Why choose a hotel in the city centre of London?

Staying in a hotel in London city centre allows you to fully enjoy the destination, its lively neighbourhoods and its main attractions without relying too much on transport. While London is a large city, staying centrally gives you direct access to many key areas and experiences.

The city centre brings together major landmarks such as Westminster, Covent Garden, Soho and the South Bank. You’ll be close to iconic sights like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Thames, as well as theatres, museums, restaurants and shopping streets like Oxford Street. The area is also extremely well connected, with Underground lines, buses and train stations making it easy to get around.

On Trip.com, the search for hotels in London centre is based on a selection of properties located within 1 km of the city centre, ensuring a central location for your stay.

How to find a cheap hotel in London city centre?

Price is a key factor when choosing a hotel in London. Rates can vary significantly depending on the season, weekends, holidays or major events, but it is still possible to find affordable options in central areas.

To optimise your budget, it is recommended to:

  • compare prices across different travel dates
  • use filters to set a maximum price per night
  • prioritise well-rated hotels that offer good value for money
  • check options such as free cancellation or breakfast included

Hotels in London city centre cover a wide range of budgets, from budget accommodation to more comfortable hotels close to the main attractions.

Can you find hotels located in the centre of London on Trip.com?

Searching for a hotel in London city centre on Trip.com is simple. Just enter your travel dates and the number of travellers.

The search engine will automatically display a selection of hotels located within 1 km of London city centre, particularly around areas such as Westminster, Covent Garden and the main central districts.

You can then refine the results using filters, including:

  • price per night
  • distance from the city centre
  • guest ratings and reviews
  • available services
  • booking conditions such as free cancellation

Each hotel page provides details about the location, facilities, prices and guest reviews so you can easily compare the available options.

Why book a hotel in London city centre on Trip.com?

Booking your hotel in London city centre on Trip.com comes with several advantages:

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Whether you are travelling for tourism, a weekend break or a business trip, Trip.com helps you find the hotel that best suits your stay in London.

FAQ – Hotels in London City Centre

Selection of hotels in and around London city centre

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9.6/10
Amazing
AAnonymous User
Great experience overall. Clean, spacious room, had both shower and a bathtub. Good breakfast for a fair price (I guess they have a weekend discount).
Apex City of London Hotel

Apex City of London Hotel

Bank, London
9.6/10
Perfect43 Reviews
AAnonymous UserGreat experience overall. Clean, spacious room, had both shower and a bathtub. Good breakfast for a fair price (I guess they have a weekend discount).
Price per night from:HK$1,429
9/10
Great
GGuest User
The hotel's location is a bit out of the way; aside from being close to Tower Bridge, other attractions are quite far, making it less convenient than staying in the West End. The room was alright, but the bathroom was a bit odd – long and narrow, and the door wouldn't stay open. I had to prop it open with a stool for ventilation. Service was generally good; the restaurant staff were excellent, and most of the front desk team were very helpful, with only a few exceptions. Free bottled water is provided. However, when I asked a particular staff member for some, she seemed a bit reluctant. After that, I called room service for water, and it was fine several times, but on one occasion, the front desk said only two bottles were provided per day. I mentioned I had been staying at the hotel for over a week (I actually stayed 9 days) and that bottled water was promised when I booked. She then said more could be delivered if requested. Overall, it was just okay; the price was higher than another 4-star hotel nearby, so the value for money wasn't great.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Tower of London

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Tower of London

Bank, London
9/10
Perfect806 Reviews
GGuest UserThe hotel's location is a bit out of the way; aside from being close to Tower Bridge, other attractions are quite far, making it less convenient than staying in the West End. The room was alright, but the bathroom was a bit odd – long and narrow, and the door wouldn't stay open. I had to prop it open with a stool for ventilation. Service was generally good; the restaurant staff were excellent, and most of the front desk team were very helpful, with only a few exceptions. Free bottled water is provided. However, when I asked a particular staff member for some, she seemed a bit reluctant. After that, I called room service for water, and it was fine several times, but on one occasion, the front desk said only two bottles were provided per day. I mentioned I had been staying at the hotel for over a week (I actually stayed 9 days) and that bottled water was promised when I booked. She then said more could be delivered if requested. Overall, it was just okay; the price was higher than another 4-star hotel nearby, so the value for money wasn't great.
Price per night from:HK$1,809
8.7/10
Very Good
YYulia 85
I chose this hotel because it was close to an event I was attending. The location was perfect for me. The breakfast wasn't the most varied, but I never left hungry. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was a bit cramped, but perfectly fine for a couple of nights. A nice touch was having four hangers for clothes. Overall, I was happy with my trip and the hotel. The photo was taken upon check-out, but of course, everything was clean when I checked in.
President Hotel

President Hotel

Bloomsbury, London
8.7/10
Perfect899 Reviews
YYulia 85I chose this hotel because it was close to an event I was attending. The location was perfect for me. The breakfast wasn't the most varied, but I never left hungry. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was a bit cramped, but perfectly fine for a couple of nights. A nice touch was having four hangers for clothes. Overall, I was happy with my trip and the hotel. The photo was taken upon check-out, but of course, everything was clean when I checked in.
Price per night from:HK$895
8.7/10
Very Good
GGuest User
The room was clean and the environment was comfortable, highly recommended. Overall, the experience was great, and it's not far from the city center, so it's definitely worth recommending. The front desk service was also very enthusiastic, making for an excellent experience.
Holiday Inn Express LONDON - LIMEHOUSE by IHG

Holiday Inn Express LONDON - LIMEHOUSE by IHG

London
8.7/10
Perfect613 Reviews
GGuest UserThe room was clean and the environment was comfortable, highly recommended. Overall, the experience was great, and it's not far from the city center, so it's definitely worth recommending. The front desk service was also very enthusiastic, making for an excellent experience.
Price per night from:HK$1,056
8.7/10
Very Good
MMaxwell1492
This was the only time I stayed in East London during my business trip to the city. Even though the hotel is located right near the airport, it was surprisingly quiet. There is a meeting room on the ground floor where I spent two hours working to avoid the London traffic congestion. The front desk staff were very welcoming and enthusiastic. As for the breakfast, it was pretty standard, but the dining area was quite lively with a great atmosphere.
Hampton by Hilton London Excel

Hampton by Hilton London Excel

London
8.7/10
Perfect145 Reviews
MMaxwell1492This was the only time I stayed in East London during my business trip to the city. Even though the hotel is located right near the airport, it was surprisingly quiet. There is a meeting room on the ground floor where I spent two hours working to avoid the London traffic congestion. The front desk staff were very welcoming and enthusiastic. As for the breakfast, it was pretty standard, but the dining area was quite lively with a great atmosphere.
Price per night from:HK$853
8.5/10
Very Good
YYvonne414
The rooms in this hostel are quite small, but still ok. I stayed in a 6-person female room for a week. Aside from one very rude roommate, Sophia, the other roommates were all very nice. On the day of arrival, you can store your bags for free before check-in time (after check-out, it's £5 per backpack, but the price fluctuates and depends on the on-site rate). Note: Late check-out is available until 1 pm (I paid £4, but the actual price depends on the counter). Also, there are other hotel guests, the kitchen downstairs is used for breakfast during 7-11 in the morning. There kitchen is the same one, they don't separate for hotel or hostel. This is for travelers planning to book a hostel. If you're looking to save money or have budget considerations, this hostel would be a good choice.
Smart Hyde Park View Hostel

Smart Hyde Park View Hostel

Hyde Park, London
8.5/10
Perfect218 Reviews
YYvonne414The rooms in this hostel are quite small, but still ok. I stayed in a 6-person female room for a week. Aside from one very rude roommate, Sophia, the other roommates were all very nice. On the day of arrival, you can store your bags for free before check-in time (after check-out, it's £5 per backpack, but the price fluctuates and depends on the on-site rate). Note: Late check-out is available until 1 pm (I paid £4, but the actual price depends on the counter). Also, there are other hotel guests, the kitchen downstairs is used for breakfast during 7-11 in the morning. There kitchen is the same one, they don't separate for hotel or hostel. This is for travelers planning to book a hostel. If you're looking to save money or have budget considerations, this hostel would be a good choice.
Price per night from:HK$193
8.3/10
Very Good
GGuest User
The room is on the smaller side, and the bed, while soft, is quite small. The bathroom sink is tiny, making it impossible to wash your hands without splashing water everywhere. There's no air conditioning, so it gets a bit stuffy during the day when the sun is out, though it's manageable at night. Cleanliness is okay, but the soundproofing is poor. People often talk loudly in the hallway late at night, and I could clearly hear the toilet flushing in the next room. Breakfast tasted good, but the variety was limited; it was the exact same spread every day for my eight-day stay. I left my power bank on the bed when I checked out. When I went back in the afternoon to pick up my luggage, I asked a staff member to contact housekeeping, and they claimed not to have seen it, even suggesting I look elsewhere. The quality of service from the housekeeping staff really needs improvement! On a positive note, the Italian restaurant across from the hotel was delicious and the service there was very warm and attentive.
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

Bloomsbury, London
8.3/10
Perfect2867 Reviews
GGuest UserThe room is on the smaller side, and the bed, while soft, is quite small. The bathroom sink is tiny, making it impossible to wash your hands without splashing water everywhere. There's no air conditioning, so it gets a bit stuffy during the day when the sun is out, though it's manageable at night. Cleanliness is okay, but the soundproofing is poor. People often talk loudly in the hallway late at night, and I could clearly hear the toilet flushing in the next room. Breakfast tasted good, but the variety was limited; it was the exact same spread every day for my eight-day stay. I left my power bank on the bed when I checked out. When I went back in the afternoon to pick up my luggage, I asked a staff member to contact housekeeping, and they claimed not to have seen it, even suggesting I look elsewhere. The quality of service from the housekeeping staff really needs improvement! On a positive note, the Italian restaurant across from the hotel was delicious and the service there was very warm and attentive.
Price per night from:HK$913
8.1/10
Very Good
AAnonymous User
Nice hostel, good location, full of touristy teens and some noisy women applying makeup in the room from 7am. So many hostels offer rooms just for women. They should use them. And offer rooms for people who don’t wear makeup.
St Christopher's Inn Village - London Bridge

St Christopher's Inn Village - London Bridge

London
8.1/10
Perfect225 Reviews
AAnonymous UserNice hostel, good location, full of touristy teens and some noisy women applying makeup in the room from 7am. So many hostels offer rooms just for women. They should use them. And offer rooms for people who don’t wear makeup.
Price per night from:HK$137
8.1/10
Very Good
AAnonymous User
The hotel had a great location and was very clean and well kept. View was really nice. The room quality was also really good. The only downside was the amenities — even just providing bottled water in the room would make a big difference, since not everyone wants to drink tap water. I had to go out and buy water, which was a bit inconvenient. At breakfast, the eggs were served next to the bacon, so they seemed contaminated and weren’t really suitable for vegetarians or anyone avoiding bacon.
Atrium Hotel Heathrow

Atrium Hotel Heathrow

Heathrow, Hounslow
8.1/10
Perfect115 Reviews
AAnonymous UserThe hotel had a great location and was very clean and well kept. View was really nice. The room quality was also really good. The only downside was the amenities — even just providing bottled water in the room would make a big difference, since not everyone wants to drink tap water. I had to go out and buy water, which was a bit inconvenient. At breakfast, the eggs were served next to the bacon, so they seemed contaminated and weren’t really suitable for vegetarians or anyone avoiding bacon.
Price per night from:HK$751
8/10
Very Good
SSharon1399
Lovely hotel, thought it was a good location for the o2 but not as quick to get to as hoped, I did not research that properly! All plugs bar one did not work in room, and could not get the tv to show any channels, but we weren’t there long enough to really care. We did have a nosy at the pool, top floor amazing views wish we had remembered to bring swim stuff! I would stay there again though if I can get another great deal like I did through trip app.
Ark Canary Wharf

Ark Canary Wharf

London
8/10
Perfect177 Reviews
SSharon1399Lovely hotel, thought it was a good location for the o2 but not as quick to get to as hoped, I did not research that properly! All plugs bar one did not work in room, and could not get the tv to show any channels, but we weren’t there long enough to really care. We did have a nosy at the pool, top floor amazing views wish we had remembered to bring swim stuff! I would stay there again though if I can get another great deal like I did through trip app.
Price per night from:HK$1,292

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