Book a room at one of the best family hotels in London (2025)

Choosing where to stay in London with kids can be one of the biggest dilemmas when planning a family holiday to London. After all, London is a big city and can feel overwhelming, particularly if it is your first visit. 

Fortunately, there are lots of great family hotels in London to choose from, everything from boutique boltholes and luxury five-star stays to budget-friendly hotels in fantastic locations.

This guide has been designed to cut out the noise and help you find the best family hotels in London. I’ve divided the guide by neighbourhood and included hotels across all price brackets so that you can find your perfect London family hotel. 

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How to pick the best family hotel in London

The above map details the neighbourhoods listed below:

Choosing where to stay in London with kids depends on several factors: location, how much space you need, cost and availability / time of year.

Location

Choosing where to stay depends a lot on who is travelling with you. If you’re visiting with toddlers, for example, it’s worth staying in a central location near the main sights and parks so you don’t have to travel too far every day. Having a centrally located hotel also means you can head back to the room for some downtime if your kids start to feel tire. 

Teenagers on the other hand, will love neighbourhoods such as Camden and Shoreditch. These are a little cooler and a little edgier than some of the central London neighbourhoods (but in an Instagram-friendly way rather than a dangerous way!).

Being a short distance from a tube station is a big plus point and will make getting around London that much quicker and easier.

Budget

There are some incredible family-friendly hotels in London but they can be expensive. Some of the best hotels come with dedicated kids’ concierges, afternoon tea, design-led family rooms, swimming pools, and more. 

At the other end of the scale, there are also some excellent value hotels, such as the Premier Inn chain, that might not enjoy the same kind of trimmings as their 5 star counterparts but offer convenient locations, family rooms and wallet-friendly prices. 

If you are staying for longer than four nights on your family getaway then you may want to consider renting a serviced apartment. Having home comforts such as a fully-equipped kitchen and a washing machine can make travelling with kids that bit easier.

Space

Finding hotels that sleep families larger than four can be tricky in London. Unlike places such as the U.S. where you can find large hotel rooms with two king-size beds and space for an extra bed, London hotel rooms tend to sleep four people maximum.

There are, of course, exceptions but if you are a larger family – or travelling with taller teens who need more space – then you may want to consider renting an apartment. I’m a fan of Plum Guide who curate their selection of holiday homes in chosen destinations.

Availability

Remember that if your family vacation is planned for peak months such as October half-term, Christmas and summer then be aware that prices will be higher and availability lower. Make sure you book well in advance

London family hotels by neighbourhood

Every London neighbourhood has its own personality, which means that you are bound to find a postcode to suit you and your family. This guide has been broken down by neighbourhood with recommended hotels as well as things to do and transport links. 

The best family hotels in London

In a rush? Here are the most popular family hotels in London.

Z Hotel: Great value hotel in the heart of Covent Garden. The Z Family Room sleep 4 in a set of double bunk beds.

Rubens at the Palace: Rooms fit for Kings, Queens and their little entourage very close to Buckingham Palace.

Premier Inn Bank: Great value budget hotel in central London with sizeable room. Under 16s stay free.

Premier Inn County Hall: A popular option with families visiting London, this Premier Inn is a great place to stay with the Southbank on your doorstep.

St. Ermin’s Hotel: Luxury family-friendly hotel with Family Rooms that can sleep five.

Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection: Located near the River Thames this hotel has excellent family amenities, a tasty restaurant and an arty vibe.

If you want more ideas on visiting London for families take a look at my London guide and join our London with Kids Facebook group for more ideas and advice on exploring the capital with children.

Covent Garden and the West End 

If you want to stay in the centre of London then consider staying in Covent Garden and the West End. This corner of the city is one of London’s liveliest neighbourhoods home great shopping and world famous theatres. 

Family Hotels in Covent Garden and the West End

Haymarket Hotel

Part of the Firmdale Group, the Haymarket Hotel occupies a prime location, next door to the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Beautifully designed and with a swimming pool in the basement, the hotel offers a two-bedroom suite for families. The Luxury Junior Suites interconnect.

Citadines Holborn – Covent Garden

The one bedroom serviced apartments are a good choice for a family break. Although not huge, there’s still plenty of room for a family of four (particularly if travelling with younger children)  with a double bedroom and a generous sofa bed in the living room as well as a dining table that sits four and a fully-equipped kitchenette. 

One Aldwych

This is a stunning luxury hotel that comes with fantastic hotel rooms (and an extra bed or cot provided upon request in other rooms) and lots of child-friendly amenities including mini bathrobes, slippers and a selection of games and treats. They have a gorgeous chlorine-free swimming pool complete with music and exotic fish projections, and do a fantastic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea.

The Z Hotel Covent Garden

If you’re looking for a central address then the Z Hotel Covent Garden is a great choice. Although the air-conditioned rooms aren’t large, they are very comfortable and offer fantastic value in a great location. The Z Family rooms sleep 4 in a set of double bunk beds.

Travel to the West End 

The West End is right in the heart of London with plenty of transport options to choose from. Leicester Square (the Northern Line) and Piccadilly Circus (the Piccadilly Line) are two of your best options.

Waterloo 

Waterloo Station is the busiest in London but it’s also a great riverside neighbourhood, filled with theatres, museums, galleries and lots of very good restaurants. Some of London’s most famous sights including Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the Tate Modern are all just a short walk away. 

Family Hotels in Waterloo

Park Plaza County Hall

A modern hotel located on the South Bank alongside the River Thames, this popular family hotel is perfectly positioned for London sightseeing and has great family guest rooms and even an indoor swimming pool. 

Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection

Located one road behind the River Thames this is one of the best family hotels in London. Its central location, excellent family amenities (inter-connecting rooms, easels for kids, wine hour for parents), a tasty restaurant and general arty vibe can’t be beat.

Travel to Waterloo

Waterloo tube station is located within the train station, the busiest in London. Waterloo is connected via the Bakerloo line, the Jubilee line, the Northern line and the Waterloo and City line.

Kensington & South Kensington

The elegant neighbourhoods of Kensington and South Kensington are some of the prettiest in London, home to stately white terraced homes set along quiet leafy streets. 

Stay here and you’ll also be within walking distance of some of the city’s best kid friendly attractions, including the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Kensington Palace is also located here along with the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground. 

Family Hotels in Kensington

The following are some of my favourite family hotels in Kensington but you will also find other options listed on the map.

The Milestone Hotel

This historic luxury London hotel located opposite Kensington Gardens has 15 interconnecting rooms and suites for families as well as six luxury Residences for extended stays. Amenities include everything from mini bathrobes and complimentary pushchairs to borrow to turndown treats and personalised children’s amenities. The Milestone Hotel offers dedicated children’s activities including family portraits and children’s art classes.

Cheval Gloucester Park

Choose from one-, two-, three- and five-bedroom serviced apartments at Cheval Gloucester Park, located just minutes’ walk from Gloucester Park tube station. There is also a 12-person private cinema, which is always a hit with kids! The property offers family breaks although be aware that prices still lean towards the higher end. 

The Queens Gate Hotel

This is a great hotel in a great location with excellent family accommodation options. Choose from a Deluxe Triple (with three twin beds) or a Deluxe Family with a king-size bed and two twin beds. The friendly property is an easy walk from the neighbourhood’s famous hotels as well as the Royal Albert Hall. 

The Resident Kensington

Set in a beautiful townhouse in a convenient location for the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the V&A, the luxury Resident Kensington offers family rooms that sleep four. It also has several interconnecting rooms, a teepee in the Studio suites and a dedicated family concierge.

The Ampersand

This characterful boutique hotel enjoys an ideal setting, within easy walking distance of the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Kensington Gardens, Princess Diana Memorial Playground and Hyde Park. Rooms can accommodate either an extra bed or baby cot (not both). If you are travelling with more than one child you will need to book two rooms – many of the rooms are interconnecting.

Budget Family Hotels in Kensington

Premier Inn Kensington (Olympia)

Good value hotel with family rooms featuring include a double or kingsize bed, plus a sofa bed and pull-out bed depending on the number of guests staying in the room. They also provide travel cots at no extra cost. No on-site parking..

Premier Inn (Earls Court)

Good value hotel with family rooms featuring a double or kingsize bed, plus a sofa bed and pull-out bed. No on-site parking available.

Doubletree by Hilton London Kensington

Located in Shepherds Bush near the underground and train for reaching Harry Potter studios, this hotel has interconnecting rooms for families and pretty views over the public garden..

Travel to Kensington:

Kensington and South Kensington are located in Zone 1. The nearest London Underground stations are High Street Kensington, South Kensington, Gloucester Road and Earl’s Court.

St. James’s

Tucked away in the heart of Central London is the exclusive area of St. James’s. It’s just a stone’s throw from both Piccadilly Circus and a short walk to Buckingham Palace but despite its central postcode, it is quiet and peaceful, filled with characterful lanes and leafy squares.

The neighbourhood is home to several theatres, art dealers, the Royal Academy of Arts and upmarket – and truly British – shops such as Fortnum & Mason.

Family Hotels in St. James’s

St. Ermin’s Hotel

This luxury family-friendly hotel is one of the best places to stay in London with kids, not least for its Family Rooms that can sleep five. Their two-bedroom suites come with two double beds on one room and a sofa bed in the second room. Plus, there are gifts for kids and they do an excellent afternoon tea.  

Conrad London St James

The Conrad London St James delivers luxury accommodation for families: their Family Connecting Room offering two rooms (one with a king-sized bed and the other with two twin beds) and two bathrooms. Additional children amenities include London-themed bed linen, a personalised storybook, themed treats at turndown, and unlimited access to the hotel’s children’s library.

Hotel Café Royal

One of the best family hotels in London, the Hotel Café Royal has the Royal Nanny Seal of Approval owing to its partnership with Louenna Hood, trusted Norland Nanny to numerous royal families. Expect family-friendly rooms, custom children’s menus, specially crafted trunks, a children’s playroom, an indoor pool and more..

hub by Premier Inn London Westminster Abbey

If you’re visiting London with teens who require their own space then the hub by Premier Inn London Westminster Abbey is a good value option in a central location. Rooms are compact but comfortable and central.

Travel to St. James’s

St. James’s Park Underground Station is in Zone 1 on the District and Circle Lines.

Earl’s Court 

Earl’s Court is a residential area positioned between the neighbourhoods of Chelsea and Kensington that was once known for its exhibition and events centre. Many of the buildings are grand period houses and there are lots of leafy garden squares. 

There aren’t any big sights here but you are well placed for visiting some of London’s star attractions nearby. Plus you can find marginally cheaper hotels and rental accommodation here than in some of the fancier nearby neighbourhoods.

Family Hotels in Earl’s Court

The Resident Victoria

Friendly hotel with modern Deluxe Rooms sleeping four people located very near to Earl’s Court underground station.

Ibis London Earl’s Court

Budget hotel with Superior Family Rooms that sleep up to four. Car park available (chargeable).

Travel to Earl’s Court

Earl’s Court Station is located in Zone 1 and is on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines. You can also access Earl’s Court via West Brompton on the District line.

Marylebone 

Located near Regent’s Park, easily one of my favourite London parks, is upmarket Marylebone. This residential neighbourhood is sandwiched between Baker Street and Oxford Street and is lined with red brick mansion blocks, shops, restaurants and some of the best London family hotels. 

Marylebone is very central and can feel quite busy at times. On the plus side, however, you have Marylebone High Street, one of London’s best shopping streets. It’s the perfect location for visiting sights including the London Zoo, the Sherlock Holmes Museum and Madame Tussauds.

Family Hotels in Marylebone

The Landmark

This beautiful five-star hotel is one of the best family hotels in London. Families will love the Executive Family Rooms that come with two double beds. For more space, upgrade to the Marylebone Family Studio that has a separate living room. The hotel is also home to a beautiful choline-free swimming pool.

Holmes Hotel London

This friendly hotel is located minutes from Baker Street underground station. They have a number of suites that can sleep four people as well as interconnecting rooms. Their Family Experience Package includes accommodation for two adults and two children (aged 12 and under), free dining for kids (under 12 years), an inclusive breakfast and up to 25% discount off the best available rates.

The Marylebone

This lovely luxury hotel is a great option with interconnecting rooms and suites available for families. Additional family benefits include gifts for children upon arrival, milk and cookies at bedtime, children’s toiletries, board games, a DVD player and kids’ DVDs and tepees in the Studio Suites. Babysitting is also available to book via the Concierge.

Best Budget Family Hotels in Marylebone

Travelodge London Central Marylebone

This reliable budget chain of hotels offers family rooms sleeping up to four people and kids under 15 eat free. It is very popular, however, so make sure to book well in advance!

YHA London Central

If you are visiting London with teens and want to save money then this is a great budget option. The YHA London Central has private rooms with bunk beds with ensuite bathrooms as well as private rooms with shared bathrooms.

Travel to Marylebone

The Marylebone underground station is on the Bakerloo line, located in zone 1. You can also access Marylebone from Baker Street, which is on a number of lines. Marylebone also has a train station.

Mayfair 

Mayfair is one of the most upmarket neighbourhoods in London, a beautiful area that’s home to embassies, upmarket shops, art galleries and some of the best family hotels in London.

Although there are no major attractions within Mayfair itself, you are perfectly positioned for exploring all that London has to offer including Hyde Park, St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace.

Family Hotels in Mayfair

Brown’s Hotel

Brown’s is one of best luxury hotels in London for families, an upmarket hideaway packed full of family-friendly amenities. All rooms come with plenty of space: their Family Rooms have two spacious rooms with a lounge area and their Family Suites come with two bedrooms, spacious living and dining areas and two bathrooms.

Other highlights include welcome gifts for kids, child-friendly spa treatments, kiddy-sized bathrobes, a teddy turndown service, a Roco Forte Passport, a bespoke in room bar and more..

St. James Hotel & Club

Luxury hotel St. James’s sits in the heart of Mayfair in a former diplomat’s club and offers families plenty of choice with the possibility to expand their interconnecting rooms to three or four bedrooms within one combination. They also have a two-bedroom Penthouse Suite.

Dukes Hotel

The charming Dukes Hotel sits a short walk away from Buckingham Palace, Green Park, Piccadilly and the Mayfair shops, and promises plenty of family perks. The hotel offers free breakfast for the whole family and children under 12 eat free from the kids’ menu when dining with parents.

Welcome amenities are gifted on arrival, board games are available to play and children are given a personalised monogrammed bathrobe. One of our favourite elements is the DUKES Scavenger Hunt.

Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

This family-run contemporary hotel is located opposite Green Park and offers interconnecting rooms and private Residences that come with kitchenettes and bunk beds. They can lend guests kites for flying in Green Park, bikes for pedalling around, films, games and colouring books, and even snacks to feed the ducks in nearby Hyde Park..

The hotel often runs deals for families over the school holidays.

Travel to Mayfair

Bond Street is the closest underground station, on the Jubilee line.

Bloomsbury

Flying under the tourist radar is Bloomsbury, one of the best neighbourhoods to stay in London. Located in Zone 1, this quiet, leafy neighbourhood is home to universities, museums, bookstores, cafés and plenty of green spaces.

Bloomsbury is also home to Bloomsbury Publishing, the company responsible for introducing Harry Potter to the world. 

Family Hotels in Bloomsbury

The Bloomsbury

The Bloomsbury Hotel sits in a good location, sits a short walk from the British Museum and Covent Garden with spacious family rooms and suites. They offer gifts for kids, a complimentary meal for young children under five, milk and biscuits at bed time and adjoining rooms and suites. Plus there’s a teepee for kids to sleep in..

Travel to Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury is located in Zone 1. The nearest London Underground stations are Russell Square, Goodge Street and Warren Street Station.

Camden 

Camden Town, otherwise known as Camden, is located in the north-west of London. It’s a bit busier, a bit grittier and a bit noisier than some of the other London neighbourhoods listed here but it’s also a lot of fun and a great option if you are visiting London with older children or teens.

Camden is famous for its live music scene (the Dublin Castle helped launch the careers of Blur and Amy Winehouse) and its market. Held at Camden Stables, the market is home to hundreds of small businesses selling everything from clothing and jewellery to music posters, homewares and knick knacks. Also worth visiting is KERB Camden Market, home to 35 different food stalls.

Family Hotels in Camden

The Holiday Inn Camden Lock

This family-friendly hotel offers family rooms with a kids stay and eat free programme. Kids under 18 stay free when sharing a family room and children under 12 also eat free from the kids’ menu (when accompanied by at least one full paying adult).

Travel to Camden

Camden Town is located in zone 2, on the northern line. On Sundays, the station is exit only between 1pm and 5pm.

Primrose Hill 

Next door to Camden is Primrose Hill, an achingly cool residential area home to a number of celebrities. It’s incredibly pretty with tree-lined streets and its own hill offering spectacular views across London. 

This community is a great choice for a family holiday in London; you are still in close proximity to the city centre but away from the crowds. It’s also a good choice if you want to be near Camden but not right in the heart of the action.

Family Hotels in Primrose Hill

London Marriott Hotel Regents Park

This perfectly positioned hotel near Regent’s Park has Family Rooms that sleep up to four people in two double beds. 

Travel to Primrose Hill

The nearest underground station is Chalk Farm, which is in zone 2 on the Northern Line. From here it is a 5-10 minute walk to Primrose Hill.

Hampstead 

One of my favourite neighbrouhods in London is Hampstead. Located in north London, Hampstead feels more like a small country village than a London neighbourhood handily located in Zone 2. The neighbourhood is filled with narrow lanes, historic houses, shops and Hampstead Heath. The much-loved heath is a large expanse of woodland, meadows and playing fields along with its three swimming ponds. 

Family Hotels in Hampstead

La Gaffe

This award-winning family-run guesthouse has been welcoming guests (including the Beatles!) since the 1960s and is a great option for families. The guesthouse sits in the heart of Hampstead village, right next to the Heath, with two family rooms. One comes with bunkbeds and the other has a full-sized single bed. An additional roll away bed can be added to this room. 

Travel to Hampstead

Hampstead underground station is located on the northern line in zone 2.

Victoria 

Handy for getting to Gatwick Airport on the Gatwick Express from Victoria Station, for seeing Buckingham Palace and for watching Hamilton or Wicked, Victoria is a convenient location for families with a handful of family hotels to choose from. 

Best Family Hotels in Victoria

Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites & Residences

Choose from a range of suites at this family-friendly hotel housed within a series of redbrick townhouses. The hotel itself dates back to 1897 and over the years has hosted a huge number of celebrities from Diana Ross and Phil Collins to the then Prince Charles and his wife, Princess Diana. 

The comfortable suites come with up to three bedrooms, modern kitchens and larger living and dining rooms. Their complimentary kids’ program includes free goodie bags with activity packs, child amenities in the rooms and hot chocolate with marshmallows at bedtime.

Rubens at the Palace

Located on Buckingham Palace Road, this family-friendly hotel is the perfect place to stay. Kids can sleep in monarch-themed bedrooms, take part in a pastry class (dressed up in a chef’s uniform), enjoy a dedicated afternoon tea and more. Children under 12 stay free when sharing a triple room with their parents. .

Best Budget Family Hotels in Victoria

Comfort Inn Victoria

Housed within a renovated Georgian house this hotel offers no-frills Family Rooms that can sleep up to four people and offers a good breakfast. 

Travel to Victoria

Victoria is located in zone 1 and is on the Victoria line.

Borough 

Lively Borough is one of my favourite London neighbourhoods. Home to Borough Market, the oldest food market in London with a history dating back around 1,000 years, it’s a fabulous place for foodies young and old. This is the ideal place to stay if you want to be in a lively neighbourhood on the river, close to some of the city’s best sights and attractions. 

Family Hotels in Borough

Premier Inn London County Hall

This is one of the most popular branches of Premier Inn for families with comfortable, clean Family Rooms in a great location.

Travel to Borough

The nearest underground stations to Borough are London Bridge, Borough and Southward tube stations.

Shoreditch

If you’re visiting London with teens then consider staying in Shoreditch. This is undoubtedly one of the coolest neighbourhoods in London. It’s filled with interesting markets, independent stores and fun bars and restaurants. 

There’s lots of street art to explore – don’t miss Redchurch Street and Shoreditch Triangle. There’s also some excellent shopping here; try Atika, one of the biggest vintage shops in Europe. You should also visit the markets at Brick Lane and Columbia Road. 

Family Hotels in Shoreditch

The Courthouse Hotel

One of the best family hotels in London, the Courthouse Hotel sits in a building that was once the Old Street Magistrates Court and police station; infamous London gangsters the Kray twins were once held here. Today, there’s a cinema, bowling alley, a swimming pool and family suites that sleep four.

Travel to Shoreditch 

There are various underground stations near to Shoreditch. Old Street Station is on the Northern line; Liverpool Street Station is on the Central line (as well as several others) and Aldgate East is on the District and Hammersmith & City Lines. There’s also Shoreditch High Street, which is an overground station.

Knightsbridge 

Home to Harrods, Harvey Nicholas and dozens of designers shops, the central London neighbourhood of Knightsbridge is one of the most expensive in London. You are also close to Hyde Park where Winter Wonderland is held over Christmas. 

Family Hotels in Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge Hotel

This luxury hotel is part of the Firmdale Group and has a number of rooms that can accommodate families. There are also lots of children’s amenities including welcome gifts, London activities book, board games and children’s menus. Babysitting is also available.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

This luxury hotel welcomes families offering adjoining rooms, babysitting and treats for kids including umbrellas, storybooks, mini bathrobes and more.

Travel to Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge is located in zone 1 on the Piccadilly line.