Should I stay in a hostel in London?

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.

How many hostels can I expect to find in London?

If you're searching for somewhere affordable to stay in London, one of Expedia's 138 hostels could be a great choice for you.

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

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.

What is there to see and do in London?

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate the area around London. Get out into nature with places such as National Police Memorial, Leicester Square and Victoria Embankment Gardens. Cultural attractions include Trafalgar Studios, National Gallery and Benjamin Franklin House. Visit landmarks such as Nelson's Column, Charing Cross and Admiralty Arch.

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Assembly House Hotel

27 - 31 Charing Cross Road, London, England

4.3/5 Excellent! (1,305 reviews)

"Directly in heart of London, 1 min walk from nearest tube station. Rooftop Garden bar was fabulous. Room needs suited me perfectly"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2021

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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.

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Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to look first: St Christopher’s Village, London Bridge - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Borough Underground Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a nightclub and a restaurant. You’ll find showers and lockers in all rooms. Safestay London Kensington Holland Park - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of High Street Kensington Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Generator London - Close to public transport, 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 linens in all rooms. Wombat’s City Hostel London - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Tower Gateway Station and Aldgate East Station. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, lockers and linens. 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. Property features include free WiFi, a bar and tour/ticket assistance.

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.

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