The 5 Best Cheap Hotels Near London Bridge Station

Looking for a convenient place to stay near London Bridge Station? Even better – don’t want to spend a ton of money when you do? You’ve come to the right place. London Bridge is an excellent part of London to visit, since it’s just across the River Thames from some of the city’s top sights.

Finding an affordable place to stay in London is tricky under the best of circumstances, and often means you’re stuck out in Zone 3 or a 20-minute walk from the nearest Tube station. But with a little bit of extra research, you can find places that are more conveniently located without breaking the bank.

In this new series, I’ll be sharing some of the best options for budget-friendly accommodation near London’s various train stations (see also: Euston, King’s Cross, Victoria, and Waterloo). The goal here is to help you find somewhere that is well-connected to both the airport(s) and Central London, as well as to be realistic that travel to London has gotten really expensive lately!

Below you’ll find five great cheap hotels near London Bridge Station. All are within a 15-minute walk of the station and start from less than $150 per night (depending on your travel dates, rates may be higher). Hopefully, you’ll find one that fits your budget and your style, and have this part of planning your London itinerary sorted out shortly.

St Christopher’s Inn London Bridge

• Distance: 0.3 miles, 7-minute walk
• Price from: $70 per night
• Click to Book: Booking.com or Hotels.com

Like pretty much everything in life, not all hotels are for everyone. St Christopher’s Inn London Bridge is one of the best cheap hotels near London Bridge for travelers who want to socialize.

The hostel sits on top of a 16th-century English pub that plays music past midnight and is next to some of the liveliest bars in the area. Not everything is about partying, though! The hostel has comfortable shared rooms and capsules if you crave some privacy during your trip. Bathrooms are clean, towels are available for rent, and there’s a water dispenser.

You can’t beat the location either. The hostel is a 2-minute walk from two tube stations and a short distance from Tower Bridge, The Shard, and Borough Market.

The Rose & Crown, London Bridge

• Distance: 0.4 miles, 9-minute walk
• Price from: $56 per night
• Click to Book: Booking.com or Directly

PubLove is a legendary chain that owns some of the best hostels in London. The Rose & Crown is one of them. A relatively new member of the PubLove family, it has become one of the most popular budget hotels near London Bridge among backpackers.

And it’s easy to see why. Showers have hot water, beds are comfy and clean, the atmosphere is friendly, and the location is excellent, right near London Bridge and other main attractions. Like many of its counterparts, The Rose & Crown has a proper English pub downstairs where you can enjoy a great choice of ales and tasty burgers.

As a heads up, The Rose & Crown has a 24-hour open bar. Let’s add to that that it is one of the top cheap hotels near London Bridge and you can expect large crowds well into the night. Bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.

Dover Castle Hostel

• Distance: 0.5 miles, 10-minute walk
• Price from: $50 per night
• Click to Book: Booking.com or Hotels.com

Dover Castle Hostel has been a magnet for backpackers and students that come to London looking for a little bit of fun.

Like all the budget hotels near London Bridge mentioned in the list, Dover Castle Hostel has a great location close to popular tourist sites. It also has great transport connections, with access to the Underground just a few steps away.

As for the amenities, rooms are comfortable, although they can feel a bit cramped, and there’s one shower room per floor – you may need to adjust your shower schedule in order to avoid the busiest times. Breakfast is served in the bar downstairs. It is self-serve and consists of bread (toasters available) with butter and jam, cold cereal, fruit, juice, tea, and instant coffee.

CitySpace Borough

• Distance: 0.5 miles, 10-minute walk
• Price from: $130 per night
• Click to Book: Booking.com or Hotels.com

If your number one priority, besides budget accommodation and a good location, is a comfortable stay, CitySpace Borough is one of the cheap hotels near London Bridge worth checking out.

For the price, you won’t believe the quality of the facilities and service. Cleanliness is a number one priority here. There are daily clean-ups and changes of towels. The shower is fabulous with good quality toiletries. Rooms feature comfortable beds and windows that open properly to allow good airy sleeping.

Location-wise, the property is right in Central London, only 10 minutes away from a bus stop, the London Bridge Station, and a small 5-minute walk from a Sainsbury’s grocery shop.

Premier Inn London Tower Bridge

• Distance: 0.7 miles, 14-minute walk
• Price from: $142 per night
• Click to Book: Directly

Last but not least, we’ve got the Premier Inn London. Unlike the other budget hotels near London Bridge, the location is central, but you don’t have as easy access to the bus and Underground system. If you’re up for a bit of walking, you’ll be fine, though.

As for the amenities, the hotel has small rooms with comfortable beds (they have the most sumptuous mattress topper) and a nice bathroom. It offers a fantastic breakfast that’s worth every penny. You’ll wake up to a selection of cooked food from bacon to hash browns to beans and some other items. Along with this, there are lots of different cereals and drinks to choose from as well as toast and croissants. More than enough to fill you up for the rest of the day. 

There you go: five great options that are also budget-friendly accommodations about as close to Central London as you can get. Have any questions about these cheap hotels near London Bridge Station? Let me know in the comments.