London is one of the world's great cities — the capital of England and the United Kingdom, a former heart of a global empire, and today a cosmopolitan metropolis of nine million people drawing visitors from every country. The city holds more UNESCO-listed sites, Michelin-starred restaurants, and free world-class museums than almost any other capital. From the medieval Tower of London and the palaces of Westminster to the street food of Borough Market, the theatres of the West End, and the galleries of Tate Modern, London offers an almost inexhaustible range of experiences across its 33 boroughs.
Accommodation overview
Budget
$15-40/night
Mid-range
$50-120/night
Luxury
$150+/night
Best area
City Center
Hotels by budget
Find accommodation that fits your travel budget.
Budget-friendly (under $50/night)
Budget
£20–£95/night (~$25–$121) — dorm from £20, private rooms from £70
4.1/5
Affordable accommodation option in London.
Generator BarGenerator CaféCommon rooms and games area
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Budget
£18–£80/night (~$23–$102) — dorm from £18, private rooms from £60
3.9/5
Affordable accommodation option in London.
Belushi's bar and restaurant downstairsFree Wi-FiLuggage storage
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Budget
£22–£90/night (~$28–$114) — dorm from £22, private rooms from £75
4.0/5
Affordable accommodation option in London.
Self-catering kitchenCafé and barFree Wi-Fi
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Mid-range ($50-150/night)
Mid-range
£110–£280/night (~$140–$356)
4.4/5
Comfortable mid-range hotel in London.
Hoxton Grill restaurantThe Lounge barBike hire
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Mid-range
£130–£320/night (~$165–$406)
4.5/5
Comfortable mid-range hotel in London.
Bistrot Bruno Loubet restaurantThe Cocktail BarRoof terrace
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Mid-range
£120–£300/night (~$152–$381)
4.5/5
Comfortable mid-range hotel in London.
Corner Room restaurantTyping Room barRoof terrace
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Mid-range
£100–£220/night (~$127–$279)
4.2/5
Comfortable mid-range hotel in London.
Art installations throughoutFree Wi-Fi24-hour reception
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Mid-range
£90–£200/night (~$114–$254)
4.4/5
Comfortable mid-range hotel in London.
CanteenM restaurant and barRooftop terrace24-hour self check-in kiosks
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Mid-range
£80–£180/night (~$102–$229)
4.2/5
Comfortable mid-range hotel in London.
Bar and loungeContinental breakfast includedFree Wi-Fi
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Mid-range
£75–£170/night (~$95–$216)
4.1/5
Comfortable mid-range hotel in London.
The Pantry restaurant and barMeeting roomsBike hire
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Mid-range
£70–£150/night (~$89–$191)
4.0/5
Comfortable mid-range hotel in London.
Bar and lounge24-hour receptionFree Wi-Fi
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Mid-range
£65–£145/night (~$83–$184)
4.0/5
Comfortable mid-range hotel in London.
Hub barFree high-speed Wi-Fi24-hour reception
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Mid-range
£130–£320/night (~$165–$406)
4.3/5
Comfortable mid-range hotel in London.
Hoi Polloi restaurant and barStumptown Coffee in lobbyVintage record players in rooms
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Luxury ($150+/night)
Luxury
£450–£1,500/night (~$571–$1,905)
4.9/5
Premium luxury accommodation in London.
Kaspar's Seafood Bar & GrillThe American BarGordon Ramsay's River Restaurant
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Luxury
£600–£2,000/night (~$762–$2,540)
4.9/5
Premium luxury accommodation in London.
The Ritz Restaurant (Michelin-starred)The Ritz Club casinoAfternoon tea (The Palm Court)
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Luxury
£550–£1,800/night (~$699–$2,286)
4.9/5
Premium luxury accommodation in London.
Davies and Brook restaurant (Michelin-starred)Claridge's BarFoyer afternoon tea
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Luxury
£500–£1,700/night (~$635–$2,159)
4.8/5
Premium luxury accommodation in London.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester (3 Michelin stars)The Grill by Tom BootonThe Bar
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Luxury
£480–£1,600/night (~$610–$2,032)
4.8/5
Premium luxury accommodation in London.
Amaranto restaurantAmaranto Lounge and BarSpa and wellness centre
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Luxury
£400–£1,200/night (~$508–$1,524)
4.8/5
Premium luxury accommodation in London.
Roux at The Landau restaurantArtesian cocktail barChuan Body and Soul Spa
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Luxury
£200–£550/night (~$254–$699)
4.6/5
Premium luxury accommodation in London.
Ham Yard Restaurant and BarRooftop terraceBasement bowling alley
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Best neighborhoods to stay
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Luxury
£450–£1,500/night (~$571–$1,905)
4.9/5The Strand, Westminster, London
Quality accommodation for your stay in London.
Kaspar's Seafood Bar & GrillThe American BarGordon Ramsay's River Restaurant
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Luxury
£600–£2,000/night (~$762–$2,540)
4.9/5Piccadilly, Mayfair, London
Quality accommodation for your stay in London.
The Ritz Restaurant (Michelin-starred)The Ritz Club casinoAfternoon tea (The Palm Court)
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Luxury
£550–£1,800/night (~$699–$2,286)
4.9/5Mayfair, London
Quality accommodation for your stay in London.
Davies and Brook restaurant (Michelin-starred)Claridge's BarFoyer afternoon tea
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Luxury
£500–£1,700/night (~$635–$2,159)
4.8/5Park Lane, Mayfair, London
Quality accommodation for your stay in London.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester (3 Michelin stars)The Grill by Tom BootonThe Bar
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Luxury
£480–£1,600/night (~$610–$2,032)
4.8/5Mayfair, London
Quality accommodation for your stay in London.
Amaranto restaurantAmaranto Lounge and BarSpa and wellness centre
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Luxury
£400–£1,200/night (~$508–$1,524)
4.8/5Marylebone, London
Quality accommodation for your stay in London.
Roux at The Landau restaurantArtesian cocktail barChuan Body and Soul Spa
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Booking tips
Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
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Book at least 6–8 weeks ahead for luxury hotels in peak season (May–September and December); last-minute rates for five-star properties often exceed published rack rates significantly.
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The London Underground provides fast, affordable links from every major hotel district to attractions; proximity to a Tube station matters more than the specific zone for day-to-day convenience.
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Mid-week arrivals (Monday–Thursday) are typically 15–25% cheaper than Friday and Saturday nights across all price categories.
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Rates for South Bank, Shoreditch, and Bethnal Green hotels are often 30–40% lower than equivalent quality in Mayfair or Knightsbridge for a comparable standard.
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Check whether breakfast is included; London hotels frequently quote room-only rates, and hotel breakfast can add £20–£40 per person per day.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Alternative
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Alternative
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Alternative
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.
