Best Hostels in Leicester
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Popular choice
Birmingham Central Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Located in the Eastside district of Birmingham, this Birmingham hostel is in the vicinity of Bullring & Grand Central Mall. You can visit sacred sites such as the St Anne's Catholic Church, found 750 metres from the Birmingham accommodation.
Also, Birmingham Central Backpackers hostel is about 10 minutes by car from the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham.
There are shared bathrooms at the Birmingham property with a separate toilet and a shower for a more comfortable stay. Also, the presence of bath sheets in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Birmingham Central Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Birmingham Central Backpackers
Located in the Eastside district of Birmingham, this Birmingham hostel is in the vicinity of Bullring & Grand Central Mall. You can visit sacred sites such as the St Anne's Catholic Church, found 750 metres from the Birmingham accommodation.
Also, Birmingham Central Backpackers hostel is about 10 minutes by car from the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham.
There are shared bathrooms at the Birmingham property with a separate toilet and a shower for a more comfortable stay. Also, the presence of bath sheets in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Yha Ilam Hall
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 2.71 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Found a 15-minute drive from Ashbourne Tunnel, the hostel is 7 km from worship locations like St Oswald's Church. The Dovedale Stepping Stones is 2.1 km from the Ashbourne property.
The national Trust-administered Ilam Park can also be found a 5-minute walk away.
Guests can relax in the private bathrooms equipped with amenities like a lowered sink.
Yha Ilam Hall
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 2.71 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Yha Ilam Hall
Found a 15-minute drive from Ashbourne Tunnel, the hostel is 7 km from worship locations like St Oswald's Church. The Dovedale Stepping Stones is 2.1 km from the Ashbourne property.
The national Trust-administered Ilam Park can also be found a 5-minute walk away.
Guests can relax in the private bathrooms equipped with amenities like a lowered sink.
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Guest favorite
Igloo Hybrid
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Guests of this Nottingham hostel can discover the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, located nearly a 25-minute walk away, or visit sports venues like the Nottingham Greyhound Stadium, which is 2.2 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the affordable hostel is not far from the victorian park "Arboretum".
The eco-friendly Igloo Hybrid hostel provides an ideal location just 0.6 km from Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem.
The hostel comprises 28 cosy rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with an extra bed, an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning. Some rooms also include a cosy lounge and a communal kitchen decorated in cosy style.
Igloo Hybrid
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Igloo Hybrid
Guests of this Nottingham hostel can discover the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, located nearly a 25-minute walk away, or visit sports venues like the Nottingham Greyhound Stadium, which is 2.2 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the affordable hostel is not far from the victorian park "Arboretum".
The eco-friendly Igloo Hybrid hostel provides an ideal location just 0.6 km from Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem.
The hostel comprises 28 cosy rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with an extra bed, an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning. Some rooms also include a cosy lounge and a communal kitchen decorated in cosy style.
Malacuna Birmingham
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Located in the Jewellery district, the Birmingham hostel is approximately 5 minutes by car from Bullring & Grand Central Mall and about a 10-minute drive from such shopping venues as the Upscale Selfridges Department Store. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the boutique Malacuna Birmingham hostel is just 1.7 km from the 6.75 acre Eastside City Urban Park.
Saint Martin in the Bull Ring Parish Church, a prominent religious site, is within a few blocks of the property.
Certain rooms have a private bathroom with a sink and a shower, and some units additionally boast a cupboard and a writing table.
Malacuna Birmingham
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Malacuna Birmingham
Located in the Jewellery district, the Birmingham hostel is approximately 5 minutes by car from Bullring & Grand Central Mall and about a 10-minute drive from such shopping venues as the Upscale Selfridges Department Store. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the boutique Malacuna Birmingham hostel is just 1.7 km from the 6.75 acre Eastside City Urban Park.
Saint Martin in the Bull Ring Parish Church, a prominent religious site, is within a few blocks of the property.
Certain rooms have a private bathroom with a sink and a shower, and some units additionally boast a cupboard and a writing table.
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Best-rated
Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Located 3.2 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the award winning Tudor World Museum, the Stratford-upon-Avon hostel is also 3.6 km from the medieval CofE Holy Trinity Church. The hostel is about a 15-minute ride from The Guild Chapel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit Shakespeare's Grave, which stands 3.7 km from this accommodation.
Some rooms at the Stratford-upon-Avon hostel feature comfortable decor, along with bedside reading lights for guests' convenience.
Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon
Located 3.2 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the award winning Tudor World Museum, the Stratford-upon-Avon hostel is also 3.6 km from the medieval CofE Holy Trinity Church. The hostel is about a 15-minute ride from The Guild Chapel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit Shakespeare's Grave, which stands 3.7 km from this accommodation.
Some rooms at the Stratford-upon-Avon hostel feature comfortable decor, along with bedside reading lights for guests' convenience.
Yha Hartington Hall
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Church of St Giles is just around the corner from this hostel, while Manchester airport is 60 km away. The Manifold Craft Barn is 7 km from the Hartington hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Wetton Hill, which is a 10-minute drive away.
There are private bathrooms at this Hartington property with a separate toilet and a shower for a more comfortable stay.
Yha Hartington Hall
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Yha Hartington Hall
Church of St Giles is just around the corner from this hostel, while Manchester airport is 60 km away. The Manifold Craft Barn is 7 km from the Hartington hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Wetton Hill, which is a 10-minute drive away.
There are private bathrooms at this Hartington property with a separate toilet and a shower for a more comfortable stay.
Beckbury House Close To The City, 7 Mins From Qe And Royal Othopedic Hospital, Bham University
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Beckbury House Close To The City, 7 Mins From Qe And Royal Othopedic Hospital, Bham University
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Beckbury House Close To The City, 7 Mins From Qe And Royal Othopedic Hospital, Bham University
Cheerful Double En-Suite Room With Free Wifi
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
The Derby Arboretum is just 1.5 km from the hostel, while the all - seater Pride Park Football Stadium is nearly a 25-minute walk away. St Peter's Church, a nearby place of worship, is just near the Derby hostel.
Cheerful Double En-Suite Room With Free Wifi hostel offers access to the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, which is merely 550 metres away.
Cheerful Double En-Suite Room With Free Wifi
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
Cheerful Double En-Suite Room With Free Wifi
The Derby Arboretum is just 1.5 km from the hostel, while the all - seater Pride Park Football Stadium is nearly a 25-minute walk away. St Peter's Church, a nearby place of worship, is just near the Derby hostel.
Cheerful Double En-Suite Room With Free Wifi hostel offers access to the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, which is merely 550 metres away.
Soli Hostel
- Car park
- Garden area
The hostel is about 10 minutes by car from the spinning Spinball Whizzer Roller Coaster.
The important historical sights include Catholic Youth Retreat Centre Castle, situated within a few blocks of this Alton hostel.
Soli Hostel
- Car park
- Garden area
Soli Hostel
The hostel is about 10 minutes by car from the spinning Spinball Whizzer Roller Coaster.
The important historical sights include Catholic Youth Retreat Centre Castle, situated within a few blocks of this Alton hostel.
Mara Boutique Apartaments
- In-room breakfast
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
This Oldbury hostel is located 600 m from Balaji Temple, while the nearby cultural attractions include Black Country Living Open-Air Museum, which is 3.4 km from. The hostel is also in the vicinity of the Shri Venkateswara Balaji Temple.
The narrow Titford Canal is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the property.
Mara Boutique Apartaments
- In-room breakfast
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Mara Boutique Apartaments
This Oldbury hostel is located 600 m from Balaji Temple, while the nearby cultural attractions include Black Country Living Open-Air Museum, which is 3.4 km from. The hostel is also in the vicinity of the Shri Venkateswara Balaji Temple.
The narrow Titford Canal is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the property.
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Great deal
Hillcrest
- Free parking
- Heating
- Garden area
This Ilkeston inn places you merely 650 metres from the Pioneer Meadows Nature Reserve and 4.4 km from Shipley Hall. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like the Bramcote Hills Park (4.9 km) and Straws Bridge (1.4 km).
Also, the Hillcrest Ilkeston is approximately a 15-minute drive from Bluebell Dairy.
Hillcrest
- Free parking
- Heating
- Garden area
Hillcrest
This Ilkeston inn places you merely 650 metres from the Pioneer Meadows Nature Reserve and 4.4 km from Shipley Hall. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like the Bramcote Hills Park (4.9 km) and Straws Bridge (1.4 km).
Also, the Hillcrest Ilkeston is approximately a 15-minute drive from Bluebell Dairy.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Leicester, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Birmingham Central Backpackers |
8.3 / 10 (3584 Reviews) |
From 27$ | |
| Yha Ilam Hall |
8.7 / 10 (569 Reviews) |
From 33$ | |
| Igloo Hybrid |
8.7 / 10 (2182 Reviews) |
From 29$ | |
| Malacuna Birmingham |
6.9 / 10 (1791 Reviews) |
From 16$ | |
| Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon |
8.7 / 10 (673 Reviews) |
From 75$ |
More accommodations in Leicester
Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget-friendly hostels in Leicester city center are best for first-time visitors?
The Birmingham Central Backpackers and Igloo Hybrid provide comfortable stays in the city center. They are walking distance from attractions like the Leicester Cathedral and the Highcross shopping center.
Consider visiting Leicester Cathedral early in the morning for a quiet experience, as it tends to get busier in the afternoons.
What are some good budget hostels near the train station?
YHA Stratford-Upon-Avon and Soli Hostel offer convenient locations near train stations. This makes it easy for guests to explore nearby cities like Birmingham and Nottingham.
Book your train tickets in advance for discounts, especially for trips to Birmingham on weekends.
Which Leicester hostels are located near colleges?
Beckbury House is situated close to local colleges, making it a great choice for students or parents visiting. The location allows easy access to nearby educational facilities.
Visit local college events or open days to enhance your experience and connect with the academic community.
Are there budget hostels with breakfast options in Leicester?
Birmingham Central Backpackers and Igloo Hybrid both offer breakfast included in their rates. This is a great way to start your day without extra costs.
Plan your breakfast before 9 AM to avoid morning rushes and ensure you have ample time for sightseeing.
Where can I find affordable hostels near popular attractions?
The Igloo Hybrid and YHA Ilam Hall provide access to top attractions like the Leicester City Football Club and the National Space Centre. Staying nearby saves time and transport costs.
Visit the Leicester City Football Club during match days to soak in the local sports culture; book tickets early for a guaranteed seat.
Are there hostels that are ideal for solo travelers in Leicester?
Cheerful Double En-Suite Room and YHA Hartington Hall are perfect for solo travelers. They offer great communal areas for meeting fellow guests.
Join group activities or tours organized by your hostel to engage with other travelers and explore the city together.
Which Leicester hostels are good for a relaxed stay?
YHA Ilam Hall and Soli Hostel provide a calm atmosphere suitable for relaxation. They are located near parks and natural surroundings.
Reserve quiet rooms away from common areas for a more peaceful stay and better sleep experience.
What unique local experiences can I explore in Leicester?
Get a taste of authenticity by visiting the Leicester Market and the Jewry Wall. The market offers local delicacies, while Jewry Wall provides insight into Roman history.
Visit Leicester Market between 10 AM - 2 PM for the best local food samples, and check out the Jewry Wall Museum for guided tours on weekends.
How can I experience local festivals in Leicester?
Leicester hosts several vibrant festivals like Diwali in October and the Carnival in August. These events are rich in culture and great fun.
Plan your trip around these events for a unique experience; arrive early to secure the best viewing spots.
What is the best way to get around Leicester?
The bus system covers most areas, with key stops at the train station and city center. Additionally, consider biking for a more eco-friendly option.
Purchase a day bus pass for unlimited travel within the city, and consider renting a bike for a scenic ride through Abbey Park.
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