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Fun Social Hostels in London – Make Friends Easily!

13 hostels in London. Prices start from $4 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.

Traveling to London and ready to meet new friends? These fun social hostels are perfect for travelers who love community life, group activities, and shared adventures. Expect events like pub crawls, family dinners, game nights, karaoke, walking tours, and cooking classes — all designed to break the ice and make it easy to connect.

We’ve handpicked hostels known for their lively atmosphere and welcoming staff, where you’ll feel part of a travel family in no time. Plus, we compare prices from major booking platforms so you can save money while making lifelong memories!

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Digital NomadsQuiet Rest

Located in a Victorian terraced house built in the 1800s, Urbany Hostel is a social backpacker hostel spread over 4 floors (there is no elevator). Some amenities include free Wifi, 24hr CCTV, a

from $16.69
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Destinations Hostels @ The Gallery

Pimlico
Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Payment upon arrival by credit cards, debit cards. Taxes included. Breakfast included. General: Reception: from 07:00 to 00:00 No curfew." …"If arriving from Heathrow airport, take the tube

from $20.77
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Female Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…He insulted me by looking me over and asking if I had been caught in the rain (I hadn't been). Was no help. The place was complete filth! The ceiling was cracked and falling apart. I swear they

from $19.35
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Wombat's City Hostel – London

Whitechapel
Privacy Curtains
Female Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

Check in and receive a free drink at Wombat’s! Drop your bags in your chosen dorm (female only included) or private room and head to the comfy lounge or courtyard to meet new people. The

from $19.41
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International Students House

Regents Park
Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelGroups (10+ people)Older travelers (+50)Quiet RestSolo Traveller

"…The main building is located on Great Portland Street at the southeast corner of Regent's Park (just off the Park Square Gardens). An annex building (known as Mary Trevelyan House) is located about

from $39.23
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Party HostelYouth Hostel

"…There are also public bathrooms in the hall which are available to everybody in that section of the hostel. The only odd thing about this hostel is that there are no soap dispensers in the in-room

from $17.28
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Barmy Badger Backpackers

Earls Court
Free Breakfast
Quiet RestSolo Traveller

A quaint accommodation that’s suitable for the quiet traveller. Included in the price of your stay: Wifi, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, tea & coffee all day and memory foam mattress and

from $16.83
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Female Only HostelsFemale Solo TravellerOlder travelers (+50)Quiet Rest

"Hostelle is the first and only all-women hostel in London. Hostelle was started with the idea to provide a safe and fun place for women who are traveling to Amsterdam, Barcelona, or London to stay so

from $19.46
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Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…General: 24 hours reception. No children allowed. No smoking. No curfew." …"The London (LCY-London City) Airport is 46 min drive." …Ravensbourne House, 28 Bromley Road, London SE6 2TP

from $17.70
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Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage

Camden
Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Boutique HostelCouplesDigital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerSolo Traveller

"…Room is clean, sheets on bed with blanket. heading throught the hostel. Slow lift/elevator to all floors, including underground pub/bar. Pub serves food until 9-10 pm. 24-hour reception. Walk from

from $18.95
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Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

Prime Backpackers Angel offers a gentle mix of laidback and social vibes. Join in the many activities, from movie nights and games evenings to delicious dinners. Tea & coffee free flows all day

from $18.04
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Digital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerSolo Traveller

"Among underground music venues, innovative museums, and hidden foodie hotspots, Selina Camden suits its edgy North London backdrop. Aside from offering beautifully-designed accommodation and a

from $41.47
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Onefam Waterloo

Lambeth
Free Breakfast
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Things must have changed a lot there. It's a great place to stay in London (very useful if you need to travel via Waterloo, at ten minutes' walk) -- at a stone's throw from Big Ben, a great meeting

from $19.68

Hotels in London

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Hyde Park Court Hotel

Westminster
Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel

"…Some of the staff are quite friendly, but not all of them. I stayed two nights there; the first night my room was in the basement. It was very noisy, but the second night I stayed in a large room,

from $61.65
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The Dover

Victoria
Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…Check in from 13:00 to 23:00 . Check out before 11:00 . Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards. This property may pre-authorise your card before arrival. Taxes included.

from $86.51
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Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…Hotel Shepherds Bush London - Terms & Conditions : The reception works 24-hours 7 days a week Cancellation policy: 24h before arrival (for flexible rate). In case of a late cancellation or No

from $70.89
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The Portico Hotel

Victoria
Free Breakfast
Party HostelSolo Traveller

30 St. Georges Drive

from $85.65
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The W14 Hotel

Free Breakfast
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…• Twin Rooms with Shared Facilities • Bed in a 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Facilities • Bed in a 4-6-Bed FEMALE Dormitory Room with Shared Facilities • Bed in a 6-Bed Dormitory Room with

from $63.40

Guest Houses in London

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Fairway Hotel

Kings Cross
Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel

"…Not to name the fact that I could hear EVERYTHING in everyone else's room. I did not stop for breakfast, because if the state of the hotel was anything to go by, I did not want to imagine what the

from $69.20
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St Athans Hotel

Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…It is a simple but clean hotel, reasonably priced with a tasty cooked English breakfast. The St Athans Hotel has been run by the same family for almost 40 years and we try to provide a home from

from $57.05
9 Hidden Gemz for London (by Hostelgeeks)

9 Hidden Gemz for London (by Hostelgeeks)

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Discover the best hostels to suit every traveller type.

Cool Social Hostels in London we all Love

We all love the social hostel life. These social hostels in London are perfect for travelers who enjoy community, fun, and connection. Whether it’s a family dinner, a pub crawl, a game night, or a walking tour, these hostels offer plenty of ways to break the ice and make new friends.

The common areas are always buzzing with activity, and the hostel staff are pros at creating a fun, welcoming vibe. Many hostels also feature organized events like cooking classes, themed parties, karaoke nights, and more — perfect for bonding with fellow adventurers.

Pro tip: Check the hostel’s event calendar or the blackboard for daily activities. Jump in, say “hello,” and let the good times roll!

Pack your bags, join the fun, and make London one of your most social travel experiences yet!

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