YHA London St Pauls London Hostel Review and Information

What sets them apart?

Who's staying here?

• Couples
• Solo Travelers
• Young Backpackers
• Gap Year Travelers
• Families with Kids
• Small Groups (<8)
• Students
• Large Groups (>8)
• Female Travelers
• Young Professionals

Insider Tip

YHA London St Pauls

YHA London St. Paul's Hostel is in a great location right by the famous Cathedral. It's accessible to all parts of London and makes a great base for exploring the city. The rooms are basic but comfortable. Most rooms use shared bathrooms which are in the hallway.

There's a restaurant where you can grab a bite to eat in the evening before heading out. The staff are helpful and this hostel is a nice option for budget travelers to London.

The Facilities

Dorms

This hostel has dorms that sleep up to six people and are split by gender (female only and male only rooms). The rooms have basic bunk beds and use shared bathrooms. While the rooms are basic, the beds are comfortable and everything is kept clean.

Private Rooms

The hostel also has private rooms that are for two, three, or four people. It's a nice option for couples or groups of friends that are traveling together. Like the dorms, all of these rooms use shared bathrooms in the hallway and they also have bunk beds. The three person room has one bunk bed and a single bed.

Bathrooms

Most of the rooms use shared bathrooms in the hallway. They're cleaned regularly and in good condition.

Restaurant

The hostel has an on-site, fully licensed restaurant that serves meals every evening. This is a nice option because there is no kitchen available at the hostel. It's a casual setting with some times and decent food.

Common Areas

In addition to the hostel's restaurant, there's also a library, a television lounge, and a games room where guests can hang out.

The Location

City of London

What's Nearby?

YHA London St. Pauls is centrally located near many popular sights in London. It's just across from St. Paul's Cathedral and is just a ten minute walk from Southbank, where you can take a leisurely stroll along the Thames River . The surrounding area makes a quiet retreat, but is easily accessible to transportation and everything you could want to see or do in London. Borough Market is less than a mile away and the London Eye and the Tower of London are about a mile away.

Nearby Transportation

It's easy to get anywhere in London with public transit. The St Paul's tube station, which is part of the Central Line, is just a five minute walk away. From there you can get to the West End for a show in just four stops.St Paul's Cathedral bus stop is right by the hostel as well.

Activities

The staff organize a number of activities for guests including free walking tours, pub crawls, organized trips to West End shows, meal nights, movie nights, and more.

• Pub Crawls
• Adventure Tours & Experiences
• Day Trips
• Movie Nights
• Group Dinners
• Local Walking Tours

Amenities

This hostel has the standard amenities available including Wi-Fi (can sometimes be spotty in the rooms), laundry, travel information and bookings, as well as security lockers. There's also bike rental and bike parking available.

• Wi-Fi
• Laundry Facilities
• Bike Rental
• Bike Parking
• Luggage Storage
• 24h Reception
• Public Computers
• Vending Machines
• Book Exchange
• Tea & Coffee Facilities
• Bed Linens
• Security Lockers
• Tour & Travel Desk
• City Maps

Staff

The staff here are friendly and helpful. They'll chat with you a bit and offer all kinds of travel information. They also keep check in and check out running smoothly with few hassles.

Heads Up

The church bells of the cathedral ring throughout the night so bring earplugs. There's also no elevator in the hostel so plan accordingly.

YHA London St Pauls

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