15 Cool London Hotels on a Budget (2025)

Fast-paced London has long been thought of as a trendsetter from fashion to design and music. It comes as no surprise then that it has a wide choice of trendy bases for its visitors. The city is not, however, renowned for being cheap and many of the London's best hotels come with a hefty price tag to match. With this in mind, our hotel experts have scoured the city to bring you a collection of cool London hotels on a budget. Selected on their location, design, amenities, and service there is no need to scrimp on quality when you are being cautious on price. Our collection includes design-led properties, central London stays, fun family boltholes, and even one chic hotel with an expansive spa. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next break?

For the location

• Situated in a great spot for business or pleasure, New Road Hotel offers easy access to Canary Wharf, London's Docklands, Brick Lane, Shoreditch and The City. The cool loft rooms come with private rooftop terraces, outdoor hot tubs and views over London. You get a lot for your money here.
• Z Shoreditch is well located just a short walk from Old Street station. Contemporary interiors offer unfussy and light accommodation with minimalist design. Added touches such as complimentary cheese and wine in the evenings make this a stand out choice for a central and affordable stay.

• Z Hotels at Gloucester Place is a collection of five townhouses located in London's smart Marylebone area. Cleanly designed minimalist rooms feature large sash windows, parquet flooring, and crisp white linen. Well positioned and very well priced making this an attractive stay.

For a hip stay

• Old-world charm meets contemporary design at Hart Shoreditch. This is a cool choice inside and out with urban-chic interiors in a hip location with some of London's best nightlife on the doorstep. A stylish and affordable city escape.

• Good Hotel is a trendy floating hotel in Victoria Docks with chic industrial style, a buzzy rooftop bar, and Thames views. Interiors inspired by Dutch design, use natural and re-purposed materials, plus its excess profits go to good causes around the world.

For business travellers

• The London Bridge Hotel is a stylish business hotel, which also offers great rates for leisure tourists. The decor is coolly monochrome and there are excellent facilities for business travellers, like three restaurants and a gym, but the location is also ideal for exploring London.

For a design hotel

• Richmond Harbour Hotel & Spa is a converted Georgian property offering chic accommodation next to Richmond Park. With rooms starting around the £100 mark, this is a very reasonably priced stay considering its amenities. The spa, including a small hydro-pool, steam room, sauna, and an array of treatment rooms, is a real treat.

• For affordable yet desirable long-term stays in the heart of London, Leman Locke is a great choice. This trendy apartment hotel is within walking distance from Shoreditch and The City, plus offers amazing views over the East London skyline. Interiors are sleek and chic with a restaurant serving vegan globally-inspired cuisine.

• The Church Street Hotel in Camberwell has a colourful Mexican theme - make sure you sample the to-die-for tapas. Bright, cheerful rooms are full of character and thoughtful touches and the triple room is ideal for families. A stylish stay at very reasonable rates.

For a pub with rooms

• The Tommyfield in Kennington is a chic pub with six bedrooms. The decor is simple, the pub is great, the location is good and there’s entertainment downstairs in the pub as well as food and drink.
• The Victoria Inn's cache of cool comes primarily from its location in Peckham. It's essentially a really popular local gastropub that offers 18 simple guestrooms. The location is great for cool cafes and bars and the atmosphere is very welcoming.

• Combining a superb pub with gorgeous upstairs rooms, The Culpeper also has an excellent restaurant and a fantastic roof terrace. With Trafalgar Square and Big Ben just minutes away, it's great value for a stylish and central stay.
• Brook Green Hotel has a pub-like façade and interior, with boutique rooms upstairs, a cool cocktail bar downstairs and a handy West London location. Friendly service and excellent pub food complete the picture. A good value option with easy access to all London has to offer.
• A boutique, Georgian pub with rooms opposite Kew Gardens, The Coach and Horses offers the perfect hideaway from the city buzz. Enjoy gourmet British food and local craft ales in the pub, with live music at the weekends. A charming choice at a reasonable rate.

Still not sure where to book?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in London,
• See if there's anything you fancy on our list of Great Value London Hotels - Cheap and Chic or on our list of Top 10 London Chic Hotels.
• Consider including the best boutique hotels in London in your search.
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.