The best part of this hostel was its great location with easy access to many sights and public transportation. An above-average breakfast was included that had many options such as cereal, yogurt, apples, oranges, toast, croissants, a few different types of sausages, and baked beans. If you had to leave before breakfast began, a sack breakfast could be ordered the... more

London hotel and hostels prices have gone through the roof in the last decade and after a few bad experiences, I am now sticking to the YHA St Pauls. If you are coming to London for a short stay to shop, this is the cheapest safe place to stay. This hostel is centrally located with a direct train connection to... more

I stayed at YHA City of London for two nights (8 & 9th jan, 2006) with my parents and wife. We were given room no. 20, which is located on the first floor. I had to pay 196.80 GBP for a four bedded room for two nights. I had a little difficulty to find the hostel from St Pauls tube... more

Stayed at this hotel a couple of years ago but thought I'd post a belated review. Excellent location - walked many places from here. Also close to tube and buses. Hostel was very clean, never had to wait for a shower. Breakfast great but wouldn't recommend the dinners. more

I stayed at the hostel for 5 nights at june/july 2005. The hostel is located in an area dominated by business offices consequently making it calm at night and at weekends. St Paul’s Cathedral is just around the corner (where sightseeing buses, ordinary buses and taxis stops) likewise is the Millennium Bridge where one can take a stroll down to... more

The rooms are very basic, but it was clean and the staff very friendly and helpful. The hot breakfasts were fantastic, although the evening meals weren't as cheap as I would have expected. Share bathroom facilities aren't always great, but these were relatively clean. Not just for youth, plenty of people of all ages. It was very well locateed, opposite... more