With the vast green expanse of Hyde Park to the south, the districts of Bayswater and Notting Hill place visitors in one of London’s prime locations, where affordable hotels are at a premium.
(Photo: Notting Hill Gate Hotel / Courtesy Booking.com)
Dotted with charming streets, colourful houses and some of the best ethnic restaurants you’ll find anywhere in the capital, the vibrant neighbourhoods of Notting Hill and Bayswater – divided by about 8 miles – are packed with great places to stay. Unsurprisingly for London, the majority of them will cost you a pretty penny, but there are still several accommodation options that won’t whack you too hard where it hurts – the wallet. Here are 3 of the best cheap hotels you’ll find across both areas.
Notting Hill Gate Hotel
Located a brisk 15-minute walk from Portobello Road’s famous antiques market, and just steps from the scenic greenery of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, this hotel combines a prime location with all the practicalities you need for a comfortable stay. Set in a Victorian-era townhouse on a quiet residential street, the hotel’s guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee-makers and a private bathroom. Notting Hill Gate Tube Station is just 2 minutes’ walk away. From £53 per night.
Lords Hotel
(Photo: Lords Hotel / Courtesy Booking.com)
Spread across a charming 19th-century townhouse in Bayswater and an annexe down the road, this hotel is simple but comfortable – and perfectly positioned for exploring nearby attractions including fashionable Notting Hill, Hyde Park and the shops of Kensington. Guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Hearty English breakfasts are served in the hotel dining room each morning and you can also buy cold drinks in the reception area. Bayswater and Queensway Tube Stations are both 5 minutes away on foot. From £78 per night.
Hyde Park Boutique Hotel
(Photo: Hyde Park Boutique Hotel / Courtesy Booking.com)
Also housed in a historic building dating back to the Victorian era, this hotel boasts boutique-style guest rooms with modern bathrooms. Each room contains a TV, tea/coffee-making equipment, free WiFI and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Elsewhere in the hotel, there’s a 24-hour front desk. The shops, restaurants and bars of buzzing Queensway are minutes away and Notting Hill is a brisk 20-minute walk. Bayswater Tube Station is also close by, offering easy access to the rest of London. From £69 per night.
By Paul Joseph