The Liverpool Street Hostel

The hum of the city never quite fades here — you're in the heart of London, where the glow of streetlights replaces stars and sirens are the new cockerel crow.

This is proper urban camping, ideal for backpackers, festival-goers between gigs, or anyone wanting a no-frills base for exploring the capital without the hotel price tag. The pods and hostel bunks suit solo travellers and small groups who'd rather spend their money on museums and markets than bedsheets. It's London camping — think crash pad, not countryside — but that's exactly the point for some trips.

WiFi's onsite so you can plot your Tube routes and museum visits. Worth asking about dogs if you're travelling with one, and check the campfire situation when you arrive — open fires in central London are a postcode lottery. Open year-round, so whether you're catching a winter show or a summer street food crawl, there's a bunk with your name on it. The vibe is functional, friendly, and utterly London — sleep cheap, wake early, get out there.