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Low season | January | Cheapest month to stay with an average 24% drop in price. |
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High season | June | Most expensive month to stay with an average 31% rise in price. |
Average price (weeknight) | R2 849 | Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks. |
Average price (weekend night) | R2 743 | Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks. |
When to book a hotel in London
Top tips for finding perfect London hotel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in London, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in London in January and February.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in London if you stay on a Saturday. The opposite is true for, Monday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your London accommodation.
- How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in London for 4 days.
- When staying in London, book a hotel near the attractions you want to see most. Many of London’s top attractions are within walking distance of each other as well as the city’s best hotels.
- Guests wishing to stay in the Covent Garden area will find a wealth of high-end boutique accommodation including the Henrietta Hotel and The Hospital Club.
- Budget options can be found in the St Pancras neighbourhood at quaint hotels like the George Hotel, St Athans Hotel, or the YHA London St Pancras Hostel.
- Kensington offers a romantic getaway outside the hustle and bustle of central London. Overlooking Kensington Gardens, Baglioni Hotel London is an excellent option in this neighbourhood.
- For a luxury spa break, book a stay at the stylish Dorchester Hotel on Hyde Park in London’s Mayfair neighbourhood or indulge in a treatment at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate in Westminster.
- If you are visiting London for a concert or West End show, consider booking a hotel near a metro station that lies on the same London Underground line as your concert or theatre venue.
- Home to Harrods and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London’s Knightsbridge district is a good home base for a 5-star stay. The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is an excellent option.
- Britannia, The International Hotel London, is a good budget option for families in the fascinating Canary Wharf district, which lies east of central London.
- For the best business deals, look in the area surrounding Paddington station. Here you will find good transport links in and out of the city centre, as well as a large selection of suitable restaurants for meetings and client dinners.
FAQs when booking a hotel in London
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The most popular neighbourhoods amongst KAYAK users are Kensington and Chelsea and Tower Hamlets. Hotels in walking-distance from Central London are also very sought-after.
Travellers who like staying near Central London recommend Grange St Pauls, The Savoy and The Strand Palace Hotel.
The average price of a double room in London is R3 387 per night. In the last 3 days, KAYAK found great deals as cheap as R168 per night.
Yes, but not in the most central locations. You will find that outside Zone 1 of the London Underground, there are more hotels that offer free parking than in central London. Check the North and Southwest areas of Greater London, as they have the most hotels and guest houses that offer free parking.
For some of the best deals on pet-friendly hotels in London, look in the Hyde Park area of the city. Juliette's Bed and Breakfast is one to consider for an affordable stay. Not only is this area convenient for getting around the city, it also offers several large parks in which to walk your dogs.
To be near London’s best nightclubs, check out Camden Town, a lively district near Regent’s Park. A range of quirky bars and dance clubs make Camden an ideal place to enjoy a night out. Holiday Inn London - Camden Lock offers good deals. Those with a larger budget can look at Soho, which is famous for its nightlife.
For some of the best views in London, consider a hotel along the River Thames, particularly in the London Bridge area of the city, where you will find amazing views of the riverbank and the surrounding buildings, including iconic landmarks like London Bridge, the Tower of London, and St Paul's Cathedral. Novotel London Tower Bridge offers an excellent vista.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central London districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like London city centre
Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.
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Landmarks in London
- London Victoria Station
- Paddington Station
- Hyde Park
- Piccadilly Circus
- Oxford - Bond Streets
- Marble Arch
- Tower Bridge
- Leicester Square
- Kensington Palace
- Buckingham Palace
- Trafalgar Square
- Westminster Abbey
- Russell Square
- West End
- London Eye
- Harrods
- Notting Hill Gate Station
- Palace of Westminster
- Tower of London
- Bloomsbury Square