Hostels in Leicestershire 
Looking for the best hostels in Leicestershire? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Leicestershire with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Leicestershire hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Leicestershire and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Leicestershire
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Leicestershire, across 2 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Leicestershire hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Leicestershire. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a region in the Midlands of England. Considered the birthplace of the famous fox hunt, it is a very diverse and historically rich county. Consisting of villages, cities and farms sprawling across the two thousand square kilometers of countryside, Leicestershire is a beautiful place to visit.
If you plan to travel to Leicestershire for a few days, accommodation is available nearly everywhere. You can choose between apartments in the city, farms and cottages in the villages and countryside, and hostels in and around all the major attractions of the area. Great deals on hostels in Leicestershire can be found nearly every day.
While staying at these hostels, exploring the countryside is necessary because of all there is to see and do in the area. You could visit the Battle of Bosworth center. This was a historic battle that took the life of Richard III, King of England. There are also beautiful castles and homes to visit, with architecture dating back to the Victorian era.
The River Soar flows through the county, which is home to the Foxton Locks, built in Victorian England. You can hire a little boat and explore the waterways of Leicestershire. If you want another taste of adventure, you can visit the lock-up in Coalville. This was a little house where village criminals were literally “locked up”!
After returning to your hostel to rest and recover, you can go out for a meal to one of the many local restaurants and eateries. There are teashops and cafés galore, along with restaurants staffed by some award-winning chefs and teams. You can also taste some local brews down at the many pubs and bars scattered around the countryside.
For the more risk taking among you, there is the option of sipping on a cup of English tea or eating a meal at the Twycross Zoo, where you can watch the snow leopards play while you go about your day.
Work off your meal by going for a horse ride all the way back to your hostel, where you can wrap up your evening with supper provided by some of the friendliest hosts you will ever have the pleasure of meeting.
With a rich music and theater scene along with an immersive culture, incredible food and great people, the fun won’t stop as long as you don’t let it!
Handwritten by local expert for Leicestershire hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Leicestershire - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Leicestershire. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Leicestershire. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Leicestershire
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Leicestershire?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Leicestershire here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Leicestershire safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.