Where to find boutique style on a budget
It may be one of the most expensive cities in the world, but London is home to a growing number of budget hotels that are as stylish as they are affordable. If you’d rather spend money checking out the local area rather than checking into a hotel, read on for our selection of London hotels that offer boutique style on a budget.
At the time of writing, all hotels had rates available for less than £ 100 a night.
Qbic London City, Whitechapel
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42 Adler St , London E1 1EE , UKGet directions
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+44 20 3021 1440
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This modern swing set in Whitechapel, East London, has 171 bright and colorful pod-style rooms. Quirky features include eye-catching larger-than-life murals, neon artwork, and an open kitchen serving drinks and snacks throughout the day. It is a ten minute walk from Spitalfields Market and 20 minutes from the Tower of London.
Z Hotels, various locations
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17 Moor St , London W1D 5AP , UKGet directions
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+44 20 3551 3701
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You can enjoy a central location for a price outside the city with a stay at one of London’s Z hotels. Choose from locations in Soho, Victoria, Piccadilly, Shoreditch, Temple, and Gloucester Place. The concept is the same across the brand: each hotel offers compact rooms in neutral colors equipped with small bathrooms, HDTVs and free Wi-Fi. All properties have a Z Cafe that serves everything from early breakfasts to late-night beers.
Hub by Premier Inn, Covent Garden
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110 St Martin’s Ln , London WC2N 4BA , United KingdomGet directions
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+44 333 321 3104
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This high-tech hotel has a stunning West End location on St Martin’s Lane in Covent Garden. The modern rooms are decorated with map-inspired artwork and the TV, lights and air conditioning can be controlled via an app on your phone. Slide-out desks and under bed storage help maximize small designs. Tea and coffee are available 24 hours a day in the lobby and there is a deli-style cafe for a light bite to eat, but the central London location puts it within walking distance of some of London’s best restaurants.
Motel One London Tower Hill
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24-26 Minories , London EC3N 1BQ , United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 7481 6420
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A 10-minute walk from the Tower of London and a 15-minute bus ride from Shoreditch, this stylish hotel offers a great location and great value for money. Space can be a plus in bedrooms (clothes rails replace closets and there are no bathtubs), but they come with amenities including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and mobile desks. Downstairs, the 24-hour Lobby Bar, with its Chesterfield sofas, intimate lighting and cool glass fireplaces, is a cozy place to unwind.
Church Street Hotel, Camberwell
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29-33 Camberwell Church St , London SE5 8TR , United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 7703 5984
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This fun family hotel in Camberwell, South London, has 31 rooms equipped with brightly colored walls, Latin American kitsch fixtures, and hand-painted Mexican tiles. The 24-hour Havana Bar serves free tea and coffee throughout the day and has an impressive selection of tequilas and beers available through an honesty bar system. For breakfast, try their Angels & Gypsies restaurant. There is no tube station in the immediate area, but there are many buses that connect to central London in 30 minutes and it is a ten minute walk to Denmark Hill train station. Don’t miss out on the unlimited continental breakfast for just £ 5.
Hotel 55, Ealing
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55 Hanger Ln , London W5 3HL , United KingdomGet directions
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+44 20 8991 4450
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Simple and elegant, this 29-room hotel in Ealing, West London, offers many perks including free Wi-Fi, free in-room water, free parking, and free breakfast (if booked directly with the hotel). The rooms are equipped with queen beds and L’Occitane bath products and are decorated with abstract art. Dine on Japanese dishes in the hotel’s Momo Restaurant, overlooking a Zen-style garden. It may not be central London, but you can get to Hyde Park Corner in 25 minutes on the Piccadilly Line and the location is especially useful if you are traveling to / from Heathrow Airport.
Clink78
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78 King’s Cross Rd , Londres WC1X 9QG , Reino UnidoGet directions
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+44 20 7183 9400
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Ok, technically a hostel, but Clink78, a converted Victorian courthouse near King’s Cross offers private rooms with a private bathroom from just £ 65 a night. It’s ideal for value-seeking vacationers who like the buzz of a hostel but want the seclusion of a private room. Relax in the TV room that occupies a former courtroom and enjoy a drink at the ClashBar, named after the punk band that was once tried in court.
