Hostels in London - Advice

[MikeyBrady]

Hey Guys,

I'm going to begin a three-four month backpacking adventure through Europe early next month in London.

Does anyone have any recomendations for hostels in London proper?  If it matters, Im a 26 year old male traveling single!

Any reviews on Astor Hyde Park, or the International Student House?

Any words of advice/warning for a first time Hostel visit?

[Kim]

Re: Hostels in London - Advice
I would take a look at the following;

St.Christophers Camden
reservations.bookhostels.com/guideforeurope.com/
hostel.php?HostelNumber=505

or

St.Christophers Village
reservations.bookhostels.com/guideforeurope.com/
hostel.php?HostelNumber=502

The two I listed above will be quite fun, with a good social atmosphere rather than a quiet, keep to yourself kind of place.

Kim

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Agreed St Christophers is a good bet, they have beds at only £10 till end Feb (last year's prices). Int Stud House is comfortable and more relaxed. Astors are casual and smoky. For comments on others, have a look on the forum on my site.
Peter
www.uktrail.com

[acefrehley76]

I will go ahead and put in a third nomination for the St. Christopher's chain. Excellent service and wonderful atmosphere. Not too expensive either. I stayed at the Village hostel, which is right close by to Soho, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, and even Buckingham. All are a short Tube ride away. And of course, they have Belushi's just in case you ever feel like a night cap after a full day of wandering about London. Got any more questions? Let me know.

Jenn