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Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage, hotel in London

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage provides award-winning budget accommodation in a beautiful Victorian Grade II listed building.

I liked the building. It was pretty and buzzing with working traveller's.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
3,879 reviews
Price from
£50.11
per night
Wombat's City Hostel London, hotel in London

Located in central London, Wombat's City Hostel London offers accommodation with free WiFi access throughout and features a terrace, a bar and a 24-hour front desk.

Easy set up after a long flight and train in to London
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
7,418 reviews
Price from
£124.94
per night
Pax Lodge, hotel in London

Pax Lodge is a hostel tucked away in the Belsize Park area of London and 5 minutes' walk from its Tube station. Free WiFi access is available. bed linen, towels and a fan are provided.

Very easy check in, great location and parking included.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,124 reviews
Price from
£64.35
per night
Barmy Badger Backpackers, hotel in London

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Barmy Badger Backpackers is set in the centre of London, 1.4 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre.

Well located and very clean. We had a private room with a sturdy double bunk. Having a sink and a safe in the room were welcome bonuses. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was basic and plentiful. Like most London houses of its vintage, there are a lot of steep stairs.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,308 reviews
Price from
£52
per night
Onefam Notting Hill, hotel in London

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.

All the stuff and people were great. They put the social experience first place and make sure everyone have the best time. Every day there are free walking tours, every night a joint free vigan meal and afterwards drinking games and going out together. They really made my trip perfect.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,659 reviews
Price from
£180.67
per night
Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old, hotel in London

Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old provides accommodation in London near Portobello Road Market and Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park.

I got a very warm greeting and was introduced and settled in very quickly. The location was very nice and close to everything .
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,644 reviews
Price from
£109.30
per night
Hostelle - women only hostel London, hotel in London

Set in London and with Brick Lane reachable within 1.4 km, Hostelle - women only hostel London offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

I felt very safe ,and liked that it was only women would go back again had a lovely time in London ,
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
3,389 reviews
Price from
£43.20
per night
Lee Abbey London, hotel in London

Lee Abbey London features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in London.

Good breakfast and ideal location
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,272 reviews
Price from
£177.65
per night
Park Villa Boutique Hostel, hotel in London

Situated in London, 1.3 km from Victoria Park, Park Villa Boutique Hostel features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Excellent place to stay in the East of London. Was so handy for the festival at Victoria Park. Staff were super friendly and helpful and the whole place was spotless.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
688 reviews
Price from
£87.12
per night
The Pride of Paddington, hotel in London

The Pride of Paddington offers accommodation in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park. Paddington Underground Station is less than 5 minutes away on foot.

Location, bed was comfy, had all the basics - the fish and chips
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
630 reviews
Price from
£115
per night
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Pax Lodge
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,124 reviews

    Pax Lodge is a hostel tucked away in the Belsize Park area of London and 5 minutes' walk from its Tube station. Free WiFi access is available. bed linen, towels and a fan are provided.

    Great location. Very clean. Very pleasant staff.

  • Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,879 reviews

    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage provides award-winning budget accommodation in a beautiful Victorian Grade II listed building.

    the property is unique and nothing what i’ve seen before

  • YHA London Earl's Court
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,741 reviews

    This YHA hostel is 5 minutes’ walk from Earl’s Court Tube Station. It offers affordable accommodation ranging between shared dorms to private rooms, a 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi access and a TV lounge.

    The location, facilities and how people treated us

  • Kensal Green Backpackers 2
    Scored 5.4
    5.4
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 2,338 reviews

    Situated in the Hammersmith and Fulham district in London, Kensal Green Backpackers 2 has a number of amenities including a shared lounge and a bar within 2.2 km of Portobello Road Market.

    The location and the professionalism of the staff.

  • Queen Elizabeth Hostel
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,595 reviews

    Situated in London and with Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC reachable within 1.2 km, Queen Elizabeth Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    I love the building the most, with its old but fresh style.

  • Safestay London Kensington Holland Park
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 5,892 reviews

    Safestay Holland Park is situated in a Grade I listed building in West London. Guests will benefit from a large garden with pond and free WiFi access is available.

    Can’t beat the value for money. Super friendly staff

  • Prime Backpackers Angel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,271 reviews

    Prime Backpackers Angel is situated in a historic building in Islington on London's City Road. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Hairdryers and towel hire are available at the property.

    Beds were comfy, sheets clean, what else you need?

  • The Phoenix Hostel
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2,036 reviews

    The adult-only Phoenix Hostel is perfectly situated in central London. This award-winning Bar and Hostel has free WiFi access available.

    My stay at the Phoenix Hostel is good.Ryan Was Great Help

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in London

  • Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 453 reviews

    The Onefam Waterloo has a lively atmosphere as a social party hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travellers.

    It’s everything new and the team was very welcomed.

  • Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,644 reviews

    Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old provides accommodation in London near Portobello Road Market and Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park.

    Exceptional staff, always clean and perfect location

  • Onefam Notting Hill
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,659 reviews

    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 social atmosphere and the staff were friendly as

  • Wombat's City Hostel London
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,418 reviews

    Located in central London, Wombat's City Hostel London offers accommodation with free WiFi access throughout and features a terrace, a bar and a 24-hour front desk.

    Great location The traffiic doesn't bother me at all

  • Lee Abbey London
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,272 reviews

    Lee Abbey London features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in London.

    Was clean and tidy . Love the garden. Fantastic meals

  • YHA London Central
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,071 reviews

    Providing high-quality hostel accommodation in the heart of the capital, YHA London Central offers comfort and convenience.

    Highly recommend this hostel the staffs are friendly.

  • The Pride of Paddington
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 630 reviews

    The Pride of Paddington offers accommodation in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park. Paddington Underground Station is less than 5 minutes away on foot.

    Room was fab and the staff were very friendly and helpful

  • YHA London Thameside
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 992 reviews

    In leafy Rotherhithe, this YHA hostel is just a few metres from the banks of the Thames, 10 minutes’ walk from Rotherhithe Overground station or 15 minutes from Canada Water Tube Station.

    Simple and nice for sleeping as most of the time we are outside

  • Cricketers Hostel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 976 reviews

    Situated in London and within 2.3 km of London Bridge, Cricketers Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    I liked the cleanliness, friendly staff and location.

  • Kabannas London St Pancras
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,297 reviews

    Just across the road from St Pancras Station in the centre of London, Kabannas St Pancras offers easy access to Euston and Kings Cross. There is 24-hour reception, and free Wi-Fi is available.

    Convenient location. Easy check in. Comfortable beds.

  • LHA Paddington Hostel
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 105 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of London, LHA Paddington Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Rena, fräscha rum. Fint boende. Nära till tunnelbanan

  • YHA London St Paul's
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,218 reviews

    YHA London St Paul’s is situated 5 minutes’ walk from St Paul’s tube station (Central Line) and only a minute from St Paul’s Cathedral bus stop.

    The location is absolutely excellent and the room is clean.

  • St Christopher's Liverpool Street
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,530 reviews

    Situated 900 metres from Brick Lane in London, St Christopher's Liverpool Street welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar.

    Stranded in London , needed a bed for the night , bang on !

  • Smart Camden Inn Hostel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,992 reviews

    Less than 500 metres from Camden Market, the Smart Camden Inn is located in Camden’s pubs and clubs district.

    Accessible for everthing specially transportation.

  • Wesferry beds to stay
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 301 reviews

    Attractively set in the Tower Hamlets district of London, Wesferry beds to stay is situated 1.6 km from Canary Wharf Underground Station, 3.3 km from Victoria Park and 3.8 km from Canada Water.

    It is convenient location quiet and clean property. Will come back

  • Astor Hyde Park Hostel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,562 reviews

    Astor Hyde Park Hostel offers accommodation for guests over the age of 18 in the Kensington and Chelsea district in London, 200 metres from Royal Albert Hall.

    Fantastic team, great location, very clean and tidy!

  • 365 London Hostel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 54 reviews

    Set in London and with Portobello Road Market reachable within 4.2 km, 365 London Hostel offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    lovely kitchen everything organised nice night staff

  • Solo Stay London Zone 1
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 8 reviews

    Located in London and within 2.7 km of London Bridge, Solo Stay London Zone 1 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Goede locatie, snel in het centrum. Erg vriendelijk en heel veilig.

  • PubLove @ The Steam Engine,Waterloo
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,688 reviews

    Only 10 minutes' walk from Waterloo Station, along a quiet side street, PubLove @ The Steam Engine is set above a traditional London pub.

    It was very quiet after 12 o'clock when the pub closed.

  • London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,398 reviews

    London Backpackers offers accommodation in London, within 15 minutes from Camden Town on the Northern Line. Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena can be reached in 20 minutes by bus.

    good location, cheap breakfast and nice enviroment

  • Astor Museum Hostel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,699 reviews

    Astor Museum offers accommodation for guests over the age of 18 in Central London, situated directly opposite the British Museum. Free WiFi is available in all the rooms.

    Súper central location. The staff was super nice and accommodating. I’ll come back!

  • Astor Kensington Hostel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,481 reviews

    Located in central London, within a short walk from Hyde Park and 10 minutes from Queensway Station on the Central Line, Astor Kensington Hostel provides accommodation for guests over the age of 18.

    Centrish location, bathroom in the room, female dorms

  • St Christopher's Inn Oasis - London Bridge - Female Only
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 559 reviews

    Located 700 metres from London Bridge in London, St Christopher's Inn Oasis - London Bridge welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. Each room is female only, fitted with a shared bathroom.

    Great location. Friendly & helpful staff from Australia. Very safe.

  • Smart Hyde Park View Hostel
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,708 reviews

    Just 100 meters from Hyde Park, this hostel is a 5-minute walk from Queensway Underground Station. It offers spacious rooms with an en suite bathroom and free WiFi access throughout.

    very easy to check in and out, which was ideal as i arrived late

  • Sterne Street 4 Person Room
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 14 reviews

    Located in London, within 1.7 km of Olympia Exhibition Centre and 1.8 km of Eventim Apollo, Sterne Street 4 Person Room provides a garden.

    Geras- kainos ir kokybės satykis. Labai gera vieta.

  • Clink261 Hostel
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7,478 reviews

    A 2-minute walk from Kings Cross Station, Clink261 is a modern hostel offering both dormitory rooms, private rooms, free WiFi in a central location in London.

    The staff are great, the location is handy if noisey.

  • St Christopher's Inn Village - London Bridge
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,859 reviews

    Situated 5 minutes’ walk from London Bridge tube station, St Christopher's Inn Village offers dormitory rooms with 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, a lounge with TV and DVD player, a...

    The location, the staff and the process to check in.

  • PubLove @ The White Ferry, Victoria
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,415 reviews

    PubLove @ The White Ferry, Victoria is a traditional English pub offering a range of accommodation between Victoria, Pimlico and Sloane Square stations.

    I liked the location, staff, price and cleanliness

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  • Astor Victoria Hostel
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,363 reviews

    Astor Victoria offers accommodation for guests over the age of 18 till 40 in central London, within a 10-minute walk from Victoria and 1 km from Tate Britain.

    Beds are nice and the location is near to a bus stop and Victoria Station

  • Mile End Rooms 57A
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 267 reviews

    Set in London within 2.7 km of Canary Wharf Underground Station and 3.4 km of Brick Lane, Mile End Rooms 57A features rooms with free WiFi.

    Clear instructions and clean place, value for money,

  • Holland House (Victoria)
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 357 reviews

    Holland House is a student accommodation offering long term stays, set in London and is located 0.9 miles from Buckingham Palace.The property features a restaurant and free Wi-Fi is offered to guests.

    Quiet room, good stuff , warm place , good kitchen

  • Sandeman-Allen Hostel (Bayswater)
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 121 reviews

    Featuring a terrace and a shared lounge, Sandeman-Allen Hostel is located in London, a 16-minute walk from Portobello Road Market.

    Great place, clean, friendly staff. Very recommended

  • Mapesbury Hostel London
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 302 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from Kilburn Tube Station, Ma pesbury Hostel London provides well-appointed accommodation with free Wi-Fi and breakfast.

    We had a complete studio just for me and my girlfriend

  • Heads on Bed - London Budget 4 the Larger Groups

    Set in London, within 1.1 km of Canary Wharf Underground Station and 3.6 km of West Ham, Heads on Bed - London Budget 4 the Larger Groups offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout...

  • Wembley stadium House

    Ideally set in the Brent district of London, Wembley stadium House is situated 700 metres from London Designer Outlet, less than 1 km from Wembley Arena and a 14-minute walk from Wembley Stadium.

  • Private Rooms near Hither green Station

    Located in London and with Blackheath station reachable within 2.9 km, Private Rooms near Hither green Station provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

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Hostels that guests love in London

  • Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,204 reviews
    This is a great location, and the hostel doesn't really claim to be more than a cheap place to stay, which it is. There's nothing really special about it as far as hostels go - but it is clean, safe and not too noisy, which is all you really need! I stayed in a ladies only room, and there was a private bathroom and shower attached.
    Matilda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £82.29
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3,879 reviews
    A beautiful building, staff very friendly and efficient. Communal Areas - Delightful . Dormitory - standard bunk bed with light , electric points and charging points. Clean . Wonderful Continental Breakfast ( £6.50 charge). I will definitely be back , felt completely safe and in a good residential area. Fantastic Hostel .
    Kay
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £60.35
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,595 reviews
    Great location in a quiet area between Chelsea and fulham. Some of the best staff I have ever encountered in a hostel and the manager Rhys is a top guy. Would definitely recommend. Great budget backpackers hostel!!!!!!!!!!
    Alsadig
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £199
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,297 reviews
    one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in..friendly staff, feels safe, clean, spacious dorms and great location..
    Sasha
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £140
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,418 reviews
    By far one of the best hostels in London ! Second stay and will return … even felt safe as a solo female traveler prior Great location, great staff, great price !
    samantha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £158.98
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 2,644 reviews
    Great atmosphere; all staff are very friendly, keep the bathrooms and kitchen areas spotless and do their best to accommodate your needs. They also regularly organise evening events at cheap bars/clubs across London, so if you're solo-travelling, you'll have tons of opportunities to meet new people. Definitely, the best hostel I've ever stayed in; would 100% consider staying there the next time I'm in London!
    Jamal
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £60.35
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,595 reviews
    Love everything about this hostel. Great location near Chelsea, but off the beaten path enougb to feal peacrful. real old London pub dow stairs where you can mix with the locals who van be good fun. Great value for money. Rhys is exceptional at his job a a vreat host. made me feel welcome from the beginning. rooms and bathrooms are always clean. Its exactly what a budget hostel should be, clean, friendly, safe, convenient. i will definitely be back
    Bamba
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £140
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,418 reviews
    Stayed here few times. Good , convenient, great location, cheap, clean, modern, nice breakfast, coffee and bar options, laundry . Yoga classes on Thursdays One of the best hostels
    EvelyneZ
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,708 reviews
    For a budget hostel, it's perfectly serviceable for a cheap stay. Beds are pretty comfortable if not quite long enough (i'm not even 6 ft and my toes were hitting the end board). Wifi worked well, check in was easy and the staff were pleasant and helpful.
    Liam
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £110
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,016 reviews
    This is about as cheap as you can stay in central London without going down the backpacker's-hostel-with shared dormitory route. Perfect location opposite King's Cross St Pancras, comfy bed, nice friendly bloke in reception, no complaints at all.
    Peter
    Solo traveller

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