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Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old

Lambeth, London

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. Amazing vibes, clean facilities, great location. Felt a warm welcome the second I walked in, the staff was extremely helpful and nice, absolutely will be going back in the future!!✨

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9
Superb
242 reviews
Price from
£24.66
per night

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. 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. Very close to the tube station, area is lively and felt safe even at night. Good room temperature and ventilation. Comfortable beds. Great water pressure in showers. Cleaning staff does a deep cleaning every morning.

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8.3
Very good
2,555 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old

Westminster Borough, London

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. The staff were super friendly, accomodating, and were very welcoming. A group night was organised which made tye stay fun as I could connect with other travellers. I would highly reccomend!!

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8.6
Fabulous
2,380 reviews
Price from
£30.91
per night

Barmy Badger Backpackers

Kensington, London

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 place is great, good location, the staff is very friendly and supportive! I will come back for sure. :)

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8
Very good
1,090 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Onefam Notting Hill 2 stars

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

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8.5
Very good
1,537 reviews
Price from
£27.97
per night

Pax Lodge

Hampstead, 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. 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. The perfect location, the comfy room with a sink and the USB port (important for foreign travellers whose chargers don't fit the standard UK port), the super friendly staff, the dining room with coffee, tea, fridge, microwave and toaster which was free to use, the decorations which show different countries of the world... everything was great!

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8.5
Very good
1,041 reviews
Price from
£23.76
per night

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.

Wombat's City Hostel London provides basic accommodation with private or shared bathroom facilities with a shower. The staff and the high level of their service is Amazing. Always with a smile, helpful and positive.

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8.4
Very good
6,777 reviews
Price from
£30.27
per night

YHA London Central 4 stars

Westminster Borough, London

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. Location and hospitality. It is the best place to stay and safe for solo traveller like me.

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8.3
Very good
3,961 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Kabannas London St Pancras 4 stars

Kings Cross St Pancras, London

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. We loved our room, everything was really clean. The staff was really helpful. Also we had amazing coffe at their bar, where you can also get something to eat (I heard their pizza is great but haven't tried it). The location is excellent, close to two big train stations. And they do luggage storage for 3£ a day which we used. All in all a great stay 😁

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8
Very good
5,138 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage 4 stars

Hampstead, London

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. Awesome service from the staff and the place is super clean

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8.2
Very good
3,100 reviews
Price from
£24.19
per night

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