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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London

200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England

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The Rembrandt

11 Thurloe Place, Kensington, London, England

4.4/5Excellent! (2,014 reviews)

"The location of the hotel is unique & extremely convenient which we liked. The staff are very attentive & friendly, always ready to help. Our stay was during the second lockdown, so the restaurant & the spa facilities were closed. The price included English & continental breakfast, which was brought ..."…"

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Point A Hotel London Shoreditch

8-10 Paul Street, London, England

4.2/5Excellent! (1,430 reviews)

"- Very central hotel, close to Old Street underground station (for those coming in from Euston) - Quick check in, very helpful staff - Clean room, quite small but perfect place to sleep - Allowed us to store our suitcases on the last day which saved us a lot of money (looked at Euston storage - £25!!) ..."…"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2020

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What Is a Hostel?

If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in London, one of the 93 hostels here could be a great choice for you. No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dormitory-style accommodation options all offer the following:

Shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too)
Budget-friendly prices
A social setting

Hostels are a great way to stay in London for good value, so you can save your budget for going out. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its theatres and museums.

When Is the Best Time to Visit London?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful:

The hottest months are typically August and July, while February and January are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 12° C and night-time temperatures average 2° C
April-June: 21° C is the daytime average and 4° C is the night-time average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 22° C and night-time averages are around 9° C
October-December: The average temperatures are 16° C during the day and 3° C at night
Average rainfall is 21 inches in a year

What Can I Do in London?

Depending on your interests, you might appreciate these places:

Top Sights

Big Ben
London Dungeon
Buckingham Palace

Natural Features

Sky Garden
South Park
St. James Park

Cultural Attractions

Museum of London
Natural History Museum
Tower of London

In general, London is known for its:

Theatre
Museums
Architecture
Historical sites
Art
Entertainment
Shopping

How to Get to London and Around the Area

You can fly into the nearest airport in London (LCY-London City), located 7.6 mi (12.3 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is London (LHR-Heathrow), which is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to use public transport during your trip. Walk to nearby metro stations like Charing Cross Underground Station, Embankment Station and Leicester Square Underground Station. To see more of the surrounding area, take a train from London Charing Cross Station, London Waterloo Station or London Waterloo East Station.

Frequently asked questions

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: YHA London St Pancras - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station and London St. Pancras Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Smart Hyde Park View - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Queensway. Property features include free WiFi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers and linens in all rooms. MEININGER Hotel London Hyde Park - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Natural History Museum. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, free toiletries and TVs. Safestay London Kensington Holland Park - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of High Street Kensington Station and Holland Park Underground Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Smart Camden Inn Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Mornington Crescent Underground Station and Camden Town Underground Station. Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance.

If you’re searching for somewhere affordable to stay in London, one of Expedia’s 145 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 593 inches.

Overall, London is known for its theatres, museums and architecture. Major attractions include Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square and National Gallery. Get out into nature with places such as Leicester Square, St. James Park and Russell Square. Cultural attractions include Churchill War Rooms, Piccadilly Theatre and Lyceum Theatre.

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 London (LHR-Heathrow), 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, London Waterloo Station or London Waterloo East Station.

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