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Popular hostels in London

Discover well-known properties in London that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 34,918 hotels in London and price data was last updated on 14 April 2026. The average price for a hotel in London is .
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7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
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
6428 reviews
Location
4.1 km from city centre
₹ 13,312
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
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
7.7
Good
9851 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
₹ 9,110
1A Sutherland Street, London, United Kingdom
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
5483 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
₹ 8,297
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, United Kingdom
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
6775 reviews
Location
3.3 km from city centre
₹ 9,045
104 Bolsover Street, London, United Kingdom
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. 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
6683 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
₹ 8,297
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
8.4
Excellent
1680 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre
₹ 21,793
63 Prince's Square, London, United Kingdom
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. 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. Hyde Park is 1.8 km from Onefam Notting Hill. London City Airport is 17 km from the property. Day and night, we have free activities for our Onefam guests. At Onefam you arrive as a solo traveller and you leave with a family.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.9
Excellent
2248 reviews
Location
4.9 km from city centre
₹ 8,742
16 Leinster Terrace, London, United Kingdom
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
4683 reviews
Location
4.2 km from city centre
₹ 9,827
55-57 Bayham Street, London, United Kingdom
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
3901 reviews
Location
4.3 km from city centre
₹ 8,996
8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
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 several days. To ensure the best experience for our guests, we have implemented an age restriction policy. As most of our guests fall within the 18-35 age range, we regret to inform you that we are unable to process your reservation if you are above 35 years of age. The rooms all have shared bathrooms. London Backpackers features free WiFi. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. London Heathrow Airport is 20 km from the property and can be reached in 90 minutes by tube. Luton and Stansted airports are within 1 hour drive.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
2331 reviews
Location
11.6 km from city centre
₹ 6,662

Travel insights for hostels in London

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in London.

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in London?

The cheapest day to stay in London is Monday (₹ 1,442). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 5,789.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as ₹ 1,936, rising to an average cost of ₹ 13,230, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 2,642 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 ₹ 1,792/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as ₹ 1,813/night. For a 4-star hostel in London, the cheapest rate recently found was ₹ 2,537/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 ₹ 2,440 per night.

Top-rated London hostels

Browse through properties in London that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 34,918 properties in London and data was last updated on 14 April 2026.
Our users rated these London hostels among the best places to stay. Skim through hostel descriptions and user reviews to find the right one for you.
27 Montague Street, London, United Kingdom
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 8,747
Avg. per night
6 Daventry Street, London, United Kingdom
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 6,918
Avg. per night
191 Queensgate, London, United Kingdom
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 8,247
Avg. per night
52 Wilson Street, London, United Kingdom
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 12,778
Avg. per night
172 Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 7,366
Avg. per night
28 Hammersmith Broadway, London, United Kingdom
6.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 10,361
Avg. per night
1 Starcross Street, London, United Kingdom
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 9,345
Avg. per night
45 Queensborough Terrace, London, United Kingdom
4.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 8,864
Avg. per night
14 Queensberry Place, London, United Kingdom
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 12,922
Avg. per night
121 Borough High Street, London, United Kingdom
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 9,644
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 ₹ 1,877 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 14 April 2026
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in London at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
121 South Africa road, London, United Kingdom
7.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,877
Avg. per night
323a New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
6.6 km from city centre
₹ 2,028
Avg. per night
95 Effra Road, London, United Kingdom
5.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,252
Avg. per night
32 Deptford Church Street, London, United Kingdom
7.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,252
Avg. per night
6A Great Dover Street, London, United Kingdom
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,440
Avg. per night
86 Tanner's Hill, London, United Kingdom
7.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,342
Avg. per night
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
6.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,810
Avg. per night
172 New Kent Road, London, United Kingdom
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,058
Avg. per night
Holland Walk, London, United Kingdom
5.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,168
Avg. per night
58 Bagleys Lane, London, United Kingdom
5.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,254
Avg. per night
20 Salter Road, London, United Kingdom
5.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,640
Avg. per night
38 Bolton Gardens, London, United Kingdom
4.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,938
Avg. per night
36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 6,193
Avg. per night
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 6,504
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 14 April 2026.
A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in London. We've also highlighted the most popular hostels and best value within each hostel class.
3 stars
144-152 Walworth Road, London, United Kingdom
₹ 6,504
36 Carter Lane, London, United Kingdom
₹ 6,193
8-10 Queens Parade, Queens Rd, London, United Kingdom
₹ 6,662
40 College Crescent, London, United Kingdom
₹ 4,810
2 stars and under
7 Dock Street, London, United Kingdom
₹ 13,312
71-72 Guilford Street, London, United Kingdom
₹ 9,110
1A Sutherland Street, London, United Kingdom
₹ 8,297
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, United Kingdom
₹ 9,045
172 New Kent Road, London, United Kingdom
₹ 5,058

Other accommodations in London

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in London.
3 Westbourne Terrace, London, United Kingdom
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 18,601
Avg. per night
54 Buckingham Gate, London, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 27,147
Avg. per night
12 Bedford Avenue, London, United Kingdom
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 12,000
Avg. per night
219 Earls Court Road, London, United Kingdom
4.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 19,037
Avg. per night
18/21 Northumberland Avenue, London, United Kingdom
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 23,640
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 14 April 2026.
Whether you're visiting London for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

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 14 April 2026.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in London?

    Hostels in London will cost ₹ 7,434 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 1,085 per night. A good deal on a London hostel would be ₹ 5,711 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in June may be more expensive, whereas booking in February is the cheapest month of the year.

  • What’s the best hostel in London?

    While there may be other highly-rated hostels in London, Onefam Notting Hill is currently the best, based on 2,248 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.9/10.

  • What hostel is closest to London Heathrow Airport?

    Safestay London Kensington Holland Park is 18.0 km away from London Heathrow Airport, making it the closest London hostel to the city’s most popular 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 The Phoenix Hostel - the neighbourhood’s most popular hostel.

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

    St Christopher's Inn London Bridge - The Inn happens to be the most popular London hostel near Borough Market among our users. The St Christopher's Inn London Bridge - The Inn has a current rating of 7.1 from 1,228 HotelsCombined travellers. Borough Market is also conveniently located just 0.2 km from this hostel.

  • 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 30 hostels in London with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity, the most popular being Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage (based on user data).

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