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There are literally thousands of places to stay in London and to save you some time, and hopefully some money, I’ve researched the best London accommodation options and narrowed down your choices to a few select properties.
If this is your first time visiting London , I’ve created a list of the 5 best options for budget, mid-range and luxury travelers, and these properties have been put into three categories; hotels, apartments, and hostels.
There is no ‘best’ area of London to stay in for everyone’s needs but I’ve focused the location of the properties in Central London so you have most of the topLondon sightseeing attractions on your doorstep to save you as much time getting around as possible.
The majority of the properties listed down below are located around the Victoria, Kensington, Waterloo, Hyde Park, St Pacras, Westminster and Southwark areas so you’re very central.
You can stay further out of the city to save some money, but sometimes the trade-off between saving money and saving time on commuting by being central to the action cancels each other out, particularly on short getaways!
Wherever you stay, all the main accommodation districts are well served by the public transport system.
For my list below, each property had to meet a specific criteria and for my research I used the Booking.com website.
Why book your London accommodation with Booking.com?
I like that you can book a variety of accommodation types on the one website – hotels, apartments, hostels, even vacation homes – and I love how simple their website is to use!
Booking.com is the world leader in booking accommodation online and has over 800,000 properties worldwide, and over 2,500 in London.
You also get free cancellation on most rooms and a best price guarantee. Plus, they have verified reviews from guests who have actually stayed at the property!
Best London Accommodation
Hotels in London (3, 4, and 5 star)
3-Star Hotels in London:
The criteria I used to create this list of 3-star hotels includes:
- Review Score of 8+
- Free WiFi
- Tube station nearby
- Central London
- Breakfast included
- Air Conditioning
- Parking available
3-Star Hotels in London to choose from:
Click on each link to read a full description of the property.
- Holiday Inn Express Southwark
- Ibis Styles London Southwark
- Premier Inn London Bank – Tower
- Roof Garden Rooms
- Hampton by Hilton – Waterloo
4-Star Hotels in London:
The criteria I used to create this list of 4-star hotels includes:
- Review Score of 8+
- Free WiFi
- Tube station nearby
- Airport shuttle
- Central London
- Breakfast included
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Parking available
4- Star Hotels in London to choose from:
- DoubleTree by Hilton – Marble Arch
- London Marriott – Marble Arch
- Windermere Hotel
- Rubens at the Palace
- Park Plaza – Victoria
5-Star Hotels in London:
The criteria I used to create this list of 5-star hotels in London includes:
- Review Score of 8+
- Free WiFi
- Tube station nearby
- Airport shuttle
- Central London
- Breakfast included
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Parking available
- Spa
- Indoor pool
5-star hotels in London to choose from:
- The Savoy
- The Dorchester
- Claridge’s
- Hotel Cafe Royal
- St Pancras Renaissance – a Marriott luxury hotel
Apartments in London
Criteria I used to create this list of apartments:
- Review score of 8+
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Family rooms
- Central London
Apartments in London to choose from:
- Arlington House Apartments
- Maltings Residence, Tower Bridge
- The Roseberry Aparthotel
- Presidential Marylebone / Mayfair
- Cheval Thorney Court at Hyde Park
If Airbnb is your thing, we’ve got a $27AUD credit for you on your first stay.
Hostels in London
The criteria I used to create this list of hostels:
- Review score of 7+
- Free WiFi
- Central London
- Breakfast included
- Front desk open 24/7
- Restaurant
Hostels in London to choose from:
- YHA London Central
- YHA Earls Court
- St Christopher’s Inn Village – London Bridge
- Travel Joy Hostel
- PubLove @ The Exmouth Arms, Euston
Things to do in London
Need more tips for visiting London? Check out these posts:
- City Guide – things to do in London
- Insider London travel tips
- Why travel to London – your questions answered
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