I have created a list with social hotels for solo travelers and digital nomads in London, UK. Lively hotels with co-working friendly lounges, social spaces and a great vibe. Hope you enjoy it. I think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Mama Shelter London is a modern hotel with stylish and comfortable rooms, a large restaurant and a lively bar in the veranda. The reception is open 24 hours a day and the staff speaks 5 languages. At the bar, guests can enjoy cocktails and a choice of snacks. All rooms are air-conditioned and offer free WiFi, and free movies on demand. The rooms also include a private bathroom with a hair dryer and toiletries. The restaurant offers a wide variety of homemade dishes. A breakfast buffet is available every morning. Bethnal Green London Underground Tube Station is a 10/15-minute walk away. There is a bus stop outside Mama Shelter London, with buses going to Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Waterloo and Oxford Circus.Show full description
This hotel is absolutely charming, boasting an excellent breakfast selection and a wonderful atmosphere in the bar. The quirky touches, like the masks in the room and the arcade machines, add a unique and delightful touch to the overall experience.
nhow London has a restaurant, a fitness centre and bar in London. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with bike rental and free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Continental breakfast options are available each morning at nhow London. The accommodation offers a terrace. St Paul's Cathedral is 2.3 km from nhow London, while Brick Lane is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 12 km from the hotel.Show full description
Well located for exploring Central London, The Hoxton, Holborn is a stone’s throw from Covent Garden, Soho and Oxford Street, and just a few minutes walk from Holborn tube station. Set in a Grade II-listed former telephone exchange on High Holborn, the hotel offers modern bedrooms, a newly refurbished lobby with comfy sofas, striking coffee bar, and Rondo, an all-day restaurant serving seasonal bistro dishes and great wines for all. All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, modern bathrooms with rainfall showers and Blank toiletries, Roberts DAB radios, tea and coffee making facilities, free fresh milk and water, and a fridge to fill with snacks, beers and wines from the lobby shop. 220 rooms come in sizes to suit all sorts of stays, ranging from Shoebox to Biggy. Rooms feature wallpaper illustrated by local artists and have industrial-inspired finishes and luxe leather touches. Rondo is open for breakfast, lunch & dinner, seven days a week, and is also available to order via room service. The neighbourhood restaurant is as popular with locals as it is with hotel guests, all who appreciate its great wine selection and modern dishes. Bicycles are available for guests to use for free, to get out and explore the neighbourhood. There are plenty of public parkings spots nearby for those travelling by car. Local sights include British Museum, Covent Garden and Somerset House. Holborn and Tottenham Court Road tube stations are in very easy walking distance, and London Heathrow Airport is a direct train ride away.Show full description
This hotel is the perfect base for exploring London! It has a cozy and relaxed atmosphere in the bar, and the top-notch restaurant provides a variety of great dining options. The lobby's vibrant atmosphere is also an ideal place to meet new people.
Luxury Hotel. Housed in the former Camden Town Hall Annex in London’s thriving King’s Cross neighbourhood, the 1974 Brutalist building has been meticulously restored and is The Standard’s first hotel outside America. The property is just across the street from St Pancras International and Underground stations. The Standard, London also features an eclectic in-house library lounge and bar, as well as its’ cultural hub; the Sound Studio, which hosts regular DJs, live music events and talks. Double Standard, The Standard, London’s bar and terrace, serves delicious hearty fare accompanied by beers, classic cocktails and offers a bottomless brunch on a Sunday, whilst next door in Isla, all-day dining from breakfast until late is available. All 266 rooms, from snug Cosy Cores to terraced suites with outside bathtubs, are uniquely decorated, featuring en-suite facilities, flat-screen TVs, Bang & Olufsen speakers, Italian bedding and complimentary toiletries. The exterior red lift takes guests directly to the 10th-floor where Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias’ restaurant Decimo showcases live fire cooking and the building’s 360-degree views of London. Alongside, Sweeties is our cocktail bar, discotheque and late-night lounge which brings playful drinks and good vibes to the top floor. Come Summertime, The Rooftop at The Standard, London offers ice-cold cocktails, bao buns and unbeatable city views. A deposit of £100 per night is requested on arrival to cover in case of extras or incidentals added to the room.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Set in the former Midland Bank building in the City of London, just steps from Bank Station, The Ned hosts 250 bedrooms, ten restaurants and a range of men’s and women’s grooming services. The Grade I-listed building was designed by Sir Edwin 'Ned' Lutyens in 1924. Each bedroom at The Ned features elements of design back to the 1920's and 1930’s and includes vintage pieces, patterned furnishings and rainforest showers. The former Grand Banking Hall is host to restaurants which serve a wide range of cuisines, from Britain to Northern Italy, North America to Asia. Six private hire rooms and two terraces are at guests’ disposal. They all have a reception area. Ned’s Club Spa offers a variety of treatments – from manicures and pedicures, to massages and hair services. The private member's spaces, Ned's Club Gym and Ned's Club Spa pool may be accessed through purchasing day passes, subject to availability. The property is within a short walk from St. Paul’s Cathedral and within 15 minutes from Oxford Street and the West End, by tube. Bank Station also offers a direct DLR connection to London City Airport, which can be reached in 30 minutes.Show full description
In London's thriving South Bank area, the ibis Styles London Southwark - near Borough Market is less than 200 metres from the Thames and the Tate Modern. It offers free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. The spacious suites each have an additional lounge/seating area. The restaurant and bar offer snacks and a range of drinks, including bottled beer and a gin bar. The ibis Styles London Southwark - near Borough Market hotel has a superb location, just a few hundred metres from Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. The London Eye, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London are less than a mile away. London Bridge Tube Station just 0.5 miles from the hotel, giving excellent access to the rest of London. All of the rooms have a laptop-size safe a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.Show full description
This could be one of the best choices for solo travelers! The hotel has complimentary tea, coffee, and hot chocolate in the lounge, creating a wonderful space for relaxation. Moreover, they also have great breakfast options.
Luxury Hotel. The London EDITION is located in central London’s Fitzrovia district, with Oxford Street, Theatreland and Piccadilly Circus all within a 10-minute walk. Inside, there is a Michelin starred restaurant, 2 cocktail bars, a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi and free use of the on-site fitness centre for all guests. Uniquely themed, the cocktail bars offer an extensive collection of spirits, with beers, wines and ciders also available. With a view of the vibrant city, each en suite room at The London EDITION features a flat-screen TV and air-conditioning. An iPod docking station, bathrobes and a mini-bar are also provided. Each evening, the restaurant offers a contemporary British menu using fresh, British produce. An a la carte breakfast is available for room only rates. 3 Tube stations can be reached within a 10-minute walk, providing easy access to all areas of London. The British Museum is a 15-minute walk away and Madame Tussauds London is 1.1 miles away. Hyde Park is also just a 22-minute walk away.Show full description
The Hoxton, Southwark is located by the Blackfriars Bridge in London, within walking distance from the South Bank and some of the main attractions of the city. The rooms at this hotel are designed with industrial features inspired by the neighbourhood, including Crittall-style windows, concrete ceilings and bare brick walls. The Hoxton, Southwark is home to a rooftop restaurant, with dining options also available in the lobby and mezzanine. Hoxton perks come as standard in every room including free tea, coffee, water and milk, 1-hour free international calls, a mini fridge to stock with products from a lobby shop at supermarket prices, Blank toiletries and free WiFi access. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include London Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and Savoy Theatre. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 13 km from The Hoxton, Southwark.Show full description
This hotel is absolutely charming with an amazing view from the top-floor restaurant. The lobby has a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for some downtime after grabbing a drink in the on-site bar. And the rooms are meticulously designed!
Less than 1 mile from London’s Liverpool Street, The Hoxton, Shoreditch offers contemporary accommodation which boasts roaring fires and exposed brick work. The Hoxton, Shoreditch offers free printing and faxing services, along with up to 1 hour per day of complimentary phone calls to the UK, USA, Australia, and most of Europe. There's a bar, big lobby area and outdoor courtyard covered for year round use. For meeting and events, The Apartment space is available and can host events of up to 250 guests. Each room comes with flat-screen TVs with pay-per-view movies, Roberts DAB radios, tea and coffee making facilities, with fresh milk, mineral water and a free newspaper. Free WiFi is available throughout. The Hoxton Grill restaurant is run in partnership with the Soho House Group and serves American-style food from breakfast through to dinner with room service options available. Old Street Tube Station is only 5 minutes’ walk away, providing easy access to London’s main attractions.Show full description
Apartment hotel. Bermonds Locke offers accommodation within 3.9 km of the centre of London, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop. This 4-star aparthotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. There is a coffee shop and lounge. The aparthotel has a sun terrace and a fitness room. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a microwave, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At the aparthotel, the units have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Tower Bridge, Tower of London and London Bridge Underground Station. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 11 km from Bermonds Locke.Show full description
This place boasts a fantastic location and an incredible restaurant that is part of the hotel. The comfortable rooms come with good communal amenities downstairs, and the stylish shared spaces provide a perfect setting for relaxing during your downtime.
The Corner London City is situated in the City of London within 5 minutes’ walk of Aldgate East and Aldgate Tube stations with connections to the Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Meeting spaces are available on request. Based around the Cubi all-in-one ‘Qbi’ pod concept, each room has a comfortable bed with a hand-made hypoallergenic NaturalMat mattress, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, UK/ EU and USB sockets and an integrated en-suite bathroom featuring a powerful rain shower with water-saving technology, a steam-free mirror and complimentary organic toiletries. Complimentary tea and coffee is offered on floors 1 to 4. The Corner London City restaurant offers various breakfast options, an all-day menu, and a selection of tea/coffee, wine, beers, spirits and cocktails throughout the day. Shoreditch and Tower Hill can be reached in 10 minutes by foot.Show full description
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, citizenM London Shoreditch offers accommodation in London, just a 3-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street Station. Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, free toiletries, a hairdryer, wall-to-wall windows, mood lighting, an international plug system and black-out blinds. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, which is open 24 hours a day. There is a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. Old Spitalfields Market is an 8-minute walk away and Brick Lane Market is a 9-minute walk away. Old Street Station can be reached in just 10 minute by foot and Liverpool Street Station is just a 12-minute walk away. London Stansted Airport has direct links from Liverpool Street Station. A breakfast buffet is available each morning at the property.Show full description
Situated in the heart of London, citizenM London Bankside is a stylish contemporary hotel, which is just a 2-minute walk from the Tate Modern, near Borough Market and only 600 metres from the Millennium Bridge. Free Wi-Fi is also available. The 24-hour CanteenM offers a selection of sandwiches and warm dishes and the bar serves draught beer, champagne and cocktails. Guests can enjoy the modern, trendy bedrooms which feature ambient lighting with the room iPad, or the free citizenM app. All guests can control room lights, black-out blinds, curtains, temperature, as well as TV and radio channels. They can also stream from their own Netflix, Prime or Disney+ accounts (and many others), by connecting their phone, tablet or laptop to the TV via Chromecast (at no extra charge). The en suite bathroom features a rain shower. The citizenM design hotel itself features a 24-hour reception and contemporary shared living areas furnished with Vitra fittings. Guests may also take advantage of the free iMac’s available to them as well as the complimentary printing service. There is also a breakfast buffet available, which serves coffee, tea, pastries and cooked English breakfasts. London Bridge is 500 metres away and Waterloo Rail and Underground station is less than a mile away. St Pauls Cathedral is located just a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. The Londoner features a stunning guest-only club, six concept restaurants and bars including a rooftop lounge, a spa with pool, gym, superfood clinic and beauty salon. There are 350 luxurious bedrooms and suites including a tower penthouse suite with panoramic views. Enjoy the alluring change in The Y Bar from a place to work in the day to a nightly scene for socialising, cocktails and light bites. The Londoner features a variety of event spaces, including a state-of-the-art ballroom accommodating up to 850 guests, two private screening rooms, an elegant events room and seven meeting spaces. Each room includes a table, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guests will have exclusive access to The Residence, residents-only club. Discover an inspirational place to relax in The Drawing Room. Or follow a secret passage to The Whisky Room. Complimentary antipasti, soft drinks, tea and coffee is also served throughout the day. The hotels interior design is by Yabu Pushelberg. Located in Leicester Square, the hotel is just a short walk from many of London's hot spots such as Soho, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and local transport links. The hotel is also member of the prestigious Preferred Hotels and Resorts Legend Collection.Show full description
Rooftop bar. An independent spirit at the social heart of an evolving Shoreditch. Located in a prominent position on Shoreditch High Street, One Hundred Shoreditch is home to 258 bedrooms, multiple places to eat and drink , Seed Library, a cocktail bar by renowned bartender Mr Lyan and a rooftop bar and terrace with panoramic views across East London. You’ll have a restful night’s sleep thanks to super soft bedding and black out window coverings – while in the bathrooms you can enjoy our favourite DS & Durga amenities. The bedrooms and suites at One Hundred Shoreditch are designed to be your retreat from the vibrancy and energy of the hotel’s bars, providing headspace in the heart of Shoreditch allowing you to disconnect from the outside world. All of our bedrooms have a paired back design with neutral colour schemes, comfy seating, hybrid dining and workspaces and bespoke art by Jacu Strauss, our creative director. Our Suites are furnished with a mix of bespoke and vintage pieces and open onto expansive, private terraces with views of East London toward the city skyline.Show full description
Opened April 2022. Well set in the centre of London, citizenM London Victoria Station provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from Victoria Train Station. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms come with a safety deposit box and selected rooms include city views. All units in citizenM London Victoria Station are equipped with free toiletries and an iPad. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Ironing facilities, and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near citizenM London Victoria Station include Victoria Underground Station, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 17 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. With unique and stunning design, this innovative boutique hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Oxford Street. Its spacious, designer rooms boast fantastic London views, HD TVs, and Egyptian cotton sheets. At some 80-feet in length, and serving up a selection of fun cocktails, Long Bar is at the heart of the Sanderson social scene. Designed by Philippe Starck, Sanderson's rooms feature layers of soft curtains around each area. Calming landscape scenes are hung on the ceilings, while private bathrooms feature luxury toiletries. Sanderson London offers a variety of dining options within the hotel. Paired with artisanal cocktails, and visionary designs, Sanderson London has everything you need. Oxford Circus Underground Station is just 5 minutes’ walk away, while Covent Garden and Leicester Square are a 15-minute walk. The British Museum is only 10 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. The iconic Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt is located in one of the most prestigious and historical areas in London. Just around the corner from Trafalgar Square and moments away from the River Thames, Westminster and The London Eye. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation with a restaurant by Michelin starred chef Niklas Ekstedt, a hidden whisky bar, afternoon tea lounge, a fitness centre and event space that is unconventional. Light and airy rooms are tastefully decorated with delicate nods to the building’s history while being equipped with modern amenities including complimentary Wifi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and coffee making facilities. All hotel rooms have a private bathroom with a rain shower and locally sourced bathroom toiletries. The hotel offers a concierge, contactless room key entry, 24 hour room service and à la carte breakfast in The Yard made from best, local, British produce. Popular points of interest near the hotel include The National Gallery and Churchill War Rooms. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 14 km from Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels boasts luxurious rooms, free WiFi and a relaxing spa and health club. Just 5 minutes’ walk from The British Museum. Guests can enjoy a large LCD TV, a sound system and complimentary newspapers. In the prestigious Bloomsbury district of London, NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels is a 15-minute walk away from Kings Cross Station. Covent Garden and Leicester Square can be reached in 15 minutes on foot, and Holborn Underground Station is less than 5 minutes’ walk. Elegantly furnished, each spacious room features beautiful hand-carved furniture. Private bathrooms feature luxurious, fluffy bathrobes. The relaxing spa offers a stunning, Roman-style swimming pool surrounded by stone pillars, as well as a variety of beauty treatments. The modern, fully equipped gym is staffed by professional trainers.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Located next to Liverpool Street Station and adjacent to Shoreditch, the five-star hotel Andaz London Liverpool Street boasts 267 stylish guest rooms and suites, 5 restaurants and bars, free WiFi, a 24-hour gym and complimentary wine and canapes in the lobby during the evening. The spacious and modern rooms have a flat-screen TV, luxurious Yukata bathrobes with T-London toiletries, free non-alcoholic minibar with juices and snacks Dining options range from casual dining in Eastway brasserie to traditional English pub food in Lady Abercorn's Pub & Kitchen, to authentic Japanese cuisine in Miyako. Guests can also enjoy all-day dining and drinks in Rake's Café Bar. Andaz London Liverpool Street is just 1 mile from The Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral, and bordering vibrant and creative Shoreditch with its array of boutiques, markets and nightlife hotspots. It offers easy access to central London with famous Oxford Street only a short 7-min Tube ride away.Show full description
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