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Our top choices for Watford hostels

Bar (on property)
Wombat's City Hostel London

Wombat's City Hostel London

Wombat's City Hostel London
2.0 star property
London City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (532)
"Great hostel"
Canada
Alan
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Wombat's City Hostel London
Reception hall
St Christopher's Inn, Hammersmith - Hostel

St Christopher's Inn, Hammersmith - Hostel

St Christopher's Inn, Hammersmith - Hostel
2.0 star property
Hammersmith
7.2 out of 10, Good, (275)
"Super friendly staff and clean room!"
Canada
Carolyn
St Christopher's Inn, Hammersmith - Hostel
Front of property
Astor Victoria Hostel - Adults Only

Astor Victoria Hostel - Adults Only

Astor Victoria Hostel - Adults Only
2.0 star property
London City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (213)
"Staff were friendly. Accessible to bus. Budget-friendly"
United Kingdom
Hannah Grace
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Astor Victoria Hostel - Adults Only
Terrace/patio
Astor Museum Inn Hostel

Astor Museum Inn Hostel

Astor Museum Inn Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (130)
"Great place for a couple of travelers! Aitor and Anthony were so helpful and sweet! "
United States
Noelle
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Astor Museum Inn Hostel
Interior detail
Clink 261 Hostel

Clink 261 Hostel

Clink 261 Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (593)
"Great location, rooms, I travel with my sister and get a great experience knowing people too in the community room "
United States
Alyna
Clink 261 Hostel
Double Room, Ensuite
Astor Hyde Park Hostel - Adults Only

Astor Hyde Park Hostel - Adults Only

Astor Hyde Park Hostel - Adults Only
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (161)
"Good location, friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms. "
United Kingdom
Dimitrinka
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Astor Hyde Park Hostel - Adults Only
Restaurant
YHA London Earl's Court - Hostel

YHA London Earl's Court - Hostel

YHA London Earl's Court - Hostel
4.0 star property
London City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (310)
"Loved it here, very chilled out accommodation and very friendly and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
S
The price is €46
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
YHA London Earl's Court - Hostel
Bar (on property)
Publove @ Exmouth Arms Euston

Publove @ Exmouth Arms Euston

Publove @ Exmouth Arms Euston
1.0 star property
London City Centre
6.8 out of 10, (241)
"Great place to stay"
Canada
melvin
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Publove @ Exmouth Arms Euston
Triple Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
Saint James Backpackers

Saint James Backpackers

Saint James Backpackers
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (231)
"Friendly staff at desk and housekeeping. Nice room with storage, and good bathrooms. Just what I needed for an affordable stay."
United States
Bedros
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Saint James Backpackers
Front of property
Astor Kensington Hostel

Astor Kensington Hostel

Astor Kensington Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (65)
"Great location and perfect for solo travelling "
Australia
Zeta
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Astor Kensington Hostel
Front of property
Smart Hyde Park Inn Hostel

Smart Hyde Park Inn Hostel

Smart Hyde Park Inn Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
6.8 out of 10, (299)
"Close to the train station, which is greatly helpful!"
United Kingdom
Sandra Amarachi
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Smart Hyde Park Inn Hostel
Property amenity
St Christopher's Village, London Bridge - Hostel

St Christopher's Village, London Bridge - Hostel

St Christopher's Village, London Bridge - Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.4 out of 10, Good, (513)
"Was clean all the building and staff was friendly "
United Kingdom
Caroline nikita
St Christopher's Village, London Bridge - Hostel
Shared kitchen
Smart Russell Square Hostel

Smart Russell Square Hostel

Smart Russell Square Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
6.6 out of 10, (447)
"Clean and secure."
Canada
Paige
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Smart Russell Square Hostel
Living area
Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old

Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old

Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old
2.0 star property
London City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (542)
"The host people are really nice and make sure you enjoy the instance"
Mexico
Jazmin Esmeralda
Onefam Waterloo 18-36 years old
Exterior
Acacia Hotel

Acacia Hotel

Acacia Hotel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (9)
"Nice clean room, good breakfast, excellent location "
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Acacia Hotel
Front of property
Bowden Court - Hostel

Bowden Court - Hostel

Bowden Court - Hostel
2.0 star property
Notting Hill
7.4 out of 10, Good, (18)
"All of the above! An adorable place for people in need to find a decent bed and a free meal. Top credit to the place!"
United Kingdom
Toby
Bowden Court - Hostel
Property entrance
YHA London Central - Hostel

YHA London Central - Hostel

YHA London Central - Hostel
4.0 star property
London City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (716)
"Small but nice breakfast, very cheap"
United States
David
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
YHA London Central - Hostel
Front of property
PubLove The White Ferry, Victoria - Hostel

PubLove The White Ferry, Victoria - Hostel

PubLove The White Ferry, Victoria - Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
7.2 out of 10, Good, (204)
"The staff was very helpful in all depts."
United States
Madison
PubLove The White Ferry, Victoria - Hostel
Dining
Phoenix Hostel

Phoenix Hostel

Phoenix Hostel
2.0 star property
London City Centre
6.6 out of 10, (122)
"Great atmosphere "
United Kingdom
Hammed
The price is €42
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Phoenix Hostel
Front of property
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel
3.0 star property
Camden
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Awesome hostel, recommend!"
Australia
Barney
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel
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Top Watford Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG

Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Everything just worked! No hassle. Accommodated an early check-in (this only based on availability) which was very much appreciated after long journey. "
Tsubasa 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG

Find out more about Watford

Watford Hostels information

Number of reviews
6,579
Accommodation
0 Hostels
Lowest Price
€42
Highest Price
€98

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Watford?
You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Watford accommodations, which have good reviews from our travellers: Leonardo Hotel London Watford - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Carpenders Park Overground Station. Property features at this guest house include laundry facilities and a TV in a common area. Best Western White House Hotel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Watford Junction Station. Guests can enjoy a lift at this hotel. Holiday Inn London - Watford Junction by IHG - Guests can enjoy free parking at this apartment.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Watford?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Watford is 698 mm.
What is there to see and do in Watford?
In general, Watford is known for its local tours, restaurants and bars. Major attractions include Wembley Stadium, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben. Get out into nature with places such as Cassiobury Park, Hyde Park and Gunnersbury Park. Cultural attractions include Watford Colosseum, Watford Palace Theatre and Hertfordshire Fire Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around Watford while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Watford in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Heathrow Airport (LHR), 13 mi (20.9 km) from the city centre. An alternative is London (LTN-Luton), which is 15.4 mi (24.9 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to use public transport to get around. Metro stations nearby include Watford Underground Station and Carpenders Park Overground Station. To check out more of the area, hop on a train at Watford High Street Station, Watford Junction Station or Bushey Station.

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