Crash: London
Where Do We Stay in London?
Wombat City Hostel
Located near the Shoreditch area, Wombat is THE hostel I would recommend for your stay in London. With a huge in-house bar, comfortable common areas, and clean rooms, you won’t find a better hostel for the price. Additionally, the atmosphere as a whole is great. You’ll find it is easy to meet fellow backpackers and young travelers at Wombat. Another perk: the hostel offers a delicious continental breakfast on the cheap.
Clink78
Clink78 is a little bit cheaper than Wombat City Hostel, and is centrally located in between the Shoreditch and Piccadilly neighborhoods. If you’re looking for a party hostel and a fun place to meet fellow travelers, look no further than Clink78. The courthouse - turned - hostel boasts an awesome entertainment basement offering cheap drinks, live music, pool tables, and much more.
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
If you’re looking for a Victorian, luxury feel during your stay in London, Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage has an old mansion look to it that will make you feel way more boujee than the £25 price tag should. While it is located a good bit away from both Shoreditch and Piccadilly, its a short walk to the nearest Tube station. Palmers Lodge is also near Camden and Abbey Road, which are fun areas to explore during the daytime. Don’t fret - while this hostel is a little more refined, there is still a fun pub downstairs where you can mingle with other travelers.
So there ya have it! There are TONS of areas to go out in London, with Shoreditch and Piccadilly Circus topping the charts. When you finally make it out of bed, Piccadilly Circus is lined with theaters and lit up by play marquees to give it an energetic “London” vibe. I highly recommend watching a play the next day if you aren’t too hungover.