Why this Londoner living in hostels due to ‘rental crisis’ is viral on TikTok
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The account @lilexplores has posted a couple of videos, documenting her journey due to the current “crisis” of the London rental market.
On her latest viral video which currently has 1.1 million views, a caption reads “the London renting crisis means I’m currently living in hostels to go to work.”
@lilexplores gives viewers a tour of The Phoenix Hostel, the second one she has recently stayed at, giving it a “2/5 stars”.
She then shows a few dorms and bathrooms upstairs in a pub, with no kitchen and only a few appliances.
@lilexplores 🇬🇧 LONDON HOSTEL REVIEW 🇬🇧 Definitely a step down from last week’s hostel, particularly due to the lack of kitchen. Very cheap stay in London though! Fingers crossed I find a house soon 🤞 #london #londonhostels #hostelreview #backpacking #travellife #traveltok #travellife #londonlife #londontiktok #londonrenting #hostellife #hostelling ♬ Do It Better – Beachcrimes & Tia Tia
Moving on to show a small toilet cubicle, the next video caption reads “I mean I guess it does the job… You get what you pay for. Bit grimey but does work.”
Viewers also get an insight into the spacious bunk bed set up before @lilexplores praises the location of the hostel, saying “location perfect 5 mins from Marylebone”.
It’s then revealed that this hostel costs £14 per night.
TikTok users react to @lilexplores living in hostels due to London rental ‘crisis’
Many people on TikTok have replied to @lilexplores on her hostel tour videos, expressing their thoughts as she writes: “Definitely a step down from last week’s hostel, particularly due to the lack of kitchen. Very cheap stay in London though! Fingers crossed I find a house soon.”
One said: “thats £420 a month. Honestly, thats what a room should be in a flat share. Our country is broken.”
Another wrote: “You shouldn’t have to live like this as a working person,” along with a sad face emoji.
@lilexplores 🇬🇧 LONDON HOSTEL REVIEW🇬🇧 Another week, another hostel! Didn’t stay here for long at all but really liked the place and defiantely recommend-my favourite yet! Only drawback is the lack of kitchen if youre trying to make your own meals to save some money 💰 #placestovisit #londonrenting #hostelreview #travel #london #rentingcrisis #londonhostels #traveladventures #travellinguk #hostelling #uktravel #londonhousingcrisis #londontiktok #londonlife #londontiktok #hostellife #hostelvibes #hostelreview #wheretostay #traveltiktok #travelvlog #travellife ♬ I Ain’t Worried – Acoustic – OneRepublic
This account also sympathised, posting: “This country makes me so sad & mad, I’m so sorry. This shouldn’t be happening.”
@lilexplores is not alone when hunting for a place to live, as this person commented: “I had to do the same while searching for an app in Edinburgh, so uncomfortable, wish you find a place soon!!”
An encouraging comment said: “Damn your determination is admirable. Im sure you’ll be successful and find comfort soon enough!”
Newsquest has contacted The Phoenix Hostel in London for a comment.
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