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1. Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
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2,260 reviews
#1 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"Cute hostel in an old estate/mansion, refurbished and comfortable. Good group of travelers, good common room for working/lounging, nice bar for the evening drink, and just a few blocks from the Underground."
2. Wombat's City Hostel London
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1,144 reviews
#2 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"This hostel is very inclusive and the bar is a vibe of a night time! Great way to meet new people! Everything about this hostel is great and I would recommend to anyone wanting cheap accommodation!"
3. YHA London Central
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1,781 reviews
#3 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"Helpful and kind stuff, the bar is great if you want to grab a drink or eat something and there is a big kitchen to help your self also. I totally recommend this hostel. Clean and full of facilities."
4. Smart Hyde Park View
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1,313 reviews
#4 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"There is a common room in the basement, an on-site bar and 24 hour reception services. Each bed comes with curtains, so while you will need to remain quiet, you will not be seen (for example, while on your phone)."

5. YHA London Earl's Court
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664 reviews
#5 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"I was here with 10 of my friends. This is an average hostel do not expect to have anything extra in it. It is nice has everything you would need from a hostel and it is in a very good location."
6. Safestay London Kensington Holland Park
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1,413 reviews
#6 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"On taking left from Edware road, walk around 5 minutes and then there will be a walk sign board to Tourist Hostel. Entry was a little hidden and need to call reception in the outside door to gain entry."

7. The W14 Kensington
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1,947 reviews
#7 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"The room was clean, and I felt secure as a solo traveler thanks to the 24/7 reception and the double lock on the door. The single room is compact, the bed was comfortable."
8. YHA London Thameside
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498 reviews
#8 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"If you’re looking for a cheap single room in a hostel in London, this is the place for you. I got a private room with a bathroom for two nights for 76 quid which is very good for London."
9. Smart Camden Inn Hostel
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800 reviews
#9 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"Pros: Curtains around bed make it very private. The common spaces are very nice, kitchen was large and clean. The hostel as a whole is pretty clean and we saw cleaners going into the rooms every day."
10. Smart Hostel Russell Square
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2,299 reviews
#10 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"Central, clean, good breakfast, vibrant communal areas, friendly reception staff. We booked a private dorm for our party as had a 15 year old and 45+ travellers which means you cannot share a dorm."

11. YHA London St Pauls
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876 reviews
#11 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"There are common areas for you to sit, and it is a good space for you to do some works. Location is very good since it is right in the center."
12. Kabannas St Pancras
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435 reviews
#12 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"This is the ex-YHA so it has all the benefits of a YHA eg super sturdy bunk beds that don't wobble, and a small check-in/bar area, which is always staffed and where you can get everything you need eg food and drink."
13. Safestay London Elephant & Castle
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1,754 reviews
#13 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"Everyone seemed very quiet and shy despite the loud music. ROOM - FEMALE BUNK ROOM. Room (floors, beds, toilet, shower) was clean, bed was comfortable with crisp clean sheets, nice pillows & comforters."
14. Smart Hyde Park Inn Hostel
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1,378 reviews
#14 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"We looked in at the shared bathrooms which looked clean enough. Our private room came with towels and we got to leave our luggage in lockers before check-in, so we could go about our morning upon arrival."
15. Astor Museum Hostel
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453 reviews
#15 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"What I really liked about the hostel is that there is a real friendly connection between the staff and the guests. I had a great Karaoke night with some of the staff members and the other guests."

16. Clink261 Hostel
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859 reviews
#16 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"They have events throughout the week which is great for connecting with new people. You can tell the staff is like family here & genuine souls! Definitely suggest checking out this Hostel when traveling to London!"
17. Saint James Backpackers
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594 reviews
#17 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"St james backpackers lodge has a breakfast and dinner...quite useful after a long day. Nice little spot...more chilled and relaxing that some of the noisy big backpaker lodges."
18. Park Villa Boutique Hostel
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166 reviews
#18 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"It is one of the cheapest advertised hostels on Hostelworld; and it's perhaps one of the best! Very clean, nicely equipped with cooking equipment and streaming services in the communal TV room"
19. PubLove At The Steam Engine Waterloo
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411 reviews
#19 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"My room consisted of 18 travellers (including myself) and I received the top bunk in the corner of the room, which gave me the most privacy so I was definitely satisfied with that."
Breakfast included
20. Astor Victoria Hostel
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618 reviews
#20 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"Its a Standard hostel I've seen worst for higher prices staff are great shout out to karthik he made me feel welcome and was kind helping me with any enquiries i had without any problems."

21. Astor Hyde Park Hostel
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487 reviews
#21 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"Ciara and Rapha were so kind to carry my suitcase up and down the stairs. Their colleague (a young woman) also gave me sound advice about exchanging money at the local post office."
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22. LSE Passfield Hall
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382 reviews
#22 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"A clean en-suite room with shared facilities such as games room, laundry, dinner, etc.."
23. Astor Kensington Hostel
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299 reviews
#23 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"The hostel was in a perfect location, just a quick walk from Paddington station and right next to Kensington gardens. The staff were so welcoming and kind."
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24. LSE Carr-Saunders Hall
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309 reviews
#24 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"It’s in a quiet area but it’s a little tired and dated."
25. Publove @ The Exmouth Arms, Euston
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483 reviews
#25 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"We understand that it's a pub-hostel, and we didn't expect first-class service with towel swans, but we kindly ask the staff to pay more attention to safety and cleanliness."
26. Forest House Hotel
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55 reviews
#26 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"The hotel itself was spotlessly clean, beds were comfortable and shower was brilliant. Tea/coffee making facilities in the room too."
27. Prime Backpackers
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85 reviews
#27 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"Such a great friendly hostel & fabulous area to explore London from. The only thing we didn’t love was the 3 tiered bunks & the noisy dorm doors."
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28. Barmy Badger Backpackers
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140 reviews
#28 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"We found this hostel to be lovely and..."
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29. Balham Lodge
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187 reviews
#29 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"The reception staff seemed friendly. Parking is on a first come first served basis at £10 per day."
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30. The Pride of Paddington
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356 reviews
#30 Best Value of 245 Hostels in London
"Check-in was rather chaotic. They don't use the check-in desk, so you're standing at a bar with your luggage next to people ordering drinks waiting for your turn to check in.."

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