With 290 beds on seven floors, the Youth Hostel Association's London Central is one of the largest in the UK. One of nine London YHA hostels, it's also one of the most centrally-located. The hostel is only five minute's walk from Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus and the West End. Other facilities include a 24-hour bar and cafe, a Nintendo Wii, a bicycle store and a common room. The hostel also has a travel desk for events and ticket bookings.
YHA London Central
104-108 Bolsover Street
London, England, W1W 5NU
+44-845-371-9154
yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/london/hostels/london_central/index.aspx
Astor Museum Hostel is located right next to London's most-visited tourist attraction--the British Museum. The hostel is also within easy walking distance of popular tourist areas such as Covent Garden and Oxford Street. Facilities include a self-catering kitchen, free continental breakfast, Internet access and a TV room. Astor only admits guests between the ages of 18 and 35. Beds range from twin private rooms to 12-berth dorms. Astor also has hostels at other central London locations, including Victoria, Hyde Park and Kensington.
Astor Museum Inn Hostel
27 Montague Street
Bloomsbury
London, England, WC1B 5BH
+44-20-7580-5360
astorhostels.co.uk
St. Christopher's London Bridge is actually made up of three smaller hostels, with one central reception. There's the female-only Orient Espresso, the cosy St. Christopher's Inn, and the lively Village--featuring an attached bar, nightclub and comedy venue. All three are located along Borough High Street, within minutes of attractions such as the London Dungeon, Borough Market and the Tate Modern Gallery.
St Christophers Village
161-165 Borough High Street.
London, England, SE1 IHR
+44-208-600-7500
st-christophers.co.uk/london-hostels
Arguably the most centrally-located of all London hostels, Piccadilly Backpackers is set just off the the traffic and neon lights of Piccadilly Circus. You can book theatre tickets, walking tours and party events via the hostel's travel desk. Other facilities include wireless Internet, a common room and a laundry room. Piccadilly is within easy reach of all central London attractions.
Piccadilly Hotel
12 Sherwood Street
Piccadilly Circus
London, England, W1F 7BR
+44-207-434-9009
piccadillyhotel.net
Generator Hostel in Russel Square claims to be the largest hostel in the capital--with more than 800 beds, including private rooms and female dorms. Russel Square is a useful location for exploring central London, located a short walk from attractions such as the British Museum and the West End. The hostel positions itself as a party venue for younger travellers, and features an attached bar with nightly special events.
Generator Hostel London
37 Tavistock Place
Russell Square
London, England, WC1H 9SE
+44-208-7388-7666
generatorhostels.com/en/london
