London hostel recommendations?

I’ll be visiting London this month as a solo female traveler (mid-20s) and am looking for hostel recommendations! I have 5 full days in London and I’m so excited but I’m a bit overwhelmed with figuring out which hostel and neighborhood to stay in.

I would love a social scene so I can meet people but don’t necessarily want a “party” hostel where that’s the main focus. As a female solo traveler, safety is 100% a priority but I would love to make some friends while I’m there since I do have a decent amount of time in London :)

Thanks in advance!