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Where to actually stay in London,
according to real travellers
Every pick here comes from people who have genuinely stayed in London, cross-checked against each other and organised by who you are actually travelling with, not a generic top-10 list.
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Couples
Just the two of you, one room.
1 guide
Families
From a family of 3 to two kids, or teens.
3 guides
- 3PEOPLEWhere to Stay in London as a Family of 32 parents and 1 child is usually the easiest family group to book. Compare an extra-bed double, a genuine family room and what changes once your child is a teen.
- 4+WITH TEENSWhere to Stay in London With Teens: A Family GuideTeens don't need a cot, they need space. Compare a budget family room, an aparthotel upgrade and when two separate rooms actually works out cheaper.
- 4YOUNG KIDSWhere to Stay in London With Young Kids: A Family GuideReal family rooms, kids-eat-free breakfast deals and enough space to survive the evenings. Compare Premier Inn, South Kensington hotels and family apartments.
Groups of friends
From 3 people up to a full group booking.
2 guides
- 3FRIENDSLondon Accommodation for 3 Friends: Triple Rooms and AlternativesMost London hotel rooms are built for 2. Compare real options for 3 friends: hostel triple rooms, capsule pods, small apartments and when two rooms wins.
- 4-6FRIENDSWhere to Stay in London for a Group of 4-6 FriendsAt 4-6 people, a single hotel room stops being the question. Compare a whole apartment, a hostel group room, capsules and splitting into 2 hotel rooms.
Solo travellers
Travelling alone, safely and well.
1 guide
Three things to check
before you book
Zone 1 is not always cheaper to reach
A Zone 2 room plus two Tube fares often beats a small Zone 1 room.
Check the real occupancy, not the photo
A room sleeping four often means a sofa bed. Read the bed list.
Two rooms can beat one big one
Past four people, price the split before the family room.