What is the cost of a hostel in London?

On average, it’s $66/night for a hostel in London, though $34/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $13/night in London. Try to avoid booking your hostel in June (the most expensive month). Booking in July (the cheapest month) could save you money.

What’s the best hostel in London?

Based on our data, Onefam Notting Hill is the best London hostel, with a rating of 8.8/10 from 2,075 reviews.

What hostel is closest to London Heathrow Airport?

If you’re looking for hostels in London that aren’t far from London Heathrow Airport, then the closest one is St Christopher's Inn Shepherd's Bush, which is 10.5 mi away.

What area of London is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighborhoods throughout London, 1% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in City of Westminster in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Onefam Notting Hill is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in London closest to Borough Market?

If you’re looking for a hostel near Borough Market while in London, then opt for the popular St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge with a 6.8/10 review score from 1,173 users. The distance from Borough Market to St Christopher's The Inn - London Bridge is 0.1 mi.

Should I stay in a London hostel?

Staying at a hostel in London is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

Does London have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

Yes, London has 17 hostels with “Air-conditioned” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage is the most popular London hostel with this amenity.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in London?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in London is November ($26). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in London is June ($155).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in London?

The cheapest day to stay in London is Tuesday ($28). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $180.

Which London neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting London tend to stay in Camden Town, where a hostel costs around $56/night. Another popular neighborhood in London is Victoria, which is $33/night on average for a hostel.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as $15, rising to an average cost of $93, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $16 for a 4-star hostel in London for tonight.

How much is a London hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in London this weekend for as little as $20/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $20/night. For a 4-star hostel in London, the cheapest rate recently found was $20/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in London?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 2 days before your trip to London. The lowest price found when booking 2 days ahead was $28 per night.

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Top-rated London hostels

Some of the best London hostel options as decided by our users. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.

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Lse Carr-Saunders Hall

18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom

1.7 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$112

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Travel insights for hostels in London

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in London?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in London is November ($26). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in London is June ($155).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in London?

The cheapest day to stay in London is Tuesday ($28). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $180.

Which London neighborhoods are most popular to stay in?

Those visiting London tend to stay in Camden Town, where a hostel costs around $56/night. Another popular neighborhood in London is Victoria, which is $33/night on average for a hostel.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as $15, rising to an average cost of $93, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $16 for a 4-star hostel in London for tonight.

How much is a London hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in London?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 2 days before your trip to London. The lowest price found when booking 2 days ahead was $28 per night.

Top-rated London hostels

Browse through properties in London that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 41,443 properties in London and data was last updated on July 29, 2025.

Some of the best London hostel options as decided by our users. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.

Cheapest hostels in London, England

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Where to stay in London

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