Gay London • Mid-Range Hotels

The Z Hotel is the result of a clever conversion of 12 Georgian townhouses into an 85-room designer hotel in the heart of the Soho gay village, just moments from some of the best gay bars such as VILLAGE Soho and The Yard.

The hotel offers incredible value for money. Modern, stylish rooms, ranging from 8-9 m² Singles to 14 m² Doubles, are a true master class in space utilisation. Features include a custom-built bed, en suite ‘wet’ bathroom, a 40″ HD TV, Sky TV and free WiFi.

A great choice for those who care for a friendly welcome, decent shower, comfortable bed and a socket for your charger! Often full, so book early, particularly for weekend stays.

Best-selling London hotel on Travel Gay Europe.

The Strand Palace has some of the best art deco architecture in London and is also now one of the best 4-star hotels in Central London after a massive refurbishment.

The location is excellent for sightseeing, and you can walk through Covent Garden to the Soho gay village in about 10 minutes. The ever popular Half Way To Heaven gay bar and late-night club G.A.Y at Heaven are even closer.

Each en-suite guest room has a flat screen satellite TV, free WiFi, in-room safe, free bottled water and tea & coffee making facilities  The large Executive rooms have larger beds and iPod docks. Guests have access to a private à la carte breakfast room.

The hotel has a gym, but serious gym bunnies may prefer a workout at the nearby gay-popular Soho Gym or Jubilee Hall gym.

Fabulous new hotel in the Soho gay village, close to many gay bars, theatres and Oxford Street shopping. The Nadler Soho offers tastefully designed rooms, each with a small kitchenette, desk, LED TV, laptop safe and free WiFi.

The nearby Tottenham Court Tube Station provides easy connections to other parts of London. A wide range restaurant and bar options are within 5 minutes’ walk away.

Prices are competitive and definitely worth a consideration.

One of the most popular London hotels on Travel Gay Europe. St Giles offers good value for money. It is close to Oxford Street shopping and a short walk from the gay bars and shops in Soho.

What makes St Giles stand out is the enormous onsite leisure club. This gym has been popular with gay Londoners for decades. Facilities include a 25-metre indoor heated pool, free weights room, cardio zone, sauna & steam room and badminton courts.

All en suite guest rooms have tea & coffee-making facilities, digital safe, TV, free WiFi. If you can afford more, go for a the large Executive Room that is air-conditioned, has more luxurious toiletries and a great view of the London skyline.

Like The Z Soho, The Z Piccadilly has a great central location. It features very comfortable beds in small designer rooms, packed with everything you need but with a price that leaves money to spend on a night out.

Each of the cleverly designed (10-14 m²) air-conditioned guest rooms feature an en suite wet room, 48″ HD TV with a full Sky TV package and free WiFi.

The hotel’s location, halfway between Piccadilly and Trafalgar Square, is perfect for Central London’s extensive gay nightlife, shops, museums and historical sights.

every hotel Piccadilly is one of the best value-for-money 4-star hotels in the Soho-Piccadilly Circus-Leicester Square triangle. Modern guest rooms feature comfortable king-sized beds, flat screen TV’s, free WiFi and good-sized bathrooms.

The location is as central as it gets – just moments from gay bars in Soho, Chinatown, the West End’s famous cinemas and theatres, and a range of restaurants and cafés. Piccadilly Tube station is only 2 minutes’ walk away.

Housed in a Victorian building, this excellent 4-star hotel in West End London is just a short walk from the National Gallery, Theatreland and popular shops. G-A-Y @ Heaven is also close by.

Despite the classic appearance, guest rooms are contemporary in style, each featuring a high ceiling, flat screen satellite TV, iPod dock and work desk. Free bottled water provided.

We like the hotel’s gym which is open 24 hours. Room service available around the clock. There’s an restaurant and free WiFi is available throughout. Great value for money.

The beautiful Amba Hotel has a fabulous central location – a few steps from Trafalgar Square, boutique shops in Covent Garden, 10 minutes’ walk to gay bars in Soho, and lliterally a 2-minute walk from the popular G-A-Y @ Heaven nightclub and Halfway To Heaven gay bar.

Stylish guest rooms feature the latest technology, a Nespresso machine, minibar and in-room tablet. The hotel’s all-day restaurant & bar has great views of The Strand.

A newer addition from the excellent Z Hotel group. Located a 10-minute walk from the Chancy Lane underground station, the Z Hotel City offers great-value, modern rooms with high-tech amenities in London’s Temple area.

Guest rooms are compact yet fully functional. Each well-designed room features an en suite bathroom, large flat screen TV, free WiFi, storage space, etc.

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a cafe onsite. A huge choice of bars and restaurants can be found nearby. Covent Garden can be reached in 15 minutes on foot; Walk a bit further and you’re in the heart of gay Soho.

Until a few years ago, the roundabout by Westminster Bridge was dominated by the concrete eyesore of a 1960’s disused office block. Thankfully, that building has been demolished and replaced by a fabulous new hotel.

Guest rooms feature LCD TV, free WiFi, safe and very comfortable bed. Some have stunning views of the Big Ben. The hotel has its own pool, a well-equipped gym & sauna – although Chariots Waterloo gay sauna is almost next door, and Pleasuredrome is a few minutes’ walk away.

Both Soho and Vauxhall gay villages can be easily reached via public transport.

If you’re in London to party the night away at one of the gay club nights in Vauxhall, then the Park Plaza Riverbank is for you, as the hotel is just a few minutes’ walk to FiRE and Chariots Vauxhall sauna.

Guest rooms have stunning views over the Thames River. Facilities include a restaurant and gym, so why not make a weekend of it? Vauxhall underground station is nearby, or you can catch one of the many buses that run along Albert Embankment.

The 5-star Plaza on the River hotel shares the same building.

A good ‘value for money’ option for those who want to be close to the Vauxhall gay village which is only an 8-minute walk away. Pleasuredrome and Chariots Waterloo are also nearby.

Major sights such as the House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye are all nearby. The nearest tube station is Waterloo (a 10-minute walk), or you can catch a bus from outside the hotel to Piccadilly or Oxford Street.

Modern guest feature comfortable queen-sized beds, LCD TV’s, etc.

The citizenM hotel has a great location, near the Tate Modern and the Millennium Bridge. Compact guest rooms are utterly modern and very well-designed. Each unit has a huge king-sized bed, free WiFi, free movies on demand, LCD TV, fridge and climate control.

Rain shower is enclosed within a frosted pod-like structure, and we love the ambient room lighting and electronic blinds. The onsite “canteenM” is open 24 hours, serving good food at decent prices.

Very convenient location for a night out at Pulse, a 5-minute walk to Southwark Station and 10 minutes to Pleasuredrome or Chariots Waterloo gay sauna.

The Z Victoria offers affordable, stylish, well-equipped rooms in great location. Rooms are compact (only 9-14 m²) and 60% don’t have a window, but that’s besides the point.

The Z Hotel guests party, explore or even work, then they come back to sleep in a perfect little en suite bedroom with free WiFi, 40″ LED TV with Sky channels and power shower.

The bars and clubs in Vauxhall are just 10 minutes by bus, and you can afford to stay an extra night to recover! Soho gay scene can be reached in 20 minutes by bus or Underground.

Dolphin House offers a choice of modern serviced apartments and guest rooms. Each unit has a king-sized bed, electronic safe and LCD TV. The kitchens are equipped with a microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle. Most rooms have a washing machine and oven.

Dolphin’s Fitness Club features a indoor heated pool, squash courts, a sauna and a fully equipped gym, along with a luxurious Moroccan-themed spa. The ground floor Bar & Grill serves delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner.

A great choice if you plan to be out late in Vauxhall, as all the gay bars, cruise clubs and nightclubs are within easy walking distance. There are good public links to Soho and the rest of London.

Great value, large and comfortable rooms. The Millennium Gloucester also has a great location – almost next door to the Gloucester Road station (Piccadilly, Circle and District Lines).

The gay scene in Soho or Vauxhall can be reached in about 15 minutes.

The hotel boasts its own casino, restaurant serving oriental-themed cuisine and fitness centre. There is a great selection of restaurants and cafés just around the corner, too.

Stylish boutique hotel near Paddington Station, an easy commute to/from Heathrow Airport. The Bakerloo and Circle lines make Hotel Indigo a great base for visiting London and its gay scene.

The Soho gay district can be reached within 15 minutes. But if you fancy a quick sweat or massage, Saunabar Portsea is just a short walk away.

Each individually styled guest room features an oversized bed with plush bedding, luxury bathroom, free WiFi, flat screen TV, free soft drinks, tea & coffee makers. The Indigo has a gym and a brasserie that serves great breakfast.

The concept The Nadler in Kensington is simple. High quality, great value for money accommodation within a ‘limited service’ hotel environment.

This means you get a modern air-conditioned room with a comfortable bed, free WiFi, mini-kitchen (microwave, fridge, sink), HDTV, a 6000-track music library, free tea & coffee, oversized shower and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries.

What you don’t get is a hotel restaurant or room service (although there is a huge choice of restaurants and cafés nearby). The Nadler is just a few minutes’ walk from Earls Court and Gloucester Road underground stations.

One of the best sellers on Travel Gay Europe. The Hyde Park Executive aparthotel offers large studio apartments, complete with a kitchenette and flat screen TV.

There are laundry facilities, luggage storage service and CCTV cameras for added security. In-room internet is available for a charge, but wireless internet access is free at the reception.

The hotel is located right next to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. The nearby Bayswater and Queensway tube stations provide fast access to other parts of London.

The London Court Hotel offers 22 affordable rooms, just a 2-minute walk from the Earl’s Court tube station (Piccadilly, Circle and District Line), making it really easy to get almost anywhere in London, including the gay nightlife in Soho.

Guest rooms are en suite and feature high quality mattresses, Grohe showers, 32″ flat screen TV’s, iPod docks, free WiFi. The area around the hotel has a good selection of restaurants and cafés.

If you start at the top of our London hotel recommendations page, then you will know we are big fans of The Z Hotel – small, stylish rooms, tiny prices (by London standards) in great locations.

The Z Hotel Shoreditch features small, air-conditioned room features a comfy custom-made bed, en suite wet room, 48” TV  Sky channels and free WiFi.

Old Street tube station is just around the corner. For a late night out, the famous East Bloc is almost on the doorstep.

The top-rated, stylish Apex London Wall is located in the heart ‘The City’ business district and close to three subway stations. You can be in Soho or West End within about 15 minutes.

This boutique hotel offers uniquely designed rooms with a balcony, 40″ flat screen TV (with Sky channels), free WiFi and free tea & coffee makers. The bathrooms have walk-in showers and luxury Elemis toiletries.

Convenient location and good value for money.

The Hoxton ticks a lot of our boxes. This great-value urban hotel has stylish air-conditioned rooms with flat screen TV’s, luxurious linens, free WiFi. The bathrooms have rain showers and fluffy towels.

Located just a short walk from Old Street tube station, from which you can easily explore the city. Some of the best (and cheap) Vietnamese restaurants in the country (Shoreditch High Street) is just around the corner.

Clarkenwell was once home to the legendary gay nightclub TRADE. The club is now gone, but the area has become one of the trendiest in London. The redevelopment of Zetter, UK’s biggest football-betting company’s head office, into The Zetter Hotel was part of that transformation.

Voted one of the World’s 50 Coolest Hotels by Condé Nast Traveller, The Zetter has 59 individually designed guest rooms (quirky, vintage-modern) with state-of-the-art technology.

Within 10-15 minutes by taxi to the Soho gay scene and the West End – a bit longer if you take the bus.