What is the cost of a hostel in London?

On average, it’s $120/night for a hostel in London, though $95/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $22/night in London. Try to avoid booking your hostel in December (the most expensive month). Booking in February (the cheapest month) could save you money.

What’s the best hostel in London?

With an average review score of 8.8 (out of 10) from 2,111 HotelsCombined users, Onefam Notting Hill is considered the best London hostel.

What hostel is closest to London Heathrow Airport?

St Christopher's Hammersmith is 16.2 km away from London Heathrow Airport, making it the closest London hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of London is most popular to stay in?

City of Westminster is the most popular area of London to stay in. In the past year, 1% of HotelsCombined users looking for London hostels searched within City of Westminster. Onefam Notting Hill is a popular hostel in City of Westminster if you choose to stay in the area.

What is the most popular hostel in London closest to Waterloo Tube Station?

The most popular London hostel near Waterloo Tube Station is The Walrus Bar and Hostel. The Walrus Bar and Hostel has a rating of 7.7/10 from 3,298 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.3 km from Waterloo Tube Station.

Should I stay in a London hostel?

Hostels in London tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. London hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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Travel insights for hostels in London

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in London including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in London is February ($33). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in London is May ($416).

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

The cheapest day to stay in London is Thursday ($59). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $271.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as $18, rising to an average cost of $140, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $18 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 $18/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $19/night. For a 4-star hostel in London, the cheapest rate recently found was $18/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 $42 per night.

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Top-rated London hostels

These London properties are among the highest rated by our users. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hostels are among the highest rated.

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Lse Carr-Saunders Hall

18-24 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom

2.7 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$141

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Discover well-known properties in London that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 41,368 hotels in London and price data was last updated on 12 September 2025. The average price for a hotel in London is $120/night.

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Travel insights for hostels in London

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in London including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in London is February ($33). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in London is May ($416).

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

The cheapest day to stay in London is Thursday ($59). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $271.

How much is a hostel in London tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in London tonight starting as low as $18, rising to an average cost of $140, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $18 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 $42 per night.

Top-rated London hostels

Browse through properties in London that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 41,368 properties in London and data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

These London properties are among the highest rated by our users. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hostels are among the highest rated.

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