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Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Oxford Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station and London St. Pancras Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 2,922 reviews
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Okay
5.1
Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Apollo Victoria Theatre, Victoria Palace Theatre and Saatchi Gallery. Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly are also within 1 mile (2 km). Sloane Square Underground Station is 11 minutes by foot and Victoria Underground Station is 12 minutes.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 2,178 reviews
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Excellent
8.2
Excellent
10.0
Pros: best staff ever! really great amenities. I felt safe leaving my stuff in the room. the pub was also a great place to hang out. great beer and food. good conversation.
Okay
4.2
Cons: The people who worked here were the dumbest losers I'd ever experienced. The guy at the front desk wouldn't book me in, he made me go online to book in even though I was standing at the front desk. I asked a simple question "how far is it to Westminster Bridge?" and the fool had no idea. Also the room I was in had 24 beds like a slave ship. The fool at the front desk couldn't even write the door code down properly so I was unable to enter the room. The breakfast was pathetic.
Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Oxford Street, Piccadilly and London Palladium Theatre. Leicester Square and Piccadilly Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Tottenham Court Road Underground Station is only a 5-minute walk and Leicester Square Underground Station is 8 minutes.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 4,759 reviews
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Excellent
9.7
Pros: Everything was great
Cons: Lack of a common kitchen.
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
9.4
Cons: Updated internet room, solo rooms,
Okay
5.4
Pros: Location
Cons: Staff was not helpful, loads of stairs, no kitchen, common room had no light, irs like a basement
Good
7.4
Pros: Great location, walking distance to everything and a tresco right across the street. Friendly staff, very helpfu. Good wifi connection in com areas.
Cons: No kitchen. Stayed for two weeks and has to either eat out or at the hostels restaurant. Not ideal when staying long period of time. Shower rooms where tiny, not much room to move. Building site outside my window, load early in the morning and late at night
Good
6.2
Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of St. Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge and London Dungeon. London Eye and Big Ben are also within 15 minutes. Lambeth North Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Waterloo Underground Station is 12 minutes.
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 1,071 reviews
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Excellent
8.6
Pros: The location of the hostel was great! My first night there, I walked into town to see the London Eye, Parliament/Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Then, I walked back. Round trip: 1 h, 30 mins. The hostel is also close to a Tube station, so getting anywhere is a breeze. Staff were friendly, price was good, and there was a good mix of travellers.
Cons: Close to a major road, so you get a lot of noise :( Only two showers and two toilets between approx. 25 people. I'm actually quite surprised it wasn't too much of an issue. Bathrooms could have been a bit cleaner.
Located in Southwark, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of St. Thomas' Hospital, Borough Market and The Shard. Tate Modern and Westminster Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km). London Elephant and Castle Station is only a 5-minute walk and Elephant & Castle Station is 8 minutes.
Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 4,066 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.2
Pros: The staff was helpful. Facilities were fresh looking and nice albeit the showers were a bit tight. This is hostel living with 8 in a room on bunks.
Cons: Rooms were very warm despite opening the windows and it being cool in the evenings.
Excellent
10.0
Located in Camden, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hampstead Heath, ZSL London Zoo and Regent's Park. Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and Queensway are also within 3 miles (5 km). Swiss Cottage Underground Station and Finchley Road Underground Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 3,035 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Excellent
9.3
Pros: Cleanliness, location close to tube station.
Mediocre
2.0
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Location, architecture, hip vibe.
Cons: Skimpy pillows
Good
7.4
Pros: everything was good except the WIFI was extremely bad. It keep getting disconnected and complained to staff several times. They knew about the problem and one remarked that owners considered WIFI a luxury and not a neccesacity
Cons: WIFI was extremely bad.
Located in Brondesbury Park, this hostel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hyde Park, Wembley Stadium and Buckingham Palace. Natural History Museum and The British Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). Willesden Green Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot and Kilburn Underground Station is 15 minutes.
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 2,510 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Good
6.8
Located in Kensington, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street, Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace. Queensway and Royal Albert Hall are also within 1 mile (2 km). High Street Kensington Station is 9 minutes by foot and Holland Park Underground Station is 10 minutes.
Overall 7.8 Good
Based on 3,127 reviews
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Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Russell Square, The British Museum and The Strand. Financial District and University College London are also within 1 mile (2 km). King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station is 9 minutes by foot and London King's Cross Station is 8 minutes.
Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 4,155 reviews
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Good
6.5
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
10.0
Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 869 reviews
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Located in Lewisham, this hostel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from O2 Arena, and within 6 mi (10 km) of London Eye and Big Ben. Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 6 mi (10 km). Deptford Bridge DLR Station is 5 minutes by foot and New Cross Overground Station is 7 minutes.
Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 642 reviews
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Good
7.7
Pros: The free breakfast had with hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cereals, etc. The staff was nice and helpful! There are limited toilets and showers, but I didn't have a problem since not too many people seemed to be there. Only thing is that there's definitely not enough sinks. Showers were great and hot.
Cons: Out of management control, but some guy pissed in the showers while I was getting ready for bed ... wear your flip flops.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The staff was incredibly friendly, they gave me a towel for free because I was staying for so many nights. Any time there was an issue it was solved immediately. Met a lot of great people staying at the hostel. The bar was low key and the beer/cider was relatively cheap. The pool table was great for something to do when everyone was winding down for bed. The whole place was cleaned every day, the cleaning ladies were very nice. It was cheap and close to a national railway station, an overground station, and a docklands light railway station. If you stay here, definitely get an oyster card! I really enjoyed my stay!
Cons: The pictures are a little deceiving, the place is a little disheveled. The chairs and tables in the bar are in various states of falling apart. The water had to be shut off for an hour in the middle of the day when there was a leak that went from the toilets upstairs, through a room, and down into the kitchen area. They felt really bad and gave those of us that were there a free beer. The situation was dealt with very quickly. One morning the toilets were out of order upstairs, so you had to go downstairs. When I came back a couple hours later the situation was dealt with. The neighborhood is a little bit of a trek from downtown London. You've got to take at least two trains to get to the real sight seeing stuff. It's also a little rough as a neighborhood, but I never had any issues staying there for 10 days.
Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square, The British Museum and University College London. Oxford Street and Aldwych Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Russell Square Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station is 8 minutes.
Overall 7.5 Good
Based on 6,033 reviews
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Excellent
9.6
Pros: The atmosphere was amazing, the common areas were decorated impeccably, the staff were genuinely friendly, and the ground floor had enough chill out/get rowdy/eat food areas that a) you could always find a space suitable for your mood, and b) the rooms stayed quiet and peaceful. Also, the number of outlets was astounding, and the WiFi excellent, even though my room was on the fifth floor.
Cons: The toilets were backed up a few times. It was always fixed quickly, but the frequency of blockages was a little concerning.
Excellent
8.5
Excellent
10.0
Good
7.1
Excellent
8.0
Pros: It was all clean, the staff is nice and there is a good mood there
Cons: They didn't provide padlock for luggage lockers
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Clean with very friendly and helpful staff.
Cons: Location and price.
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Location was great, café downstairs was fine.
Cons: It was loud, hard to get sleep at night. I could hear my neighbors through the walls and when the doors shut it is really loud and echoes down the hallway.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: The hostel was very clean. The bathrooms were cleaned every few hours. There was a nice mix of travelers,young and old,people travelling in groups and lone travelers. There were also young families and babies. Lots of people ,lots of activity. At night ,there was added security in the building. I was very happy with the Generator Hostel.
Cons: The mornings were rough .You had to time it right to get a sink in the bathroom. Everyone seemed to need the showers at the same time. You just have to try to avoid the busy times.
Located in Hammersmith, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Eventim Apollo and Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. Kensington High Street and Westfield London Shopping Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Hammersmith Station is only a 4-minute walk and Barons Court Underground Station is 14 minutes.
Overall 7.5 Good
Based on 4,662 reviews
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Good
6.5
Good
6.8
Pros: Location and cleanliness . My room was very quiet but I think I was in the better wing.
Cons: No free Internet . Old showers.
Located in Westminster, this hostel is just a short stroll from Queensway and Kensington Gardens. It also offers a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi and a currency exchange. Smart Hyde Park View Hostel has 193 comfortable rooms that are ideal for travellers on a budget. Guests of Smart Hostel Hyde Park View London can relax at the on-site bar, conveniently situated for socialising in the evening. Smart Hyde Park View Hostel is close to Lancaster Gate Tube Station, making it easy for guests to explore London and its surrounding areas. Guests can also visit Kensington Palace, the Great Western Railway War Memorial and Hyde Park.
Overall 7.3 Good
Based on 3,530 reviews
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Situated in Central London, Smart Russell Square Hostel is a short walk to several local tourist attractions, including the British Museum. It also provides a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi and a currency exchange. The hostel offers a ticket service, luggage storage and 24-hour security. Laundry facilities, a tour desk and a shared kitchen are also provided. Smart Russell Square Hostel offers 460 comfortable rooms that are ideal for backpackers on a budget. Smart Russell Square Hostel is close to shops, dining and London's nightlife. It is also within walking distance of Central Saint Giles, the British Library and Tottenham Court Road.
Overall 7.1 Good
Based on 6,999 reviews
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Good
6.8
Pros: 24 h Reception Breakfast included in general very silent room amazing location, close to Holborn as well as Tottenham Hale Station (15 min walk)
Cons: beds are especially for tall people too small (app. 1.90) at 11 pm suddenly some works caused quite some noise for several minutes (i.e. if you want to sleep early may be impossible)
Excellent
9.4
Good
6.2
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
8.2
Located in Lewisham, this hostel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Borough Market, Tower Bridge and The Shard. London Bridge and Tate Modern are also within 6 miles (10 km). New Cross Gate Overground Station and New Cross Overground Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Overall 6.8 Good
Based on 122 reviews
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Excellent
8.5
Cons: The sound of machinery from nearby (from neighbours air conditioning?) was annoying and disturbed our sleep
Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Trafalgar Square, London Eye and London Dungeon. Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Covent Garden Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and Temple Underground Station is 6 minutes.
Overall 6.5 Good
Based on 1,313 reviews
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Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nada positivo, solo la ubicación
Cons: Mala atención, pésima limpieza, baños compartidos sucios, habitación sin calefacción, simplemente horrible. No se lo recomiendo a nadie
Okay
5.4
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great wifi. Kind front-desk personnel.
Located in London City Centre, this hostel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Buckingham Palace, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Big Ben and London Dungeon. University of London and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 6 mi (10 km). Earl's Court Station is 7 minutes by foot and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 8 minutes.
Overall 6.3 Good
Based on 2,346 reviews
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Mediocre
3.4
Good
7.1
Pros: Right around the corner from public transport. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Pretty good value.
Cons: Rooms and facilities were suffering from either age, or poor design. Sometimes both. Had to spend a lot of time at cafes, because the room did not have an electrical socket for me to charge my phone. Only ventillation in the room was from an open window, exposing you to all kinds of traffic noise throughout the night.
Okay
4.2
Mediocre
2.2
Cons: The pictures do not show the real quality of the room. Walls were pealing and dirty, floors were not clean, the bathroom facilities were cramped and gross, beds were horribly quality with springs poking you, and the staff was not service oriented or very friendly. Very disappointed in this location. After talking with some people in London we came to find out that our experience is not normal with hostels, most of the time they are better kept. This was pretty bad. Don’t trust the pictures you see in their ads, they aren’t what you will get.
Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of The Shard, Borough Market and Tower Bridge. Tate Modern and St. Thomas' Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km). London Elephant and Castle Station is 8 minutes by foot and Elephant & Castle Station is 10 minutes.
Overall 6.0 Good
Based on 2,776 reviews
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Excellent
8.2
Pros: This is the second time I have ever stayed in a hostel...I can say with confidence that I will definately stay here again... $20 a night?! Who could say no! Also close to Elephant and Castle tube station too!!
Cons: I personally dont think it a good idea to have children (both male and female) sharing the same shower and toilet facilities as adults. I would strongly recommend having at least 1 floor dedicated to minors!
Okay
5.4
Excellent
8.2
Okay
4.8
Pros: I liked that it was well located (less than 10 minutes walk to the Elephant & Castle tube station), St Pancras train station is 15 minutes away by tube and there are many buses around the hostel. You can also find a Spar and a Tesco Express supermarket as well as many kebabs next door if you want to grab something to eat. I stayed in a 4 beds dorm wich was clean and I had a nice view on the Shard. Toilets and shared showers were clean too.
Cons: Wifi was only available in sharing areas (only reception, " bar " and tv lounge). Also, the windows in the dorm were old and made of glass that was partially shattered so you could hear the traffic as if you were sleeping in the street. It can also be quite cold so I don't recommend staying there during fall or winter. Bed's matresses aren't confortable so I wouldn't recommend staying there for too long either. When it comes to eating in, there is a bar near the reception that sells £4 pizzas, sandwiches, coffee and many other things but it is only open from 12 to 19 and during these hours there wasn't anyone working at the bar so I couldn't get anything...
Excellent
10.0
Good
6.5
Pros: Room was actually pretty clean, and restrooms were heavily used, but cleaned regularly. Staff was always very nice and helpful. Room was spartan, but comfortable.
Cons: Very noisy - lots of commotion outside our room. Also, for some reason, they decided to shut the bathroom near us for cleaning every morning from about 7:30 to 8:15 - right when lots of folks were wanting to shower. Finally, I had requested a private room for our family, but they told me that they didn't have any , so I had to pay extra money to get a whole 10 person room. Still a decent rate overall, compared to other places, but not the rate i thought I would pay. Finally, don't count on getting wi-fi any time between 7:00 and 10:30 at night. There are so many people trying to connect that it is pretty much impossible.
Okay
5.7
Excellent
8.2
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Amenities, room options
Cons: Lots of Screaming young children
Good
6.8
Pros: Close to the tube station.
Cons: Room was the size of a walk in closet
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Lively place and great atmosphere. I stayed in a twin bunk ensuite and was perfect for a little more privacy. Bus stop right outside the gates
Cons: Wifi only available in common room and entertainment room
Okay
5.7
Pros: Lovely place within the city centre, everything available at your door steps
Cons: Lights can be on even at 2 am, there is noise the whole night.washrooms and toilets are quite limited for a huge number of guests.
Good
7.1
Pros: the staff was knowledgable on the transportation system, which is a big help. the location of the hostel was great...close to the tube station and there is a bus stop right in front of the hostel. the cafe in the hostel has good food for good price and value. i would probably stay there again.
Cons: the dryer was out of order. the bins can stack with garbage at times. the shower floors were wet most of the time.
Top tips for finding the perfect London hostel
- Many of the hostels in London are located within the square mile that comprises central London. Affordability ranges from very cheap to cheap, depending on your preferences. One major selling point is the city’s excellent transportation network, which includes the London Underground, the National Bus Service, and the National Rail. Another plus is the wide variety of historical landmarks (Westminster Abbey), cultural attractions (Tate Modern Museum), and retail shops (H&M, Next).
- If you are looking for a good romantic hostel in London, you can check out SoHostel, located on Dean Street in the trendy Soho District. This is a modern accommodation and recent listing that offers free breakfast, linens, and laundry service; private rooms have their own bathroom. Another option for couples is Publove @ Exmouth Arms Euston, set in the heart of the city near Euston Station. This hostel serves great food and has 24h front desk service. If these two are unavailable, then you can try Abercorn House in Hammersmith.
- There are several hostels in London that are well suited for solo travelers. Among these are Generation Hostel, located near Russell Square, which offers free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, a restaurant and bar/lounge, as well as an ATM on site. Another option for singles is Publove @ The Green Man Hostel on Edgeware Road in Paddington, which is close to Hyde Park and Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. It offers parking, free Wi-Fi, 24h front desk service, and accommodations in either 12-bed or 9-bed co-ed rooms.
- Rest Up London is a very cheap hostel in London ideal for groups of travelers, and its location in the Elephant & Castle district of central London is one of its best features. Other features include laundry facilities, an ATM, 24h front desk help and security, and wheelchair accessibility. St. Christopher’s Village is another inexpensive option to consider. Located on Borough High Street, it is close to Borough Market, London Bridge, and the London Eye, and it offers great accommodations for groups in mixed dormitories. The hostel features an elevator, 24h security, and an outdoor terrace, among other amenities and services.
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