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Hostelle - women only hostel London

Tower Hamlets, 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.

A
ANASTASIIA
From
Russia
Everything: the rooms and the common area with the equipped kitchen, the rooms felt quite private with the bed having curtains, sockets and a reading lamp. The location is just perfect, not far from the center and well connected via a few means of transportation. At the same time the area felt very much like safe and local. The staff is helpful and friendly. What I liked the most is that different activities are organized at the hostel to bring travelers together. I ended up making a few really nice acquaintances. I’m going to come back to the hostel next time I’m in London ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,516 reviews
Price from
US$52.47
1 night, 2 adults

Lee Abbey London

Kensington and Chelsea, London

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

L
Lisa
From
Australia
Amazing location, picturesque street and safe to walk to the underground stations. Dinner included was a bonus and made our trip a lot easier.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,345 reviews
Price from
US$144.43
1 night, 2 adults

Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old

Westminster Borough, London

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

L
Laura
From
Taiwan
It’s clean, comfortable, welcoming and good price for value. They organise free diners and activities which makes the place very lively. The location is great and safe, close to hide park, nothing hill and walkable distance from touristic areas. I highly recommend it, especially as a solo female traveler :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,537 reviews
Price from
US$160.91
1 night, 2 adults

Astor Museum Hostel

Camden, London

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.

L
Loverh
From
Austria
Good location (near museums), it was clean, and the staff were friendly and very diligent in their duties (common areas and room was surprisingly very clean).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,636 reviews
Price from
US$111.30
1 night, 2 adults

London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only

London

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...

J
Julita
From
Poland
It was the cheepest option and had truly everything. It was clean, especially shared bathrooms which was awesome. Metro is 3 minutes away. Also big grocery stores were super close. We booked whole room with my 5 friends and I highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,076 reviews
Price from
US$68.90
1 night, 2 adults

Onefam Notting Hill

Kensington and Chelsea, 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.

a
abdullah
From
Saudi Arabia
Onefam is one of the best hostel i have ever stayed in its a very social hostel there is a lot of activities that we do as a group like day tours which is something i really enjoyed everyone was super nice and super friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,289 reviews
Price from
US$152.89
1 night, 2 adults

Pax Lodge

Camden, 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.

T
TravelAlly
From
Canada
Great value for money, lovely staff, clean and comfy rooms, nice quiet chill vibe, and an excellent location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,192 reviews
Price from
US$104.94
1 night, 2 adults

Wombat's City Hostel London

Tower Hamlets, 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.

P
Pame
From
Chile
Main alll property was so nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,497 reviews
Price from
US$170.17
1 night, 2 adults

YHA London Central

Westminster Borough, London

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

G
Guillaume
From
Belgium
Best hostel option in London. The good points: -central location -comfortable beds( among the hostel I tried in my trip I got my best sleep in this hostel) -cheap option for London -private shower for the room of 8, hot water with gas (not electrical as usual so water gets warm instantly) -very clean and modern (just in renovation) - good vibes in the YHA network
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,356 reviews
Price from
US$159
1 night, 2 adults

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

Camden, London

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

J
Jason
From
United Kingdom
Great place as usual, and they had pizza available this time. I had the pepperoni. It was good. I hung out in the bar this time. Not hectic, nice music. All good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,947 reviews
Price from
US$59.29
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in London and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

Astor Oxford Street is well located in the centre of London, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

From US$139.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 8,952 reviews

This hostel is in the heart of London, a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross Railway Station and the British Library. It provides budget accommodation with free WiFi access throughout.

From US$111.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,834 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. Laundry service is provided for an additional charge.

From US$145.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,708 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.

From US$128.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10,793 reviews

In central London in the vibrant area of Bloomsbury, this large, vibrant hostel is near Russell Square Tube Station. The Generator has an internet cafe, a lounge and a games room with pool tables.

From US$207.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,319 reviews

Do Camden by day and curb side beers by night. The Exmouth Arms is an iconic Hostel-Pub situated in the Camden corner of London.

From US$307.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 6,849 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.

From US$95.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,835 reviews

Your London adventure starts here. St Christopher's Inn London Bridge – The Village sits right in the thick of one of London's most electric neighbourhoods.

From US$100.01 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Ideally located in the Westminster Borough district of London, Private rooms with shared bathrooms and a top floor studio is set 90 metres from Arts Theatre, 500 metres from Royal Opera House and 600...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews

With award winning architecture, Friendship House offer self-catering accommodation in Southwark, London and is situated within just 1.1 miles from the London Eye and Big Ben.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,763 reviews

PubLove @ The Rose & Crown features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in London.

In a prime location in the centre of London, 238 Kennington Lane International Students House Vauxhall provides continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,758 reviews

Situated in London and within 2.4 km of London Bridge, Cricketers Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews

Ideally situated in the Islington district of London, 264 Pentonville road is situated 400 metres from King's Cross Station, 300 metres from King's Cross St Pancras and 1.1 km from Euston Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

Attractively located in the centre of London, New Mansion House (Lancaster Gate) features continental breakfast and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Railton House (Paddington) is conveniently set in the centre of London, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Save money on hostels in London and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,704 reviews

Situated 4 minutes’ walk from Shepherds Bush tube station, Westfield shopping centre and various pubs and bars, St Christopher's Shepherd’s Bush is situated above Belushi’s bar which features live...

From US$100.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 504 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, Mile End Rooms 57A offers accommodation in London, 2.9 km from Canary Wharf Underground Station and 3.2 km from Docklands.

From US$55.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews

Attractively set in the Tower Hamlets district of London, Wesferry beds to stay is situated 1.7 km from Canary Wharf Underground Station, 2.2 km from Docklands and 3.3 km from Victoria Park.

From US$68.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,963 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.

From US$65.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 828 reviews

Opposite Kensal Green Station, Kensal Green Backpackers is a 20-minute walk from vibrant Notting Hill.

From US$70.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews

LHA Paddington Hostel is well situated in London, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Hostel Rooms In Camden

Camden, London
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews

Attractively situated in the Camden district of London, Hostel Rooms In Camden is situated 300 metres from Camden Market, 1.3 km from London Zoo and 1.7 km from Euston Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

Ideally set in the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, Halpin House (South Kensington) is situated 400 metres from Natural History Museum, 1.1 km from Royal Albert Hall and 700 metres from...

From US$76.85 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,288 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.
Guest review by
Matilda
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$67.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,947 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 .
Guest review by
Kay
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,877 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!!!!!!!!!!
Guest review by
Alsadig
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$166.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,497 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 !
Guest review by
samantha
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$144.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,537 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!
Guest review by
Jamal
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,877 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
Guest review by
Bamba
Solo traveller