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Cheval Three Quays

Cheval Three Quays

5 out of 5
40 Lower Thames Street, London, England
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £204 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
4.9/5Exceptional! (717 reviews)

"Fantastic position, arrived by train and was able to leave cases before check-in and after check-in which really helped. Will definitely stay again."…"

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2020

Cheval Three Quays
Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill

Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill

4 out of 5
142 Minories, Matheson House, London, England
The price is £149 per night from 9 May to 10 May
4.7/5Exceptional! (782 reviews)

"The room was excellent considering the price. The staff were pleasant and did whatever possible to improve your stay. Free high speed Wi-fi for two devices was an added bonus. Would stay again."…"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2020

Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill
Apex London Wall Hotel

Apex London Wall Hotel

4 out of 5
7-9 Copthall Avenue, London, England
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4.7/5Exceptional! (992 reviews)

"Great stay, staff were helpful. Provided a bottle of Prosecco for our 1 year anniversary - this was a lovely touch."…"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2020

Apex London Wall Hotel
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Apex Temple Court Hotel

Apex Temple Court Hotel

4 out of 5
1-2 Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street, London, England
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4.6/5Exceptional! (1,319 reviews)

"Friendly, quietly located hotel in central London, well located just off Fleet Street. Rooms are good and generally quiet due to courtyard and location of hotel. Social distancing requirements have reduced some of the facilities but credit to them for operating in difficult circumstances. Breakfast ..."…"

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2020

Apex Temple Court Hotel
Andaz London Liverpool Street - a concept by Hyatt

Andaz London Liverpool Street - a concept by Hyatt

5 out of 5
40 Liverpool Street, London, England
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4.6/5Exceptional! (996 reviews)
Lovely stay, lovely location

"Enjoyed our nights stay at the Andaz. All staff were so helpful and accommodating, rooms were clean and comfortable. We asked for a room with a nice view and that’s exactly what we got. Would definitely visit again"…"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2020

Andaz London Liverpool Street - a concept by Hyatt
Apex City of London Hotel

Apex City of London Hotel

4 out of 5
1 Seething Lane, London, England
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4.6/5Exceptional! (1,824 reviews)

"Hotel check in excellent, plenty of screens and sanitiser. Lovely room. Hotel very quiet overall"…"

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2020

Apex City of London Hotel
Motel One London-Tower Hill

Motel One London-Tower Hill

24-26 Minories, London, England
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £99 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
4.5/5Wonderful! (991 reviews)

"Hotel was very clean, bar area was elegant and nice, staff very accommodating and location was great with walking distance to Tower of London and tower bridge! Love it. Will definitely be back!"…"

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2020

Motel One London-Tower Hill
Crowne Plaza London - The City

Crowne Plaza London - The City

4 out of 5
19 New Bridge Street, London, England
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4.5/5Wonderful! (996 reviews)

"Nice clean and reasonably priced hotel for central London"…"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2020

Crowne Plaza London - The City
Novotel London Tower Bridge

Novotel London Tower Bridge

4 out of 5
10 Pepys Street, London, England
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4.4/5Wonderful! (995 reviews)
Comfortable Stay

"Overall, no complaints about the hotel. First room had someone's hair on the floor, but I informed the staff and they promptly got me another room. Next room was ok, someone's old socks in the cupboard. Other than that no complaints, breakfast to the door was nice. Nice warm breakfast, staff were ..."…"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2020

Novotel London Tower Bridge
The Chamberlain Hotel

The Chamberlain Hotel

4 out of 5
130-135 Minories, London, England
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4.4/5Wonderful! (987 reviews)
Always great!

"As a regular I always love staying at the Chamberlain. This time the bar and restaurant were not available but they seem to be dealing with the covid challenges with aplomb and received very good continental breakfast at my door and nothing was too much trouble when I requested room top ups."…"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2020

The Chamberlain Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London

4 out of 5
7 Pepys Street, London, England
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £89 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
4.3/5Excellent! (1,379 reviews)
Great hotel

"Lovely hotel in a great location."…"

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
196 Bishopsgate

196 Bishopsgate

4 out of 5
196 Bishopsgate, London, England
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £104 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
4.3/5Excellent! (1,203 reviews)

"Cosy and convenient. A pleasant stay some issues with the layout of the place and I could not get the bedroom lights to work but not important. Shower was feeble. Would stay again though as I got a great deal and it is very close to my work."…"

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2020

196 Bishopsgate
Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch

Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch

4 out of 5
7 Gracechurch Street, London, England
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4.2/5Very Good! (998 reviews)
Great location

"Lovely hotel, comfortable rooms. Big bed!! Great location to explore the City and beyond. Close to Bank station."…"

Reviewed on 20 Sep 2020

Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch
Citadines Barbican London

Citadines Barbican London

4 out of 5
7-21 Goswell Road, London, England
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £71 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
4.1/5Very Good! (1,265 reviews)

"Staying during a covid lockdown, the kitchenette was very useful. Without it I would have had to eat delivered takeaways throughout my stay. Rooms reasonable size for London accommodation. Great location, on the edge of the City of London but close to the more residential area of clerkenwell which ..."…"

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2021

Citadines Barbican London
Leonardo Royal London City - Tower Hill

Leonardo Royal London City - Tower Hill

4 out of 5
8-14 Cooper's Row, London, England
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4.1/5Very Good! (1,065 reviews)

"We stayed"…"

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2020

Leonardo Royal London City - Tower Hill
Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul's

Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul's

4 out of 5
24 Ludgate Hill, London, England
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4.1/5Very Good! (1,475 reviews)
Great stay

"Great location and lovely staff"…"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2020

Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul's
Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s

Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s

4 out of 5
10 Godliman Street, London, England
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4/5Very Good! (1,100 reviews)

"Hotel is lovely and great location. The bed and pillows are very comfy and the bed is a great size. Some furnishings could be better as there were scratches and marks in the room and bathroom and the bath tap leaked. Overall good experience"…"

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2020

Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s
Park Lane City Apartments

Park Lane City Apartments

4 out of 5
92 Middlesex Street, Aldgate, London, England
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4/5Very Good! (305 reviews)
good apartment right in the centre of The City

"The welcome was great and the size and position of the apartment fabulous. The apartment is a little tired and could use a GE real spruce up especially all of the taps and shower. The mattress is quite old I suspect and could use a mattress topper and some new pillows. But in general a really great ..."…"

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2020

Park Lane City Apartments
YHA London St Paul's - Hostel

YHA London St Paul's - Hostel

3 out of 5
YHA London St Pauls, 36 Carter Lane, London, England
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3.8/5Good! (222 reviews)

"Room is not clean. It was half basement. Couldnt open the window to refresh the air. Flushing the toilet got problem. It doesnt flush all the way. No hair dryer. No wifi in the room. Staying in this hostel was terrible. Staff was really nice tho"…"

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2020

YHA London St Paul's - Hostel
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Frequently asked questions

What is The City of London like for travellers on a budget?
The City of London offers cheap accommodation options and a range of things to see and do, making it a great holiday choice for budget-conscious travellers. In addition to its well-known attractions such as St. Paul’s Cathedral and Liverpool Street, this destination is home to Sky Garden and St. Dunstan in the East, which you can enjoy while spending very little.
What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in The City of London?
Based on reviews, Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul’s is a popular hotel for our travellers who want a more economical choice, and features free WiFi and a restaurant. Other options for your budget-friendly stay include Devonshire Club by Mantis and Threadneedles, Autograph Collection.
How many budget hotels should I expect to find in The City of London?
Choose a hotel that suits your wallet from Expedia’s 25 budget hotels in The City of London.
What is there to see and do in The City of London?
The City of London attracts visitors with its stunning cathedral and historic landmarks, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral and Liverpool Street, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like London Guildhall, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at The Strand and Leadenhall Market.
How can I get to The City of London and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in The City of London is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The closest airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), situated 15.7 mi (25.2 km) away. However, if that doesn’t suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of London (LCY-London City), which is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) away. Nearby metro stations include Mansion House Underground Station, Bank Underground Station and St. Paul’s Underground Station.

The City of London Hotel Reviews

    Citadines Barbican London
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    I needed a home from home over Christmas and New Year under lockdown and thiswas perfect. Clean, safe, quiet, really friendly and helpful staff, kitchenette, laundry and walkable location. Recommended.
    A verified traveller stayed at Citadines Barbican London
    Posted 4 months ago
    Citadines Barbican London
    Cheval Three Quays
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Fantastic position, arrived by train and was able to leave cases before check-in and after check-in which really helped. Will definitely stay again.
    A verified traveller from Derby stayed at Cheval Three Quays
    Posted 4 months ago
    Cheval Three Quays
    Leonardo Royal London City - Tower Hill
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    We stayed
    A verified traveller stayed at Leonardo Royal London City - Tower Hill
    Posted 4 months ago
    Leonardo Royal London City - Tower Hill
    Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s
    Definitely coming back again…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Room was great, the reception staff did well to provide us a room with a beautiful view of St Paul's. Spa was great too. My partner loved it for her birthday treat.
    A verified traveller stayed at Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s
    Posted 5 months ago
    Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s
    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
    Great hotel…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Lovely hotel in a great location.
    A verified traveller stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
    Posted 5 months ago
    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
    Novotel London Tower Bridge
    Comfortable Stay…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Overall, no complaints about the hotel. First room had someone's hair on the floor, but I informed the staff and they promptly got me another room. Next room was ok, someone's old socks in the cupboard. Other than that no complaints, breakfast to the door was nice. Nice warm breakfast, staff were friendly and did everything to help. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Overall, a very good stay.
    A verified traveller stayed at Novotel London Tower Bridge
    Posted 6 months ago
    Novotel London Tower Bridge
    Apex City of London Hotel
    10/10…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    It was great. Friendly staff. Nice and clean and they gave us an upgrade as good will for our anniversary
    A verified traveller stayed at Apex City of London Hotel
    Posted 6 months ago
    Apex City of London Hotel
    Apex Temple Court Hotel
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    A very good hotel with excellent facilities.
    A verified traveller stayed at Apex Temple Court Hotel
    Posted 6 months ago
    Apex Temple Court Hotel
    Andaz London Liverpool Street - a concept by Hyatt
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Lovely hotel in a good setting. Covid secure and clean.
    A verified traveller stayed at Andaz London Liverpool Street - a concept by Hyatt
    Posted 6 months ago
    Andaz London Liverpool Street - a concept by Hyatt

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