Hostels in London for Backpacker in 2025

"…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

"…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

Check in and receive a free drink at Wombat’s! Drop your bags in your chosen dorm (female only included) or private room and head to the comfy lounge or courtyard to meet new people. The ... more details

"…It is a social hostel if you want to hang out downstairs in the main lobby but if you want quiet and to sleep, upstairs in the dorm rooms it is peaceful. Summary Overall it is a good hostel ... more details

"…, this was the friendliest. Maybe because there were a few Aussies and Kiwis there, but all the long termers made themselves known and invited you to drinks or whatever. For what I paid I thought it ... more details

"…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

This new hostel is set in a Georgian Residency villa which has been lovingly restored to reflect its original character and charm. Superfast Wifi follows you around the hostel, and the kitchenette ... more details

"…Nice facilities, for the most part. Unfriendly staff. Nice commons room and restaurant inside. Good security, but the rooms aren't that great. Ours was extremely unclean both nights we stayed there ... more details

"…There was air conditioning but it was to loud apparently so we kept it off, I never heard it on. It was on low so the small room that it was contained in wqs cooler, and there were two fans by the ... more details

"…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

"…Guests are required to show a physical, valid passport or UK driver's licence at check-in. **Guests under the age of 18 must stay in a private room with guardians. They cannot share in general ... more details

"…great staff very helpful and across the road from the station. Fine compromise between affordable price and reasonable comfort. Having used hostels in London before I must say that this is step ... more details

"…We also have flat and house shares in zones 1 and 2 for longer term guests(staying 4 weeks plus).The rooms in our flatshares are fully furnished and provide single rooms from £100 per week and twin ... more details

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"…I could barely move once I was standing inside of one. Lockers are jammed up between beds. Much of the place is old and antiquated, and they closed up a very poor breakfast 15 minutes earlier than ... more details

"…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

"…The Location St Christopher's Oasis is located within the St Christopher's Village building on Borough High Street in London. It is less than a two minute walk from the London Bridge tube stop, ... more details

"…Liverpool Street and Whitechapel Tube Stations are an 8-12 minute walk away, and the nearest London City Airport is just 10 km away. Technological sleep capsules equipped with an electronic lock ... more details

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

"…The rooms are extremely clean and hygenic, and the kitchen is the same, as are the bathrooms. Overall, the best thing about the Quest, however, is definitely the staff. They are friendly, helpful ... more details

"…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

95 Effra Road ... more details

"…slept very well. - Good and friendly stuff. Nice Pizza. I did enjoyed their pizza. Will recommend this Hostel. Only if they had cleaner toilets and showers, it would be great. The location was great ... more details

"…The bathrooms and showers are shared -- there are a few on every floor, and most of the time (especially in the mornings and nights) you'll probably have to wait in line. It is probably not the best ... more details

"…Breakfast not included General: 24 hours reception. No curfew." …"The London Heathrow Airport is 16 km away." …121 South Africa Road ... more details

"…The staff were brilliant and extremely cute! It's a great place for exploring London; the tube and train station is a two-minute walk away. It's more for a place to party and meet people then a ... more details

"…And I would go back again. By the way, I was a solo female arriving there, in the event any of you girls think you can't handle it. Dover is in walking distance of London Bridge and lots of little ... more details

"…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

"…If you’re spending time in north London it makes sense to stay in north London rather than catch the tube from more central areas. We think this hostel is nice. It's not as dirty as some say ... more details

"…There is a large dining area where free breakfast is served in the morning (consisting of juice, cereal, and toast), which doubles as a drinking area at night. Joined on is a lounge area with sofas ... more details

"…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

"…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

"…I found the place to be pretty good as the reception staff were helpful, our dorm room was pretty clean and spacious, plus it was in a good location of London to get to some of the main attractions ... more details

"…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

"Green Rooms is a pioneering arts-led hotel and “social enterprise” that is deliberately affordable and designed for creative types visiting the capital. It is located right across the road from Wood ... more details

"…Arrive late at night and you may need to queue up behind a bunch of bar patrons just to get inside. Security to get into the hostel is controlled by a key card, which is also required to get into ... more details

"…The other big issue with this place was the rather unfriendly staff. I stayed in 4-5 hostels during my visit in the UK and everyone else was super friendly and helpful, except here, where I felt ... more details

"…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

"…Check out from 07:00 to 12:00. Payment upon arrival by credit and debit cards. Taxes included Breakfast not included General: 24 hours reception. No children allowed. No ... more details

The ideal hostel if you’re heading to the O2 arena for a show (it’s 20 minutes away). There’s always plenty happening here - the hostel party bar ‘Belushi’s’ is ... more details

"…Cheap! We paid 10 pounds each (online price), and they let us stay in the twin for no extra charge the seconnd night (again, because of booking arrangements). It all seemed a bit disorganized, in a ... more details

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"…The staff tries to introduce new people and make guests feel welcome. However, the hostel is above a pub and sometimes there is noise and drunken guests to contend with. For the location and the ... more details

"…All our Hostel-Pubs are welcoming, small and social - the perfect places to get to know your fellow travellers. The best thing about staying with us? Your common room is the great British pub! We ... more details

"…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

"…It is about a fifteen-minute walk to Buckingham Palace about forty minutes' walk to Trafalgar Square, though by underground or bus, this journey would be much shorter. It is also very close to both ... more details

"…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

"…If you are a couple wishing to stay together please call us to see if the beds are in the same room. We advertise beds not rooms (Apart from Single Rooms and Twin Private Rooms). Beds booked for ... more details

"…The neighborhood is pretty quiet and mostly residential. The hostel itself is on a corner, with a sign of a phoenix hanging from the second floor. Rooms and Bathrooms The dorms are located on ... more details

"…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

"…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

637 Harrow Road Brent ... more details

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

51 Brondesbury Park ... more details

"…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