About

YHA London Central boasts seven floors of modern, budget accommodation, just five minutes' walk from Oxford Street. This is the perfect place for young backpackers wanting to experience the heart of the capital.

Great news! Modern, stylish and affordable accommodation in London is possible. Our on-site cafe/bar is perfect for a relaxing drink or snack and to swap stories with fellow travellers. We have 24hr reception facilities and access.

We're within very easy reach of Oxford Circus, Soho and the West End, so great shopping opportunities, restaurants and entertainment await you.

YHA London Central is not equipped for groups - for group bookings please contact YHA London Thameside or YHA London Holland Park, both found here on Hostelworld.

Please note that we do not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England & Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

London Attractions: We sell discounted and fast track entrance tickets to some of London's most famous sights and best kept secrets. Including the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, The Tower of London, Walking tours, Bike tours, boat trips and many, many more. Plus, every penny we make at YHA goes directly back in to our charity 'Breaks for Kids' which makes it possible for children from financially disadvantaged backgrounds to take part in school or community group breaks away! Ask us for a full activity list on check in.

Hostel Activities: We organise fun stuff for you to do nearly every day of the week! Such as Free Walking tours, top rated Pub Crawls, Group trips to famous West End Shows, Jet boating on the Thames, Burger nights, Sunday Roasts, movie nights'..well, you get the drift! It's a fantastic way to meet other travellers and really make the most of your time in London! Find out what's happening in Your YHA London Hostel while you're staying with us - ask for the itinerary when you check in.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • ATM
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Reviews

8.7Fabulous(4907)
  • Value for Money
    8.1
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.3
  • Cleanliness
    8.4
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    8.3
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Stayed in Feb 2025
5.4
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Sofia
Female, 18-24, USA
For this hostel to be a flagship hostel for this company, it was quite poor. I stayed for 3 nights. I got into my room and it was extremely tiny. The room did not feel clean. I noticed mold, and there was a leak in the windowsill. The bathroom also smelled bad. I ended up moving rooms. Neither room had any place to securely store your items, even without a lock. That’s ridiculous for a center city hostel. There was also no place to “chill”. It was tables and chairs like a cafeteria.
Stayed in Dec 2024
10
J
Joanna
Female, 41+, England
At last a hostel in London I can return to! Clean, Smart and central and run by a young professional team. I even had breakfast there !!!!!!
Stayed in Dec 2024
10
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Rachel
Female, 25-30, Israel
Great stay, good location but the street is quite. Clean and comfortable. Staff very nice and helpful
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Location

104-108 Bolsover St, London, England
2.9km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

YHA London Central is often mentioned by our guests as having "exceptionally pleasant and helpful" staff who offer "good service" and a wide knowledge of London. Hostelworld users also frequently praise this hostel's "modern and clean" rooms, with one review comparing it to a "well above-average hotel". We like their 24hr cafe - perfect if you want to grab some breakfast before catching an early-morning train.