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Popular hostels in London

Discover well-known properties in London that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 41,221 hotels in London and price data was last updated on 17 September 2025. The average price for a hotel in London is .
These hostels in London see the most activity from our users at the moment. 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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7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a bar, 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 provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
5866 reviews
Location
4.1 km from city centre
C$ 199
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
6.9
Good
5060 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
C$ 149
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
1554 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre
C$ 346
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
Art Deco hostel in London with a 24-hour front desk Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite. Smart Russell Square Hostel offers 37 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
7.5
Good
8834 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
C$ 137
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
7.1
Good
5553 reviews
Location
4.2 km from city centre
C$ 147
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
7.4
Good
5367 reviews
Location
3.3 km from city centre
C$ 118
41-42, Cosser St, 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, express check-out, and a garden. Housekeeping is not available. PubLove @ The Steam Engine - Hostel offers 4 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
3507 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
C$ 206
104 Bolsover Street, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a restaurant, a short walk to University College London A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available. YHA London Central - Hostel offers 302 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
6018 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
C$ 186
Yha London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from St. Paul's Cathedral This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and an arcade/game room are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. YHA London St Paul's - Hostel offers 49 accommodations with portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Bathrooms include showers.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
2451 reviews
Location
2.3 km from city centre
C$ 129
55-57 Bayham Street, London, United Kingdom
Art Deco hostel in London with a 24-hour front desk Along with concierge services, this hostel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Smart Camden Inn Hostel offers 19 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. 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
7.8
Good
3607 reviews
Location
4.3 km from city centre
C$ 136

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 day to stay in a hostel in London?

The cheapest day to stay in London is Monday (C$ 31). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is C$ 308.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as C$ 17, rising to an average cost of C$ 141, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from C$ 16 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 C$ 20/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as C$ 20/night. For a 4-star hostel in London, the cheapest rate recently found was C$ 20/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in London?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 2 days before your trip to London. The lowest price found when booking 2 days ahead was C$ 39 per night.

Top-rated London hostels

Browse through properties in London that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 41,221 properties in London and data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
According to our users, these are some of the best hostels to stay at in London. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 126
Avg. per night
27 Montague Street, London, United Kingdom
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 150
Avg. per night
6 Daventry Street, London, United Kingdom
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 127
Avg. per night
52 Wilson Street, London, United Kingdom
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 201
Avg. per night
172 Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 135
Avg. per night
24 Sumner Street, London, United Kingdom
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 160
Avg. per night
628-634 Commercial Road, London, United Kingdom
6.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 382
Avg. per night
45 Queensborough Terrace, London, United Kingdom
4.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 148
Avg. per night
121 Borough High Street, London, United Kingdom
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 153
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 C$ 28 per night. There is currently one property in London that can be booked for this price. The Queens Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in London. Price data was last updated on 17 September 2025
Out of the hostels in London we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
121 South Africa road, London, United Kingdom
7.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 28
Avg. per night
6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 29
Avg. per night
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
6.6 km from city centre
C$ 32
Avg. per night
95 Effra Road, London, United Kingdom
5.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 33
Avg. per night
32 Deptford Church Street, London, United Kingdom
7.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 33
Avg. per night
53 Eccleston Square, London, United Kingdom
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 50
Avg. per night
86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom
7.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 51
Avg. per night
40 Inverness Terrace, London, United Kingdom
4.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 55
Avg. per night
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
6.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 70
Avg. per night
8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
11.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 74
Avg. per night
58 Bagleys Lane, London, United Kingdom
5.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 90
Avg. per night
102 Lavender Hill, London, United Kingdom
4.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 92
Avg. per night
20 Salter Road, London, United Kingdom
5.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 92
Avg. per night
Holland Walk, London, United Kingdom
5.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 96
Avg. per night
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 97
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 17 September 2025.
An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the London. You'll also find the most popular and best value properties within each hostel class.
3 stars
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
C$ 97
Yha London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
C$ 129
8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
C$ 74
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
C$ 70
2 stars and under
7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
C$ 199
86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom
C$ 51
102 Lavender Hill, London, United Kingdom
C$ 92
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
C$ 32

Other accommodations in London

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in London. There are 41,221 properties in London and price data was last updated on 17 September 2025. The average price for a hotel in London is .
25 - 27 Woodside Park Rd Finchley, London, United Kingdom
13.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 174
Avg. per night
3 Westbourne Terrace, London, United Kingdom
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 431
Avg. per night
36 Lancaster Gate, London, United Kingdom
4.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 296
Avg. per night
148-152 Sussex Gardens, London, United Kingdom
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 223
Avg. per night
35A Gloucester Road, London, United Kingdom
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 284
Avg. per night
7-21 Goswell Road, London, United Kingdom
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 240
Avg. per night
577 Commercial Road, London, United Kingdom
5.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 206
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Air Conditioning
C$ 413
Avg. per night
London, United Kingdom
3.9 km from city centre
C$ 185
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 17 September 2025.
Scroll to and zoom in on the areas in London you plan on visiting to find nearby properties. 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 17 September 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in London?

    On average, it’s C$ 61/night for a hostel in London, though C$ 44/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for C$ 20/night in London. Try to avoid booking your hostel in October (the most expensive month). Booking in September (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in London?

    Onefam Notting Hill boasts a 8.8/10 review rating from 2,114 users, making it the best hostel in London.

  • What hostel is closest to London Heathrow Airport?

    It is 16.2 km to get from London Heathrow Airport to St Christopher's Hammersmith (the nearest London hostel to the airport).

  • What area of London is most popular to stay in?

    The most popular neighbourhood to stay in London is City of Westminster, according to our data. 3% of users who searched for hostels in London looked for properties in City of Westminster. If you’re interested in staying in City of Westminster, consider the Onefam Notting Hill - the neighbourhood’s most popular hostel.

  • What is the most popular hostel in London closest to Borough Market?

    St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge is the most popular hostel in London that’s close to Borough Market (the city’s most popular landmark). There are 0.2 km from St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge to Borough Market. While there may be other hostels near Borough Market, St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge is highly rated (6.9/10) by 1,191 users.

  • Should I stay in a London hostel?

    Aside from the fact that London hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in London.

  • Does London have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, there are hostels in London with “Wi-Fi” as a listed amenity. According to our data, 43 hostels have the “Wi-Fi” amenity in the London area. Nx London Hostel is a popular hostel among HotelsCombined users who are looking for this particular feature.

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