London Hostels

First time staying at Otherwander! The QR key system was really weird to use at first but the staff were really helpful on explaining how it works. Everything feels secure because you have to open the front door, inside gates and a second door on your floor before being able to unlock and enter your pod. I booked a single pod which was surprisingly roomier than I expected and the storage tray, hooks and table meant I could store my backpack and extra bags easily in my pod. The pod also has a brilliant AC system, USB A and USB C plug as well as a regular plug socket in the cubby for your shoes (where you also get free slippers!) and theres a towel rail with a free towel to use as well! The bathrooms all seemed really clean and I didn’t try the showers this time but they looked clean and spacious and the vending machines for food and drink on the ground floor were really convenient (but a tad expensive given you can go to a tesco across the street and get the same thing cheaper!) Overall I had a really nice first stay - the location is right by the Elizabeth line station for Tottenham Court Road so its really centrally located which was only a downside when a loud, shouty group of people were on my floor at 3AM and woke me up - but it only proved how good the soundproofing was as it only sounded like light chatter and they were practically shouting full volume! Perhaps the pillows could be thicker or an option for an extra one would be nice and the mattress was a bit firm but overall I’d stay here again - it felt worth the upgrade for a bit more comfort and security compared to the Zedwell Capsule hotel not too far away.

I had a great stay at St Christopher’s Inn Shepherd’s Bush. The location is excellent—very close to Shepherd’s Bush station and Westfield London, making it easy to get around and explore the city. The hostel was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the check-in/check-out process was smooth. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. Despite being a busy hostel, I had a comfortable night’s sleep. It’s a great option if you’re looking for affordable accommodation with good transport links. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting London.

The place was amazing… although there was a fire alarm while we were there the staff was very professional and everyone (guests) were also very cooperative and left their pods accordingly… the toilets and shower were very clean… as a helpful tip… cleaners clean around 8am in the toilet so mind that sometimes there are cleaning products in the toilet or some stalls might not have been restocked yet. If you are visiting make sure you have a padlock so you can lock your Pod… the picture is with the post. Otherwise there is a vending machine in the premises to buy one

Very good customer service and highly efficient reception team. Very good location in the high brow area of London. Amenities are kept very clean and well-managed. I forgot my laptop in the lobby after checking out, taking only the laptop charger. I had already reached Manchester when I noticed it wasn't in my laptop bag. I called the reception and they assured me that the laptop was found and kept in a safe place for me. Four days later, I came back to the hostel and picked up my laptop after they confirmed it was mine. This cannot happen in many hostels and budget stays in a big city like London. It's a big plus for them. I fully recommend staying in this hostel to anyone looking for such a clean and well-managed budget accommodation in London.

Brilliantly situated YHA in London with affordable private rooms, cafe, bar, communal kitchen, lounge, clean rooms and comfy beds. About a 30minute scenic walk to Tower Bridge, an excellent location for budget travellers.

There is a women-only area, and only guests with a key card can enter. The women-only section has two bathrooms and one room with a maximum capacity of 10 people. The bunk beds are not very sturdy, so if the person on the top bunk moves, you can feel the vibration on the bottom bunk. For this reason, I wouldn’t recommend it to light sleepers. I stayed for 8 nights and only received two towels in total—one of them only after I asked for it myself. The bathrooms were clean, and tea was available for free. There is no laundry room, so you’ll need to use the nearest laundrette. The common room has a kettle, a microwave, and a small fridge.

I had a pleasant stay overall. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, and the facilities were in good condition. The Wi-Fi worked reliably, and the common areas were tidy and welcoming.

Enjoyed this stay and particularly wanted to shout out Gerard who went above and beyond to make it a fun stay for us and our friends! Great location, good stay, as always easy check in and checkout. Would recommend!

Special notes for conveniently entering this location: (1) Make sure to set GPS to a Walking Route, if on foot (2) the entrance code must be types into a (tiny) keypad on the front door handle (that's surprisingly hard to see at night); (3) the lockers on the left of the entrance can take some force to open. Because there are no staff on site, and because it is hard to reach by car (being behind Brick Lane) these points will make the first visit less stressful. But once inside, it's clean and quite comfortable. The tables and even the pods are more spacious than I'd expected. Also, it didn't feel crowded at all. I'll probably use it again (now that I'm confident in how to find and enter the building).

Budget accommodation in great location for BST Hyde Park concerts and very close to Paddington Station and tube. Also lots of restaurants and shops within a short walk. Was irritated to arrive at premises and find a note on the door saying I had to check in at another hotel a short walk away first. However, staff there were very friendly and someone escorted me back to Atlas Studios after checking in. Room clean and nice to have a kitchenette. Also a fan, which was essential as it was during the heatwave. However, there was no TV in the room despite the Facilities section on Atlas Studios website saying 'TV in Room'. I would not have booked here if I had known there was no TV, so this was very disappointing.