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By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and use more of your budget for fun things to do during your trip. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its theatres and museums.

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

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to look first: Zedwell Capsule Hotel, Piccadilly Circus - Located steps from Piccadilly Circus. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Wombat's City Hostel London - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Tower Gateway DLR Station and Aldgate East Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. A&o London Docklands Riverside - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with TVs, hairdryers and bed sheets. LSE Bankside House - Campus Accommodation - Located within a 10-minute walk of River Thames and Borough Market. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You'll find towels, showers and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. NX London Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of New Cross Gate Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi.

If you're searching for somewhere affordable to stay in London, one of Expedia's 50 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, 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 London is 710 mm.

Overall, London is known for its theatres, museums and architecture. Major attractions include Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben. Get out into nature with places such as Hyde Park, Leicester Square and Victoria Embankment Gardens. Cultural attractions include The Arena, The British Museum and National Gallery.

Keep this information about transit options in London in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is London (LCY-London City), located 7.6 mi (12.3 km) away. An alternative is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transport during your trip. Take advantage of metro transport at Charing Cross Underground Station, Embankment Station and Leicester Square Underground Station. To see more of the area, take a train from Charing Cross Station, Tottenham Court Road Station or Waterloo Station.