In our data, the cheapest London stays rated 4.0 or higher start at about 43 to 52 euros a night for two guests (London Backpackers, Onefam Notting Hill Hostel London, YHA London Thameside).
London is expensive, and the hotel bill is usually the biggest part of it. But the city also gives away some of its greatest treasures: the British Museum, the National Gallery, Tate Modern and the museums of South Kensington cost nothing to enter. Add a contactless card that caps your daily travel costs and a hostel or a weekend room in the City, and London becomes affordable. In our data, well-rated beds start at about 43 euros a night.
The cheapest well-rated stays right now
We kept only places with a Google rating of at least 4.0. Prices are for two guests, 25 to 28 November 2026, read from Google Hotels in October 2026, lowest price we found for that offer.
| Hotel | From per night | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Backpackers | about 43 € | 4.6 (3,000+ reviews) | 4 sites |
| Onefam Notting Hill Hostel London | about 51 € | 4.3 (1,000+ reviews) | 3 sites |
| YHA London Thameside | about 52 € | 4.0 (1,000+ reviews) | 4 sites |
| YHA London Earl's Court Hostel | about 57 € | 4.4 (957 reviews) | 3 sites |
| The Rose & Crown, London Bridge (PUBLOVE) | about 58 € | 4.2 (1,000+ reviews) | 6 sites |
| Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage | about 60 € | 4.3 (1,000+ reviews) | 3 sites |
Good to know: Hostels may list a dormitory bed or a private room, so open the hotel page and check what the cheapest offer includes. Prices change daily, so treat the table as a snapshot.
Why people love it
- Free world-class museums. The British Museum, the National Gallery, Tate Modern, the Natural History Museum and the V&A.
- History everywhere. The Tower, Westminster Abbey and St Paul's within a few stops of each other.
- The parks. Hyde Park, Regent's Park and Greenwich give room to breathe.
- Markets and food. Borough Market, Camden and pubs in every street.
What to experience
- Spend a morning at the British Museum for free and pick two or three galleries.
- See the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London (about £37) right at opening time.
- Walk the South Bank from Westminster to Tower Bridge, with a stop at Tate Modern.
- Book a free slot for the Sky Garden for a view over the City.
- Eat at Borough Market before the lunch crowds.
- Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace on a ceremony day.
What does it cost?
Entry prices we checked on 30 October 2026: Tower of London about £37 (around 44 €), Westminster Abbey about £31, St Paul's Cathedral about £27; the big museums are free. In our weekly hotel prices London was cheapest for a check-in in late January and most expensive in late November, when the Christmas season starts. Our full list with entry prices, opening hours and how to get there is on the London city page.
How to save even more
- Compare the total price with taxes and fees, see taxes and fees explained.
- Choose free cancellation while your plans are open, see free cancellation explained.
- Check smaller booking sites and the hotel's own website too, see cheapest way to book a hotel.
Questions
Which London museums are free? The British Museum, the National Gallery, Tate Modern, the Natural History Museum, the V&A and the Science Museum; special exhibitions cost extra.
Where is it cheapest to stay in London? In our data, hostels in Notting Hill, Earl's Court, Swiss Cottage and near London Bridge, plus chain hotels in outer London. Count the extra travel time and fares.
Are these prices permanent? No. They are a snapshot for late November 2026. Compare your own dates.