For economy accommodation in London without blowing your budget, Visit London has a great hostel booking service. With a top 10 based on user reviews and a variety of search options to choose from, Visit London makes finding a hostel in London easy!

Hostels are great value for money, whether you’re in in the capital for a couple of days or planning a longer holiday in London. Many hostels, like the Ace Hotel in trendy Kensington, have lively bars and communal areas, so they can be a very sociable place to stay. And, if you thought hostels were aimed at the youth and backpacker market, think again! London’s hostels have plenty to offer to customers of all ages.

Staying in a hostel can be a cheap way to experience some of London’s most beautiful period buildings. For TRUE Victorian elegance, try Palmers Lodge, the former home of Samuel Palmer of the Huntley and Palmers Biscuits Empire. Alternatively step back in time at Holland House YHA, a former Jacobean mansion with large, comfortable rooms overlooking the park.

Hostels aren’t just about staying in dorms, although this can be the cheapest way to stay in London if you’re on a budget. You can also find hostels with personal rooms and en suite facilities, check The Globetrotter Inn London, a 4 star-rated hostel in Hammersmith.

Accommodation in central London may be cheaper than you think if you choose a hostel. Astor Museum Inn is next to the British Museum and within walking distance of Soho, Covent Garden and Oxford Street. Astor Victoria is close to many famous London landmarks, like Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and Westminster Abbey.

Summer can be a particularly good time to find budget hostel in London. Lot of universities and colleges, like King's College London, open their student halls of residence to guests during the holidays, so you may find a bargain.

As well as saving you money, a stay in a hostel can be a great way to meet like-minded people if you’re new to London. From swapping tips about things to do in London, to finding out the best way to get from A to B, your fellow hostel guests may hold a wealth of useful information!