The best hotels in the City of London in 2026 are The Ned for a grand former bank with rooftop pool, the Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square for luxury by the Tower, Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge for a solid mid-range base, and Motel One London-Tower Hill and Wombat's for good value.
The City is busy with business travellers on weekdays and quiet at weekends, when many hotels cut their prices, making it a smart base for a weekend break. The Tower of London, Tower Bridge and St Paul's are on the doorstep, and Liverpool Street, Bank and Tower Hill stations connect across London.
A grand former bank turned hotel, with restaurants and a rooftop pool.
The Ned occupies Lutyens' former Midland Bank headquarters next to the Bank of England, with rooms in 1920s style, a vast ground floor of restaurants under the old banking hall, and a rooftop pool for hotel guests and members.
It suits couples and business travellers who want a sense of occasion.
Good to know: Explore the old bank vault bar downstairs.
27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ
Luxury in the former Port of London Authority building by the Tower.
The Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square fills a grand 1920s Beaux-Arts building overlooking the Tower of London, with luxurious rooms, a spa with a pool and acclaimed restaurants.
It is a five-star base for the Tower, Tower Bridge and the City.
Good to know: Ask for a room overlooking the Tower of London.
10 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4AJ
A large, comfortable mid-range hotel a short walk from the Tower.
Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge is a big modern hotel on Prescot Street near Aldgate and Tower Hill, with comfortable rooms and good facilities.
It is a practical base for the Tower and the City at a mid-range price.
Good to know: Weekend rates are often lower than weekdays.
45 Prescot Street, London E1 8GP
Design-hotel style at a budget price, near the Tower.
Motel One's compact, stylish rooms and lounge bar on Minories offer great value a few minutes from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.
Every room is the same, so you know what you get.
Good to know: Tower Gateway DLR is close for Canary Wharf and City Airport.
24–26 Minories, London EC3N 1BQ
A clean, sociable hostel in an old sailors' home near the Tower.
Wombat's City Hostel occupies a historic former seamen's mission on Dock Street, with dorms, private rooms and a bar.
It is a short walk from the Tower of London and Brick Lane.
Good to know: Book breakfast with your bed for the best price.
7 Dock Street, London E1 8LL
Yes, especially at weekends, when City hotels often drop their prices and the streets are quiet. The Tower, St Paul's and the South Bank are within walking distance.
Yes. Many pubs and cafés that serve office workers close at weekends, though the main sights and hotels stay open.
The Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square and The Ned. See our luxury hotels guide.
Motel One London-Tower Hill and Wombat's City Hostel are both a short walk away. See our budget hotels guide.
See our City of London attractions guide.