Hostels in London

By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and use more of your budget for fun things to do during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its theatres and museums.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to look first: Kabannas St Pancras - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station and London (QQS-St. Pancras International Train Station). Guests can enjoy free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Swiss Cottage Underground Station and Finchley Road Underground Station. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and linens. Generator London - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Square Underground Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a nightclub, as well as a restaurant. You’ll find showers, lockers and linens in all rooms. Wombat’s City Hostel London - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Tower Gateway Station and Aldgate East Station. Property features include free WiFi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, lockers and linens. St Christopher’s Village, London Bridge - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Borough Market. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a nightclub, as well as a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers and lockers in all rooms.

If you’re searching for somewhere affordable to stay in London, one of Expedia’s 103 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for London is 710 mm.

Overall, London is known for its theatres, museums and architecture. Major attractions include Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and London Eye. Get out into nature with places such as Hyde Park, Leicester Square and Russell Square. Cultural attractions include The British Museum, O2 Arena and Royal Albert Hall.

Keep this information about transit options in London in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is London (LCY-London City), located 7.6 mi (12.3 km) away. An alternative is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to use public transport during your trip. Take advantage of metro transport at Charing Cross Underground Station, Embankment Station and Leicester Square Underground Station. To see more of the area, take a train from London Charing Cross Station, Tottenham Court Road Station or London Waterloo Station.