Independent 3-star mid-range hotels in London city centre

Location and the day of week you stay will have a big impact on the hotel rate you pay. Sunday night is the cheapest night to stay at most hotels in London. If the hotel is in a business district then the cheapest rates will be at the weekend, for hotel districts dominated by leisure travellers the weekends are normally the most expensive time to stay. The south side of the river and Tower Bridge hotels areas are examples of districts where hotel rates are deep discounted at the weekend when the business people are at home.

Bayswater is an example of a leisure district where room rates are far lower during the working week than at the weekend. Kensington is one of the largest hotel districts for budget hotels. Room rates are comparatively stable all through the week with a slight softness at the weekend. Kensington is particularly convenient for those using London's main airport, Heathrow.

This Georgian townhouse hotel is a good mid-range hotel less than 1-min walk from Kings Cross and St Pancras train stations. Accommodation is spread over 4 floors and there are no lifts for accessibility purposes. There is, however, plenty of character; rooms are very modern and brightly decorated. There is both a lounge and a sun terrace to relax in. Breakfast is available for an extra charge. British Museum and Camden Market are within one mile of the hotel.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Single and family rooms available • Safety deposit boxes in rooms • Tea/coffee facilities
Nearest tube: 1-min walk to Kings Cross/St Pancras

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Only 500 metres this Victorian townhouse is just a 5-min walk from Paddington Railway Station & a 15-min walk from Oxford Street. Traditionally decorated, the rooms includes a TV, telephone, and tea and coffee making facilities. You can enjoy a light continental breakfast in the bright and airy dining room. There are numerous cafes and restaurants within a 5-minute stroll.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Parking • Continental breakfast included • 24-hour front desk • Tea/coffee facilities • Luggage storage • Lift
Nearest tube: 2-min walk to Paddington

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A very popular hotel situated opposite Kings Cross/St Pancras Rail Station. Each air-conditioned room at Kings Cross Inn features an en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and a fridge. Some have a view of the Victorian Gothic St. Pancras building. The picturesque Regents Park is only a 30-minute walk and features an open-air theatre and London Zoo.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Luggage storage • Tea/coffee facilities • Tickets can be organised to shows and attractions • 24-hr front desk • Family rooms
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to Kings Cross / St Pancras

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An attractive, popular and good value hotel housed in a 19th-century building. Just 1-min walk from the River Thames. The rooms feature ornate decoration and attention to detail you only get in a boutique hotel. The bar offers a range of authentic home-cooked pub dishes including speciality pies, and real ales.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Superb breakfast included • Classic English food restaurant • Bar • Paid for parking • 24-hr front desk • Room service
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to Southwark

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Located exactly between Euston and Kings Cross Stations, this hotel is great for couples, offering simple, budget accommodation with full cooked English or continental breakfast. Rooms offer en-suite bathrooms, TVs, telephones, hairdryers and tea/coffee, and some also have garden views. Single or Double rooms - no twin rooms available. British Museum is 15-min and British Library only a 3-min walk away.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Lift • Breakfast included • 24-hr front desk • Single rooms available
Nearest tube: 5-min walk to Euston & to Kings Cross/St Pancras

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Want an elegant stay in a top location in London at an affordable price? No wonder the Judd is one of the best sellers; set in a Georgian Crescent and oozing charm throughout, this hotel even includes a quality breakfast in the price! You can relax in your stay here, with tranquil gardens and tennis courts opposite, and Kings Cross and St Pancras Rail stations just a 7-minute walk away.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Tea and coffee facilities • Family rooms available • 24-hr front desk • Full English breakfast included
Nearest tube: 7-min walk to Kings Cross/St Pancras & Euston

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Bright rooms feature US & European sockets, fridges, hair dryers & tea/coffee facilities. Bus stop just outside the hotel gives cheap access to all of London, with the Imperial War Museum just a 10-minute walk away. Good location for city walks, monuments and culture.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Family rooms • 24-hr front desk • Room service
Nearest tube: 5-min walk to Elephant & Castle

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Elegant Victorian townhouse building with modern and well-equipped rooms. This hotel boasts almost instant access to the nearest tube station, ideal for exploring the rest of London. Olympia and Earls Court Exhibition Centres are also around a 10-min walk away. The City Continental combines good value, facilities and a great location.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Single/Double rooms • 24-hr front desk • Lift • Tea/coffee facilities • Breakfast included.
Nearest tube: 1-min walk to Earl's Court

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For a budget hotel, this one packs in a lot of facilities! Beneath the St Giles is London’s largest health and fitness facility, where you can have discounted access to a pool and wellness centre, with optional paid for massages. Rooms have tea and coffee facilities, tv and safe. It is an easy walk to Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and the theatres.

Facilities include • Cheapest rates midweek • 3 restaurants and a bar • Table tennis • Casino • Soundproofed rooms • Free Wi-Fi
Nearest tube: 2-min walk to Tottenham Court Road

London Toolkit recommends booking this hotel for competitive prices, plus...

• Two complimentary guided walking tours - Royals and Landmarks Tour plus The Wizard Walk which explores iconic landmarks from the Harry Potter films • Vox City App

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This popular hotel is situated between Paddington and Bayswater and features light airy rooms with flat screen TV, in-room safe and tea/coffee-making facilities. There is a comfortable lounge/bar area with a selection of drinks. Hyde Park is a 5-min walk away.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Family rooms • Private on-site parking • Lounge/ bar
Nearest tube: 2-min walk to Lancaster Gate

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Boutique hotel in excellent location, just 800 metres from London Victoria Station. The hotel offers bright, modern rooms with Hypnos beds, private bathrooms and 32-inch LED TVs with Freeview. All of The Sidney Hotel’s rooms offer complimentary toiletries, and hospitality trays with an electric kettle. Guests can also make use of hairdryers and telephones. Bar Dada serves a wide range of drinks and snacks With modern furnishings and wooden floors.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Family rooms • 24-hr reception • Bar • Lift • Luggage storage
Nearest tube: 10-min walk to Victoria

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Boutique style hotel close to the main Kensington attractions such as Harrods, Knightsbridge and the famous Museums (Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A). Well-equipped rooms feature monsoon showers, air-con, mini-kitchen, refrigerator, microwave and TV with DVD player (free access to hotels DVD library).

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Single, Double/Twin rooms • Air-con • Tea/coffee facilities •Satellite TV • Mini-kitchen
Nearest tube: 2-min walk to Earl’s Court

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Just a short walk from Hyde Park, this consistently well-reviewed hotel is made up of five inter-connected Victorian-era buildings. It is extremely well decorated with an elegance and spaciousness that extends from its luxurious lobby to the stylish rooms. Continental breakfast is available.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Ticket service • Shared lounge • Tea and coffee maker • Concierge service • 24-hr front desk • Family rooms available • Vending machine
Nearest tube: 5-min walk to Bayswater

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Refurbished in 2016, the rooms include flat-screen TV, en-suite, air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. A complimentary breakfast is served every morning. Chelsea Football Club is a 10-min walk away as is Olympia Exhibition Centre. Heathrow can be reached direct from Earl's Court tube station.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hr front desk • Lift • Restaurant • Single/twin/double/triple/family rooms • Breakfast included
Nearest tube: 2-min walk to Earl's Court

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Situated on the leafy Cartwright Gardens, this hotel is in the heart of Bloomsbury and just an 8-min walk from St Pancras Railway Station and the British Museum. Attractive refurbished bedrooms each have a desk and TV with satellite channels and on-demand movies. A full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi in public areas • Garden • Tea/coffee facilities • Triple and single rooms • Full English breakfast included • Satellite TV      
Nearest tube: 8-min walk to Kings Cross / St Pancras

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Just a 5-min walk from Hyde Park, this hotel offers spacious rooms and continental and full English breakfasts. Past guests have rated it highly for both location and friendly staff. You can relax in the cosy lounge bar, with snacks and drinks. A good value choice.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Lounge/bar • Tea and coffee maker • 24-hr front desk • Single and triple rooms available • Laundry service
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to Bayswater

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One of the best-received hotels in London with a legion of fans who would never dream of staying anywhere else. Victorian townhouse with a 24-hour reception. Refrigerator and a personal safe in the room. Full English breakfast or continental breakfast served in the hotel conservatory, included in the room rate. This hotel is a 3-min walk from Hyde Park.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Triple & quad rooms • Fridge in room
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to Paddington

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Boutique hotel just a 5-min walk from Victoria Station. Set across three Georgian buildings offering modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and free bicycle hire. Rooms feature flat-screen TV, work desk and en-suite bathroom. Continental breakfast is included depending on room type. Small private graden, lounge area with guest laptop, fireplace, DVD player and tea/coffee 24-hrs a day.

Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Family rooms • Breakfast included depending on room type • Facilities for disabled guests
Nearest tube: 5-min walk to Victoria

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