O'Callaghan's, London, England

At O'Callaghan's we like people to feel at home so we're set up not as a traditional hostel but like a big, friendly shared house and we must be doing it right as we've been here for over 70 years! We mainly specialise in Australian, New Zealand and South African backpackers and we're an ideal platform if you're coming to London looking for work and eventually settling in to a place of your own.We're not the Ritz but we're clean, friendly and safe and will even throw in a beer when you check in. We're seconds away from many pubs, clubs, supermarkets and restaurants and minutes from museums, parks and galleries. Buses can be caught directly outside and the tube is thirty seconds walk from our front door. Included in the price is free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free use of the lockers, free use of the kitchen, free yea, coffee, Milo and soup all day, free city tours (subject to availability), free bed linen, free tourist info, free use of our safe and advice on getting jobs, taxes and things to do and see in the city. We offer cheap international calls and if you're staying for two weeks or more you'll also get a free mobile SIM card. Rooms include free bed linen.There's no curfew. Please note that we do not accept guests under the age of 18 or over 35 or groups of more than four people. Please read our Things to Note below before booking.