Search Cheap London Hostels

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: Safestay London Kensington Holland Park - Located within a 10-minute walk of Kensington High Street. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find towels in all rooms. 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 hairdryers. Wombat’s City Hostel London - Located within a 5-minute walk of Financial District. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find showers, lockers and linens in all rooms. Generator London - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Square Underground Station. Property features include free WiFi, a nightclub and a restaurant. Rooms come with showers, lockers and linens. Kensal Green Backpackers 1 - 2-minute walk from Kensal Green Underground Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find showers in all rooms.

If you’re searching for somewhere affordable to stay in London, one of Expedia’s 134 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 August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for London is 592 mm.

Overall, London is known for its theatres, museums and architecture. Major attractions include Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. Get out into nature with places such as Hyde Park, Regent’s Park and St. James Park. Cultural attractions include Buckingham Palace, The British Museum 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR), located 14.1 mi (22.7 km) away. An alternative is London (LCY-London City), which is 7.6 mi (12.3 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.