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NX London Hostel

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup51.476°N, 0.037°W
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The rattle and hum of the city filters through double glazing, then fades when you pull the door shut — this is London camping without the tent pegs, a dry roof and a bunk when the capital's your basecamp.

It's for travellers who want a bed in the thick of it all — backpackers ticking off the sights, festival-goers, friends on a weekend break, maybe solo explorers who'd rather save their pennies for the South Bank than a hotel. There are camping pods alongside hostel bunks, so you've got options depending on whether you fancy four walls indoors or something a bit more contained outside. Dogs are a maybe — worth asking ahead if you've got one in tow.

Facilities aren't spelled out in detail, so arrive ready to ask what's what. Campfires are a check-on-arrival situation — unlikely in a London setting, but clarify if it matters to you. It's open all year, which makes it handy for off-season city breaks or last-minute plans. Expect the no-frills practicality of hostel life with the bonus of a pod option if you want your own little shell in the sprawl.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
17°C
Clear
10 mph
50%
7-Day Outlook
Today
21° / 13°
0%
Sun
20° / 14°
18%
Mon
20° / 13°
29%
Tue
25° / 14°
29%
Wed
26° / 17°
39%
Thu
28° / 17°
6%
Fri
28° / 20°
22%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

120 routes found via OpenStreetMap

link to Brockley station

Connects residential Brockley to central London via Nunhead and Peckham Rye, following mostly flat pavements and quiet streets through typical South London neighbourhoods. Perfect for families and buggies with good step-free access. Dogs welcome throughout. Worth doing for easy access to local cafes, parks, and frequent train connections into the city—a practical route rather than scenic, but handy for exploring this corner of SE London.

Walking routeRegional network
1.33 km from campsite
Operator: Lewisham Council;Southwark Council;TfL
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link to Nunhead station

Connects Nunhead station to surrounding areas through urban streets and residential roads. Flat terrain with pavements throughout, making it fully accessible for buggies and families with young children. Dogs welcome on leads. Perfect for exploring this characterful South London neighbourhood, with Victorian architecture, independent shops, and easy access to Nunhead Cemetery's woodland paths. Ideal as a gentle stroll or short walk to local amenities.

Walking routeRegional network
1.53 km from campsite
Operator: Southwark Council;TfL
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Jubilee Greenway (section 7)

Follows the Thames Path through historic Greenwich and Deptford, mostly flat on paved riverside paths with occasional gentle inclines through parks. Excellent for families and buggies – wide, well-maintained surfaces throughout. Dogs welcome on leads near cafés and playgrounds. Passes the Cutty Sark, Greenwich Market, and offers stunning riverside views of Canary Wharf, making it ideal for combining exercise with sightseeing stops.

Walking routeRegional network
2.11 km from campsite
Operator: Greenwich Council;Lewisham Council;Southwark Council
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Silk Mill Path

Walking routeLocal network
1.89 km from campsite
Operator: London Borough of Lewisham, Royal Borough of Greenwich

Green Chain Walk section 11 Alt

Walking routeRegional network
2.92 km from campsite

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