Hootananny Hostel, London

Location: 95 Effra Road, London, GB

Features a 24-hour access fully equipped shared kitchen and separate shared lounge with large windows on two sides and chill-out balcony the length of the lounge. Hootananny backpackers' hostel offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, lockers for valuables, free linen, free self-service breakfast and a laundry room with washing and drying facilities for hostellers’ exclusive use. There is a big supermarket directly opposite the hostel. It is situated on the upper floors above the legendary live music pub/venue of the same name renowned for its eclectic vibe and diverse music, offering free entry to most gigs, with two pool tables, spacious beer garden and renowned street food stalls serving global street food. Brixton is a multicultural nightlife hub boasting the O2 Academy music venue, Ritzy independent cinema, vibrant street markets, independent music venues, clubs, restaurants, bars, cafes. Hootananny Hostel is 0. 5 miles from Brixton tube station on the Victoria Line, four stops to Victoria in central London. Directly outside the hostel are three bus stops for travel to all points of London. The Houses of Parliament is 3.

Market, Caribbean food, live music. Gentrifying but raw.

Guest rating: 5

Amenities: Wheelchair-accessible, Car park, 24-hour reception, Wi-fi