Where to start! As befitting such a major city, there’s an incredible amount of hotels in London, with something for all tastes and budgets. Take a look below at some budget options available in the capital.
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
Curzon House Hotel
58 Courtfield Gardens, SW5
Underground: Gloucester Road
Price Range: £
Well-kept and friendly. Singles, doubles, triples and quads all available. Use of kitchen possible.
Garden Court Hotel
30/31 Kensington Gardens Square, W2
Underground: Bayswater
Price Range: ££ – £££
Close to Whiteley’s Shopping Mall which has an multi-screen cinema, numerous restaurants & cafes and many shops; this hotel is also reasonably close to Notting Hill. Rooms with private facilities available, and prices include breakfast.
Gate Hotel
6 Portobello Road W11
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, SW7 4DN
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
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
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
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
Underground: Russell Square
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
Assorted locations in London
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
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!
