London Youth Hostels and Budget Accommodation

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If you're looking for an alternative to a London hotel, try a London hostel. Many London youth hostels are open all year round for backpackers.

During the summer, several universities and colleges open their student halls to visitors, offering remarkably comfortable, relatively cheap accommodation.

There are many cheap London hostels in the capital, so take a look at our guide to help you pick one. 

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Palmers Lodge

Experience Victorian elegance in the former home of Samuel Palmer, of the Huntley and Palmers Biscuits Empire. This London hostel is situated in a restored house, offering quality budget accommodation. The wide selection of rooms ranges from private en-suite to a 14-bed dorm. 

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Ace Hotel

This London hostel is 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. 

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Globetrotter Inn London

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 in London with clued-up staff and a fantastic bar. An extensive choice of room types is available. 

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Journeys Waterloo

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. This cheap London hostel is the ideal starting point for your London adventure. Over 60 beds are available, and parties of all sizes are welcome. 

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St Christopher's Village

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 London hostel accommodation. 

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Astor Museum Inn

Astor Museum Inn is a centrally-located London hostel 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. 

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Astor Quest

A fun and friendly London 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. 

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St Christopher's Hammersmith

St. Christopher's has survived 2 world wars, and its interior has been newly converted to a cool, hip London 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. 

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Astor Victoria

Hostel providing budget London 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. 

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Holland House YHA

Feel the history in the heart of elegant Holland Park at this London hostel. One wing 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. 

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Furnival House

Furnival House is a student hall in the fashionable hilltop area of Highgate. This London hostel is set in its own grounds, and is 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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