Booking Accommodation in London
You'll probably find the cheapest deals for accommodation in London on one of the numerous accommodation portal websites - some are general travel websites, such as Expedia; others offer only accommodation, such as TotalStay; whilst others still are specific to London, such as VisitLondonOffers.com. Booking.com offers a very wide range of accommodation in London, and has some great deals - take a look at what's on offer using the search box below:

Alternatively, you may have read about websites that offer you rooms - or the entire apartment/house - in the home of an actual resident. One such company is iStopOver who have a number of accommodation options on offer all over London - give them a go!

You may also be able to find some great deals directly from hotels' websites. They very often offer special deals for Internet bookings. There's one thing that you can be sure of: the wide range of accommodation in London means you'll have plenty of choice!

Cheaper accommodation can be found in hostels, as well as in university dorms, which are let out during the summer. Hotels further away from the centre of London will also be cheaper - though, of course, you won't be as close to the "action". As a compromise, look for accommodation in transport Zone 2 (e.g. areas such as Fulham, Shepherd's Bush, Camden, Clapham) which will mean central London will still be very easy to reach.

Price Range Key
We've listed a variety of different accommodation types here, for a variety of different budgets. We've also provided a key to help you:
£ = up to £30 per person per night
££ = up to £50 pppn
£££ = up to £70 pppn
££££ = up to £100 pppn
££££ = over £100 pppn   

Youth Hostels (back to top)
Earl's Court 38 Bolton Gardens, SW5 0AQ Website: Earl's Court YHA Underground: Earl's Court Price Range: £
A Victorian House with dormitory style accommodation of 4-10 bedded rooms. Shared bathrooms. Self-catering kitchen and Internet facilities available. There is also a garden where barbeques are organised in the summer.

Holland House Holland Walk, W8 7QU Website: www.hollhse.btinternet.co.uk Underground: High Street Kensington or Holland Park Price Range: £
This is one of the nicest YHA hostels in London, part of which used to be a Jacobean mansion (!), located inside one of the best parks in the city. Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals available. Self-catering kitchen and laundry facilities available. Comment: Very popular with school groups from the continent. Book early to secure accommodation.

Oxford Street 14 Noel Street, W1F 8GJ Website: Oxford Street YHA Underground: Oxford Street or Tottenham Court Road Price Range: £
Probably the most central youth hostel! Perfectly located for many of London's attractions, as well as shopping, pubs, bars, clubs...the list goes on. Self-catering; Internet facilities available.

Independent Hostels (back to top)
The Generator Compton Place, (off 37 Tavistock Place), WC1H Website: www.the-generator.co.uk Price Range: £-££
A very lively place, by all accounts, and a great location! There are 837 beds available, so you should be sure to find a bed for the night here. A variety of options available: you can stay in a dorm room, or a single/2/3/4/5/6-bedded room. Prices include breakfast.

University Accommodation (back to top)
City University Accommodation Website: www.city.ac.uk/ems/accommodation/index.html Price Range: £-££
Accommodation available at four residences around the Barbican/Clerkenwell/Angel area, with both single/twin rooms available as well as self-contained flats. Most accommodation available during summer, although some available all year round!

Imperial College of Science and Technology Website: www3.imperial.ac.uk/conferenceandevents/accommodation Underground: South Kensington or Gloucester Road Price Range: £-££
First class position near the major South Kensington museums. Open only for summer. Sports centre facilities (pool, squash courts, fitness centres) are available.

London School of Economics Residences Website: www.lsevacations.co.uk Price Range: £-££
Bed and breakfast or self-catering accommodation available in six residences across London, with all open during summer (some during the Easter and Christmas vacations as well).

UCL (University College London) Residences Website: www.ucl.ac.uk/residences Price Range: £-££
UCL has 13 residences open for summer 2010 across London . The residences are located in Euston / Euston Square or King's Cross as well as Victoria or Camden Town . UCL offers a choice of single standard bedrooms, en-suite bedrooms on a room only basis or with breakfast at affordable prices.

Apartments (back to top)
Astons Apartments Website: www.astons-apartments.com Price Range: ££-£££
Serviced apartments in Kensington.

JSK Locations Website: www.jskapartments.com Price Range: £££-£££££
Offer a wide range of luxury serviced apartments throughout central London.

Serviced Apartments and Serviced Offices Worldwide
Website: www.moveandstay.com
Provides serviced apartments and serviced offices listing worldwide. City Guide and directories, online reservation, photos and virtual tours. General information and useful links for expatriate family and business travellers.

Hotels (back to top)
Curzon House Hotel 58 Courtfield Gardens, SW5 Website: www.curzonhousehotel.co.uk Underground: Gloucester Road Price Range: £
Well-kept and friendly. Singles, doubles, triples and quads all available. Use of kitchen

Garden Court Hotel 30/31 Kensington Gardens Square, W2 Website: www.gardencourthotel.co.uk Underground: Bayswater Price Range: ££ - £££
Close to Whiteley's Shopping Mall which has an 8-screen cinema, numerous restaurants & cafes and many shops; also not too far from Notting Hill. Rooms with private facilities available, and prices include breakfast.

Gate Hotel 6 Portobello Road W11 Website: www.gatehotel.co.uk Underground: Notting Hill Gate
Price Range: ££ - £££
Actually a converted town house. Very pretty hotel situated in a particularly lively area of Notting Hill Gate, which is one of the trendiest areas in London at the moment. You couldn't be closer to Portobello Market! All rooms ensuite.

Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum Hotel 97 Cromwell Road, Kensington, London, SW7 4DN
Website: www.hikensingtonforumhotel.co.uk Underground: Gloucester Road
Price Range: ££££
A well placed hotel in Kensington near many of London's local attractions. The Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum is the perfect destination for both business travel and holidays in England's capital city.

Maranton House Hotel 14 Barkston Gardens SW5 Website: www.marantonhousehotel.com Underground: Earl's Court
Price Range: ££ - £££
According to Frommer's, this is "one of London's best values". Close to several other hotels around a quiet square. There are 16 rooms, all with private bathroom. Breakfast is not provided, but local Earl's Court cafes will cater for your needs! Check out the website for these special promotional rates!

Merlyn Court Hotel 2 Barkston Gardens SW5 Website: www.merlyncourthotel.com Underground: Earl's Court
Price Range: £-££
Quiet area, close to public transport. Very popular. English breakfast is included in the price. Rooms with and without bathroom facilities. Singles, doubles, triples and quads all available.

St. Margaret's Hotel 26 Bedford Place WC1B Website: www.stmargaretshotel.co.uk Underground: Russell Sq. or Holborn
Price Range: ££
Great location for the West End and Convent Garden. Rates include an English breakfast. Shared facilities available, as are some en-suite rooms.

Thanet Hotel 8 Bedford Place, Russell Sq. WC1B Tel: 020 7636 2869 Fax: 020 7323 6676 Website: www.thanethotel.co.uk Underground: Russell Sq.
Price Range: ££ - £££
Frommer's 99 Budget Hotel of the Year. Perfect location for the British Museum and a short walk to the West End. Recommended by several other guides as well. All rooms have en-suite facilities; singles, doubles, triples and quads available.

Premier Inn Website: www.premierinn.com Price Range: £££
A chain of inexpensive hotels which offers basic but very clean accommodation. The best of the bunch is probably the one near County Hall - you're right in the centre of London, and near the Thames, the London Eye and Westminster (as well as being only 5 minutes walk away from Waterloo station - good travel connections!).

Vicarage Hotel 10 Vicarage Gate W8 Tel: 020 7229 4030 Fax: 020 7792 5989 Website: www.londonvicaragehotel.com Underground: High St. Kensington
Price Range: ££ - ££££  
Family-run hotel, in a beautiful Victorian house. Singles, doubles, triples and quads all available. Read the great reviews of the hotel on the website guestbook!