Find Cheap Hostels in London

By going with a hostel you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your trip funds for fun things to do during your vacation. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its theaters and museums.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start looking: Kabannas St Pancras - Close to public transit, 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 transit, 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, hair dryers, and bed sheets. Generator London - Close to public transit, 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 bed sheets in all rooms. Wombat’s City Hostel London - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Tower Gateway DLR Station and Aldgate East Station. Property features include free WiFi, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, lockers, and bed sheets. YHA London Central - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Regent Street. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. You’ll find towels and bed sheets in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find an affordable place to stay in London, one of Expedia’s 103 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 42°F. Average annual precipitation for London is 28 inches.

Overall, London is known for its theaters, museums, and architecture. Major attractions include Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye. Get out into nature with places like 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 and around London in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is London City Airport (LCY), 7.6 mi (12.3 km) away. An alternative is Heathrow Airport (LHR), located 14.1 mi (22.7 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. You can take advantage of metro transit at Charing Cross Underground Station, Embankment Station, and Leicester Square Underground Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Charing Cross Station, Tottenham Court Road Station, or Waterloo Station.