London is the place to visit for any backpacker traveling through Europe or anyone in the UK who wants to get away for the weekend (but not go abroad) because there is so much to see and do! Depending on what’s at the top of your to-see list depends on which area you need to stay in, so I’ve put together a guide to three hostels in three different areas of London that are very close to some of the top attractions. From london. .

One of the biggest and most popular tourist attractions in London is Buckingham Palace and the closest hostel to this attraction is the Astor Victoria. As well as being close to Buckingham Palace, it’s also within walking distance of other major attractions including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, so don’t forget your camera! The Astor Victoria has several mixed and female dorms with showers on all levels that are cleaned twice a day and hot water is available 24 hours a day so it doesn’t matter what time you wake up. The hostel is also home to two fully equipped kitchens and a few communal TV rooms, one even has a projection screen which is great for watching football. Prices start from around £15 for a mixed sleeper and breakfast is included in this price too!

Another popular attraction in London is its museums, especially the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. Admission to both museums is free and both are located in Kensington, one of the closest (and nicest) hostels being the MEININGER Hotel London Hyde Park. This is a 4 star hostel which won the Visit Britain Hostel Award in 2007. Meininger Hostel has 48 rooms, some rooms have ensuite bathrooms and TV’s! Common areas include a rooftop terrace and an entertainment room containing a PlayStation, TV, and karaoke machine. This is one of the few hostels that has free underground parking! Room prices start from £21 for a mixed dorm and £45 for a twin private dorm.

London is home to one of the UK’s hippest music venues, Brixton Academy. Brixton Academy is quite a ways from central London and if you are seeing a concert at Brixton Academy you should make sure you stay close because the tubes will be closed when the concert is over. One of the best hostels to stay in is Journeys London Bridge which is famous for being in ‘Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ and ‘Snatch’. This is definitely the party hostel where they have live music, movie and poker nights. The Smoking Barrels bar on the ground floor offers discounted drinks for Journey guests and also has a games room with a pool table, dart board and Wii. Journey’s also offers a free continental breakfast to help you recover from the night before! Prices start from £20 for a mixed dorm.

I have only mentioned a few hostels available in London, but there are plenty, so don’t worry if they are booked for the weekend you want to visit. However, if you’re not sure about staying in a hostel, there are plenty of cheap hotels in London, just book early to get that great deal!