in my top hostel experiences! It's certainly not a new and flashy hostel, but a comfortable, well thought out and safe space for women to stay. The 14-bed dorm I stayed in was not very spacious but I had a curtain and the bunk bed was sturdy and didn't rock about. The showers and toilets were clean. Both receptionists I came across were really relaxed and friendly. As for location in London, it's a little way out. But it's very close to Bethnel Green tube station (2-min walk) and there are a couple of very cool beer and wine spots within 5-minute walking distance. Overall just feels very comfortable being around women who are there for the same reasons as you. Will defo be back! Many thanks.”

“Great experience, very close to the subway. Very friendly owners”

“Hostel is very good and I will come back again”

“Best for the location, price, suprisingly comfort bedding. They have friendly staff. Shower needs you to purchase shampoo and rent towels- still economical. Breakfast is good, but continental is enough - I bought buffet and felt it a waste.”

“A massive thank you to the staff at YHA! We were having a bit of a nightmare weekend with a hotel cancelling on us, we managed to secure a last minute booking at YHA and the staff were very kind to let us store our bags and get ready in the common area before our event. The wine & pizza in the cafe was great too! The following day after check-out we had another disaster situation, and long story short the receptionists let us use their phone to make a call, use their charger and go back to our room to retrieve a lost item. Without the YHA staff being so accommodating, our stressful weekend would be have 10 times worse! The room itself was clean and everything we needed for one night, good value food, nice communal areas and overall great vibes! Thank you again”

“Very cozy B&B, 10 minutes from Oprington, the indoor heated pool is superb, perfect for backpackers/ youngsters/ budget travellers!”