Hostels in Southampton

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Cheapest monthOctober
Most expensive monthSeptember
Top rated by travellersAlcantara House, $91
Cheapest bed foundAlcantara House, $91

Finding cheap hotels in Southampton: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in October.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Southampton are full of digital nomads and holidaymakers of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Southampton. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Southampton hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Southampton generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Southampton. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as $91 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated St Joseph's Guest House and Alcantara House as the best central Southampton hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.