| If London hotels are a bit pricey, budget travellers to | | | | Jacobean mansion was built in 1607 for Sir Walter |
| London can find great value for money | | | | Cope, Chancellor of the Exchequer for James I. The |
| accommodation at London's huge range of hostels | | | | hostel now offers large, comfortable rooms that |
| and youth hostels. Hostels are not just for | | | | overlook Holland Park. It is ideally located for exploring |
| backpackers, they offer a cheap and comfortable | | | | some of London's best museums, including the Natural |
| alternative to hotels in London for travellers of all ages. | | | | History Museum and the Science Museum. |
| Hostels are also a great option for lone travellers; as | | | | Astor Museum Inn |
| you can expect to stay with like-minded people, | | | | Stay in a hostel and you won't need to break the bank |
| making friends along the way! | | | | for a great Central London location. Situated right |
| Travellers to London may be interested in staying in | | | | opposite the British Museum and within walking |
| the capital for less, here's our guide to hostels for | | | | distance of Soho, Covent Garden and Oxford Street, |
| those on a budget and need accommodation. | | | | the Astor Museum Inn offers excellent value for |
| St Christopher's Village | | | | money. The hostel has 100 beds in total, arranged as |
| The flagship site of this popular chain, St Christopher's | | | | twin rooms and dormitories with between four and 12 |
| Village comprises three hostels, a nightclub, a bar, a | | | | beds. The hostel caters exclusively for guests aged 18 |
| comedy club and even a cinema. Each of the three | | | | - 35 and rates start from just 15 pounds per night, with |
| hostels has their own atmosphere; The Village is a | | | | breakfast included. |
| party hostel, attracting a young and lively crowd, The | | | | Ace Hotel |
| Inn has a gastro pub downstairs and The Orient | | | | With a huge range of room types available, ranging |
| Express and Oasis has a female only floor. Guests at | | | | from en-suite doubles and family rooms to dormitories, |
| St Christopher's Village can use the facilities at each of | | | | the Ace Hotel offers budget accommodation for |
| the three hostels, which include a free travel library and | | | | everyone. In the heart of trendy Kensington the hotel |
| internet access. | | | | spans four Victorian town houses, packed with original |
| Furnival House | | | | features. The excellent facilities include a peaceful |
| If you're visiting London during the summer months, | | | | garden with a hot tub and BBQ, internet access, a TV |
| many university halls of residence offer cheap | | | | lounge and a games room. |
| accommodation while the students are on holiday. | | | | Palmers Lodge |
| Furnival House in fashionable Highgate Village is part of | | | | For budget accommodation with a difference, try |
| Westminster University, and has single rooms and | | | | Palmers Lodge, the former home of Samuel Palmer of |
| apartments available to rent from late June until late | | | | the Huntley and Palmers Biscuits Empire. This elegant |
| August. The hostel is in a lovely refurbished Edwardian | | | | Victorian residence was built in 1881 and has been |
| building, set in its own leafy grounds. | | | | lovingly restored to its former glory, with authentic |
| Holland House YHA | | | | furniture and decor. This unique hostel is located in |
| Experience an elegant, historic building without paying | | | | Swiss Cottage, just 10 minutes from central London by |
| London hotel rates at Holland House YHA. This former | | | | tube. |