ASICS London 10k
The ASICS London 10k (formerly the British 10k) spans across the UK's capital. You'll pass notable landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
YHA London Oxford Street
Overview
YHA London 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
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Things to do around YHA London Oxford Street
2-hour London private city tour
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3-hour London Private City Tour
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London Street Art Tour
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Alcotraz – London's speakeasy cocktail bar prison experience
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Camley Street Natural Park
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Vertical Chill
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The Houses of Parliament
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Free tour of London
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British Museum Small Group Tour
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London pub crawl
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London Harry Potter Tour
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London Grim Reaper tour
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London Old City walking tour
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Word on the Water
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London Zoo
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Buckingham Palace
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Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- 24-hour reception
- Café
- Contactless payments
- Dining room
- Full mobile coverage
- Licensed bar
- Lift
- Luggage store
- Near bus stop
- Near train station
- Near underground
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared laundry room
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Unlimited breakfast
- Water refill station
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Closed facilities: WiFi is temporarily unavailable at this hostel.
Reception opening times: 24 hours.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests from 07:30 – 09:00 on weekdays and 07:30 – 10:00 at weekends.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Parking: There is no parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA London Oxford Street. Assistance dogs are welcome – please notify us at the time of booking.
Guest access: Our lift takes guests from the main entrance on the ground floor to the basement (laundry and locker rooms) or third floor (self-catering kitchen, lounge, five bedrooms and two toilets/shower rooms). Most of our bedrooms and toilets/shower rooms are located on the fourth and fifth floors with access via stairs only.
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.
Find out more and apply to volunteer.
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