2-Star Hotels in London

I stayed here during my solo trip, and I’m so happy I chose this hostel! Its location is absolutely perfect right in the heart of the city. Thanks to that, I was able to visit all of London’s top attractions in just two days, and everything was within easy reach. The hostel was a great base for exploring the city, especially as a solo traveler. I had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting London!

There is a women-only area, and only guests with a key card can enter. The women-only section has two bathrooms and one room with a maximum capacity of 10 people. The bunk beds are not very sturdy, so if the person on the top bunk moves, you can feel the vibration on the bottom bunk. For this reason, I wouldn’t recommend it to light sleepers. I stayed for 8 nights and only received two towels in total—one of them only after I asked for it myself. The bathrooms were clean, and tea was available for free. There is no laundry room, so you’ll need to use the nearest laundrette. The common room has a kettle, a microwave, and a small fridge.

I stayed at Cosmos Capsule Coworking London again, for the second time, and had a pleasant experience overall like I had during my first visit. This capsule hotel offers a unique blend of accommodation and coworking space at an affordable price. Located on Hanbury Street, just an 11-minute walk from Aldgate East station, its central location makes it accessible. Just outside the hotel, at 67 Hanbury Street, is Chaii Town, a charming Chai and Coffee shop that I highly recommend. They offer a great variety of Chai flavors and pastries. I tried their Ginger Chai and Chai Latte, both of which were delicious. Their exotic pastries, like Dubai Cookies and Matcha Cookies, pair perfectly with the aromatic Chai. The owner was wonderful, and the hospitality was exceptional. The capsules are well-designed and functional, featuring ambient lighting with customizable colors—blue, pink, green, yellow, or white. Each capsule also includes a TV screen and headphones, though I didn’t use them during my stay. The capsules are not soundproof, so a good night’s rest depends on the courtesy of fellow guests. Fortunately, everyone during my stay were considerate, and I slept well. Earbuds are provided in the capsule just in case. The shared spaces, including the showers and toilets, were very clean. The shared kitchen area includes essentials like a sink, microwave, kettle, tea, and cups. One standout feature is the massage chair in the common area, which offers a good massage after a long day. There’s no traditional reception desk; instead, check-in is automated via a WhatsApp message or email with an access code. This code grants entry to the building and a small box containing your key card. While the shared spaces were immaculate, the capsules could use a bit more attention. I noticed hairs from previous guests on the blanket. Overall, Cosmos Capsule Coworking London is a good option for budget-conscious travelers who need a comfortable place to stay and work.

Had the cheapest room in the basement. Very basic with indoor window only. Bathroom was tidy though, shower quite okay. Towels fresh and enough space for luggage. You could hear and feel the subway beneath, but this didn’t disturb me. Bed was clean and comfortable. Breakfast only ~5pound, great value for that money! Location fantastic, just near Paddington Station and Hyde Park.

Overall, this hostel offers good value for money. The location is convenient for getting around, and the decor is very cozy. The common area is perfect for meeting new people. However, the rooms are a bit small and the soundproofing isn't great. During peak hours, you might have to wait a while for the elevator. But considering the price and the area, I'm still very satisfied. I hope they can improve the cleanliness details in the future for an even better experience!

The local department is relatively fine, but the surrounding environment is convenient for employees to enter and exit the wired transportation.

Very basic hotel, wouldn’t win TV’s 4 in a bed but did the trick for a night out in London. Don’t take the wife (or girlfriend) but if you’re out on the lash with mates it ticks all the boxes🤣🤣👍

The room was great. I’d arranged to pay at the hotel but when I arrived there was nobody there to let me in. Some other guests of the hotel let me in, but I had to phone up to make payment via a link and only then received check in instructions, so this should be made clearer! Great hotel for the price though

The hotel is ideal for a London trip. The staff is very friendly, the room was ok. It is not cleaned daily. All in all was pleasant. We're happy to come back.

Great hotel, extremely friendly staff! good location! Near the Elizabeth line and not to far from gants hill on the central line underground station with direct links into central london! Next to a beautiful park 😍 NOT to far from Westfield stratford! Extremely clean and friendly cleaners 👏