Hostels in London for Backpacker in 2025

"…Taxes included. 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

"…The place was complete filth! The ceiling was cracked and falling apart. I swear they picked the mattresses up off the streets. The shower was in the middle of the room with clear panels. The

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

73 Lambeth Walk

"…I will keep coming back here for sure. 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

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

"…Thanks to the staff. We really enjoyed our stay at London Backpackers — the staff were really helpful and the facilities are really good. I thoroughly recommend the breakfast in the cafe next door

"…The YHA is very clean and the environment is very friendly and relaxed. The staff are all helpful and the other guests are friendly. I don't have anything negative to say, definitely worth staying

"…Staff have always been friendly and generous with their time to explain directions or whatever information I needed. The entrance is gated 24/7, with a two-way speaker used to have the magnetic gate

"…Chef's quality rather than greasy cafe cook. The toilet rooms are a little narrow on the narrow side which may be problematic for people larger stature. The sinks in the bathroom area are little

"…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

"…In conclusion, this is a great, well-situated hostel that provides almost anything a traveler could want. The area is quiet and safe, and guests feel welcome. As it does cater to all types of

"…We have friendly staff and a 2nd hostel only a 10 min walk away near Borough Tube Station, with a lively bar and drink discounts for guests. Our international staff will also help guests find their

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

"…Plenty of toilets and showers -- never had to wait, although I never attempted to shower during the peak morning hours. Rooms were all clean and well kept. Nice bar downstairs to grab a pint after

"…Luggage storage and laundry services are also available. Summary If you’re looking to easily meet people and stay in a convenient location to London’s main tourist attractions, St Christopher’

"…It's a great base from which to explore London. 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

"…This was my first experience in a hostel. I arrived in London (my first trip on my own) from Vancouver, Canada, and was all alone. It was easy to find on the tube route, although once I arrived at

"…Not a real fun place. I stayed in a six-bed room. There were big lockers in the room. The room is too small for six people plus a bathroom. One bathroom for six people is not convenient. In the

96 Hanbury Street

"…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 too. Just a few minutes walk to London eye and the main

"…It is probably not the best idea to have toilets and showers together rather than separately​. The general state of the bathrooms is not great -- soap dispensers are broken, there's no hot water in

"…It's clean, very comfortable place to stay, rooms were neat and properly arranged. Food was superb and variety of food was served with good hospitality of the staff. Overall had a good stay !! I

"…Well priced, but not a good atmosphere - The location is great and the beds are comfortable, but that's about it. They finally seemed to have fixed the complaints about the showers ... because now

"…The location is awesome! It's two minutes of walk to the London Bridge and the Tower Bridge and it's right beside London Bridge underground train. The train is so expensive, but it's possible to

"…The lockers upstairs are pay lockers and cost extra. There are no lockers in the room so the spaces between beds was stuffed with luggage. We ended up just leaving at 6 am, before breakfast, because

"…For all its faults, Smart Inn is still ok. 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

"…Linen is provided though you make the bed yourself. Toilets are on the 'half levels' on the stairs. The worse part was the showers. We were on the second floor and the showers are in the basement.

"…There is free internet provided to all rooms and across the whole building via wifi access. Please note: Check-in from 14.00 Check-out by 10.30 Cancellation policy is 1 day in advance

"…The showers are the same. There is little room to change and the hooks in some of the shower rooms are broken off. The doors have a key card to enter, but sometimes did not close properly. For an

"…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 food for dinner. Or you can get discounted

21 Longridge Road, Kensington and Chelsea

"…There are plugs and a light at each bed head (although we couldn't get our light to work). The crisp white sheets are in nice condition. Our room has a few hooks on the wall, a chair, and a table

"…The hotel also has its own gorgeous Colombian Street Kitchen selling tasty bites for lunch and dinner. Green Rooms Policies & Conditions: Cancellation policy: 72 hours before arrival.

"…There are a lot of long term guests in the hostel and the interest in social interaction is very low with these guests. Prices The prices are cheap compared to other hostels in London. How to

"…Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival. Cancellations must be notified directly to us (preferably by e-mail) quoting your Hostelworld reference and booked arrival date. Payment upon arrival by

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

95 Effra Road

"…Only negative is sometimes it gets busy and there is a small line waiting to use the shower. Common Spaces Common spaces are slightly limited but adequate -- there is a pub downstairs with a

"…The Queens Hostel Policy and Conditions: Cancellation policy: Anytime before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in

"…Legendary London adventures start at PubLove. 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?

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 &

14-16 Craven Hill

"…Loud, trashy pub with hostel - London is expensive so this place is cheap in the scheme of things but you endure thumping bass till at least midnight every night, if sleeping on at the 1st floor not

"…But here is different -- there is some Caribbean magic or something. it's a place with a soul and real humans (that's unusual in hostels anywhere). On the downside, things won't necessarily run like

"…Our dorms are modern, cool and spotlessly clean. Our bunks have hygiene/privacy screens, dedicated power sockets, great free Wi-Fi and crisp white linen. Our top-class washrooms are private and

"…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

"…The Grade 1 listed building is located on the edge of London's famous Holland Park (search for Holland walk and duchess of Bedford Walk on your maps) and will provide Safestay guests with the

"…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 Bakerloo line) is the last stop in zone 2. Right after, you're in zone 3, so

"…Bathrooms and showers are in separate rooms in the hallway, and are single person use. This is good for people who prefer more privacy, but there may be a line for the bathroom if there are a large

"Lovely staff, comfy beds, good price. - My fiance and I stayed for one night as a last minute booking. £10.99 per bed, with a half price drink voucher each and free toast and cereal in the am before

637 Harrow Road Brent

"…Payment upon arrival by credit cards, debit cards. Taxes included. Breakfast not included - 3 GBP per person per day. General: 24 hours reception. No curfew." …"The nearest airport is London

51 Brondesbury Park

"…Beds are very uncomfortable. The food is horrible. The manager is an incompetent and unpolite. I had lived 4 months there and you can stay, but you have to know how. Awful - really bad, constantly