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The Onefam Waterloo has a lively atmosphere as a social party hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travellers. To ensure the best experience for our guests, we have implemented an age restriction policy. As most of our guests fall within the 18-36 age range, we regret to inform you that we are unable to process your reservation if you are above 36 years of age.

It’s a great hostel with a cool common area that everybody gets easily connected with each other. Staff was amazing. If Jo is there, she’ll help you in any case :) The nights they organize are really nice join them to have fun!

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9
Wonderful
229 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

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. The property is situated 2.8 km from Victoria Park, 3.1 km from Sky Garden and 3.3 km from Liverpool Street Underground Station. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen.

The staff was super helpful and friendly.

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8.3
Very Good
2,482 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

This is a social party hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travellers aged 18-40 years. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, with no entry curfews, free WiFi, and daily organised events. We have a shared lounge, dining room, outdoor terrace and kitchen. Free luggage storage is available for early check-ins and also check-out days.

People there are incredible, everyday is a different thing to do organized by hostel. I'm definitely going back when in London again.

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8.6
Excellent
2,359 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Popular points of interest near Barmy Badger Backpackers include Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington Underground Station and Royal Albert Hall. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 20 km from the hostel.

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable facilities in a great area :) Also: the staff were very flexible with the check out because I had to leave at 4am in the morning!

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8
Very Good
1,073 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

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 accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, and free daily activities and evening events.

The location, the facility, cleanness and of course friendliness of the staff

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8.5
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

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. Extras include bed linen and a fan.

The hostel is 500 metres from Belsize Park, 700 metres from Hampstead and 900 metres from Finchley Road. London Heathrow Airport is 22 km away.

I don’t think I would stay at another hostel when in London. The property is clean, safe, bright and airy, and the staff is lovely. Camden is close by and an easy walk. I love this place.

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8.5
Very Good
1,027 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

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.

Wombat's City Hostel London provides basic accommodation with private or shared bathroom facilities with a shower.

Location! Minutes from Tower of London and train/ tube station. Situated in the heartbof london. Breakfast bar is at par with most average hotels and is super helpful for a tourist who wants to go out and explore.

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8.4
Very Good
6,699 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Male and female dormitories at YHA London Central feature bunk beds and have lockers for secure storage of valuables. There are shared bathroom facilities with showers, which in some dorms are en suite. Private rooms are also available.

My first hostel stay and it was a positive one. Would do this again

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8.3
Very Good
3,936 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

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.

Rooms are dormitory style and some benefit from an en suite bathroom, while others have shared bathroom facilities.

It's a great place, near of the all kinds of public transportation and a great options of restaurants around. Staff very gentle and friendly

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8
Very Good
5,024 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage provides award-winning budget accommodation in a beautiful Victorian Grade II listed building. The Lodge offers a bar and free Wi-Fi access in public areas, just 2 miles from the West End.

This is my first time staying in a hostel and tbh I was a bit nervous at first bc I'm a spoiled brat:P I've read a lot of good comments here and I was even doubting if it’s really that good.(And it is) This place is indeed very nice and better than I expected. 1. the room is quiet and everyone is nice, staffs are nice as well 2. The facilities are very nice and clean. At least for me every time I went to shower or the toilet it's pretty clean. 3. The breakfast is great (I mean come on where can you get a breakfast like that in London with 6 pounds...) 4. Location is perfect. Regent’s Park is also nearby. And it's very close to the subway station. *But if you have large luggage...that subway station Swiss Cottage doesn’t have an elevator, some heavy lifting sessions are needed. 5. There are some restaurants and a Tesco express nearby so definitely convenient to get food and groceries. 6. The bed size fits me well. I am 5'3(162cm). If you are over 6'0(182) the bed is probably gonna be a bit small for you??

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8.2
Very Good
3,047 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

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  • Pax Lodge
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,027 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. Extras include bed linen and a fan.

    Great location. Very clean. Very pleasant staff.

  • Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,046 reviews

    Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage provides award-winning budget accommodations in a beautiful Victorian Grade II registered historic building.

    Helpfull staff, value for money brilliant breakfast

  • Park Villa Boutique Hostel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 648 reviews

    Located in London, a 15-minute walk from Victoria Park, Park Villa Boutique Hostel has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Nice location, very nice and helpful stuff members.

  • Bell House Hostel
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,304 reviews

    Located in London and with Madame Tussaud's reachable within a 12-minute walk, Bell House Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    The location is very good if you want to be central

  • Kensal Green Backpackers 2
    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 2,145 reviews

    Located 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 1.4 mi of Portobello Road Market.

    easy access , price ok . You get for whats you pay . .

  • London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,216 reviews

    London Backpackers offers accommodations 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.

    Welcoming, good place for meeting new people perfect location!!

  • Prime Backpackers Angel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,852 reviews

    Prime Backpackers Angel is located 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.

    I found the staff and volunteers very friendly and helpful

  • Book A Bed Hostels
    Budget options available
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,245 reviews

    Ventures Hostel offers dormitory rooms in London just 5 minutes’ walk from Deptford and New Cross rail stations. It offers luggage storage, in-room lockers, and laundry facilities at a surcharge.

    Super lovely staff, great location and always clean.

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

  • Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 229 reviews

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

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

  • Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,358 reviews

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

    Friendly staff, good vibes, clean and good facilities

  • Onefam Notting Hill
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,522 reviews

    Onefam Notting Hill provides accommodations in London near Portobello Road Market and Royal Albert Hall. This is a social party hostel designed for young backpackers and solo travelers.

    Great communal area, great staff, very clean, quite central

  • Wombat's City Hostel London
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,699 reviews

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

    Clean, safe and comfortable hostel, short walk to underground 😊

  • YHA London Earl's Court
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,533 reviews

    This YHA hostel is 5 minutes’ walk from Earl’s Court Tube Station. It offers affordable accommodations 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

  • Lee Abbey London
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 925 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
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,936 reviews

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

    The fact that I didn't see anyone smoking is a top notch

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

    The Pride of Paddington offers accommodations 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, staff, rooms. We had a really great stay.

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

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

    Clean. Staff is great. Lot of flexibility. Breakfast was nice too

  • Cricketers Hostel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 621 reviews

    Located in London and within 1.4 miles of London Bridge, Cricketers Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Very good location and friendly/accommodating staff.

  • Kabannas London St Pancras
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,024 reviews

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

    The staff are very nice. Confy bed. Good breakfast

  • Solo Stay London Zone 1
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in London and within 1.7 miles of London Bridge, Solo Stay London Zone 1 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Wesferry beds to stay
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 203 reviews

    Attractively located in the Tower Hamlets district of London, Wesferry beds to stay is located a 19-minute walk from Canary Wharf Tube Station, 2.1 miles from Victoria Park and 2.4 miles from Canada...

    Amazing staffs with super coordination. Very good stay. Highly recommended.

  • YHA London St Paul's
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 955 reviews

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

    Right next to the tube , very friendly staff, quite clean !

  • St Christopher's Liverpool Street
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,320 reviews

    Located 2953 feet from Brick Lane in London, St Christopher's Liverpool Street welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. St Christopher's Liverpool Street features free WiFi throughout the property.

    Staff were lovely, really helpful and accommodating

  • Smart Camden Inn Hostel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,714 reviews

    Less than 1640 feet from Camden Market, the Smart Camden Inn is located in Camden’s pubs and clubs district.

    Easy check in with fantastic location for a club night in Camden.

  • Astor Hyde Park Hostel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,135 reviews

    Astor Hyde Park Hostel offers accommodations for guests over the age of 18 in the Kensington and Chelsea district in London, 656 feet from Royal Albert Hall.

    Packed with great facilities provided by the property

  • Davies Court (Canary Wharf)
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 226 reviews

    Located in London, just 2.5 miles from the O2 Arena, Davies Court offers self-catering accommodations and features an on-site gym.

    Excelliant - The man of front desk was friendly and helpful

  • PubLove @ The Steam Engine,Waterloo
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,350 reviews

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

    Close to many interested places , nearby downtown.

  • Astor Museum Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,435 reviews

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

    Great location, really friendly welcome, comfortable bed

  • Dover Castle Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,222 reviews

    Dover Castle Hostel is located in London, 0.8 mi from Tower of London and 0.8 mi from Tower Bridge. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Rooms have a shared bathroom.

    I liked how easy it was to access the hostel, even at night.

  • Astor Kensington Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,200 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 accommodations for guests over the age of 18.

    Warm and welcoming staff, nice kitchen facilities.

  • PubLove @ The Rose & Crown
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,967 reviews

    PubLove @ The Rose & Crown in London provides adults-only accommodations with a restaurant, a bar and a garden.

    Great budget option if you just need a place to sleep

  • PubLove @ The White Ferry, Victoria
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,115 reviews

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

    Helpful staff and good value. Bar is very welcoming

  • Clink261 Hostel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,842 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.

    Location price staff excellent 👌 pods are really nice

  • Smart Hyde Park View Hostel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,449 reviews

    Just 328 feet from Hyde Park, this hostel is a 5-minute walk from Queensway Underground Station. It offers spacious rooms with an private bathroom and free WiFi access throughout.

    Great and smiley staff willing to help all the time!!

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

    Offering free WiFi, Mile End Rooms 57A offers accommodations in London, 1.2 miles from Victoria Park and 1.7 miles from Canary Wharf Tube Station.

    Clear instructions and clean place, value for money,

  • Holland House (Victoria)
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 227 reviews

    Holland House is a student accommodations 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

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  • Mapesbury Hostel London
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 103 reviews

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

    Freundliche Mitarbeiter, Lage...kommen gerne wieder

  • 24/7 London Hostel
    No credit card needed
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 1 review

    Attractively set in the Brent district of London, 24/7 London Hostel is located 2.4 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground, 2.9 miles from Portobello Road Market and 3.1 miles from Paddington Station.

  • Sterne Street 4 Person Room

    Located in London, within 1.1 miles of Olympia Exhibition Centre and 1.1 miles of Eventim Apollo, Sterne Street 4 Person Room provides a garden.

  • Blue Poppy
    No credit card needed

    Well set in the Golders Green district of London, Blue Poppy is located 3.2 miles from London Zoo, 3.3 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground and 3.8 miles from Camden Market.

  • St Pancras Way, Camden
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in London, within a 13-minute walk of King's Cross St Pancras Tube Station and 0.6 miles of Kings Cross Station, St Pancras Way, Camden provides free WiFi.

  • Golders way rooms
    No credit card needed
    2.7
    Scored 2.7
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 9 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Golders way rooms offers accommodations in London, 3.9 miles from London Zoo and 4 miles from Camden Market.

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Hostels that guests love in London

  • Avg. price/night: $82.94
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,046 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 traveler
  • 6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,359 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 traveler
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,024 reviews
    one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in..friendly staff, feels safe, clean, spacious dorms and great location..
    Sasha
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $176.09
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,699 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: $243.51
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,358 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
  • 6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,359 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $176.09
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,699 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 traveler
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,449 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $168.23
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,856 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 traveler
  • 7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,520 reviews
    All very well, very friendly and helpful staff. The location, close to London for only £14 a night. Excactly how budget hostel should be like. Cheap, clean, great location, amazing value for money and good staff keep going 👍
    Joanna
    Solo traveler

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