The Original London Sightseeing Bus Tour
This bus tour takes in all of the capital’s famous sights and also includes an exciting riverboat cruise on the River Thames.
YHA London Oxford Street
London, W1F 8GJOverview
YHA Oxford Street is a modern backpackers hostel offering comfortable, yet cheap, accommodation in London’s West End. An eclectic mix of cafes, pubs, cinemas, quirky boutiques and alternative nightlife are all within a 5 minute walk of the hostel.
London’s major attractions, including the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, London Dungeons and the Tower of London are all easily accessible and we sell discounted tickets at reception. If shopping is your thing then we're only a block away from London’s famous Oxford Street, Europe’s largest high street.
Why guests love YHA London Oxford Street
Accommodation at YHA London Oxford Street
The hostel
This Youth Hostel has 104 beds over 36 Rooms including double, twin bunk, three bed, four bed private rooms and dorms all with shared facilities. Our bright and colourful lounge and dining area has comfortable seating and tables and chairs. The hostel also benefits from a self-catering kitchen and a laundry room with washing, drying and ironing facilities.
This is a busy city centre hostel, so families might prefer YHA London St Pancras or YHA London St Paul's for a quieter London break. However, we are not a 'party hostel' and all ages are very welcome!
Food and drink at YHA London Oxford Street
Things to do around YHA London Oxford Street
Vertical Chill
Vertical Chill is a unique climbing centre where the wall is housed inside a refrigerated unit and is named the Ice Wall, giving you a taste of real ice climbing indoors.
Cycling in London
Santander Cycles (more commonly known among the locals as Boris Bikes!) is a public bicycle hire scheme in London.
London Zoo
London Zoo is home to 750 species of animals including lions and lizards, monkeys and meerkats, birds and butterflies.
Buckingham Palace
Home to the Queen and steeped in history, Buckingham Palace is a must see for any visitor.
The Houses of Parliament
Guy Fawkes once tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament and, whilst you won't find any gunpowder there anymore, it is still home to the UK government and some often explosive discussions between the
The British Museum
The British Museum houses a vast collection of artefacts and treasures, many of them acquired as the British Empire grew.
Little Chelsea
This vibrant shopping quarter has all the vibe of its namesake. You'll find over 50 indie retailers for fab vintage finds, along with restaurants and cafes to relax in.
Walking and Rambling in London
Thanks to Sandemans London tours, you can delve deep into the history, heritage and culture of the capital. See well-known attractions like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Chang
Climbing in London
Vertical Chill is a unique climbing centre where the wall is housed inside a refrigerated unit and is named the Ice Wall, giving you a taste of real ice climbing indoors.
London Marathon
The Virgin Money London Marathon is the largest annual fundraising event on the planet. 26.2 miles is the distance our runners are going for young lives. We’d love to have you on our team.
Ride London
Prudential Ride London is an annual 100 mile cycling trip.
London Landmarks Half Marathon
We are thrilled to be a charity partner of the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2019 which promises to be a day like no other. This race takes place through Westminster and the City with 10,000+ runn
ASICS London 10k
The ASICS London 10k (formerly the British 10k) spans across the countries capital. You'll pass notable landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Free Tour of London
No other tour covers so many major London landmarks!
British Museum Small Group Tour
This 2-hour semi-private tour (8 people max per group) through the British Museum covers all the highlights of the museum including the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Marbles, the Easter Island statues
3-hour London Private City Tour
Explore the major landmarks of London with your very own private tour.
2-hour London private city tour
Explore the best bits of London but are on a time limit? Take the London highlights tour offered by Sandemans.
London pub crawl
Enjoy a great night out in London with the SANDEMANs Pub Crawl! London has long been home to legendary parties and we’ve got you sorted with some of the best spots in town!
London Harry Potter Tour
This 2-hour walking tour covers all of London’s major Harry Potter sites, including the Ministry of Magic, the Leaky Cauldron, scenes from the films and much more!
London Grim Reaper tour
This 2-hour walking tour begins in the 1400s, a time long before London had an official police force and when tyrants ruled and preyed on the weak.
London Street Art Tour
On this two and a half hour walking tour, your local guide will take you further into East London to discover street art, anti-gentrification movements, Cockney culture and more!
London Old City walking tour
Learn about the original London, a mere one square mile beside the river Thames.
Facilities
General
- 24 hour access
- Ambulant accessible
- Free wi-fi
Essentials
- Laundry
- Lounge
- Luggage store
Entertainment
- TV
Accommodation options
- Private rooms available
Food & drink
- Cafe
- Dining room
- Licensed bar
- Self-catering kitchen
Transportation & parking
- Near underground
- Near train station
Need to know
Check in: 14:00
Check out: 10:00
Towels and toiletries: Towels are included when you book a private room. Toiletries are not provided but are available to hire or purchase from reception. Bedding is supplied.
YHA London Oxford Street - Access Statement
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Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
You can find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel on the volunteering website.
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