Laid-back hostel with mixed-sex dorms and a classic pub, plus free Wi-Fi and breakfast.

The Steam Engine

Above a traditional London pub, this hip hostel is a 5-minute walk from the Lambeth North Tube station, less than 1 mile from Big Ben (landmark clocktower), and 1.9 miles from the British Museum. The no-frills, mixed-gender dorms come with free linens and Wi-Fi, plus lockers and shared bathroom facilities. Continental breakfast is free, while the downstairs pub serves drinks 24/7, and specialises in burgers and classic British pub grub. It also has a pool table.

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