Cheap Backpacker Hostels in London
Independents, Chain Hostels, Party Hostels, Women Only Hostels ...
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| Typical London Hostel Dormitory |
Cheap backpacker hostels in London are spread across London, though major clusters are found in budget accommodation areas of Bayswater, Earls Court Kensington and London Bridge.
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| Hostel Best Buys |
| Bayswater & Paddington Area |
| West End & Kings Cross |
| South Of The River Thames |
| Kensington & Victoria |
Dormitory rates are slightly seasonal. Clearly biggest demand is in the summer months when students are able to travel extensively.
It should be pointed out that if there are two or three of you some of the cheap London Bed and Breakfast hotels can be similarly priced to a hostel dormitory.
Many of the independent hostels trade heavily on what the more staid YHA hostels can't provide. No curfews, mixed dormitories, party nights, free walking tours and young energetic staff trying to add vale to the hostel experience
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Most hostels have both mixed dormitories and female dormitories, some have male only dormitories too. The St Christopher's Orient Expresso hostel near London Bridge is a women only hostel.
Below are a dozen of the most popular hostels in Central London with indicative prices and detail pages you can click through to. On the menu, above left you can see links to individual districts where more hostel choices are made available.
| Smart Russell Square Hostel - Dorms From £10 per night |   |
| In the very heart of London in Bloomsbury, only 5 minutes walk from the British Museum, Oxford Street and Soho and 15 from Leicester Square, Hostel features custom designed 'POD BEDS' with privacy screens, which allow for 100% privacy whilst you sleep! |
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| Rooms: 4/6/7/8/9/10/12/14/15 Bed & 6 Bed Female Dorms Underground: Russell Square - 100m |
| St Christopher's Village - Dorms From £11 per night |  |
| St Christopher's Village is the party hostel for London's young, fun and hip. Belushi's bar is where it all happens live DJs, karaoke, big screen TV's, cheap drinks, great eats and international parties, bar open until 2am weekdays and 4am on weekends! Free Wi-Fi, Free linen, Free DVD hire, Free breakfast, Free lockers (bring lock) |
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| Rooms: 4/6/8/10/12/14/20 Bed Mixed Dorms Underground: London Bridge - 300m |
| St Christopher's Oasis - Dorms From £11 per night |  |
| Female only hostel offers those creature comforts that all ladies crave on their travels. Soft furnishings, fluffy towels, top brand toiletries and plenty of extra facilities await you away from those yobbish males! Use of St Christopher's the Village - the perfect venue for a pint and a party. |
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| Rooms: 4/8 bed Female Dorms Underground: London Bridge - 200m |
| Astor Victoria - Dorms From £11 per night |  |
| Within easy walking distance of attractions such as The London Eye, Westminster Abbey (Big Ben), Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, The Tate Gallery and the River Thames. Free Continental Breakfast included. Free linen, Full kitchen and cooking facilities. Safe to lock up your valuables. |
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| Rooms: 4/5/6 Bed Mixed & 4/6 Bed Female Dorms Underground: Pimlico - 200m |
| Journeys Kings Cross St Pancras - Dorms From £11 per night |  |
| just 1 minute from London's Eurostar Terminal at Kings Cross St Pancras station makes Journeys an ideal base for visitors Free Internet, walking tour and shower gel. Free Continental Breakfast. Live Music Saturdays. Organised Pub Crawls |
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| Rooms: 3/5/6/9/12/15/17 Bed Mixed & 12 bed Female Dorms Underground: Kings Cross St Pancras - 100m |
| Smart Hyde Park Inn, Bayswater - Dorms From £12 per night |  |
| Steps away from Queensway shops and pubs and 3 minutes from Bayswater and Queensway Underground stations. With a TV room featuring Sky satellite reception and a 42" plasma television, a reception with a coffee, juice and snack bar and an internet café with seating for laptop users and internet stations . |
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| Rooms: 4/5/6/8/10/14/16/18 Bed Mixed & 5/6 bed Female Dorms Underground: Bayswater / Queensway- 150m |
| Astor Hyde Park - Dorms From £12 per night |  |
| In trendy South Kensington between Kensington Gardens (once the residence of Princess Diana) and the Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum as well as the ever-so-cool Science Museum on your doorstep. Two separate lounges, a spacious dining area and a brand-new installed stainless steel kitchen. key-card access system |
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| Rooms: 6/8/9/12 Bed Mixed Dorms Underground: South Kensington - 500m |
| Meininger Hostel, South Kensington - Dorms From £18 per night |  |
| Located In Baden Powell House former headquarters of the world scout moment. Adjacent to South Kensington museums. 24-hour reception and check-in; no closing times. Air conditioning Rooms with shower, WC and television. Free luggage storage room, lockers |
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| Rooms: 14 Bed Mixed & 14 Bed Female Dorms Underground: Gloucester Road - 300m |
| The White Ferry Hostel, Victoria - Dorms From £18 per night |  |
| Central position close to Victoria with cheap bus links to all of London's major airports as well as in London itself. Free Breakfast, Free Drinks Vouchers on Check-In, Free WiFi Free Luggage Storage Free Tea and Coffee, Free London Walking Tour |
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| Rooms: 9/12/15/21 Bed Mixed Dorms Underground: Sloane Square - 700m |
| The Generator Hostel, Bloomsbury - Dorms From £19 per night |  |
| Very central location near Russell Square close to British Museum and walking distance to Leicester Square and Covent Garden. Free continental breakfast available. 7am-11am. Free Wifi in Gen Cafe & Chillout. Drink Specials & Happy Hour EVERY night |
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| Rooms: 8/12 Bed Mixed & 4/8 Bed Female Dorms Underground: Russell Square - 300m |
| Clink 78 Hostel, Kings Cross - Dorms From £20 per night |  |
| Close to kings Cross St Pancras a major transport hub for London. 24hr reception, no curfew, no lockout. Fully equipped, modern self-catering kitchen. Bar with affordable drinks and daily entertainment. FREE continental breakfast. Lockers and safe for each dorm bed |
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| Rooms: 4/6/8/10/12/16 Bed Mixed & 10 bed Female Dorms Underground: Kings Cross St Pancras - 500m |
| YHA London Central - Dorms From £27 per night |  |
| YHA London Central, boasts seven floors of modern, stylish, budget accommodation just five minutes walk from Oxford Street Cool cafe/bar open from 7am - 12pm Free maps and a free daily walking tour |
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| Rooms: 4/6 Bed Male & 4/6 Bed Female Dorms Underground: Baker Street - 400m |
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