The Dictionary Hostel in Bayswater

Close to trendy bars and clubs, this laid-back hostel in the Shoreditch area is a 14-minute walk from the restaurants and galleries along Brick Lane, and 4 minutes' walk from Shoreditch High Street tube station.Basic mixed and female-only dorms sleep 4 to 10 guests, and feature metal bunk beds, free Wi-Fi and lockers, plus shared bathrooms. Private rooms, some with en suite facilities, are also available.Continental breakfast is complimentary. There's a cosy bar/coffee shop and a guest kitchen, as well as a bright lounge, and a courtyard with seating and foosball.