Is it possible to use hostel booking for a UK Standard Visitor visa application or must it be a hotel? [duplicate]

I'm going to stay there for about a month.

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Guidance as to what NOT to submit includes:

This page provides guidance on the types of documents that are not required to consider your application.

if you are applying as a family/group you do not need to provide multiple copies of the same documents

bank statements or letters issued more than 1 year before the date of application
driving licence
photographs (other than passport photographs required in section 1)
notarial certificates
business cards
hotel bookings
...

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Do I need hotel booking for UK visa?

Do I need to book a hotel for a UK visa? Yes, unlike the flight, hotel reservation for UK visa is needed and we recommend that it should be included in the package of documents submitted.

What is proof of accommodation for UK visa?

Evidence should demonstrate how the applicant can legally occupy the accommodation. This could be via a copy of the property deeds, mortgage documents, tenancy agreement and/or letter from the landlord confirming that rent payments are up to date and the applicant is allowed to occupy the property.

How do I get a dummy hotel visa booking?

This can be done in 3 ways:

Provide an invitation letter from a friend or relative residing in the country you are visiting.

Book a reservation with a hotel or hostel and use the confirmation letter as proof of accommodation.

Get a dummy hotel reservation through a verified agent.

What is a proof of accommodation?

A proof of accommodation document is simply a document that shows you have somewhere to stay during your trip to the Schengen Area. It could be a hotel booking, a letter from family or a friend, or a rental agreement stating you have the short-term rent of a home for the duration of your trip.

Gov.UK | Standard Visitor/Tourist Visa Online Application | Step by Step Process using Mobile Phone.

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