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London Youth Hostels and Budget Accommodation

If you're looking for an alternative to a London hotel, try a hostel. During the summer, several universities and colleges open their student halls to visitors, offering remarkably comfortable, relatively cheap accommodation.

Choose from some of London's best hostels and save while you stay! Our top 10 is based on user feedback from guests who booked via our partners, Hostel World, who are experts in budget accommodation.

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London Youth Hostels and Budget Accommodation - Editor's Picks

Palmers Lodge


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Experience Victorian elegance in the former home of Samuel Palmer, of the Huntley and Palmers Biscuits Empire. The house has been restored to its original glory and offers quality budget accommodation. The wide selection of rooms ranges from private en-suite to a 14-bed dorm. User feedback rating: 85%

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Ace Hotel


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Located in trendy Kensington, Ace Hotel offers great value and facilities for visiting London on a budget. The hotel spans 4 beautiful town houses, and features a lively bar, Internet Suite, TV lounge, games room and a huge leafy garden. There's also an extensive choice of rooms. User feedback rating: 83%

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Globetrotter Inn London


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The Globetrotter Inn London is 4 star-rated hostel in Hammersmith. Globetrotter Inn is a laid back, friendly, fun, clean, comfortable, modern and secure hostel with clued-up staff and a fantastic bar. An extensive choice of room types is available. User feedback rating: 82%

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Journeys Waterloo


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Located near the banks of the Thames, Journeys Waterloo is a short stroll from London's top attractions, including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. It's the ideal starting point for your London adventure. Over 60 beds are available, and parties of all sizes are welcome. User feedback rating 81%

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St Christopher's Village


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St Christopher's Village offers an American bar/diner, traditional English pub and travellers' coffee shop as well as quality accommodation. Borough Market, a host of bars and restaurants, the Thames and Tower Bridge are all located close by this great-value hostel accommodation. User feedback rating: 81%

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Astor Museum Inn


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Astor Museum Inn is located next to the British Museum and within walking distance of Soho, Covent Garden and Oxford Street. Truly in the heart of London, close to most tourist attractions, it is a good option for the budget-conscious traveller. User feedback rating: 81%

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Astor Quest


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A fun and friendly hostel located next to Hyde Park and Kensington Palace, with lots of restaurants, cafes and pubs in the area. Within walking distance of Oxford Street and Portobello market, there are 100 inexpensive and comfy beds available at the Quest Hostel. User feedback rating: 81%

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St Christopher's Hammersmith


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St. Christopher's has survived 2 world wars, and its interior has been newly converted to a cool, hip hostel with a cut-price Belushi's bar downstairs. Hammersmith is one of the biggest multi-cultural centres in London and has lots of local attractions. Private rooms and dorms available. User feedback rating: 80%

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Astor Victoria


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Hostel providing budget accommodation within walking distance of Victoria station, Buckingham Palace, Tate Britain, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey and the River Thames. The Astor Victoria has 200 inexpensive beds. User feedback rating: 78%

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Holland House YHA


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Feel the history in the heart of elegant Holland Park. One wing of the hostel is a former Jacobean mansion, built in 1607 for Sir Walter Cope, Chancellor of the Exchequer for James I. It now offers large, comfortable rooms that overlook the park and is just off Kensington High Street. User feedback rating 78%

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Furnival House


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In the fashionable hilltop area of Highgate, and set in its own grounds, Furnival House is a student hall, part of Westminster University. There are laundry and kitchen facilities on every floor. Highgate Village, the famous Highgate Cemetery and Kenwood House are all close by, with Camden Market and Central London within easy reach.

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