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The Z Hotel City - London - Bedroom
The Z Hotel City
7.8 Good
City of LondonC$ 277+
C$ 277+
Free Wi-Fi
Ruby Lucy Hotel London - London - Lounge
Ruby Lucy Hotel London
8.7 Very good
LambethC$ 398+
C$ 398+
Free Wi-Fi
Threadneedles Autograph Collection - London - Lobby
Threadneedles Autograph Collection - London - Lobby
Threadneedles Autograph Collection
8.3 Very good
City of LondonC$ 723+
C$ 723+
Free Wi-Fi
citizenM Tower of London - London - Building
citizenM Tower of London - London - Building
citizenM Tower of London
8.6 Very good
Tower HamletsC$ 400+
C$ 400+
Free Wi-Fi
Hyatt Place London City East - London - Lounge
Hyatt Place London City East - London - Lounge
Hyatt Place London City East
8.4 Very good
Tower HamletsC$ 359+
C$ 359+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark - London - Bedroom
Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark - London - Bedroom
Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark
8.1 Very good
SouthwarkC$ 408+
C$ 408+
Free Wi-Fi
Rosewood London - London - Living room
Rosewood London - London - Living room
Rosewood London
9.1 Wonderful
CamdenC$ 1,259+
C$ 1,259+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Travelodge London Waterloo - London - Bedroom
Travelodge London Waterloo - London - Bedroom
Travelodge London Waterloo
7.7 Good
LambethC$ 295+
C$ 295+
Residence Inn by Marriott London Bridge - London - Lounge
Residence Inn by Marriott London Bridge - London - Lounge
Residence Inn by Marriott London Bridge
8.2 Very good
SouthwarkC$ 466+
C$ 466+
Pet friendly
Novotel London Bridge - London - Lobby
Novotel London Bridge - London - Lobby
Novotel London Bridge
8.5 Very good
SouthwarkC$ 459+
C$ 459+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Docklands Riverside - London - Balcony
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Docklands Riverside - London - Balcony
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Docklands Riverside
7.8 Good
SouthwarkC$ 292+
C$ 292+
Free Wi-Fi
citizenM London Shoreditch - London - Lounge
citizenM London Shoreditch - London - Lounge
citizenM London Shoreditch
8.7 Very good
HackneyC$ 366+
C$ 366+
Free Wi-Fi
St Christopher's Inn Village - London Bridge - London - Bedroom
St Christopher's Inn Village - London Bridge - London - Bedroom
St Christopher's Inn Village - London Bridge
7.3 Good
SouthwarkC$ 190+
C$ 190+
Free Wi-Fi
Safestay London Elephant & Castle - London - Bedroom
Safestay London Elephant & Castle - London - Bedroom
Safestay London Elephant & Castle
7 Good
SouthwarkC$ 244+
C$ 244+
Free Wi-Fi
Pan Pacific London - London - Dining room
Pan Pacific London - London - Dining room
Pan Pacific London
9.5 Wonderful
City of LondonC$ 827+
C$ 827+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
The Hoxton, Shoreditch - London - Bedroom
The Hoxton, Shoreditch - London - Bedroom
The Hoxton, Shoreditch
8.3 Very good
HackneyC$ 534+
C$ 534+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Novotel London Tower Bridge - London - Lobby
Novotel London Tower Bridge - London - Lobby
Novotel London Tower Bridge
8.6 Very good
City of LondonC$ 431+
C$ 431+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Malmaison London - London - Bar
Malmaison London - London - Bar
Malmaison London
8.1 Very good
IslingtonC$ 445+
C$ 445+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Yotel London Shoreditch - London - Bedroom
Yotel London Shoreditch - London - Bedroom
Yotel London Shoreditch
7.7 Good
Tower HamletsC$ 234+
C$ 234+
Free Wi-Fi
Andaz London Liverpool Street - a concept by Hyatt - London - Restaurant
Andaz London Liverpool Street - a concept by Hyatt - London - Restaurant
Andaz London Liverpool Street - a concept by Hyatt
8.6 Very good
City of LondonC$ 738+
C$ 738+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
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Low season

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High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 465

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 340
Cheapest month to stay with an average 60% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 54% rise in price.
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Top tips for finding hotel deals near Tower of London

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel close to Tower of London in London, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced Tower of London hotels in January and August.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hotel deals in London Tower of London if you stay on a Saturday. The opposite is true for Monday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book more than 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a London Tower of London hotel.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel close to Tower of London found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 64, while the most expensive was C$ 539.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hotel near Tower of London for 4 days.

FAQs when booking a London Tower of London hotel

  • What are the best hotels near Tower of London?

    KAYAK users like staying at The Tower Hotel, London, citizenM Tower of London and Tower Suites by Blue Orchid when looking for a hotel in close proximity to Tower of London.

  • How much does a hotel near Tower of London cost?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms near Tower of London for as cheap as C$ 20 in the last 3 days. The average price is C$ 27.

  • How much is a hotel close to Tower of London for tonight?

    In the last 3 hours, users have found hotels near Tower of London for tonight for as low as C$ 31. Users have also found 3-star hotels from C$ 31 and 4-star hotels from C$ 40.

  • How much is a hotel near Tower of London for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found hotels close to Tower of London for this weekend for as low as C$ 40 per night. Users have also found 3-star hotels from C$ 40 and 4-star hotels from C$ 58.

  • Which hotels near Tower of London are good for couples?

    If you’re looking for a romantic stay during your time in Tower of London, then The Tower Hotel, London, Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, and citizenM Tower of London are recommended options.

  • Which hotels near Tower of London are good for families?

    If you’re taking a trip to London with the whole family, staying close to Tower of London makes sense. Recommended family-friendly hotels are Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, citizenM Tower of London, and Tower Suites by Blue Orchid.

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St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London - London - Lounge
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London
8.5 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 624+
C$ 624+
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich - London - Bedroom
DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich
8.2 Very good
GreenwichC$ 258+
C$ 258+
Free Wi-Fi
Motel One London-Tower Hill - London - Lounge
Motel One London-Tower Hill - London - Lounge
Motel One London-Tower Hill
8.5 Very good
City of LondonC$ 379+
C$ 379+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
ibis London Canning Town - London - Lounge
ibis London Canning Town - London - Lounge
ibis London Canning Town
8.9 Very good
NewhamC$ 228+
C$ 228+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
The Fox & Goose Hotel - London - Bedroom
The Fox & Goose Hotel - London - Bedroom
The Fox & Goose Hotel
9.1 Wonderful
EalingC$ 278+
C$ 278+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
The Drayton Court Hotel - London - Bedroom
The Drayton Court Hotel - London - Bedroom
The Drayton Court Hotel
8.8 Very good
EalingC$ 330+
C$ 330+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Boundary Shoreditch - London - Bedroom
Boundary Shoreditch - London - Bedroom
Boundary Shoreditch
8.5 Very good
Tower HamletsC$ 494+
C$ 494+
Free Wi-Fi
Clayton Hotel London Wall - London - Bedroom
Clayton Hotel London Wall - London - Bedroom
Clayton Hotel London Wall
8.9 Very good
City of LondonC$ 531+
C$ 531+
Free Wi-Fi
Me London - London - Restaurant
Me London - London - Restaurant
Me London
8.4 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 897+
C$ 897+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Novotel London Canary Wharf - London - Lounge
Novotel London Canary Wharf - London - Lounge
Novotel London Canary Wharf
8.4 Very good
Tower HamletsC$ 399+
C$ 399+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
The Z Hotel Soho - London - Bedroom
The Z Hotel Soho - London - Bedroom
The Z Hotel Soho
7.5 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 328+
C$ 328+
Free Wi-Fi
The Z Hotel Victoria - London - Bedroom
The Z Hotel Victoria - London - Bedroom
The Z Hotel Victoria
7.8 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 274+
C$ 274+
Free Wi-Fi
The Z Hotel Piccadilly - London - Bedroom
The Z Hotel Piccadilly - London - Bedroom
The Z Hotel Piccadilly
7.9 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 315+
C$ 315+
Free Wi-Fi
The Z Hotel Shoreditch - London - Restaurant
The Z Hotel Shoreditch - London - Restaurant
The Z Hotel Shoreditch
7.8 Good
IslingtonC$ 239+
C$ 239+
Free Wi-Fi
The Z Hotel City - London - Bedroom
The Z Hotel City - London - Bedroom
The Z Hotel City
7.8 Good
City of LondonC$ 277+
C$ 277+
Free Wi-Fi
The Z Hotel Gloucester Place - London - Bathroom
The Z Hotel Gloucester Place - London - Bathroom
The Z Hotel Gloucester Place
7.9 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 292+
C$ 292+
Free Wi-Fi
The Z Hotel Tottenham Court Road - London - Bedroom
The Z Hotel Tottenham Court Road - London - Bedroom
The Z Hotel Tottenham Court Road
8 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 325+
C$ 325+
Free Wi-Fi
The Z Hotel Covent Garden - London - Living room
The Z Hotel Covent Garden - London - Living room
The Z Hotel Covent Garden
8.2 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 330+
C$ 330+
Free Wi-Fi
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington - London - Restaurant
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington - London - Restaurant
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
6.9 Okay
Kensington and ChelseaC$ 255+
C$ 255+
Free Wi-Fi
Paddington Court Executive Rooms - London - Bedroom
Paddington Court Executive Rooms - London - Bedroom
Paddington Court Executive Rooms
8.4 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 303+
C$ 303+
Free Wi-Fi
Park Grand London Lancaster Gate - London - Restaurant
Park Grand London Lancaster Gate - London - Restaurant
Park Grand London Lancaster Gate
7.4 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 854+
C$ 854+
Free Wi-Fi
The Chilworth London Paddington - London - Front desk
The Chilworth London Paddington - London - Front desk
The Chilworth London Paddington
7.6 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 313+
C$ 313+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hyde Park International - London - Bedroom
Hyde Park International - London - Bedroom
Hyde Park International
8.2 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 315+
C$ 315+
Free Wi-Fi
Inhabit Queen's Gardens, a Member of Design Hotels - London - Bedroom
Inhabit Queen's Gardens, a Member of Design Hotels - London - Bedroom
Inhabit Queen's Gardens, a Member of Design Hotels
8.3 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 382+
C$ 382+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Spa
Grand Royale London Hyde Park - London - Lounge
Grand Royale London Hyde Park - London - Lounge
Grand Royale London Hyde Park
7 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 274+
C$ 274+
Free Wi-Fi
Park Grand Paddington Court - London - Bedroom
Park Grand Paddington Court - London - Bedroom
Park Grand Paddington Court
7 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 285+
C$ 285+
Free Wi-Fi
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Marble Arch - London - Bedroom
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Marble Arch - London - Bedroom
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Marble Arch
7.2 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 476+
C$ 476+
Free Wi-Fi
DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End - London - Bedroom
DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End - London - Bedroom
DoubleTree by Hilton London - West End
7.3 Good
CamdenC$ 489+
C$ 489+
Free Wi-Fi
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Victoria - London - Front desk
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Victoria - London - Front desk
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Victoria
7.7 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 530+
C$ 530+
Free Wi-Fi
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Hyde Park - London - Restaurant
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Hyde Park - London - Restaurant
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Hyde Park
7.5 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 380+
C$ 380+
Free Wi-Fi
Hazlitt's - London - Bedroom
Hazlitt's - London - Bedroom
Hazlitt's
9.1 Wonderful
City of WestminsterC$ 695+
C$ 695+
Free Wi-Fi
Twenty Nevern Square Hotel - London - Restaurant
Twenty Nevern Square Hotel - London - Restaurant
Twenty Nevern Square Hotel
7.8 Good
Kensington and ChelseaC$ 310+
C$ 310+
Free Wi-Fi
The Cranley Hotel - London - Bedroom
The Cranley Hotel - London - Bedroom
The Cranley Hotel
4.4 Mediocre
Kensington and ChelseaC$ 178+
C$ 178+
Free Wi-Fi
Roseate House London - London - Lounge
Roseate House London - London - Lounge
Roseate House London
8.5 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 502+
C$ 502+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
The Lord Milner - London - Bedroom
The Lord Milner - London - Bedroom
The Lord Milner
8.5 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 297+
C$ 297+
Hotel Henry VIII - London - Building
Hotel Henry VIII - London - Building
Hotel Henry VIII
6.8 Okay
City of WestminsterC$ 378+
C$ 378+
Free Wi-Fi
Hotel Cavendish - London - Living room
Hotel Cavendish - London - Living room
Hotel Cavendish
6.5 Okay
CamdenC$ 306+
C$ 306+
Free Wi-Fi
Tophams Hotel - London - Lounge
Tophams Hotel - London - Lounge
Tophams Hotel
8.2 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 426+
C$ 426+
The Hoxton, Shoreditch - London - Bedroom
The Hoxton, Shoreditch - London - Bedroom
The Hoxton, Shoreditch
8.3 Very good
HackneyC$ 534+
C$ 534+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
The Clerk & Well Pub & Rooms - London - Bedroom
The Clerk & Well Pub & Rooms - London - Bedroom
The Clerk & Well Pub & Rooms
8.6 Very good
CamdenC$ 346+
C$ 346+
Free Wi-Fi
Ashburn Hotel - London - Building
Ashburn Hotel - London - Building
Ashburn Hotel
8 Very good
Kensington and ChelseaC$ 354+
C$ 354+
Free Wi-Fi
Threadneedles Autograph Collection - London - Lobby
Threadneedles Autograph Collection - London - Lobby
Threadneedles Autograph Collection
8.3 Very good
City of LondonC$ 723+
C$ 723+
Free Wi-Fi
Montcalm Piccadilly Townhouse, London West End - London - Restaurant
Montcalm Piccadilly Townhouse, London West End - London - Restaurant
Montcalm Piccadilly Townhouse, London West End
8.2 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 499+
C$ 499+
Free Wi-Fi
Grange Whitehall - London
Grange Whitehall - London
Grange Whitehall
7.8 Good
CamdenC$ 423+
C$ 423+
Free Wi-Fi
Grange Blooms Hotel - London - Bedroom
Grange Blooms Hotel - London - Bedroom
Grange Blooms Hotel
9.2 Wonderful
CamdenC$ 311+
C$ 311+
Free Wi-Fi
Grange Portland - London - Lounge
Grange Portland - London - Lounge
Grange Portland
7.7 Good
CamdenC$ 365+
C$ 365+
Free Wi-Fi
Grange Clarendon - London - Living room
Grange Clarendon - London - Living room
Grange Clarendon
7.1 Good
CamdenC$ 330+
C$ 330+
Free Wi-Fi
Thistle Hyde Park - London - Bedroom
Thistle Hyde Park - London - Bedroom
Thistle Hyde Park
7.4 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 159+
C$ 159+
Free Wi-Fi
The Cumberland - London - Lobby
The Cumberland - London - Lobby
The Cumberland
8 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 529+
C$ 529+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park - London - Restaurant
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park - London - Restaurant
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park
8 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 390+
C$ 390+
Free Wi-Fi
Park Plaza London Waterloo - London - Bar
Park Plaza London Waterloo - London - Bar
Park Plaza London Waterloo
8.2 Very good
LambethC$ 422+
C$ 422+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Moxy London Excel - London - Front desk
Moxy London Excel - London - Front desk
Moxy London Excel
8.2 Very good
NewhamC$ 236+
C$ 236+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Park Plaza London Park Royal - London - Bar
Park Plaza London Park Royal - London - Bar
Park Plaza London Park Royal
8.4 Very good
EalingC$ 239+
C$ 239+
Free Wi-Fi
The Montcalm London Marble Arch - London - Bedroom
The Montcalm London Marble Arch - London - Bedroom
The Montcalm London Marble Arch
7 Good
City of WestminsterC$ 409+
C$ 409+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Park Grand Marble Arch - London - Bedroom
Park Grand Marble Arch - London - Bedroom
Park Grand Marble Arch
6.3 Okay
City of WestminsterC$ 412+
C$ 412+
Free Wi-Fi
The Montcalm at the Brewery London City - London - Bar
The Montcalm at the Brewery London City - London - Bar
The Montcalm at the Brewery London City
7.2 Good
City of LondonC$ 347+
C$ 347+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Montcalm East, Autograph Collection - London - Restaurant
Montcalm East, Autograph Collection - London - Restaurant
Montcalm East, Autograph Collection
8.7 Very good
HackneyC$ 527+
C$ 527+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Montcalm Royal London House, London City - London - Restaurant
Montcalm Royal London House, London City - London - Restaurant
Montcalm Royal London House, London City
8.3 Very good
IslingtonC$ 523+
C$ 523+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street - London - Bedroom
Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street - London - Bedroom
Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street
7.7 Good
Tower HamletsC$ 272+
C$ 272+
Free Wi-Fi
Point A Hotel London Canary Wharf - London - Bedroom
Point A Hotel London Canary Wharf - London - Bedroom
Point A Hotel London Canary Wharf
8.2 Very good
Tower HamletsC$ 227+
C$ 227+
Free Wi-Fi
citizenM London Shoreditch - London - Lounge
citizenM London Shoreditch - London - Lounge
citizenM London Shoreditch
8.7 Very good
HackneyC$ 366+
C$ 366+
Free Wi-Fi
Point A Hotel London Shoreditch - London - Bar
Point A Hotel London Shoreditch - London - Bar
Point A Hotel London Shoreditch
7.7 Good
HackneyC$ 269+
C$ 269+
Free Wi-Fi
Park Plaza Victoria London - London - Dining room
Park Plaza Victoria London - London - Dining room
Park Plaza Victoria London
8.3 Very good
City of WestminsterC$ 462+
C$ 462+
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
Park Plaza County Hall London - London - Bedroom
Park Plaza County Hall London - London - Bedroom
Park Plaza County Hall London
8.6 Very good
LambethC$ 489+
C$ 489+
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London - London - Living room
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London - London - Living room
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
8.3 Very good
LambethC$ 501+
C$ 501+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Park Plaza London Riverbank - London - Living room
Park Plaza London Riverbank - London - Living room
Park Plaza London Riverbank
8.1 Very good
LambethC$ 405+
C$ 405+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
The Camden Town Hotel - London - Bedroom
The Camden Town Hotel - London - Bedroom
The Camden Town Hotel
9.2 Wonderful
CamdenC$ 310+
C$ 310+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Nox Belsize Park - London - Building
Nox Belsize Park - London - Building
Nox Belsize Park
7.2 Good
CamdenC$ 198+
C$ 198+
Free Wi-Fi
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Ealing - London - Bedroom
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Ealing - London - Bedroom
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Ealing
7.8 Good
EalingC$ 228+
C$ 228+
Free Wi-Fi
DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross - London - Restaurant
DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross - London - Restaurant
DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross
7.9 Good
IslingtonC$ 356+
C$ 356+
Free Wi-Fi
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Chelsea - London - Bedroom
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Chelsea - London - Bedroom
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Chelsea
8.2 Very good
Hammersmith and FulhamC$ 313+
C$ 313+
Free Wi-Fi
DoubleTree by Hilton London Excel - London - Restaurant
DoubleTree by Hilton London Excel - London - Restaurant
DoubleTree by Hilton London Excel
8 Very good
NewhamC$ 300+
C$ 300+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London - London - Bar
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London - London - Bar
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London
7.7 Good
City of LondonC$ 410+
C$ 410+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly

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