Hostels & Budget Hotels

St Christopher's Inns are 7 hostels in central London and cost from £66.50 per week (£9.50/night ). See www.st-christophers.co.uk/london-hostels for availabilities.Travelling from all the hostels to the school is easy by public transport. Click here for Zone maps of London.

1. Hammersmith Hostel London – Situated right in the heart of West London's transportation hub this hostel is the ideal location to explore London from. We're only 6 stops from Heathrow on the Piccadilly line and right next door to one of London's biggest bus stations.

2. Shepherd's Bush Hostel – When you stay at this Hostel in London you are guaranteed a good time. Close to the Shepherd’s Bush Empire and to the biggest shopping centre in the northern hemisphere - when it opens.

3. Camden Hostel – Be bohemian north of the city centre in this London Backpackers Hostel. Party with the rock bands at Belushi’s, shop around the famous Camden Market and drink a little Jager into the early hours at one of the best Hostels in London.

4. London Bridge, The Village – This is the flagship London Hostel complete with nightclub, Belushi’s bar, cinema, sauna and roof top hot tub. This Backpackers Hostel is also a stone’s throw away from the London Eye.

5. London Bridge, The Inn – Check out this London Hostel and traditional English Pub with a menu packed full of fresh food from nearby Borough Market. Take a trip from your London Youth Hostel through the market stalls and visit the Tate Modern on the south bank of the river Thames.

6. London Bridge, The Orient Espresso & The Oasis – Enjoy a complementary coffee with your stay, pick through the travel library, play chess and kick back on the female only Oasis floor. If you can tear yourself away from this great London Hostel be sure to take a right at the river and marvel at London Bridge. more info.. Also, have a look at our beautiful Oasis women only hostel.
Shepherd's Bush

7. Greenwich Hostel – Escape the smog but stay within striking distance of the city centre, London Backpackers Hostels. Launch yourself from this famous London Youth Hostel into Greenwich Park, set your watch at the observatory and play out Pirates of the Caribbean to your heart’s content aboard the Cutty Sark.

Available: All year round
Underground: Great Portland Street

Available year round. ISH is centrally  located, within 15 minutes walking distance of Oxford Street and 2 minutes walk to Great Portland Street Underground Station. ISH provides accommodation for over 550 people. There are 3 sites: 2 of them are joined to form the main building, (Wills House and Great Portland Street), the third is Mary Trevelyan Hall (5 minutes walk). There is a Bar, a Cyber Café with 9 terminals for Internet, a Coffee Bar, Coin operated Laundry and a Gymnasium.

There are 33 Style Study Twin Rooms exclusively available to language students (66 beds in total). Available year round - bed & continental breakfast basis. Rates are per person per night.

Minimum stay 2 weeks. Cancellations received less than 2 weeks prior to arrival will incur a cancellation charge of 2 weeks plus booking fee.

• Islington (Angel Underground)
• Single rooms with private en-suite bathrooms
• Self-catering residence. 12 minutes walk from Angel underground. Shared kitchens, coin-operated laundry and internet access for a nominal charge. Bed linens are provided but not towels. Students are responsible for laundry and cleaning of rooms. Good security with CCTV.
• Single room per person per week £205 (2008)

Stays must begin and end on Saturdays or Sundays. Minimum stay 4 weeks. Cancellations received less than 4 weeks prior to arrival will incur a cancellation charge of 4 weeks plus booking fee. No refund for curtailment of stay. Students will be charged a refundable £50 deposit on arrival. Bookings departing in December will not be accepted.

• Notting Hill Gate Underground
• breakfast and dinner basis Monday to Saturday with breakfast and lunch on Sunday).
• Rooms with private en-suite bathrooms.
• Recommended age 21 and over.
• Single room (half board basis) per person per week: Weeks 1 – 4 inclusive £300 (2008)
• Single room (half board basis) per person per week: After 4 weeks £280 (2008)
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Stays must begin on Saturdays and Sundays. Preference will be given to stays of 3 months and over. Minimum stay 4 weeks. Cancellations received less than 4 weeks prior to arrival will incur a cancellation charge of 4 weeks plus booking fee. No refund for curtailment of stay.

Located within 5 minutes walk of Russell Square Underground Station, The Generator offers bedrooms accommodating from 1 to 8 people. Shower room/toilet facilities located on all floors. Bedrooms with wash basin.

Designed along futuristic lines, with hard-edge decoration and graphics, it is the perfect place for young travellers to meet and mix with other like minded people from all over the world. TV room, bar, restaurant.

Available: All year round
Underground: Victoria (5 mins)

This budget hotel/residence is located about 5 minutes walk from the school and in one of the most convenient and elegant areas of central London. It is walking distance from many well known central areas such as Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Chelsea, Green Park, Piccadilly... This hotel/residence has a guest kitchen and free internet access and is ideal for both short and long stays.

• Single, 2, double, 3, 4 5, 6 bed rooms
• Private or shared bathrooms
• All bedding provided
• Daily cleaning of rooms
• Television in room
• Optional English breakfast (+£3)
• FREE internet access
• Use of guest kitchen to prepare meals
• 24 hour reception

This hotel/residence is located in Clapham, a lively area just south of central London. It overlooks a large park, Clapham Common, and is close to many shops, bars, internet cafes as well as Underground stations and numerous bus services. A variety of room types is offered, each with access to a kitchen and either its own or a shared bathroom. Both properties offer quick access to central London by Underground or bus.

• Single, 2, 3 bed rooms - booked as rooms
• Bed in shared rooms - bed in male or female rooms with up to 4 other people
• Private (en-suite) or shared bathroom
• Regular cleaning of rooms
• Sheets, blankets, pillows providedPrivate or shared kitchen
• Laundry
• TV in room
• 24 hour reception and security 
• Free car parking (limited)!

Available: Not available in 2008
Underground: South Kensington (3 minutes), Gloucester Road (8 minutes)

Acacia House is a well-run hostel/budget hotel located in the chic South Kensington area of central London. It is close to Hyde Park, Harrods, several major museums as well as many cafés, bars, restaurants and shops. A variety of room types are offered and breakfast is included in all prices. This location is ideal for both short and long stays.

• Breakfast included
• Shared bathrooms
• Access to shared kitchens
• Self-service laundry
• TV/common room
• 24 hour reception
• 3 - 6 bed rooms
• Dormitory: bed in shared rooms; male/female 4 to 7 bed rooms
• Sheets, blankets, pillows and towelsprovided
• Telephone and fridge in room