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A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large potted plants, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

1. a&o London Docklands Riverside

Southwark

Timothy

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A breakfast buffet with eggs, grains, and fruits.

2. NX London Hostel

Lewisham

SHAHNAZ

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A kitchen with a large stove, white cabinetry, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

3. EBS London Stay

Lewisham

Evi

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A rustic bookshelf with books and a hanging flower basket.

4. Book a Bed Hostels

Lewisham

Penelope

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A building with a sign reading 'YHA London Thameside'.

5. YHA London Thameside - Hostel

Southwark

Chando Admire

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

A vibrant mural with cityscapes and iconic landmarks, a red telephone booth, and a wooden bench in a modern interior space.

6. St Christopher's Village, London Bridge - Hostel

London City Centre

Laura

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A reception area with a wooden counter, a sign reading 'WOMBAT'S', and a person standing behind the counter.

7. Wombat's City Hostel London

London City Centre

Hunter

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A bar area with wooden decor, a staircase, and a reception desk with computers.

8. Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel

Camden

Martin

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a projection screen displaying a movie.

9. Astor Victoria Hostel 18 to 39 years

London City Centre

K

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, white bedding, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a power outlet.

10. BacPac Hostel

Hammersmith

Oli

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a wall with intricate black and white patterns.

11. Clink 261 Hostel

London City Centre

RICHARD

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a coffee machine.

12. Generator London

London City Centre

Seth Angelo

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A row of white, classical-style buildings with multiple windows and balconies.

13. Acacia Hotel

London City Centre

Christine

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wardrobe, a small table, and a ceiling light.

14. London E1 Hostel

Tower Hamlets

"I'm going to be really fair. Our stay was actually great. Don't book if you are fuzzy and it is an issue for you wear down flooring or not so pretty decoration. I can't be #profanityerased# to pay double for something a little bit pretty. It's a decent bed, clean enough, awesome location. On the management side was awful. I booked the day before and I had to get Expedia involved the night before travelling at 10pm because I didn't have the exact address, codes for access and the necessary...

Moisés

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A building with a black door, a sign for a hostel, and the number 36.

15. YHA London St Paul's - Hostel

London City Centre

Anna

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A pub with a large window, a signboard for Happy Hour, and a lamp post.

16. St Christopher's Inn, London Bridge - Hostel

London City Centre

Daphne

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

17. Pax Lodge

Camden

Oliver

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A white-framed window with two hanging light bulbs, a small red object on the sill, and potted plants outside.

18. Astor Museum Inn Hostel

London City Centre

Kokil

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a ceiling light, a wall-mounted mirror, and a wooden floor.

19. Sterling Suites Ealing

Ealing

Kailey

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A kitchen area with stainless steel pots, bowls, and salt shakers on a wooden countertop.

20. Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old

London City Centre

hayley

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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Boxpark's street food stalls and the historic Croydon Minster offer visitors contrasting experiences in this vibrant South London hub. Explore the Museum of Croydon for local history before catching performances at Fairfield Halls, where theatre and music events showcase British talent.

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A modern train station with a green and blue train, a glass building labeled "House of Fraser," and a clear sky.

Top reviews in Croydon

Wombat's City Hostel London

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Chuan

NX London Hostel

Lewisham

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

a&o London Docklands Riverside

Southwark

10/10 Excellent

We have been coming to the Doubletree docklands for years now with our whole family- but In Recent years have been splurging out and booking the junior suites- as they are so worth it! The best thing hands down about this hotel is its location looking out over the river to Canary Wharf. By day you can hear the waves of the tidal Thames lapping at the shore, the sounds of the ferries going past and see the sun glinting off the buildings. I’m from Sydney and it’s the closest I’ve come to -being...

Caroline

Astor Museum Inn Hostel

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Olha

St Christopher's Village, London Bridge - Hostel

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

I was amazed at how pleasant this stay was, the receptionist was very polite and friendly and was happy to help with all I needed. The location was ideal, and the dorm was very cosy and clean. I was so happy and impressed to discover that above your head, on each bunk was a utilities panel with 2 USB sockets, 2 AC plug was amazed at how pleasant this stay was, the receptionist was very polite and friendly and was happy to help with all I needed. The location was ideal, and the dorm was very...

JCA

Astor Victoria Hostel 18 to 39 years

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Helen

A historic building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a flag.

Astor Hyde Park – 18 to 40 years

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

YHA London St Paul's - Hostel

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

St Christopher's Liverpool Street - Hostel

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Great location, friendly bar staff on check-in. The bed, pillow, linen and space are comfy. I had a window too. So it was nice. I was really tired from not sleeping the night before, so I went to bed very early. The only issue was that it was noisier than last time. I've stayed here before in a different room and it was really quiet. This time I stayed in the women's room. I was woken at about 1am by the girl beneath me checking out, but that was okay. Then I was woken at about 7.30am by...

Victoria

Clink 261 Hostel

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

I stayed in a 18 bed dorm. The bunks were side by side rather than end to end. There were some partitions between beds but they didn’t extend to the ends so there was a lack of privacy, don’t understand why they don’t put partitions end to end. Mattress was very thin but still reasonably comfortable. Natural light was from skylight with no blinds so you might be woken by early light. Everything seems clean including sheet and duvet cover which were soft and good quality. There was a small stain...

Martin

A brick building with a sign reading "The Steam Engine" and "Burger Craft."

PubLove @ The Steam Engine - Hostel

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Generator London

London City Centre

10/10 Excellent

raquel

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hostels in Croydon?

You might like the nightly rates at this top accommodation in the area, which has positive reviews from our travellers: Zedwell Piccadilly Circus - 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from the heart of Croydon. 2-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road Underground Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance and a lift at this hotel.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Croydon?

Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: 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 Croydon is 763 mm.

What is there to see and do in Croydon?

Generally, Croydon is known for its: restaurants and sports. Major attractions include Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. Get out into nature with places such as Mitcham Common, Coombe Woods and South Norwood Country Park. Cultural attractions include Fairfields Halls, Croydon Airport Visitor Centre and Museum Of Croydon.

What's the best way to get to and around Croydon while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Croydon 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), 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Gatwick Airport (LGW), situated 15.5 mi (24.9 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Wellesley Road Tram Station, George Street Tram Station and George Street Tram Station. To see more of the area, catch a train at West Croydon Station, East Croydon Station or Croydon Waddon Station.

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Our top choices for Croydon hostels

1. a&o London Docklands Riverside

2. NX London Hostel

3. EBS London Stay

4. Book a Bed Hostels

5. YHA London Thameside - Hostel

6. St Christopher's Village, London Bridge - Hostel

7. Wombat's City Hostel London

8. Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel

9. Astor Victoria Hostel 18 to 39 years

10. BacPac Hostel

11. Clink 261 Hostel

12. Generator London

13. Acacia Hotel

14. London E1 Hostel

15. YHA London St Paul's - Hostel

16. St Christopher's Inn, London Bridge - Hostel

17. Pax Lodge

18. Astor Museum Inn Hostel

19. Sterling Suites Ealing

20. Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old

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Top reviews in Croydon

Wombat's City Hostel London

10/10 Excellent

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