Dorking is a pleasant country town, some interesting older architecture, several antique shops, a museum, and a visitable winery. Boxhill on the Downs is a famous walking and tourist spot just north of the town.
Hostels in Surrey 
Looking for the best hostels in Surrey? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Surrey with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Surrey hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Surrey and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Surrey
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Surrey, across 7 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 Surrey 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 Surrey. 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 Surrey
Surrey is located in the South East of England, just south west of London, and is known to be the wealthiest county in the whole of England. But there are still some inexpensive hostels in the area.
Towns or villages worth visiting in Surrey include Guildford, which is the largest town in Surrey. It has a medieval castle and excellent shopping on the main cobbled stone high street. Also Dorking, which has a hostel and some really good antique stores, vineyards and great hiking and walking trails. Farnham has a historic market and medieval castle. And Woking has a lot of good shops. There are also some great opportunities for hiking, biking, trail running, and wildlife spotting in the countryside and local woods. Leith Hill, in the North Downs is worth a visit. It's the highest point in Surrey, and offers a good view of the countryside, as well as some nice walking opportunities. And you can't visit Surrey without paying a visit to one of the many small British pubs for a pint, and some good traditional British grub. You can also get some pub food to get the whole experience.
Surrey is very easy to get to from London, you can either catch the train, bus or hire/ rent a car. There are also some ride sharing opportunities in and around Surrey. Most people that explore Surrey will either visit Guildford for the day, or rent or buy a cheap car.
There are quite a few accommodation options in Surrey, but only a few hostels. Most of the hostel accommodation options are located in the bigger towns, such as Guildford and Woking. Guildford also has a fairly large university, which means there is good nightlife, as well as more accommodation options, especially for backpackers, in hostels and guesthouses. If you are thinking about staying in Surrey for a while, then a short term lease could also be an option. Outside of the bigger towns, it can be a little more difficult looking for accommodation, and in most cases, there won't be any hostels available. The closest accommodation to a hostel in these smaller villages is a guesthouse, which will include a cooked English breakfast. But that will be slightly more expensive than the hostel option, unless of course you are travelling with several people, or are looking for a private room option.
Handwritten by local expert for Surrey hostels Kelly Sheldrick
Travel Tips for Surrey - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in Surrey
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 Surrey?
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 Surrey 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 Surrey 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.