Hostels can be excellent value for money, whether you’re in town for two nights or planning a longer visit in London. Hostels like the Ace Hotel in trendy Kensington, have friendly bars and communal areas, so they can offer a very amicable place where to spend time. And, if you expected hostels are only perfect for the young people and backpacker market, think again! London’s hostels have plenty to offer to London’s tourists of all ages. If you need to book an hotel in london or want to go out – search london theatre tickets section at VisitLondon.com

Hostels aren’t simply about sleeping in dorms, although this can be the cheapest way to visit London if you’re on a budget. You can stay in hostels with private rooms with any comforts, check The Globetrotter Inn London, a 4 star-rated hostel in Hammersmith.

Staying in central London may be cheaper if you choose a hostel. Astor Museum Inn is next to the British Museum and not far from Soho, Covent Garden and Oxford Street. Astor Victoria is close to many central London landmarks, 5 Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and Westminster Abbey.

Summer may be a particularly good time to find a budget hostel in London. Some universities and colleges, an example is King’s College London, open their student halls of residence to guests during the holidays, so you may find a bargain.

As well as saving you money, a stay in a hostel might often be a marvellous way to meet like-minded people if you don’t know the UK’s capital. From swapping tips about places where to go in London, to finding out the best route to get from one place to another, your fellow hostel tourists can hold a wealth of useful information!