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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.

Everyone was super nice ! The Hostel was well-situated and i’ve had everything I needed during my stay there. I would gladly come back. (Personal thanks to Willyan, Olivia, Made, Bert for being so nice and warm ! Love you guys)

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9
Superb
218 reviews
Price from
£33.48
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 incredibly friendly and the location is excellent! The neighborhood was really safe for a solo traveler. As a first time solo travelers I was quite anxious about the rooms and location but everything was great!

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8.3
Very good
2,456 reviews
Price from
£19.80
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.

Nice shared areas, friendly staff, comfy beds, big windows that can be opened for some fresh air :-) and clean bathroom & toilet.

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8.6
Fabulous
2,353 reviews
Price from
£24.29
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.

the location it’s perfect and the lockers are huge. also good people and the staff was awesome

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8
Very good
1,064 reviews
Price from
£27
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.

Such an amazing vibe from the very beginning, Bella, Thais, Meg, Andy, Larissa and all the team were so welcoming kind and fun, all the team definitely makes this a top place to stay in London. It was a gorgeous location really nice facilities, lovely kitchen lounge area to relax,everything was super comfy and super clean, the atmosphere was amazing,so chilled and just really nice happy energy.The team have such a lovely energy and make any of the daily adventures a fun way to see the best of London and meet amazing people.

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8.5
Very good
1,518 reviews
Price from
£27.97
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.

Pax Lodge is my “ go to” place to stay in London. The location is stellar, the rooms comfortable and the staff is super helpful. It is only steps away from gorgeous Hampstead Heath for walking and super easy to reach by public transport. The area has many lovely restaurants.

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8.5
Very good
1,023 reviews
Price from
£19.80
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.

Very good location, 20min walk from the Liverpool Station, nice bar inside the hostel, good atmosphere!

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8.4
Very good
6,683 reviews
Price from
£28.06
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.

Friendly staff at check in Clean and practical Good location Breakfast was great

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8.3
Very good
3,932 reviews
Price from
£150
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.

The location is strategic, near the train and subway station. Nice neighborhood with coffee shops, supermarkets, restaurants and bars. the hostel was very clean and tidy

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8
Very good
4,990 reviews
Price from
£27
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.

Reminded me of Hogwarts. Sooo comfy beds... total silence during the night. Everything is top notch quality. The breakfast is so fingerlicking good I gained like 10 pounds in 2 days...

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8.2
Very good
3,034 reviews
Price from
£23.49
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
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,023 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
     · 3,034 reviews

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

    Helpfull staff, value for money brilliant breakfast

  • Bell House Hostel
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,290 reviews

    Set in London and with Madame Tussauds reachable within 1 km, Bell House Hostel offers 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 passable
     · 2,136 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.

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

  • London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,208 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.

    The staff was friendly and helpful. Nice place to stay.

  • Queen Elizabeth Hostel
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,353 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.

    A great wee place and the staff were really lovely.

  • Book A Bed Hostels
    Budget options available
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,242 reviews

    Book a Bed Hostel is a cheap and affordable, vibrant young hostel for travellers and backpackers in London.

    Super lovely staff, great location and always clean.

  • Kensal Green Backpackers
    5.1
    Scored 5.1
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 1,514 reviews

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

    The location. Easy access to most places in London.

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

  • Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 218 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
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,353 reviews

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

    Friendly staff, good vibes, clean and good facilities

  • Wombat's City Hostel London
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,683 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.

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

  • Onefam Notting Hill
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,518 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.

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

  • YHA London Earl's Court
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,531 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

  • Lee Abbey London
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 921 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
     · 3,932 reviews

    Providing high-quality hostel accommodation 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
     · 434 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.

    Location, staff, rooms. We had a really great stay.

  • YHA London Thameside
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 623 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.

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

  • Cricketers Hostel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 615 reviews

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

    Very good location and friendly/accommodating staff.

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

    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.

    Nice location, very nice and helpful stuff members.

  • Barmy Badger Backpackers
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,064 reviews

    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.

    Everything is perfect. Always have a good time there.

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

  • Wesferry beds to stay
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 201 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.

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

  • YHA London St Paul's
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 953 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.

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

  • Smart Camden Inn Hostel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,703 reviews

    Less than 500 metres 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
     · 3,123 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.

    Packed with great facilities provided by the property

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

    Situated in London, just 2.5 miles from the O2 Arena, Davies Court offers self-catering accommodation 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
     · 3,341 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.

  • Dover Castle Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,205 reviews

    Dover Castle Hostel is situated in London, 1.3 km from Tower of London and 1.3 km 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
     · 2,192 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.

    Warm and welcoming staff, nice kitchen facilities.

  • PubLove @ The Rose & Crown
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,965 reviews

    PubLove @ The Rose & Crown in London provides adults-only accommodation 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
     · 4,103 reviews

    PubLove @ The White Ferry, Victoria is a traditional English pub offering a range of accommodation 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
     · 6,814 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

  • St Christopher's Inn Village - London Bridge
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,081 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...

    Location is Awesome walk in distance from London Bridge

  • Smart Hyde Park View Hostel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,445 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.

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

  • Mile End Rooms 57A
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 164 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)
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 225 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

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

    Attractively situated in the Brent district of London, 24/7 London Hostel is set 4.6 km from Portobello Road Market, 5 km from Paddington Station and 5.1 km from London Zoo.

  • Sterne Street 4 Person Room

    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.

  • Hostel Rooms In Camden
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 62 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 1.8 km from Euston Station.

    Great location easy to access the property affordable and did what it needed to do. Thanks

  • Blue Poppy
    No credit card needed

    In a prime location in the Golders Green district of London, Blue Poppy is situated 5.3 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, 6.1 km from Camden Market and 6.1 km from Madame Tussauds.

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

    Providing free WiFi, St Pancras Way, Camden offers rooms in London, less than 1 km from King's Cross Station and a 16-minute walk from Euston Station.

  • Golders way rooms
    No credit card needed
    3.0
    Scored 3.0
    Poor
    Rated poor
     · 5 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Golders way rooms offers accommodation in London, 6.3 km from London Zoo and 6.5 km from Camden Market.

  • Mapesbury Hostel London
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 97 reviews

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

    Freundliche Mitarbeiter, Lage...kommen gerne wieder

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Hostels that guests love in London

  • Avg. price/night: £90.59
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,034 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
  • 6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,353 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: £169.40
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,990 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: £144.62
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,683 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
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,353 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
     · 1,353 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: £144.62
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,683 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
  • Avg. price/night: £110.40
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,445 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
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,855 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
  • 7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,518 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 traveller

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