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Hostels in Kensington, London

87 hostels in London. Prices start from £3 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.
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0.7 km from Kensington (≈ 8 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Safestay Holland Park is ideally located in the heart of London, nestled within one of the capital's most prestigious parks. This stunning hostel consists of 3 buildings, including the East Wing of ... more details

from £7.58
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0.8 km from Kensington (≈ 10 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerQuiet Rest

A quaint accommodation that’s suitable for the quiet traveller. Included in the price of your stay: Wifi, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, tea & coffee all day and memory foam mattress and ... more details

from £13.36
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0.9 km from Kensington (≈ 10 min walking)
Best for: Solo Traveller

"…But I don't see why I couldn't even make tea if I cleaned up after myself and didn't keep things in the kitchen. When I got there they didn't really explain this either -- I was told its an extra ... more details

from £12.81
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0.9 km from Kensington (≈ 11 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerGroups (10+ people)

Astor is undeniably cool thanks to the manor-looking lounge and £1 all-you-can-eat-breakfast. The big projector screen is perfect for a movie night in! All rooms - mixed & female only ... more details

from £17.20
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Bowden Court

Free Breakfast
1.1 km from Kensington (≈ 13 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…You can live at Bowden Court, but you have to know that you have to live with cockroaches. It's very dirty. Beds are very uncomfortable. The food is horrible. The manager is an incompetent and ... more details

from £15.38
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1.2 km from Kensington (≈ 15 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…Staff is very friendly and willing to help. Nice atmosphere and good location. Had to stay a few days longer because of the severe weather (heavy snowfall). It wasn't a punishment." …"…Just a short ... more details

from £11.74
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1.3 km from Kensington (≈ 16 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelDigital Nomads

"…There is also a quiet study room with desks and data points available for private study. Laundry - Coin operated, state of the art washing and drying machines are available throughout the day and ... more details

from £13.33
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1.3 km from Kensington (≈ 16 min walking)
Best for: Solo Traveller

"…Good music, nice seats and lots of fun. I loved staying there and I'll come back for sure. This is an awesome hostel. The rooms and showers were clean and the beds are comfy, though by the time you ... more details

from £16.81
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Smart Hyde Park Inn Hostel

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
1.3 km from Kensington (≈ 16 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The eighteen-bed coed room is what you pay for. It is located in the basement next to the kitchen, where breakfast is served. Also, check out is at 10 a.m. so it gets very noisy at this time. Also, ... more details

from £10.19
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1.4 km from Kensington (≈ 16 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…He just stared at us and rolled his eyes. He insulted me by looking me over and asking if I had been caught in the rain (I hadn't been). Was no help. The place was complete filth! The ceiling was ... more details

from £16.96
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Smart Hyde Park View Hostel

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
1.4 km from Kensington (≈ 17 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…And, it seemed that there were people who must have been living there, extended stays. And a much older crew, lots of people 35, 40-plus. Not a real fun place. I stayed in a six-bed room. There were ... more details

from £11.32
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#1 Top Rated
1.4 km from Kensington (≈ 17 min walking)
Best for: Digital NomadsQuiet Rest

Located in a Victorian terraced house built in the 1800s, Urbany Hostel is a social backpacker hostel spread over 4 floors (there is no elevator). Some amenities include free Wifi, 24hr CCTV, a ... more details

from £14.10
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Astor Leinster Inn, London

Astor Leinster Inn

Free Breakfast
1.5 km from Kensington (≈ 18 min walking)

"…It is and it isn't. The first problem one will encounter is that it is not actually to easy to reach. Once one has arrived at the tube station Bayswater one has to walk two long blocks to the ... more details

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1.6 km from Kensington (≈ 19 min walking)
Best for: Party Hostel

"The Duke of Leinster from Ireland would, himself, be proud to have this grand old house on his doorstep. Amongst the shopping, bars and cafes of Bayswater, the Leinster boasts character, great ... more details

from £14.40
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1.6 km from Kensington (≈ 19 min walking)
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from £18.30
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1.8 km from Kensington (≈ 21 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The rooms were clean. The location is good. There is a mall next door with a supermarket, a pharmacy, a bank and a movie theatre. Although the hostel doesn't have a kitchen, I was able to buy deli ... more details

from £10.27
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2.1 km from Kensington (≈ 25 min walking)

"…21-60 Refundable deposit requires REST BOUTIQUE PORTOBELLO TERMS & CONDITIONS: Cancellation policy: 28 day(s) before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be ... more details

from £48.04
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2.3 km from Kensington (≈ 28 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The rooms were pretty spacious, lockers in rooms, but you have to bring your own locks. Not bad - Lots of stairs to climb! The hostel is ok, but loud because it is right above a bar. Breakfast is ... more details

from £10.85
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2.7 km from Kensington (≈ 32 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…The security is very good. It attracts a young crowd on a tight budget in an expensive city. The Location The hostel is easy to find. The location is very good for people traveling in and out ... more details

from £8.48
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2.8 km from Kensington (≈ 33 min walking)
Best for: Solo Traveller

"…00 to 22.00 Check out from 00:00 to 10:00 . Payment upon arrival by credit and debit cards. Taxes included Breakfast not included General: 24 hours reception. No curfew." …" ... more details

from £12.10
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The Phoenix Hostel

Free Breakfast
2.9 km from Kensington (≈ 35 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Common Spaces Downstairs the common area is composed of a bar, a few tables where you can sit and eat, and a small area with couches and a television. The bar offers discounts for hostel guests. ... more details

from £10.73
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3 km from Kensington (≈ 36 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…It’s a forty-minute underground ride and a walk away from the main London sights, but there’s a twenty-four-hour reception desk if you’re arriving late. The Location It's located a fifteen- ... more details

from £9.74
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3 km from Kensington (≈ 36 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…1 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. The property is around 1.1 km from Paddington Station, 2 km from Regents Park, and 2.3 km from Oxford Street. Oxford Circus is 2.8 km from the hostel and ... more details

from £8.74
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3.5 km from Kensington (≈ 42 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…The hostel unfortunately doesn't have a kitchen either, so guests aren't able to cook their own food. The larger hostel dorms have a beanbag/seating area, which is good for chilling out. However, ... more details

from £8.97
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3.9 km from Kensington (≈ 47 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

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from £9.22
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3.9 km from Kensington (≈ 47 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…There are no lockers, but there is a big storage room guarded by security. There are a few kitchens, and you can borrow all you need to cook. This hostel is located in zone 2. Kensal Green (on the ... more details

from £9.03
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Astor Victoria Hostel

Free Breakfast
4 km from Kensington (≈ 48 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…It is reasonably clean and secure and fine for a couple of nights, or a great place to stay if you need early morning access to Victoria Station. Memorable Stay - The stay was extremely peaceful. It ... more details

from £16.21
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4.1 km from Kensington (≈ 50 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelYouth Hostel

"…Security in this hostel is very good, and upon check-in, guests are issued with key cards which are used to open the bedroom, kitchen and laundry rooms. Common Spaces The hostel has a number ... more details

from £13.96
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International Students House

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
4.2 km from Kensington (≈ 50 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

"…The layout provides a buffer for residents and guests from a lot of the activity on the lower floors. If noise bothers you, request a room on the fourth or fifth floor (don't just ask for a room ... more details

from £32.10
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4.2 km from Kensington (≈ 50 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…I stayed here in March 2004 for about one week. While the prices may seem high compared to YHAs in other countries; it is in fact a very good deal — given that it's in smack in the middle of Central ... more details

from £15.17
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Destinations Hostels @ The Gallery

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
4.3 km from Kensington (≈ 52 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Breakfast included. General: Reception: from 07:00 to 00:00 No curfew." …"If arriving from Heathrow airport, take the tube to Green Park, change there to the Victoria line South and get off at ... more details

from £14.23
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4.7 km from Kensington (≈ 56 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…The hostel is too warm though. I came in August and i was sweaty staying there (especially in the dorms and showers). No AC plug in the showers so you might not want to shave electric. I slept well ... more details

from £7.99
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4.9 km from Kensington (≈ 59 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelYouth Hostel

"…Our bunks have hygiene/privacy screens, dedicated power sockets, great free Wi-Fi and crisp white linen. Our top-class washrooms are private and offer shampoo, shower gel and plenty of hot water ... more details

from £9.40
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Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
5.1 km from Kensington (≈ 61 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerBoutique Hostel

"…Great place, we loved it! I had heard many horrible stories about London Hostels. However, this was one of the best we've been to during our three-month trip around Europe. Very clean and tidy, ... more details

from £13.13
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5.1 km from Kensington (≈ 62 min walking)

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from £13.36
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5.2 km from Kensington (≈ 62 min walking)

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from £10.49
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Astor Museum Inn

Free Breakfast
5.2 km from Kensington (≈ 62 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerSolo Traveller

"…Keep up the good work guys. Definitely one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. I was here for nine days and always found everything to be clean and well taken care of. All of the staff were ... more details

from £20.62
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Mapesbury Hostel

Free Breakfast
5.2 km from Kensington (≈ 62 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

"…Was modern, and warm and comfortable. Nice and close to local station, and was just a short tube ride to central London. They offer a free pick up service from the station upon arrival, which for us ... more details

from £10.50
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5.3 km from Kensington (≈ 63 min walking)
Best for: Female Only HostelsFemale Solo Traveller

This high class spacious townhouse has brand new facilities and is hosted by lovely staff. The lounge with a TV, bar and restaurant is the highlight of the hostel. All dorm beds come with linen & ... more details

from £21.75
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5.4 km from Kensington (≈ 65 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…On the plus side, the free breakfast is pretty good and the hostel is in a great location for the Camden Market, the Underworld club, which has a lot of rock and metal gigs, and the Tube station. If ... more details

from £11.64
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5.4 km from Kensington (≈ 65 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Joined on is a lounge area with sofas. There are two large televisions, but only one appeared to be working when we stayed here and it has no sound and only subtitles -- probably because the room is ... more details

from £10.31
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5.5 km from Kensington (≈ 65 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Drink discount. Very secure and flexible with checkins and checkouts. Trains woke me up the first morning but didn't bother me after that. Good environment and are willing to help you make your way ... more details

from £12.83
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Smart Camden Inn Hostel

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
5.5 km from Kensington (≈ 65 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…No, it's not a five-star hotel, but that's also not what you paid for. For this amount of money the quality is worth it. I don't think this hostel is anywhere near as bad as some people have said. ... more details

from £11.36
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5.5 km from Kensington (≈ 66 min walking)
Best for: Party Hostel

"…So anyway, I stayed at the generator in September 2005. My travel agent recommended it to me because she said it was the party place to be in London. She wasn't lying. I had the best time in this ... more details

from £11.78
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Onefam Waterloo

Free Breakfast
5.5 km from Kensington (≈ 66 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…There is a large hang-out area with a pool table and the front desk sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Within this same room there are three computers with reasonably priced internet and ... more details

from £17.68
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5.6 km from Kensington (≈ 67 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…I wish I could stay longer! I would definitely come back! Highly recommended. Nice and large beds. slept very well. - Good and friendly stuff. Nice Pizza. I did enjoyed their pizza. Will recommend ... more details

from £9.39
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Clink261 Hostel

Free Breakfast
6 km from Kensington (≈ 71 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…Pancras train and tube stations. It is a ten-minute walk from the station, where you can catch train services to the rest of the country. However, the surroundings are rather dodgy, and King's Cross ... more details

from £12.51
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6 km from Kensington (≈ 72 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

"…Valid Id required upon check-in. No curfew. Pax Lodge is a non-smoking building. Pax Lodge cannot accept responsibility for the loss of personal effects and valuables. Guests under the age ... more details

from £15.64
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Clink78

Free Breakfast
6.2 km from Kensington (≈ 74 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…The linen is clean and fresh, but guests make their own beds. Each bed has a light and both a power and USB socket. Large lockers (bring your own padlock) are also in the dorms. The beds in some of ... more details

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Cricketers Hostel

Free Breakfast
6.3 km from Kensington (≈ 76 min walking)
Best for: Party Hostel

"…Our international staff will also help guests find their way around London, arrange airport shuttle and free walking tours as well as helping guests find out cool places to party. We also have flat ... more details

from £16.50
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6.4 km from Kensington (≈ 77 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelDigital Nomads

"…003 and has won many awards for its design. Southbank University is opposite, with many other universities nearby. The House is attractively designed with two lounges and a TV room overlooking ... more details

from £18.19
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YHA London St Paul's

Free Breakfast
6.6 km from Kensington (≈ 79 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…Whenever we will visit London again we will stay here and will also recommend it to friends. It is also possible to order a take-away breakfast when you have to leave early in the morning. Hostel is ... more details

from £12.35
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6.6 km from Kensington (≈ 79 min walking)

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from £27.87
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6.7 km from Kensington (≈ 81 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerBoutique Hostel

"…There is notable road noise at night. It's hard to bring anything to the showers that need to stay dry. It has a couple of hooks in the stall, but that's it. It's located in Lambeth, which didn't ... more details

from £8.52
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6.8 km from Kensington (≈ 82 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Our bunks have hygiene/privacy screens, dedicated power sockets, great free Wi-Fi and crisp white linen. Our top-class washrooms are private and offer shampoo, shower gel and plenty of hot water ... more details

from £9.04

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Kensington: Where Timeless Elegance Meets Backpacker's Budget

Welcome to Kensington, a district where the essence of London is woven into the fabric of its streets.

This guide is your key to unlocking the magic of Kensington, offering budget-friendly accommodation without compromising on the charm that makes this district a perennial favorite among travelers.

Timeless Landmarks

As you wander through Kensington, you'll be captivated by its timeless landmarks. The iconic Kensington Palace, surrounded by lush gardens, stands as a testament to royal elegance.

Nearby, the renowned Royal Albert Hall echoes with the melodies of the past. Take a stroll through Kensington Gardens, an oasis of calm in the heart of the bustling city.

Enduring Transportation

Kensington's accessibility is unmatched, with enduring transportation options ensuring you can explore London with ease.

The High Street Kensington Underground station, a reliable ally for generations of travelers, connects you seamlessly to the city's extensive public transport network. Embrace the backpacker spirit by navigating the district on foot, discovering hidden gems along the way.

Reliable Amenities

Your stay in Kensington goes beyond the confines of your hostel. The district boasts a plethora of budget-friendly eateries, from traditional British pubs to international flavors.

Kensington High Street offers a shopping experience that caters to all budgets, while local markets provide a taste of authentic London life.

Cultural Delights and Timeless Tips

Immerse yourself in the district's cultural richness with these evergreen tips:

  • Palatial Wonders: Explore the grandeur of Kensington Palace and its gardens, where history and natural beauty converge.
  • Musical Odyssey: Catch a performance at the Royal Albert Hall, an iconic venue that has hosted legendary artists for over a century.
  • Park Retreat: Unwind in Kensington Gardens, a sprawling green haven perfect for a leisurely afternoon picnic or a rejuvenating stroll.

Why Stay in Kensington?

Choosing Kensington means:

  • Royal Ambiance: Immerse yourself in the regal charm of Kensington Palace and Gardens, where history and nature coexist.
  • Central Connectivity: Benefit from easy access to public transportation, allowing you to explore London's iconic sites effortlessly.
  • Backpacker's Paradise: Kensington offers a range of budget-friendly amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay without breaking the bank.

Kensington: where every street tells a story, and every corner invites you to be part of London's timeless narrative. Pack your backpack, delve into history, and let Kensington be the backdrop to your unforgettable London adventure.

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