Chic but cheap hostels, London

Often, budget tourists in London can't afford to stay in a hotel. And it is not surprising, because even the cheapest hotels in England can impress a mid-budget traveler with their cost. And what if a tourist is limited in funds and cannot afford such a luxury as a hotel? There are many options for solving this problem, but the best way, of course, is to check into a London hostel. The pricing policy of each hostel often depends on the geographic location or the establishment’s demand among visitors. Moreover, at different times of the year, prices will also vary. For example, if London hosts a festival, the pricing will skyrocket as well.

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  • Safestay London Elephant & Castle (Adults Only)

    2.7 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (6353 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Safestay London Elephant & Castle hostel is situated within a 6-km distance of the famous Natural History Museum. Offering a shopping area, the London…
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  • Wombat'S City Hostel London

    4.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (6001 reviews)
    Situated only a 5-minute walk from St Katharine Docks Marina, the 593-room Wombat'S City Hostel London offers guests to relax on a terrace. Offering Wi-Fi, the hostel…
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  • Generator London

    2.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (10050 reviews)
    Situated nearly 10 minutes' walk from Russell Square tube station, the backpacker Generator London hostel features a swimming pool and a shared lounge. Reliable service and a great location 2.7…
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  • Smart Hyde Park Inn

    4.2 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (5357 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 146-room Smart Hyde Park Inn London hostel is situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Victoria and Albert Museum. Providing a 24…
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  • Yha London Central

    1.9 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (4233 reviews)
    Yha London Central hostel lies approximately 25 minutes' walk from Buckingham Palace, offering 66 rooms and featuring a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Offering Wi-Fi, the hostel also…
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  • London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only

    10.9 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (1838 reviews)
    Housed in a historical-style building, the 95-room London Backpackers Youth Hostel 18 - 35 Years Old Only is located only a 5-minute walk from the civic Hendon Park.
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  • Yha London Thameside

    5.6 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (3025 reviews)
    The 9-room Yha London Thameside hostel is located within 25 minutes' walk of the Tower Bridge and boasts a picnic area, recreational facilities, and a TV lounge. Offering Wi…
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  • Publove @ The Exmouth Arms, Euston

    2.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (1978 reviews)
    The award-winning Publove @ The Exmouth Arms, Euston London hostel is set merely 1.8 km from the scenic Regent's Park and boasts a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. This…
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  • Urban Nomad - Camden Town

    3.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.4
    Good
    (1359 reviews)
    Centrally located 3.1 km from the art museum "National Gallery", the traditional Urban Nomad - Camden Town Hostel London property offers a nightclub, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities for…
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  • Safestay London Kensington Holland Park (Adults Only)

    5.3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.6
    Good
    (4866 reviews)
    Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the highly decorated Victorian Leighton House Museum, the family-friendly Safestay London Kensington Holland Park hostel offers various recreational opportunities and a game area…
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  • St Christopher'S London Bridge - The Village

    2.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (5496 reviews)
    Featuring a nightclub, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities for a restful stay, the 55-room St Christopher'S Inn London Bridge - The Village hostel is located in Southwark with…
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  • Yha London Earl'S Court

    4.7 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (2232 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the affordable Yha London Earl'S Court hostel is situated about 25 minutes' walk from the British Harrods Department Store. Offering baggage storage, this London…
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  • Astor Hyde Park Hostel (Adults Only)

    3.7 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (3232 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 26-room Astor Hyde Park Hostel London is situated within easy reach of the gilt bronze sculpture "Albert Memorial". Offering a storage room…
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  • Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

    5.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (5986 reviews)
    The budget Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage London hostel, located within 7 km of the cantilevered Coca-Cola London Eye Observation Wheel, features Wi-Fi in public areas. Offering the opportunity…
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  • Astor Victoria Hostel

    2 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (5013 reviews)
    Set only 1.6 km from Big Ben Clock Tower, Astor Victoria Hostel provides a vending machine, a storage room and a cash machine.
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  • Wilson House - Camden

    5.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (1116 reviews)
    The 30-room Wilson House - Camden Hostel London, located around a 25-minute walk from Puppet Theatre Barge, features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
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  • The Stay Club @ Willesden

    9.1 km to the city centre
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    Pleasant location
    This property boasts pleasant location. It has a score 6.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (1038 reviews)
    Situated a mere 5 minutes' walk from St Matthew's Church, the 126-room The Stay Club @ Willesden London hostel offers a swimming pool for guests' enjoyment. Featuring Wi-Fi, the…
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  • St Christopher'S Inn Hammersmith

    6.9 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (2277 reviews)
    Featuring a nightclub, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities for a restful stay, the 19-room St Christopher'S Inn Hammersmith London hostel is located in Hammersmith, which is an…
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  • Clink261 Hostel

    2.5 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (5579 reviews)
    Featuring Wi Fi in public areas, Clink261 Hostel is located in London, 2.4 km from the city park "ZSL London Zoo".
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  • St Christopher'S London Bridge - The Inn

    2.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (960 reviews)
    The 14-room St Christopher'S Inn London Bridge - The hostel is situated approximately 25 minutes' walk from the medieval castle "Tower of London" and features a shared lounge and various…
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  • Bell House Hostel

    3.2 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6
    Average
    (2186 reviews)
    Situated just 400 metres from St Paul's Community Church, Bell House Hostel London offers a shared lounge for guests to unwind. Offering Wi-Fi, the London hostel also boasts a…
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  • Astor Museum Hostel

    1.4 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (2452 reviews)
    Offering 18 rooms, Astor Museum Hostel London boasts a location nearly 5 minutes' walk from Bloomsbury Square. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, this London hostel is situated in proximity…
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  • Kensal Green Backpackers

    7.3 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.6
    Good
    (497 reviews)
    Located a mere 6 minutes' walk from St Martin's Church, the budget Kensal Green Backpackers London hostel offers a shared lounge, a library, and a TV lounge for added enjoyment.
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  • Smart Hostel Russell Square

    1.8 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (7905 reviews)
    Located only 500 m from Bloomsbury Square, the 265-room Smart Russell Square Hostel London offers guests to make use of tour/ticket assistance. Offering Wi-Fi, the attractive hostel…
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  • St Christopher'S Inn Greenwich

    8.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (1791 reviews)
    Ideally located just 1.1 km from the 120-seat digital laser Peter Harrison Planetarium, the modern St Christopher'S Inn Greenwich London hostel property offers a nightclub and a shared lounge…
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  • Smart Hyde Park View

    3.9 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (3479 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the affordable Smart Hyde Park View Hostel London is situated about a 25-minute walk from Madame Tussauds London. Offering the opportunity to watch…
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  • Bowden Court

    5.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (609 reviews)
    Including a gym for guests who wish to stay active, the 185-room Bowden Court Hostel London is located 6 km from the famous British Museum. Featuring Wi-Fi, this…
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  • Astor Kensington Hostel

    4.1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (1883 reviews)
    Astor Kensington Hostel London offers a central location, just 650 metres from the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground, and features a shared lounge. Offering Wi-Fi, the London hostel…
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  • Davies Court

    7.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (193 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 125-room Davies Court Hostel London is situated 3.6 km from the historic castle "Tower of London".
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  • Belvedere House

    4.2 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (95 reviews)
    Featuring a shared lounge onsite, the 25-room Belvedere House London hostel is situated in Central London with an array of dining experiences that will tantalise your taste buds, a…
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  • Yha London St Paul'S

    2 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (1921 reviews)
    Yha London St Paul'S hostel offers a prime location, around a 5-minute stroll from St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, and features a library and a restaurant. Offering Wi-Fi, the…
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  • New Cross Inn Hostel

    7.1 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (196 reviews)
    Featuring a nightclub and various recreational opportunities for a restful stay, the 18-room New Cross Inn Hostel London is located in the Brockley district, within 300 metres of Curzon…
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  • Dover Castle Hostel

    2.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (5579 reviews)
    The 20-room Dover Castle Hostel London, located about 25 minutes' walk from St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, features Wi-Fi in public areas.
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  • Saint James Backpackers

    5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (2379 reviews)
    The 36-room Saint James Backpackers London hostel, located about 10 minutes by car from the Protestant Westminster Abbey, features Wi-Fi in public areas. Offering baggage storage, the hostel…
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  • Rest Up London

    2.9 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.4
    Good
    (3120 reviews)
    Perfectly located about 10 minutes' drive from the Tate Modern, the budget Rest Up London hostel property offers a shared lounge and a TV lounge for guests' leisure. Offering Wi…
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  • Smart Camden Inn (Adults Only)

    3.4 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (2582 reviews)
    Smart Camden Inn London hostel offers a great location, just 450 m from the modern Jewish Museum London, and features a luggage room. Offering Wi-Fi, the London inn also…
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  • The Phoenix

    3.2 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6
    Average
    (2592 reviews)
    Located approximately a 5-minute walk from the innovative Lisson Gallery, the 32-room The Phoenix Hostel Paddington London offers guests to make use of tour/ticket assistance. Offering Wi…
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  • St Pancras Way, Camden

    3.4 km to the city centre
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    Pleasant location
    This property boasts pleasant location. It has a score 6.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (2 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, St Pancras Way, Camden Hostel London is situated about a 10-minute drive from Covent Garden.
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  • St Christopher'S Shepherd'S Bush

    6.3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (1622 reviews)
    St Christopher'S Shepherd'S Bush London hostel, located around 5 minutes' drive from St Simon's Parish Church, features Wi-Fi in public areas.
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  • Publove @ The Rose & Crown

    2.3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (1562 reviews)
    Situated just a 6-minute stroll from the huge Borough Market, Publove @ The Rose & Crown London hostel offers guests to relax on a terrace. Offering Wi-Fi, the London hostel…
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  • The Walrus Bar And Hostel

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (2604 reviews)
    Offering 35 rooms, The Walrus Bar And Hostel London boasts a location only 6 minutes' walk from the Florence Nightingale Museum.
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  • Queen Elizabeth Hostel

    5.6 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.2
    Good
    (2153 reviews)
    The comfortable Queen Elizabeth Hostel London, located a 10-minute drive from the scientifically spellbinding Science Museum, features Wi-Fi in the rooms.
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  • Hostelle - Women Only Hostel London

    5.3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (5528 reviews)
    Situated 6 minutes' walk from York Hall Arena, the comfortable Hostelle - Women Only Hostel London offers a shared lounge for guests to unwind. Offering Wi-Fi, the London hostel also…
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  • Friendship House

    2 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (576 reviews)
    Including a gym area and a fitness studio for guests who wish to stay active, the 151-room Friendship House Hostel London is located an 18-minute walk from The…
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  • Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old

    4.6 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (1941 reviews)
    Situated merely 550 metres from the royal museum "Kensington Palace", Urbany Hostel London 18-40 Years Old offers guests to relax on a shared lounge. Offering a shared lounge and…
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  • Abercorn House

    6.8 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.4
    Good
    (4637 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, Abercorn House Hostel London is situated around 7 km from the 13.7-tonne Big Ben Bell. The London hostel lies in Hammersmith, which is…
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  • New Mansion House

    3.8 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (142 reviews)
    Featuring free Wi Fi in the rooms, New Mansion House Hostel is set 1.6 km from Victoria and Albert Museum.
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  • Barmy Badger Backpackers

    5 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1506 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi, the 22-room Barmy Badger Backpackers Hostel London is also 6 km from the huge Coca-Cola London Eye Observation Wheel.
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  • Publove @ The Steam Engine,Waterloo

    1.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (3182 reviews)
    Offering a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities for guests' enjoyment, the 11-room Publove @ The Steam Engine,Waterloo London hostel is located 2.3 km from the floor glass Shard…
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  • Publove @ The Crown, Battersea

    5 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.6
    Good
    (1432 reviews)
    The 19-room Publove @ The Crown, Battersea London hostel, located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the botanic and apothecary Chelsea Physic Garden, features Wi-Fi in public areas.
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