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Leicester Hostels

Leicester
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1. Birmingham Central Backpackers

2. Yha Ilam Hall

3. Igloo Hybrid

4. Malacuna Birmingham

5. Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon

6. Yha Hartington Hall

7. Beckbury House Close To The City, 7 Mins From Qe And Royal Othopedic Hospital, Bham University

8. Cheerful Double En-Suite Room With Free Wifi

9. Soli Hostel

10. Mara Boutique Apartaments

Best Hostels in Leicester

Hostels near Leicester

  • Popular choice
Birmingham Central Backpackers Birmingham Central Backpackers

Birmingham Central Backpackers

La Brea House, 61-65 Coventry Street
54.1 km (33.6 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Garden area

This hostel is a mere 1.5 km from Chancellor's Lake and 2.4 km from the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham. Birmingham Back to Backs Houses is in the vicinity of the hostel.

Birmingham Central Backpackers hostel boasts location only 9 minutes' walk from Bullring & Grand Central Mall.

8.3
3479 reviews
~ US$13 / night

Birmingham Central Backpackers

54.1 km (33.6 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Garden area

Birmingham Central Backpackers

This hostel is a mere 1.5 km from Chancellor's Lake and 2.4 km from the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham. Birmingham Back to Backs Houses is in the vicinity of the hostel.

Birmingham Central Backpackers hostel boasts location only 9 minutes' walk from Bullring & Grand Central Mall.

8.3
3479 reviews
From US$ 13 / night
Yha Ilam Hall Yha Ilam Hall

Yha Ilam Hall

Ilam Hall, Ashbourne
65.0 km (40.4 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 2.71 per day
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Billiard tables
  • Garden area

Guests may find Ilam Park Dovedale & the White Peak located within 300 metres of this hostel, while Dovedale Stepping Stones is a 5-minute ride away. In addition, Church of the Holy Cross is located a 10-minute walk away.

Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Dovedale Valley, which is 2 km away.

8.6
579 reviews
~ US$26 / night

Yha Ilam Hall

65.0 km (40.4 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 2.71 per day
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating
  • Billiard tables
  • Garden area

Yha Ilam Hall

Guests may find Ilam Park Dovedale & the White Peak located within 300 metres of this hostel, while Dovedale Stepping Stones is a 5-minute ride away. In addition, Church of the Holy Cross is located a 10-minute walk away.

Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Dovedale Valley, which is 2 km away.

8.6
579 reviews
From US$ 26 / night
  • Best-rated
Igloo Hybrid Igloo Hybrid

Igloo Hybrid

4-6 Eldon Chambers, Wheeler Gate
35.3 km (22.0 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • Security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace

This Nottingham hostel is located around 25 minutes on foot from Trent Bridge Cricket Ground and only 650 metres from the Hands-on Robin Hood Experience Family Museum. The affordable hostel is conveniently located 0.6 km from Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery and 0.7 km from Nottingham Castle, offering proximity to historical attractions for enthusiasts.

Guests will find Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, which is merely an 8-minute stroll away.

There are 28 rooms fitted with ironing equipment, as well as entertainment facilities such as a TV.

8.7
2074 reviews
~ US$39 / night

Igloo Hybrid

35.3 km (22.0 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • Security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace

Igloo Hybrid

This Nottingham hostel is located around 25 minutes on foot from Trent Bridge Cricket Ground and only 650 metres from the Hands-on Robin Hood Experience Family Museum. The affordable hostel is conveniently located 0.6 km from Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery and 0.7 km from Nottingham Castle, offering proximity to historical attractions for enthusiasts.

Guests will find Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, which is merely an 8-minute stroll away.

There are 28 rooms fitted with ironing equipment, as well as entertainment facilities such as a TV.

8.7
2074 reviews
From US$ 39 / night
Malacuna Birmingham Malacuna Birmingham

Malacuna Birmingham

92-95 Livery Street,
54.9 km (34.1 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Terrace

Saint Paul's Church is about 5 minutes on foot from this Birmingham hostel, while Peace Gardens is nearly a 25-minute walk away. You can visit sacred sites such as Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Chad, found within a few blocks of the modern hostel.

The nearby cultural landmarks include the cutting-edge Ikon Gallery, which is just 1.5 km away.

Malacuna Birmingham hostel welcomes guests into 63 rooms featuring a mini-kitchen, along with an ironing set.

7
1750 reviews
~ US$16 / night

Malacuna Birmingham

54.9 km (34.1 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Terrace

Malacuna Birmingham

Saint Paul's Church is about 5 minutes on foot from this Birmingham hostel, while Peace Gardens is nearly a 25-minute walk away. You can visit sacred sites such as Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Chad, found within a few blocks of the modern hostel.

The nearby cultural landmarks include the cutting-edge Ikon Gallery, which is just 1.5 km away.

Malacuna Birmingham hostel welcomes guests into 63 rooms featuring a mini-kitchen, along with an ironing set.

7
1750 reviews
From US$ 16 / night
Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon

Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon

Hemmingford House
60.1 km (37.3 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Billiard tables
  • Terrace

Historical sites in the area include Shakespeare's Grave Church, situated 3.6 km away.

Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Bancroft Gardens, which is approximately a 15-minute drive away.

8.6
695 reviews
~ US$31 / night

Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon

60.1 km (37.3 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Billiard tables
  • Terrace

Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon

Historical sites in the area include Shakespeare's Grave Church, situated 3.6 km away.

Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Bancroft Gardens, which is approximately a 15-minute drive away.

8.6
695 reviews
From US$ 31 / night
Yha Hartington Hall Yha Hartington Hall

Yha Hartington Hall

Hall Bank, Hartington,
72.2 km (44.9 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Terrace

This hostel is located 7 km from Manifold Craft Barn.

You can also visit Church of St Giles, located a 6-minute walk away.

8.5
667 reviews
~ US$81 / night

Yha Hartington Hall

72.2 km (44.9 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Terrace

Yha Hartington Hall

This hostel is located 7 km from Manifold Craft Barn.

You can also visit Church of St Giles, located a 6-minute walk away.

8.5
667 reviews
From US$ 81 / night
Beckbury House Close To The City, 7 Mins From Qe And Royal Othopedic Hospital, Bham University Beckbury House Close To The City, 7 Mins From Qe And Royal Othopedic Hospital, Bham University

Beckbury House Close To The City, 7 Mins From Qe And Royal Othopedic Hospital, Bham University

59 Beckbury Road
60.8 km (37.8 mi) from Leicester
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Garden area

This comfortable hostel is located 4.2 km from Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park and only 1.9 km from the public Selly Oak Park. The Roman Catholic parish "Church of Our Lady and St Rose of Lima", a nearby place of worship, is within reach of the Birmingham hostel.

The nearby cultural landmarks include Gas Hall Exhibition Gallery, which is nearly a 15-minute ride away.

Equipped with coffee and tea making equipment, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

8.2
62 reviews
~ US$82 / night

Beckbury House Close To The City, 7 Mins From Qe And Royal Othopedic Hospital, Bham University

60.8 km (37.8 mi) from Leicester
  • 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

This comfortable hostel is located 4.2 km from Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park and only 1.9 km from the public Selly Oak Park. The Roman Catholic parish "Church of Our Lady and St Rose of Lima", a nearby place of worship, is within reach of the Birmingham hostel.

The nearby cultural landmarks include Gas Hall Exhibition Gallery, which is nearly a 15-minute ride away.

Equipped with coffee and tea making equipment, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

8.2
62 reviews
From US$ 82 / night
Cheerful Double En-Suite Room With Free Wifi Cheerful Double En-Suite Room With Free Wifi

Cheerful Double En-Suite Room With Free Wifi

1 Wilson Street
39.4 km (24.5 mi) from Leicester
12
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating

This Derby hostel is located within a 2-km distance of Darley Park and a mere 9 minutes on foot from Assembly Rooms. The nearby sports attractions include the all - seater Pride Park Football Stadium, nearly a 25-minute walk away.

The comfortable hostel boasts location in the vicinity of Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

7.7
18 reviews
~ US$85 / night

Cheerful Double En-Suite Room With Free Wifi

39.4 km (24.5 mi) from Leicester
12
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Heating

Cheerful Double En-Suite Room With Free Wifi

This Derby hostel is located within a 2-km distance of Darley Park and a mere 9 minutes on foot from Assembly Rooms. The nearby sports attractions include the all - seater Pride Park Football Stadium, nearly a 25-minute walk away.

The comfortable hostel boasts location in the vicinity of Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

7.7
18 reviews
From US$ 85 / night
Soli Hostel Soli Hostel

Soli Hostel

New Road, Alton
64.0 km (39.8 mi) from Leicester
  • Car park
  • Garden area

The comfortable hostel is about 10 minutes by car from the wooden Wickerman Roller Coaster.

Also, this hostel is 2.4 km from Alton Towers Waterpark.

8.4
38 reviews
~ US$131 / night

Soli Hostel

64.0 km (39.8 mi) from Leicester
  • Car park
  • Garden area

Soli Hostel

The comfortable hostel is about 10 minutes by car from the wooden Wickerman Roller Coaster.

Also, this hostel is 2.4 km from Alton Towers Waterpark.

8.4
38 reviews
From US$ 131 / night
Mara Boutique Apartaments Mara Boutique Apartaments

Mara Boutique Apartaments

147 Dudley Road East
62.3 km (38.7 mi) from Leicester
  • In-room breakfast
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Garden area

Staying at the hostel in Oldbury, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Dudley Golf Club, which is nearly 25 minutes' walk away. In addition, Tividale Tirupathy Balaji Temple can be found in the vicinity of the Oldbury hostel.

The 5-room Mara Boutique Apartaments hostel enjoys a convenient location 2.3 km from the narrow Titford Canal.

The rooms at the hostel come with a seating area and offer views of the garden. Also, guests are provided with a writing desk, along with a variety of media options, including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

5.8
283 reviews
~ US$80 / night

Mara Boutique Apartaments

62.3 km (38.7 mi) from Leicester
  • In-room breakfast
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Garden area

Mara Boutique Apartaments

Staying at the hostel in Oldbury, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Dudley Golf Club, which is nearly 25 minutes' walk away. In addition, Tividale Tirupathy Balaji Temple can be found in the vicinity of the Oldbury hostel.

The 5-room Mara Boutique Apartaments hostel enjoys a convenient location 2.3 km from the narrow Titford Canal.

The rooms at the hostel come with a seating area and offer views of the garden. Also, guests are provided with a writing desk, along with a variety of media options, including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

5.8
283 reviews
From US$ 80 / night
  • Great deal
Hillcrest Hillcrest

Hillcrest

Hillcrest
38.1 km (23.7 mi) from Leicester
11
  • 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.

10
1 reviews

Hillcrest

38.1 km (23.7 mi) from Leicester
11
  • 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.

10
1 reviews

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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

(3479 Reviews)

From 13$
Yha Ilam Hall

8.6 / 10

(579 Reviews)

From 26$
Igloo Hybrid

8.7 / 10

(2074 Reviews)

From 39$
Malacuna Birmingham

7.0 / 10

(1750 Reviews)

From 16$
Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon

8.6 / 10

(695 Reviews)

From 31$

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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.

Tip:

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.

Tip:

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.

Tip:

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.

Tip:

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.

Tip:

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.

Tip:

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.

Tip:

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.

Tip:

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.

Tip:

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.

Tip:

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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