Hotel accommodation near the Barbican
The Barbican is on the northern edge of the Square Mile, at the fringes of the central touristy area. It’s not the prettiest part of town but its location makes it a decent place to stay for a few days.
Nearby attractions include the Museum of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral. You can easily walk to the Bank of England and Royal Exchange as well, but the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Covent Garden are probably at the limit of where you’d want to walk to (about 30-40 minutes each, depending on where you’re staying). You’ll definitely have to catch a bus or tube train to Westminster and the theatres in the West End.
Premier Inn London Farringdon
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- Star rating:
- ★★★
- Cost:
- £££££
- Address:
- 24-30 West Smithfield, London EC1A 9HB
- Contact:
- Tel: +44 (0) 333 234 6493
- Web: premierinn.com
- Hotel facilities:
- Thyme Bar & Grill, luggage storage
- Room facilities:
- Ensuite bathroom with shower, Freeview TV, desk, tea and coffee, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, air conditioning, family rooms, interconnecting rooms
Located just 10 minutes from Farringdon station, 7 minutes from St. Paul’s and 3 minutes from Smithfield Market
Citadines Barbican London
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- Star rating:
- ★★★★
- Cost:
- £££££
- Address:
- 7-21 Goswell Road, London EC1M 7AH
- Contact:
- Tel: +44 (0) 207 566 8000
- Web: discoverasr.com
- Hotel facilities:
- Laundry (self-service), fitness centre, car park (for a charge), pet friendly, 24-hour reception
- Room facilities:
- Ensuite bathroom with bath/shower, TV, desk, kitchenette (with fridge, microwave, cooker hob, kettle and crockery), Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron, safe, air conditioning
Maybe better suited to the business traveller than the tourist, as you’ll have to catch a bus or tube to practically everywhere except the Barbican (10 minute walk) and St. Paul’s Cathedral (15 minutes) – the City of London is easily walkable, but you won’t want to do it every day
The Montcalm at the Brewery
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- Star rating:
- ★★★★★
- Cost:
- £££££
- Address:
- 52 Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4SA
- Contact:
- Tel: +44 (0) 207 614 0100
- Check availability at hotel’s website
- Hotel facilities:
- Chiswell Street Dining Room, The Jugged Hare, concierge, luggage storage, fitness centre, meeting rooms, 2 PM check-in, 12 noon check-out, 24-hour reception
- Room facilities:
- Ensuite marble bathroom with shower, TV, minibar, 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi, safe, cot (on request), air conditioning
Round the back of the Barbican Centre, about 10 minutes walk from the Museum of London and 15 minutes from St. Paul’s