Yha London St Pauls

YHA London St Paul's is a Three Star Hostel, as graded by the English Tourist Board.

The friendly team will welcome you to the former Choir Boys School for St Paul's Cathedral, in the centre of the historic City of London, an area which is both safe and quiet.

Located just 100 metres from St Paul's Cathedral, this hostel is centrally located for exploring all of London's major tourist attractions and museums with discounted tickets available form the Reception desk.

With plenty of public transport links nearby, it makes a practical base for sightseers and we are short walk from the River Thames with access to the Tate Modern Art Gallery and Globe Theatre via the 'Wobbly' Millenium Bridge.


All prices quoted are members prices.

Non members will be required to purchase membership at check in or pay a 3 GBP supplement (Adult) or 1.50 GBP (Child) per person per night.

Please note: YHA St Paul's is not a groups hostel. Groups of 8+ people will not be accepted.

Flying to London on Ryan Air or Easy Jet?

We are a short train ride from Gatwick and Luton Airports with trains coming to Blackfrairs Station (24 hours, 7 days. *NOTE major development work is underway at this station until late 2011) or City Thameslink (not overnight, Mon-Sat only) both less than 5 minutes walk away. From Stansted Airport the trains arrive at Liverpool Street Station and a number 11 or 23 bus will drop you off a 1 minute walk from the hostel, with the bus ride taking about 10 minutes, or it's a 2 station hop on the Underground Central Line. Heathrow and London City Airports are also easily accessible via the Underground.

Paris is now even closer with the newly opened St Pancras International Station being on the same line as Blackfriars (3 stops) and City Thameslink (2 stops). You really could be over the border in minutes!

We have Pay as You Go Internet machines and WiFi in our reception and lounge area.

Our accommodation ranges from some 1, 2 and 3 bedded rooms, mostly 4-8, one 10 and one 11 bedded room.

Families with children should contact the hostel direct to book a private family room. We cannot accept bookings in dormitory accommodation for persons aged between 16-18 without an accompanying adult over the age of 18. People aged between 16- 18 who wish to stay without an adult must book a private room.

A Full Buffet Breakfast is available to buy upon check in for £4.65, a great way to start your day!

We also serve Evening Meals between 5pm and 8pm and picnic lunches can be ordered for you to take on your days out.

YHA London St Paul's is part of YHA (England & Wales) Ltd and Hostelling International.

*** This hostel is part of the Youth Hostels Association of England & Wales, which is a membership organization. The prices quoted are member's prices. A non members supplement of €3 per person per night will be charged on arrival for those guests not in possession of a valid YHA England & Wales or equivalent IYHF/ Hostelling International membership card ***

Directions

We are a short train ride from Gatwick and Luton Airports with trains coming to Blackfrairs Station (24 hours, 7 days *NOTE major development work will commence soon at this station for a period of 2 years) or City Thameslink (not overnight, Mon-Sat only) both less than 5 minutes walk away. From Stansted Airport the trains arrive at Liverpool Street Station and a number 11 or 23 bus will drop you off a 1 minute walk from the hostel, with the bus ride taking about 10 minutes, or it's a 2 station hop on the Underground Central Line. Heathrow and London City Airports are also easily accessible via the Underground.

London's major mainline train stations - Euston, Kings Cross, Kings Cross St Pancras, Liverpool Street, Marylebone, Paddington, Waterloo - are all easily accessible by the Underground or bus services.

From St Paul's Underground take the St Paul's Cathedral Exit and follow the Brown 'Carter Lane Youth Hostel' signs.

At Blackfriars Underground turn right onto Queen Victoria Street, take second left into St Andrews Hill. Carter Lane is at the top - turn right for the hostel entrance

Bus information: Several frequent LT services.

Train information: Underground: Blackfriars 1/4m (Circle & District *NOTE major development work is underway at this station until late 2011) or St Paul's (Central Line) 1/4m; Mainline: Blackfriars 1/4m *NOTE major development work is underway at this station until late 2011; City Thameslink 1/4m; Liverpool Street 1m.

National Express: Victoria Coach Station 3 1/4m.

Useful website: www.tfl.gov.uk

Facilities

Restaurant, Internet Access, Linen Included, Bar, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Common Room, Breakfast Not Included, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, Breakfast