Search Hostels in Southend-on-Sea

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for sightseeing. You’ll find adventure tours and other activities to enjoy, and the sea views create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

While you’re deciding on somewhere to stay, take a look at this top Southend-on-Sea hostel: University of Essex, Southend Campus - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Southend Victoria Station. Property features include free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find towels, coffee/tea makers and linens in all rooms.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Southend-on-Sea is 767 mm.

Overall, Southend-on-Sea is known for its beaches, gardens and golf. Get out into nature with places such as Southend Beach, Thorpe Bay Beach and Shoebury East Beach. Cultural attractions include Prittlewell Priory, Southend-On-Sea Pier Museum and Leigh Heritage Centre. Locals like to shop at Eastgate Shopping Centre.

Keep this information about transit options in Southend-on-Sea in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is London (SEN-Southend), 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from the city centre. An alternative is London (LCY-London City), situated 28.6 mi (46.1 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transport to get around. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Southend-on-Sea Southend Central Station, Southend Victoria Station or Southend East Station.