Expert reviews of cheap hotels in London
Welcome to EuroCheapo, a guide to cheap hotels and budget travel in London and throughout Europe.
Our editors have inspected, photographed and reviewed inexpensive accommodation in London’s central neighborhoods in search of the very best values. Although the city isn’t the easiest for travelers on a budget, London does offer some small and inexpensive hotel options, along with lovely family-run B&Bs and some hostels that could also be a good fit.
• Ready to find a hotel for your travel dates? Search in the box above to see what’s available.
• Or browse through a list of our recommended hotels. All of these are located in central London, and are clean and affordable.
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Hotels are just the beginning, of course. Click through to see a list of articles covering budget tips, including ways to save on the Tube, sightseeing, and restaurants.
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From our London blog
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72 Queensborough Terrace, Bayswater
EuroCheapo Review: The Latvian Guest House is a surprising and somewhat hidden budget hotel, offering 16 simple but well-maintained guestrooms a quick walk from Hyde Park.... read review
$172
17-19 Argyle Street, King's Cross
EuroCheapo Review: Ideal for those catching a train, the Alhambra offers nicely appointed rooms at reasonable rates just south of King's Cross station.... read review
$220
Seven Dials Hotel Unrated Hotel
7 Monmouth St, Soho
EuroCheapo Review: The Seven Dials Hotel is a two-star spot in just about the best location possible, smack-dab on Monmouth Street in one of the cutest—and most crowded—corners of London’s West End.... read review
$253
24 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater
EuroCheapo Review: The Caring Hotel is a friendly, no-frills affair — a pleasant, inexpensive option among some of the fancier, pricier hotels near Hyde Park.... read review
$277
58 - 60 Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury
EuroCheapo Review: Yet another beautiful bed-and-breakfast along Cartwright Gardens, the budget-friendly George Hotel is in a quiet area less than a 10-minute walk from the British Museum.... read review
$375
43-44 Argyle Square, Kings Cross, King's Cross
EuroCheapo Review: Situated near the Kings Cross train station, the two-star Hotel Meridiana offers rooms with or without private bathroom facilities.... read review
$74
MacDonald Hotel Unrated Hotel
45-46 Argyle Square, King's Cross
EuroCheapo Review: The cozy, 30-room Macdonald Hotel isn’t the most charming or crisply designed hotel in London—or in the King’s Cross area, for that matter—but it will fit the bill for many.... read review
$82
LSE Bankside House Dormitory
24 Sumner Street, Southwark
EuroCheapo Review: Renting out basic rooms at affordable rates when school is not in session, the LSE Bankside House (a London School of Economics dormitory) offers great value for budget travelers to London.... read review
$95
11 Trebovir Road, Earls Court
EuroCheapo Review: With 22 comfortable and uniquely decorated rooms, the simple yet cozy Rushmore Hotel stands out from the business-class crowd.... read review
$113
Arosfa Hotel B&B
83 Gower Street, Bloomsbury
EuroCheapo Review: The name of the hotel, Arosfa, means “a place to stay” in Welsh. We might suggest that another Welsh word, one meaning “gorgeous and lovely place good for value-hungry visitors” be applied as a replacement.... read review
$123
YHA Oxford Street Hostel
14 Noel Street Soho, W1F 8GJ, Soho
EuroCheapo Review: http://www.eurocheapo.com/london/hoods/soho.htmlThe YHA Oxford Street is a colorful spot boasting a youthful vibe in an excellent location offering both private and shared rooms.... read review
$52
35 Craven Terrace, Bayswater
EuroCheapo Review: Situated just one block from Kensington Gardens, the Lancaster Hall Hotel provides clean hotel and hostel accommodations.... read review
$63
23 Hugh Street, Victoria Station
EuroCheapo Review: Situated around the corner from Victoria Station, the adorable Cherry Court Hotel is a cheapo gem offering 12 sweet (if small) rooms and the friendliest management around.... read review
$76
61-63 Guilford Street, Bloomsbury
EuroCheapo Review: This 35-room charmer is well-run, low priced, and located right next to Russell Square. What's not to love?... read review
$101
