London Hostels Near Kings Cross

London Hostels Near Kings Cross
London is notoriously an expensive place to visit. Food, drinks, entertainment and accommodation are all quite pricy. Budget travelers typically stay in hostels to keep their costs in check. Another option is a long term apartment. That may be your most efficient option if you're going to be in the city for any length of time.

One popular area for budget travelers is Kings Cross. It's located in central London and borders northeastern Bloomsbury. There's a railway station that serves as a major access point for London from the north.
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You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in London here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



This hostel is a good option for solo travellers, couples, female travellers, and both small and large groups.

Dorm Bed from $24.33
Private Room from $32.00
Overall Rating: 83%
261-265 Grays Inn Road Kings Cross, London
Located in Kings Cross, Clink261 is one of London's more popular hostels. From here it's easy to access many other parts of the city. It's a boutique style hostel that has both a personalized atmosphere with a lot of amenities. It's a very British style facility and the decor reflects this. The rooms are clean and modern and there is a full kitchen available to guests. There is also a large lounge area where you can play Wii or hang out with other guests. There are a range of rooms available including mixed dorms, female only dorms, and private rooms. Other perks for guests including free buffet breakfast, free bed linens, luggage room storage, safety deposit boxes, movies shown nightly, and free walking tours of the city.


Dorm Bed from $25.05
Private Room from $27.55
Overall Rating: 75%
Compton Place Off 37 Tavistock Place, WC1, London
Generator Hostel London is a clean, secure, organized hostel with good and professional staff. Their lively and atmospheric bar is a great place to hang out and have a beer while meeting nice people from around the globe. This hostel is only a three minutes walk to Russell Square Underground Station, six minutes to King’s Cross Station and near many bus stops. You will never run out of things to do in London. You just have to decide where to start and the friendly staff of Generator Hostel will be happy to help you with that. Choose from a great selection of rooms, from mixed and female dorms for 4 to 13 people, to single, twin, 3-, 4- and 6- beds private rooms with shared bathrooms. To get the most out of your stay, ask the friendly staff, who are also city experts, to help you plan an itinerary that will take you to all the hidden treasures this dynamic city has to offer. Generator Hostel London also offers a fast and free WiFi in public areas and guest bedrooms, luggage storage, laundry facilities, a games room, a bar and chill out areas, nightly events and entertainment, dining facilities for breakfast, lunch, dinner and all day snacks, vending machines available for night owls to satisfy the midnight munchies.


Dorm Bed from $29.65
Private Room from $29.65
Overall Rating: 65%
1 Starcross Street, London
The PubLove hostels are part pub and part hostel, and all fun. Here you can grab a drink with your new friends from the hostel and then head out to explore London. Featuring modern dorm beds as well as private rooms, everyone will be comfortable here. The pub also serves meals, so you can start your day off with a great breakfast or brunch. Check it out and see what they offer!


This hostel is a good option for solo travellers, families, and couples.

Dorm Bed from $34.45
Private Room from $65.60
Overall Rating: 84%
79-81 Euston Road, London
This hostel is located just across the street from the St Pancras station. It's also just minutes from Euston and Kings Cross. It's near many different markets, the London Zoon, the British Library and the British Museum.

There are dorm style rooms available that sleep either 4, 5, or 6 people. There are also private rooms available that are twin or double in style.

Private Room from $39.31
Overall Rating: 78%
19 & 20 Argyle square London, London
This hotel is located conveniently close to the Kings Cross Station so you will have connection to the city center and the five tube lines that pass through the station. You can reach Liverpool Street in less than 10 minutes, Cannon Street in about ten minutes, and Covent Garden in five minutes.

There are 35 rooms available with attached, private bathrooms. Every room also has a television with dvd player, central heating, a safety deposit box and free wi-fi. There's also a breakfast available to guests that includes ham, cheese, boiled eggs, yogurts, toast, butter, and more.


Private Room from $26.35
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
1 Mill Hill Road The Talbot Pub, W3 8JB, London
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a bar, and a games room. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities. Luggage storage, parking, towels included, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $29.29
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
95-97 Warwick Way Pimlico, London
This terrific hotel offers friendly service. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Luggage storage, 24 hour reception, key card access, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $47.37
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
11 -12 Poplar Mews, Uxbridge Rd Shepherd's Bush, London
This terrific hotel offers friendly service, a bar, and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, key card access, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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