London Accommodation Tips: neighborhood and hotel suggestions

 

Last updated: 06/01/2020

Choosing accommodation in London is not a very simple task. That's because there are several options of cool neighborhoods and prices don't usually help the tourist's pocket. In this post, you will find tips on the best neighborhoods to stay and varied accommodation options for all budgets and tastes!

CHOOSING YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN LONDON

London is a expensive city and this is directly reflected in the hosting. When choosing where to stay, you need to consider a few points. London is an inexhaustible city and, therefore, each person draws a roadmap to include what interests them in the days they will spend in the city. Do you want to visit several museums, prefer parks and green areas, do you want to be in the shopping frenzy? The place where you plan to stay has a lot to do with the itinerary What do you think about doing in the city? Furthermore, it is worth considering the question of public transportation, if there are subway and train stations and how easy it is to get from one place to another by bus.

The truth is that there is no “best place” to stay in London. The city is great, safe and has zillions of cool things to do in knowing. one thing that I don't recommend: staying super far from the center to pay for a cheaper hotel. You will end up taking 1 hour, 1 and a half hours inside a subway and/or bus to get to the main attractions, wasting precious time when you could be visiting a nice place and having fun. Next, we will talk a little more about some suggestions for neighborhoods and lodging in the city.

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SUGGESTIONS ON WHERE TO STAY IN LONDON

We've put all our suggestions for neighborhoods to stay in London on the interactive map below. The neighborhoods are separated by color and there are many interesting accommodation options. Keep in mind that the closer you are to London's main attractions, the more expensive your accommodation will be. It is worth doing a lot of research and trying to book in advance to take advantage of promotions and guarantee the best prices (by London standards).

1. WEST END (COVENT GARDEN, SOHO AND LEICESTER SQUARE)

The West End is a very central neighborhood with most of London's theatres, art galleries, excellent restaurants, the wonderful Covent Garden Market and varied to suit all budgets and much of London's nightlife. Staying in this area you will have plenty of public transport and will reach many attractions just by walking.

• Courthouse Hotel London (5 stars)
• Club Quarters Hotel, Lincoln's Inn Fields (4 stars)
• Victory House, London Leicester Square, MGallery by Sofitel (4 stars)
• Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity – The Strand (4 stars)
• Soho Piccadilly Circus Apartment (4 stars)
• Thistle Holborn, The Kingsley (4 stars)
• Hotel Indigo – London – 1 Leicester Square (4 stars)
• St Giles London – The St Giles Hotel (3 stars)
• Assembly Hotel (3 stars)
• Z Hotel Tottenham Court Road (3 stars)

2. OXFORD STREET, MARYLEBONE AND MAYFAIR

It is north of the aforementioned neighborhoods and is a very convenient location with many transport options. It is ideal for those who want to make the most of their trip to shop, as a large part of central London's commerce and large department stores are concentrated here.

• London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square (5 stars)
• Sanderson (5 stars)
• London Marriott Hotel Park Lane (5 stars)
• Radisson Blu Edwardian, Berkshire (4 stars)
• Blandford Hotel (4 stars)
• Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London (4 stars)
• The Sumner Hotel (4 stars)
• Saint George's Hotel (4 stars)

• Mermaid Suite Hotel (3 stars)
• London Kings Hotel (3 stars)
• Regency Hotel Westend (3 stars)
• The Duke Rooms London (3 stars)

3. WESTMINSTER, ST JAMES'S, VICTORIA AND PIMLICO

This is a super touristy area where most of the attractions aimed at the royal family are located, as well as the Big Ben it's the british parliament. Transport is good and it's also easy to reach many nearby attractions via a pleasant walk.

• Hotel Cafe Royal (5 stars)
• Sofitel London St James (5 stars)
• The Grand at Trafalgar Square (4 stars)
• Amba Hotel Charing Cross (4 stars)
• Park Plaza Victoria London (4 stars)
• The Grosvenor Victoria (4 stars)

• St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London (4 stars)
• DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria (4 stars)
• Comfort Inn Buckingham Palace Road (4 stars)
• The Nadler Victoria (4 stars)
• Airways Hotel Victoria (3 stars)
• Hanover Hotel Victoria (3 stars)
• Comfort Inn Victoria (3 stars)
• Best Western Victoria Palace (3 stars)

4. KENSINGTON, CHELSEA & SURROUNDINGS

Upscale area of London, where many of the Americans who move to the city reside. There are several free museums in the region, such as the Natural History Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Science Museum, Design Museum, between others. The proximity to the Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens is also a positive point.

• The Exhibitionist Hotel (5 stars)
• Royal Garden Hotel (5 stars)
• Astors Belgravia (4 stars)
• Hilton London Olympia (4 stars)
• Hilton London Kensington Hotel (4 stars)
• Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington (4 stars)
• Henley House Hotel (4 stars)
• Moonlight Hotel (4 stars)

• Millennium Gloucester Hotel London (4 stars)
• Oliver Plaza Hotel (4 stars)
• Ashburn Hotel (4 stars)
• K Hotel Kensington (4 stars)
• Twenty Nevern Square Hotel (4 stars)
• B&B Belgravia (3 stars)
• The Diplomat Hotel (3 stars)
• The Jade (3 stars)

ECONOMY IN LONDON: ACTIVITY CARDS

For those who want to do many things and visit many paid places in London, the suggestion is to purchase one of the cards that give you direct access to attractions and ride the tourist bus, saving a lot! O THE LONDON PASS is the most famous of them. The card can be purchased in versions of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 10 days. It entitles you to admission to over 60 of London's top attractions and 1 day tour on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. In addition, the card offers more than 20 exclusive special offers at some of the city's shops and restaurants. See the full list of included attractions in this link. Price: from £69.

Read more: What to do in London – Complete itinerary of 5 days or more

 

5. NOTTING HILL, BAYSWATER AND PADDINGTON

This region is north of the Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens and offers a good variety of places to stay. You can visit the lively Notting Hill, in addition to being able to take the express train to the Gatwick airport, at Paddington station.

• Park Grand London Lancaster Gate (5 stars)
• Hilton London Metropole (4 stars)
• Norfolk Towers Paddington (4 stars)
• Best Western Mornington Hotel Hyde Park (4 stars)
• Mercure London Hyde Park Hotel (4 stars)
• Blakemore Hyde Park (4 stars)
• Corus Hotel Hyde Park (4 stars)
• Thistle Hyde Park (4 stars)
• The Portobello Hotel (4 stars)
• Hilton London Paddington (4 stars)

• Shaftesbury Metropolis London Hyde Park (4 stars)
• Lancaster Gate Hotel (3 stars)
• Reem Hotel (3 stars)
• Troy Hotel (3 stars)
• Avon Hotel (2 stars)

6. REGENT'S PARK, PRIMROSE HILL AND CAMDEN TOWN 

This area north of London is funky, full of life and very pretty. In Primrose Hill, it is possible to have a beautiful view of London from the top of a hill. Camden Town It's a super alternative neighborhood, with lots of markets and a hippie and punk vibe.

• Melia White House Hotel (4 stars)
• Park Avenue Baker Street (4 stars)
• The Level at Melia White House (4 stars)
• Americana Hotel (4 stars)
• Carlow One (4 stars)
• Holiday Inn London Camden Lock (4 stars)
• Second Nest Regents Park (4 stars)
• Camden Enterprise Hotel (3.5 stars)
• Corner House Hotel (3 stars)
• Best Western Swiss Cottage Hotel (3 stars)
• Camden BnB (2 stars)

7. KING'S CROSS, ST PANCRAS, FITZROVIA AND ANGEL ISLINGTON

The King's Cross St Pancras area is excellent for those using Eurostar trains, which travel to Paris or Amsterdam. The region is super cool and has the incredible British Library. A few minutes away is the incredible neighborhood of angel, where we live and we highly recommend it! The neighborhood is much less touristy, but it has a meeting of respect for restaurants from many cuisines in the world!

• Radisson Blu Edwardian, Bloomsbury Street (4 stars)
• DoubleTree by Hilton London – West End (4 stars)
• TheWesley (4 stars)
• Pullman London St Pancras (4 stars)
• Radisson Blu Edwardian, Grafton (4 stars)
• Hilton London Angel Islington (4 stars) – Read about our experience here!
• Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross (4 stars)
• DoubleTree by Hilton London-Islington (4 stars)
• Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury (4 stars)

• Kings Cross Inn Hotel (3 stars)
• Thanet Hotel (3 stars)
• Jesmond Dene Hotel (3 stars)
• The House of Toby (3 stars)
• The Judd Hotel (3 stars)
• Euro Hotel (3 stars)
• Jesmond Dene Hotel (3 stars)

8. SHOREDITCH, SPITAFIELDS, WHITETECHAPEL AND HOXTON

For those who enjoy street art, the tip is to stay in the neighborhood of Shoreditch, a super trendy neighborhood with lots of graffiti (in our specific post about the neighborhood there is a huge list of hotels). Nearby are the delicious Spitafileds market, delicious restaurants in Hoxton and the neighborhood of Whitechapel, famous for being the scene of the crimes of “Jack the Ripper”.

• M by Montcalm Shoreditch London Tech City (5 stars)
• Montcalm Royal London House-City of London (5 stars)
• Nobu Hotel Shoreditch (5 stars)
• Ace Hotel London Shoreditch (5 stars)
• The Curtain (5 stars)
• citizenM London Shoreditch (4 stars)
• Dorsett City London (4 stars)
• Holiday Inn London – Whitechapel (4 stars)
• New Road Hotel (4 stars)

• The Z Hotel Shoreditch (3 stars)
• Holiday Inn Express London City (3 stars)
• Qbic Hotel London City (3 stars)
• ibis London City – Shoreditch (3 stars)
• Point A Hotel London Shoreditch (3 stars)
• Brick Lane Hotel (1 star)

9. CITY OF LONDON

“City of London” is the name of the area where London was born, when it was founded by the Romans in 43 AD With must-see attractions such as London Tower, Tower Bridge, Leadenhall Market, the free observatory Sky Garden and the St Paul's Cathedral, London's current financial district is a great place to stay, with plenty of dining and public transport options.

• Grange St Paul's Hotel (5 stars)
• Grange Tower Bridge Hotel (5 stars)
• The Montcalm At Brewery London City (5 stars)
• Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square (5 stars)
• Andaz London Liverpool Street – a Concept by Hyatt (5 stars)
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Tower of London (4 stars)
• Club Quarters Hotel, St Paul's (4 stars)
• Great St Helen Hotel (4 stars)
• The Chamberlain (4 stars)
• Dorsett City London (4 stars)

• Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch (4 stars)
• Apex Temple Court Hotel (4 stars)
• citizenM Tower of London (4 stars)
• Apex City Of London Hotel (4 stars)
• Motel One London-Tower Hill (3 stars)
• Premier Inn London Bank – Tower (3 stars)
• Premier Inn London City – Tower Hill (3 stars)
• Premier Inn London Blackfriars – Fleet Street (3 stars)

10. SOUTH BANK, BANKSIDE, WATERLOO AND LAMBETH

The south side of the River Thames has far fewer attractions than the north side. There are interesting offers from the hotel chain right on the banks of the river, where the The Shard, the tallest building in London. crossing the Millennium Bridge, a beautiful pedestrian bridge, you get to the great Tate Modern, London's Museum of Modern Art. Other nearby attractions are the must-see and free Imperial War Museum it's the Lambeth Palace, home to the Archbishop of Cambridge, leader of the Anglican Church.

• Hilton London Bankside (5 stars)
• Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London (4 stars)
• Park Plaza London Riverbank (4 stars)
• Park Plaza County Hall London (4 stars)
• Novotel London Blackfriars (4 stars)
• Park Plaza London Waterloo (4 stars)

• ibis London Blackfriars (3 stars)
• The Mad Hatter Hotel (3 stars)
• Holiday Inn Express Southwark (3 stars)
• Premier Inn London Waterloo (3 stars)
• Premier Inn London County Hall (3 stars)
• Days Hotel Waterloo (3 stars)
• ibis Styles London Southwark (3 stars)
• City Hotel London (3 stars)
• Premier inn Southwark Borough High St (3 stars)
• ibis London Blackfriars (3 stars)

Read more: England: 15 cheap accommodation options in London

BONUS: OTHER FURTHER NEIGHBORHOODS

Check out other accommodation options in more distant but very friendly neighborhoods in the city:

> GREENWICH | Read more: London: What to do in the neighborhood of Greenwich

• Intercontinental London – The O2 (5 stars)
• Innkeeper's Lodge London, Greenwich (4 stars)
• De Vere Devonport House (4 stars)
• Doubletree By Hilton London – Greenwich (4 stars)
• Novotel London Greenwich (4 stars)
• Holiday Inn Express London Greenwich (3 stars)
• ibis London Greenwich (3 stars)
• Premier Inn London Greenwich (3 stars)

The Angerstein Hotel (2 stars)

> CANARY WHARF AND DOCKLANDS | Read more: Canary Wharf: From Harbor to London's Financial District

• London Marriott Hotel West India Quay (5 stars)
• Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel (5 stars)
• Novotel London Canary Wharf (4 stars)
• Britannia International Hotel Canary Wharf (4 stars)
• Hilton London Canary Wharf (4 stars)
• Radisson Blu Edwardian, New Providence Wharf (4 stars)
• Point A Hotel London Canary Wharf (3 stars)
• ibis London Docklands Canary Wharf (3 stars)
• The Ship Inn (3 stars)

> STRATFOR | Read more: London: Discover Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

• Moxy London Stratford (4 stars)
• Holiday Inn London- Stratford City (4 stars)
• Staybridge Suites London- Stratford (4 stars)
• The Railway Tavern Hotel (4 stars)
• Epsilon Hotel  (3 stars)
• Holiday Inn Express London Stratford (3 stars)
• Premier Inn London Stratford (3 stars)
• ibis London Stratford (2 stars)
• London Olympus Hotel (2 stars)
• London Olympus Hotel Nirvana (1 star)

> HAMPSTEAD AND SURROUNDINGS | Read more: London: Discover the little explored neighborhood of Hampstead

• Quality Hotel Hampstead (3 stars)
• Best Western Swiss Cottage Hotel (3 stars)
• Langorf Hotel (3 stars)
• Haverstock Hotel (3 stars)
• Smart Stay Swiss Cottage (3 stars)
• Holiday Inn Express London-Swiss Cottage (3 stars)
• Premier Inn London Hampstead (3 stars)

> WEMBLEY | Read more: Football: Tour at Wembley Stadium in London

• St George's Hotel – Wembley (4 stars)
• Holiday Inn London – Wembley (4 stars)
• Hilton London Wembley (4 stars)
• Novotel London Wembley (4 stars)
• Best Western Plus London Wembley Hotel (4 stars)
• London – Wembley International Hotel (3 stars)
• ibis London Wembley (3 stars)
• Premier Inn London Wembley Park (3 stars)
• Wembley Park Hotel (3 stars)

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