Tuesday, March 15, 2011
London is one of the most attractive but also one of the most expensive cities in the world. Most of museums and galleries in London are free, but transport and accommodation costs can burn a hole in your travel budget. However, there is a number of cheap hostels in London catering to budget travellers, where you can get a bed in a dormitory from as little as € 11 per night. Hostels in London might not be a deluxe accommodation, but if you are young or young at heart and just need a bed to crush on in the evening, they do the trick. The good news is that many cheap hostels in London are at good locations in central London, walking distance from many London tourist attractions, restaurants, pubs and bars. And if you prefer some privacy, many London hostels offer cheap double rooms too. Check our selection of cheap London hostels below:
1. Hostel 639
Opposite Kensal Green Station, Hostel 639 offers clean, cheap, budget accommodation at great-value rates, in 4, 6 and 8-bed dormitory rooms and twin rooms. Beds in 8-bed mixed dormitories from € 10.41 per night, breakfast included.
2. Smart Russell Square
A 10-minute walk from King’s Cross Railway Station and the British Library, the Smart Russell Square Hostel is in the heart of London. It provides budget accommodation and free Wi-Fi. Beds in 24-bed mixed dormitories from € 11.56 per night, breakfast included.
Book Smart Russell Square London
3. New Cross Inn
Situated between New Cross and New Cross Gate Underground Stations, The New Cross Inn has free parking and a bar. The hostel offers budget accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Beds in 6-bed dormitories from € 15.04 per night, breakfast included.
4. Journeys London Bridge
The Journeys London Bridge Hostel is just a 2-minute walk from Kennington Tube Station. There is sauna, free Wi-Fi and beds have their own light, socket and a curtain for privacy. Beds in 15-bed mixed dormitories from € 16.77 per night, breakfast included.
5. Journeys London Arsenal
Journeys London Arsenal is a 10-minute walk from Finsbury Park Station and Arsenal F.C’s Emirates Stadium. This hostel is above the Arsenal Tavern and offers affordable accommodation and free Wi-Fi. Beds in 15-bed dormitories from € 16.77 per night, breakfast included.
6. Northfields Hostel
Opposite Northfields Tube Station, this West London hostel has free Wi-Fi, on-site parking and laundry facilities. Northfields Hostel is a budget base for exploring London. Dormitory beds from € 18.51 per night.
Book Northfields Hostel London
7. Royal Bayswater Hostel
Overlooking Hyde Park, the Royal Bayswater Hostel is a 20-minute walk from elegant Kensington. There is free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and generous continental breakfasts. Beds in 8-bed dormitories from € 19.09 per night, breakfast included.
Book Royal Bayswater Hostel London
8. Clink78
In a former 19th-century courthouse, Clink78 offers basic rooms and modern pod beds in dormitory-style rooms. The hostel is less than a 10-minute walk from King’s Cross Rail Station. Beds in 14-bed dormitories from € 19.67, breakfast included.
9. London Eye Hostel
Situated near the banks of the River Thames, London Eye Hostel offers free Wi-Fi, continental breakfasts, 24-hour access/reception, and luggage lockers just 15 minutes’ walk from Waterloo Station. Beds in 14-bed mixed dormitories from € 19.67, breakfast included.
10. Smart Hyde Park Inn
Just 150 metres from Bayswater Underground Station and Hyde Park, Smart Hyde Park offers budget dormitories with Wi-Fi access. There is a spacious shared kitchen and 24-hour front desk. Beds in 10-bed dormitories from € 20.81, breakfast included.
Book Smart Hyde Park Inn London