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Safestay London Kensington Holland Park
Safestay London Kensington Holland Park
4 out of 5
Holland Walk, Kensington, London, England
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Located in Kensington, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street, Kensington Gardens, and Kensington Palace. Queensway and Royal Albert ...…

3.8/5Good! (702 reviews)

"The workers at the restayramt were friendly and the hostel felt safe and family friendly"…"

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2020

Safestay London Kensington Holland Park
The Horse & Stables
The Horse & Stables
2 out of 5
122 - 124 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
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Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge, and London Eye. London Dungeon and Big Ben ...…

The Horse & Stables
MEININGER Hotel London Hyde Park - Hostel
MEININGER Hotel London Hyde Park - Hostel
2 out of 5
Baden-Powell House, 65-67 Queens Gate, London, England
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $61 per night

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Kensington High Street. Imperial ...…

3.7/5Good! (192 reviews)

"We loved the family room. With two single beds and two bunk beds (one each for our two children) - we had plenty of room. Breakfast was great and the two kids were free. Great location for all of the museums- you can literally see the Natural History museum from the hotel. Only drawbacks were that ..."…"

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2020

MEININGER Hotel London Hyde Park - Hostel
Generator London
Generator London
2 out of 5
37 Tavistock Place, Russel Square, London, England
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The price is $47 per night

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Russell Square, The British Museum, and University College London. Oxford Street and ...…

3.6/5Good! (997 reviews)
Nice place

"Nice and clean hostel in the heart of London."…"

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2020

Generator London
Saint James Backpackers
Saint James Backpackers
2 out of 5
21 Longridge Road, London, England
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $40 per night

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Buckingham Palace and within 6 mi (10 km) of University of London and Big Ben. London Dungeon ...…

3.8/5Good! (108 reviews)

"Delicious pancakes for breakfast!!!"…"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2020

Saint James Backpackers
OYO Camden BnB
OYO Camden BnB
2 out of 5
1-3 Grafton Road, London, England
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $68 per night

Located in Camden, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Camden Markets and Hampstead Heath. ZSL London Zoo and University College London are also within ...…

3.5/5Good! (190 reviews)
Cheap and cheerful

"Basic en-suite accommodation at amazing price for London"…"

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2019

OYO Camden BnB
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel
2 out of 5
40 College Crescent, Swiss Cottage, London, England
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Located in Camden, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hampstead Heath, ZSL London Zoo, and Regent's Park. Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and Queensway are also ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (989 reviews)

"Stay was great only"…"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2020

Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel
Venture Hostel
Venture Hostel
2 out of 5
86 Tanner's Hill, London, England
The price is $13 per night

Located in Lewisham, this hostel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from O2 Arena and within 6 mi (10 km) of London Eye and Tower of London. Big Ben and St. Paul's Cathedral are ...…

3.2/5 (170 reviews)

"My stay was okay. The bedroom was well kitted out,WIFI was great but the bed was uncomfortable and hard on my back. There is no entertainment at night unless you go to the bar. Food was great. The staff helpful to a point.. It was better than the rest but still requires improvement since a toilet ..."…"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2019

Venture Hostel
London Waterloo Hostel
London Waterloo Hostel
2 out of 5
73 Lambeth Walk, Lambeth, London, England
The price is $61 per night

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Imperial War Museum and Big Ben. Westminster Cathedral is 1.3 mi (2 km) away. Lambeth North ...…

2.9/5 (497 reviews)

"A good hostel. Clean and well positioned. Staff helpful. 24 hr reception"…"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2019

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Clink78 Hostel
Clink78 Hostel
2 out of 5
78 Kings Cross Road, London, England
The price is $47 per night

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Russell Square, The British Museum, and The Strand. Financial District and University College ...…

3.6/5Good! (603 reviews)

"Good location and nice communal facilities"…"

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2020

Clink78 Hostel
Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel
Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel
2 out of 5
143 The Strand, London, England
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $61 per night

Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Trafalgar Square, London Eye, and London Dungeon. Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are ...…

2.9/5 (517 reviews)

"The hotel is dated but clean and value for money."…"

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2020

Hotel Strand Continental - Hostel
Clink 261 Hostel
Clink 261 Hostel
2 out of 5
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, England
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Located in London City Centre, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Russell Square, The British Museum, and Oxford Street. University College London and Financial ...…

3.7/5Good! (355 reviews)

"Overall amazing stay loved the guests and the staff only issue was breakfast isn’t free so that’s the only thing"…"

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2020

Clink 261 Hostel
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Cranbrook Hotel
Cranbrook Hotel
2.5 out of 5
22-24 Coventry Road, Ilford, England
The price is $36 per night
3.1/5 (793 reviews)
Excellent value for money

"The property offers excellent value for money, when you consider the price includes breakfast and location. A large room with ensuite bathroom, average quality furnishings and the bathroom needs a bit of TLC."…"

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2020

Cranbrook Hotel
OYO Arinza Hotel
OYO Arinza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
50, Mansfield Road, Ilford, England
The price is $42 per night
3/5 (236 reviews)
Best Value for money hotel in Ilford

"Very nice place to stay and very friendly staff. Good price and a very cosy room. I would recommend."…"

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2020

OYO Arinza Hotel
PremierLux Serviced Apartments
PremierLux Serviced Apartments
3 out of 5
210 Ilford Lane, Ilford, England
The price is $43 per night
4.1/5Very Good! (68 reviews)
Location and comfort

"Convenience and location brilliant great staff and have stayed many times will be staying again"…"

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2020

PremierLux Serviced Apartments
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Hostels and More in Ilford

Ilford has 37 accommodations, and if you have a hard time finding many hostels in the area, you can still pick a place that meets your needs. With the affordable options here, you'll be able to cut down your spending on overnight stays and save more for exploring during your trip. You can enjoy activities like shopping in this destination, while the local restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds.

Wondering where our customers have stayed in Ilford? These are a few popular options that may have reasonable prices:

OYO Townhouse 16 Ilford Hill - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Ilford Station. Guests can enjoy a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Lucky 8 Hotel - Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.

Park Hotel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Ilford Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel.

Cranbrook Hotel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Ilford Station. You can take advantage of a shared/communal kitchen and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Britannia Inn Hotel - Property features at this guesthouse include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Ilford?

Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the local climate:

  • The hottest months are typically August and July, while January and February are the coldest months
  • January-March: Daytime temperatures average 53° F and nighttime temperatures average 36° F
  • April-June: 70° F is the daytime average and 40° F is the nighttime average
  • July-September: Daytime averages are around 72° F and nighttime averages are around 49° F
  • October-December: The average temperatures are 61° F during the day and 37° F at night
  • Average rainfall is 0.83 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Ilford?

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like these places:

Top Sights
  • South Park
  • London Stadium
  • O2 Arena
Natural Features
  • Valentines Mansion & Gardens
  • Valentines Park
  • Sky Garden
Cultural Attractions
  • Redbridge Museum
  • Tower of London
  • Museum of London

Generally, Ilford is known for its:

  • Shopping
  • Forests
  • Parks
  • Golfing
  • Restaurants
  • Cultural attractions

How to Get to Ilford and Around the Area

You'll find the closest airport in London (LCY-London City), located 5.4 mi (8.7 km) away from the city center. Another option is London (STN-Stansted), which is 22.8 mi (36.7 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transit to get around. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Newbury Park Station, Barkingside Underground Station, and Gants Hill Underground Station. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Seven Kings Station, Ilford Station, or Goodmayes Station.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Ilford?
You may be able to find reasonable prices at these Ilford accommodations, which get positive reviews from our travelers: Cranbrook Hotel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Ilford Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a meeting room at this hotel. OYO Arinza Hotel - Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk. PremierLux Serviced Apartments - Property features at this guesthouse include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Rossmore Hotel - You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel. Wellesley Hotel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Ilford Station. Guests can enjoy a shared/communal kitchen and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
What's the seasonal weather like in Ilford?
Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. Average annual rainfall for Ilford is 23 inches.
What is there to see and do in Ilford?
Overall, Ilford is known for its forests, parks, and golfing. Major attractions include Westfield Stratford City, London Stadium, and Excel Exhibition Centre. Get out into nature with places like Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Valentines Park, and Hainault Forest Country Park. Cultural attractions include Redbridge Museum, O2 Arena, and Alexandra Palace.
What's the best way to get around Ilford?
You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from the city center. An alternative is London City Airport (LCY), situated 5.4 mi (8.7 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transit during your trip. You can access metro transit at Newbury Park Station, Barkingside Underground Station, and Gants Hill Underground Station. To explore more of the area, take a train from Seven Kings Station, Ilford Station, or Goodmayes Station.

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