Opting for a B&B over a hotel can be a great way to save money - which you can then spend on exploring London! But it’s also very often a much friendlier way to travel. Many B&Bs are smaller properties, and often the staff you deal with will also be the owners or managers - and local folk for whom your good time is a prerogative! The B&B market is as difficult to navigate as the hotels market, but our Gurus are here to help, with their recommendations for the best London B&Bs.
Our selection of London’s best B&Bs includes properties from all over — from character property Victoria Inn, Peckham to the hipster Boundary Project, in the trendy Shoreditch. It’s important that our recommendations are well positioned for public transport, so wherever you stay, London will be your oyster. We also think that great London B&Bs are made by friendly staff, clean surroundings and plenty of places to eat and drink locally. And out recommendations for the best London B&Bs all certainly tick those boxes.
10 Best London B&Bs
London (Earl's Court)
Chic tranquility meets a West London colonial-style townhouse. Good value. Fantastically well connected by tube, train and bus. A wide range of different rooms and a breakfast worth getting out of bed for.
London (Knightsbridge)
An understated and elegant B&B, in central Belgravia. The contemporary design, self service facilities and unbeatable location combine to make this an ideal spot in the heart of the city. Numerous restaurants and bars on your doorstep, complete the picture.
London (Shoreditch)
Late Victorian warehouse meets a style guru and restaurateur and becomes a hotspot in Shoreditch. Known for its rooftop garden, local bakery and individually designed rooms this is a perfect London base. Refined and modern A la carte menu with fantastic wine menu to match.
London (Peckham)
Set above a traditional Victorian Inn - a gastro pub located in Peckham, for a different kind of stay. Great pub food, a lively and popular bar and simple, stylish bedrooms. Located in this vibrant borough, there are many trendy bars, restaurants and clubs nearby.
London (Clapham)
Modelled on old-fashioned coaching inns, this hotel offers a relaxed, homely service. Located in Clapham Common, close to two tube stops, it is well situated for a London getaway. The nearby pub, The Windmill on the Common, is traditional, warmly welcoming and perfect for a cheery meal or drink.
London (Marylebone)
The newest addition to Zetter's growing collection, whose ethos is great cocktails, delicious food and a super-comfy bed! In the Marylebone outpost you'll find individually designed bedrooms with an eclectic mix of antique furniture and curios, huge beds, luxurious drapes and deluxe bathrooms.
London (Stepney Green)
This original micro boutique hotel, set in a 300-year old Georgian townhouse, offers a truly unique experience for those with an appetite for something refreshingly different. Reservations are essential. Definitely not for the faint-hearted. Couples and singletons only.
London (City of London)
A boutique pub with rooms in Farringdon, central London. The eight rooms are smartly decorated and extremely spacious with satellite TV and en-suite in each. Pop downstairs to enjoy lovely meals in the restaurant and have breakfast delivered to your door each morning. A hidden gem!
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