Hidden gems - Hostels in London, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Hostels in London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in London. This list contains 16 places from Hostel category.

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The Laindons

Bed & breakfast

Elegant, nautical-style rooms in a Georgian building, with cooked-to-order breakfast and a lounge.

4.90 (49 reviews) (~87.37 km from centre)

The Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus - London

Hostel

👍👍 Great family atmosphere among guests. Sisters make you really and genuinely feel at home. Rooms and amenities excellently suit their purpose.

4.90 (21 reviews) (~0.88 km from centre)

Burlington Residence

Hostel

👍👍 Fantastic refurbished church in a great location. Amazing staff that are very friendly and helpful. Lots of common areas to use along with quiet work areas too. Highly recommended!

4.90 (13 reviews) (~6.5 km from centre)

Burgess Hill Homestay

Homestay

👍👍 My home stay was absolutely fabulous. I know Mario for long time, he is very friendly and maintains his house very well. It is a great place to live. Thank you so much for everything Mario.

4.80 (39 reviews) (~61.04 km from centre)

Redfield Centre - venue and accommodation

Self-catering accommodation

4.80 (8 reviews) (~72.57 km from centre)

117 St Aldates Building

Hostel

4.70 (15 reviews) (~82.35 km from centre)

Leinster House (Bayswater)

Hostel

Simple hostel in a Victorian townhouse offering basic dorms & rooms, plus free Wi-Fi & kitchen.

4.60 (124 reviews) (~3.74 km from centre)

Goodenough Accommodation

Student housing center

👍 A wonderful location! Nice and clean, good view from my window and v quiet. They got our room booking wrong but did remedy that. A bit basic for self catering.

4.60 (113 reviews) (~3.45 km from centre)

Palace Farm Hostel and Campsite

Hostel

Rustic rooms in converted farm buildings with kitchens and lounges, plus free breakfast and WiFi.

4.60 (112 reviews) (~67.45 km from centre)

Newington Court (Stoke Newington)

Hostel

👍👍 Me and my husband spent 3 weeks here in August and it was simply perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place for short stay or even longer stay. Location is 10/10, in 5 steps you enter the park and in the summer it's much appreciated. Stoke Newington offers local shops and gen...

4.60 (88 reviews) (~7.4 km from centre)

YHA Tanners Hatch - Surrey Hills

Hostel

Plain dorms in a humble hostel, plus a shared kitchen & a pared-back dining room.

4.60 (31 reviews) (~31.61 km from centre)

Kensington Gardens Hostel

Hostel

👍👍 Kensington Garden Hostel is an outstanding choice for a stay in London. It has been an amazing experience both times I've stayed there. The hostel is conveniently located just a few streets away from Paddington station, making it easily accessible for exploring all of London. I was pleasantly surpri...

4.60 (31 reviews) (~3.37 km from centre)

Brompton Guest House

Bed & breakfast

Edwardian B&B offering simple rooms with en suite bathrooms, plus free WiFi and parking.

4.60 (16 reviews) (~28.84 km from centre)

Seadragon Backpackers Hostel

Hostel

Bright dorms & private rooms, some with sea views, in a hostel offering a kitchen & free Wi-Fi.

$77/night

4.50 (136 reviews) (~74.76 km from centre)

YHA Jordans

Hostel

Relaxed hostel featuring a guest kitchen and a lounge, plus a patio and a BBQ area.

4.50 (56 reviews) (~33.88 km from centre)

Onefam Waterloo

Hostel

😠 MY LUGGAGE WAS STOLEN from inside my room!!! The manager, Moncho, was the most unfriendly and unprofessional person I've ever seen! A stranger entered the hostel, spoke to the reception, and then left with my things!! It's all recorded, and the report has been filed. Also, I found out it's not the f...

$96/night

4.50 (17 reviews) (~1.61 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Hostels in London, United Kingdom