YHA London Central

London · England

YHA London Central

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47% SHIT
Medium confidence 148 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe ♿ Wheelchair Friendly ♿ Ramps ♿ Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (34)
Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk ATM Internet Access Board Games Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Elevator Linen Included Cots Available Reading Light Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Lounge Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $41 / night
Privates $211 / night

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Recent reviews

England FEMALE Apr 25, 2026 Atm 100%

We had a great one night stay. The location was perfect, room was clean and a good size for a family of 5 and the staff were very welcoming.

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Philippines FEMALE Apr 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing value for money,location is great. A few minutes walk from the bus/tube.

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New Zealand FEMALE 25-30 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 60%

Overall good stay, but bed to bathroom ratio is way off, we had one working toilet for an entire floor of a dozen rooms, and even with two it’s not enough. Location is great and the place feels very safe and secure. More families and workers in residence - so a good place if that’s you, if you want a more social vibe as a solo traveler look elsewhere.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Great location Has lockers under bed, felt very secure being there as a solo female tourist. Unfortunately no hot shower.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Very good location with friendly staff and good facilities. The metro stations are a few minutes' walk away and bus stations are close by. The rooms were great, I stayed in the 4 bed female dorm and found everything to be clean. Our room didn't have lockers inside but apparently other rooms do, and they have storage in the basement or behind reception. I would definitely recommend this location and would stay here again.

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Feb 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place to stay! Wonderful location, in center of town, walkable to musuems, transportation, and groceries. Nice staff and amenities. Mattress was not as comfortable as other hostels I've stayed at.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Jan 29, 2026 Atm 80%

You can easily walk to the city centre, the way feels safe. Also close to a bus and metro station, only 8 mins walk. I felt very safe in the female dorm and the staff was super helpful and friendly. The price-value was amazing. Cheap dorm room for such a good location, clean room and such a high feeling of safety. would recommend!

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England FEMALE 31-40 Jan 11, 2026 Atm 100%

My best ever stay in a hostel in London. I felt really safe and the facilities and friendliness were excellent!

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South Korea FEMALE Jan 4, 2026 Atm 100%

It was very nice stay in YHA Central. They keep every space very clean especially kichen and shower room which is essential for hygiene. Shared kichen is big enough so many people can cook and eat at the same time without hectic. Friendly staff always helpful and kind towards customer. Would like to stay whenever I come London. Thanks for all

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China FEMALE 18-24 Dec 16, 2025 Atm 100%

Very convenient location! The staff at the reception even upgraded my room for free! Safety is also great, and you can store your luggage before checking in and after checking out for free. One of my roommates was a little noisy but I got FREE earplugs from the reception so it's ok. Everything is good. Very great value for money in the city center of London!

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Dec 14, 2025 Atm 100%

Nice, clean and quiet! Easy to get to anywhere in the city!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Dec 4, 2025 Atm 40%

There were not really people to meet in the hostel, but the receptionist was really nice and gave me advice where best to go :)

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Nov 17, 2025 Atm 100%

Great stuff, location and very clean. However, furniture is old, showers have discoloration on walls, no shelf to put toiletries or towel on when showering, ridiculously tiny sinks where it’s impossible to wash your hands or face.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Nov 14, 2025 Atm 100%

A flying visit, but a wonderful stay! Friendly staff, comfortable bed, clean facilities, respectful guests, what more could you want? Thank you YHA :)

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Oct 31, 2025 Atm 100%

Großartiges Hostel mit sauberen Zimmern, Badezimmern, einem gemütlichen Foyer und ausreichend Sitzmöglichkeiten sowie einer Bar.

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USA MALE 31-40 Oct 21, 2025 Atm 100%

No issues here. Good location. Clean. Would return.

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England MALE Oct 17, 2025 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel — the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the staff were friendly, and the common areas had a great vibe for meeting new people. The location was also perfect, close to everything I needed. One small thing I’d advise future guests to keep in mind is to be a bit cautious with valuables. While I personally had no major issues, I noticed that storage for personal items could be improved or made a bit more secure. Bringing a good lock or keeping your val...

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Oct 16, 2025 Atm 80%

I really liked it here. The hostel staff is really friendly and always there to help. The rooms and bathrooms were clean. They could use more bathrooms, as you often had to wait for a free shower. The location was really nice, a Tesco not far away and the metro aswell. You can keep your belongings in a box under the bed, which you can lock. There is a big kitchen to cook.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Oct 3, 2025 Atm 60%

L'hostel est très bien situé, ce qui est très pratique pour accéder à Picadilly Circus, Soho ou même Camden à pieds. L'accueil h24 est très pratique. Les chambres et douches étaient plutot propres, sécurisées et la litterie confortable. Il n'y a pas de cassier pour les affaires, mais cela ne m'a pas posé de problèmes à titre personnel. Je retournerai séjourner ici sans soucis !

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Sep 23, 2025 Atm 80%

During my stay the staff were very friendly and the room was clean but no private luggage storage and they were having issues with plumbing - sewer was dripping from the roof in multiple places and on my second night the sewer came up through the shower drain and flooded the whole room, toilet paper and human waste. They had no spare beds/rooms available so I had to find somewhere else to stay late in the evening because I couldn’t sleep with that smell and it was very unpleasant

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