London Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in London cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in London, United Kingdom range from $14 to $149/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 101 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 12, Oct 15, Dec 26.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $15.

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $14/night.

At $14/night and up, London is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in United Kingdom.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 54 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-11T08:52:14.409Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 12 (one night),October 15 (one night),December 26 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for London

Where to stay

Whitechapel and Bethnal Green on the Elizabeth line put you 15 minutes from central London at roughly half the Zone 1 price. Elephant and Castle is another solid base with direct Bakerloo and Northern line access and a growing number of decent hostels along Walworth Road.

Getting around

Get an Oyster card and tap in and out on every Tube ride. Zones 1-2 have a daily fare cap, so after a few trips you ride free for the rest of the day.
Borough Market is open Tuesday through Saturday (closed Monday). Go on Tuesday or Wednesday when it's least crowded and every stall is fully open.
The National Gallery, British Museum, Tate Modern, and V&A all have free general admission. Pick one and give it a full afternoon rather than rushing all four.

When to go

January and February are the cheapest months to book. July and August, along with Easter and Christmas school breaks, push prices up and fill beds weeks in advance.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in London cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $15. Dorm beds currently range from $14 to $149/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in London?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in London include October 12, October 15, December 26.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in London?

HostelHound currently tracks 101 hostels in London, United Kingdom.

How much do hostels in London cost in October?

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $14/night.

Is London affordable compared to other hostel cities in United Kingdom?

London is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in United Kingdom, with dorm prices starting from $14/night.

Where do backpackers stay in London?

Whitechapel and Bethnal Green on the Elizabeth line put you 15 minutes from central London at roughly half the Zone 1 price. Elephant and Castle is another solid base with direct Bakerloo and Northern line access and a growing number of decent hostels along Walworth Road.

What is the best time of year to visit London?

January and February are the cheapest months to book. July and August, along with Easter and Christmas school breaks, push prices up and fill beds weeks in advance.