SoHostel London
by the TopOfHotel team
SoHostel is the cheapest place to sleep in the middle of Soho — dorm beds from about $22.
SoHostel is the cheapest place to sleep in the middle of Soho — dorm beds from about $22.
In-Depth Review
SoHostel London is a hostel that's genuinely in the middle of Soho, on Dean Street — a favorite for backpackers from all over who want central London at a price they can actually reach. It scores 8.3/10 on guest reviews, with dorm beds from about $22 a night, the cheapest pick on this list.
Rooms and decor
There are dorms of 4 to 8 beds plus a handful of small private rooms. Beds are standard hostel bunks, and each comes with a personal locker for your gear and a charging point. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, bathrooms are shared in the dorms and en-suite in the private rooms. Reviews call it clean and well run for a hostel in a major city centre. Ask for a bottom bunk if you'd rather not climb.
Food and amenities
There's a shared kitchen where guests cook for themselves — a real saving in a city where a meal out often starts around $14. The lounge runs events so you can meet other backpackers, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours. Step outside and Soho gives you food from every corner of the world, English pubs and bars that pull in locals and travelers alike.
Location and getting there
The location is the whole point. Oxford Circus Tube is a 5-minute walk and puts you on the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines, while Tottenham Court Road Tube — also 5 minutes — adds the Central, Northern and Elizabeth lines. Soho Square is 2 minutes away, Chinatown and Carnaby Street are each about 5 minutes, Oxford Street the same, and Theatre Land sits right on the doorstep.
Things to know before booking
The dorms aren't private — you're sharing with 4 to 8 people, so roommate noise and a late-night door come with the territory. It's not built for families with kids or for couples who want a quiet, private night. And because this is Soho, one of London's loudest nightlife districts, expect street noise from the bars and pubs outside running late.
Our take
SoHostel fits backpackers, the tightest-budget solo travelers, and couples who'll trade privacy for a shared rate. A bed at about $22 in dead-centre Soho is a deal you won't find anywhere else in London — a genuine budget stay, location and all.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The cheapest stay on this list — dorm beds run about $22, and the small private rooms are good value too if you want a door that locks.
- Dead-centre Soho location on Dean Street. Oxford Circus, Carnaby Street, Chinatown and Theatre Land are all within a short walk.
- Genuinely social atmosphere. The lounge runs events, so solo backpackers find it easy to meet new people.
- Shared kitchen and lounge let you cook your own meals and skip a few restaurant tabs in a city where a single meal often starts around $14.
- Multiple Tube lines are a 5-minute walk away — Oxford Circus covers the Bakerloo, Central and Victoria lines, and Tottenham Court Road adds the Northern and Elizabeth lines.
- Dorms aren't private. You're sharing a room of 4 to 8 beds, so roommate noise and a 2 a.m. door is part of the deal.
- Not a fit for families with kids or couples who want a quiet, private night — the whole place runs on a social, backpacker rhythm.
- Soho is one of London's loudest nightlife districts, so expect street noise from the bars and pubs right outside well into the night.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a bottom bunk at check-in if you'd rather not climb up to a top bed.
- Use the shared kitchen — with meals out starting around $14, cooking a few yourself is where the real savings are.
- Book a private room early if you want one; there are only a handful and they go before the dorm beds do.