SOHOSTEL, London

Sohostel - A socially-conscious London hostel with colorful communal spaces and rooftop bar in Soho

Located in Westminster Borough, this budget-friendly London hotel underwent a major refurbishment creating vibrant social areas designed for traveler interaction. Sohostel provides accommodations with hardwood floors across various room configurations, including 4-, 6-, 8-, and 18-bed dormitories equipped with reading lamps, USB ports, and under-bed storage cages. The property features a colorful bar serving pub-style dishes, fish and chips, hamburgers, and locally-sourced Greenwich lager. A continental breakfast buffet is available for £6, while a full English breakfast costs £7. The rooftop bar opens during spring and summer months, weather permitting. Guest amenities include Wi-Fi and tour booking services. Positioned 3 minutes from Oxford Street shopping, Sohostel sits within an 8-minute walk to Chinatown and 7 minutes to West End theaters. The property maintains excellent transit connectivity, with Tottenham Court Road tube station 5 minutes away and Oxford Circus station within an 8-minute walk.

Pros

Profits support Arlington, the UK's largest homeless shelter

Located within 0.5 miles of multiple restaurants including Bella Italia, Pizza Pilgrims, and Hakkasan

Situated 0.5 miles from both Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery

Dean, Frith, Beak and Old Compton streets offer immediate access to boutique shops and nightlife

Cons

Compact rooms with minimal furnishings beyond beds and storage lockers

Rooftop bar operation depends on British weather conditions