Budget Hotels near Baker Street Tube Station
London is expensive, and the area around Baker Street has few cheap beds, so a short list is more useful than a long one. Three budget options near Baker Street are published here: The Green Man, a hotel with a traditional pub near Edgware Road, Marble Arch Inn, a Georgian townhouse with a mix of en suite and shared-bathroom rooms near Hyde Park, and Bell House Hostel, a hostel a short walk from Marylebone. I describe each from the listing data only, with ratings and review counts, and I say plainly that the ratings are modest. The listings give no prices, so I tell you what to compare before you book.
London rewards travelers who choose location over comfort on a short trip, since the Tube makes most places within reach. Around Baker Street, a simple room is often enough when the days are spent in the parks and museums.
Where to stay
Three budget stays and what each one trades
A budget stay near Baker Street trades comfort for location: you are close to the Tube, Regent's Park and Marylebone, and you pay for that with simple rooms, shared facilities or a noisy pub downstairs. The three listings differ in exactly those trade-offs, so I separate them by what you give up and what you get.
The Green Man is the one I would shortlist for a private room with a pub downstairs. The listing describes a budget-friendly hotel with a traditional pub serving American-style burgers, a short walk from Edgware Road, with family-friendly accommodation, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. It holds a 7.6 rating from about 1,500 reviews, the largest sample of the three and the highest rating. The trade is noise: a pub downstairs means an evening crowd, so I would ask for a room away from the bar if you want to sleep early.
Marble Arch Inn is the choice for a historic house at a budget price. The listing describes a Georgian townhouse hotel with a mix of en suite and shared-bathroom rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant, a short walk from Hyde Park, welcoming families in a smoke-free environment. It holds a 7.0 rating from about 450 reviews. The mix of en suite and shared bathrooms is the detail that matters: the cheapest rooms may share a bathroom, so check the room type carefully before you book. The listing does not say how many rooms share a bathroom, so ask the property for the count.
Bell House Hostel is the cheapest format of the three. The listing describes a budget-friendly hostel a short walk from Marylebone, offering free Wi-Fi and a smoke-free environment, with easy access to public transport and a nearby restaurant for breakfast. It holds a 7.0 rating from about 350 reviews. A hostel suits a solo traveler or a group on a tight budget who is happy to share space. I would check the dormitory size and the private room options on the property page, since the listing does not give them. The listing does not say whether breakfast is included, so ask what the rate covers.
Ratings of 7.0 to 7.6 are modest, and I would not hide that. They suggest simple rooms and a basic standard, which is what a budget price near the center of London usually means. In return you get walking distance to Regent's Park, Hyde Park or Marylebone and fast Tube access from Baker Street, Edgware Road or Marylebone. The listings do not give prices, so compare the current rates on the property pages and read recent guest comments before choosing. Prices are not in the listings, and London rates move with season and events, so the cheapest week is not always the one you expect.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I had to choose one budget stay near Baker Street, I would book The Green Man for the highest rating of the three, a large review base and a private room, and I would ask for a quiet room away from the bar. For a historic building and a shared-bathroom saving I would consider Marble Arch Inn. For the lowest price format I would pick Bell House Hostel. I would not choose any of them for a luxury trip, and I would read recent comments first.
3.8Guest scoreBudgetThe Green Man
Traditional pub with American-style burgers and family-friendly rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Green Man is a budget two-star hotel above a traditional pub, a short walk from Edgware Road, and I would recommend it to families who want simple, low-cost rooms. Free WiFi and air conditioning are included, the pub serves American-style burgers, and the hotel is kid-friendly. Guests rate it 7.6 across 1,536 reviews, so expect a basic stay and a lively ground floor.
3.5Guest scoreBudgetBell House Hostel
Affordable hostel near Marylebone with free Wi-Fi
View hotel →Why guests love itBell House Hostel is a budget hostel a short walk from Marylebone, with free Wi-Fi and a smoke-free policy. Guests rate it 7.0 across 349 reviews, so I read it as a basic, honest option rather than a treat. Public transport is easy to reach and a nearby restaurant serves breakfast. I would suggest it for older children and teenagers on a tight London budget, and I would pick elsewhere for comfort.
3.5Guest scoreBudgetMarble Arch Inn
Budget-friendly Georgian townhouse near Hyde Park with family rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itMarble Arch Inn is a budget option I would weigh for a family that wants central London without a big bill. It occupies a Georgian townhouse, some rooms share bathrooms, so I would book an en suite with children. Wi-Fi is free, the building is smoke-free and listed as kid-friendly, and the on-site restaurant helps on arrival. Hyde Park is a short walk for open space. The 7.0 rating across 446 reviews is modest.
Local tips
- 1Check the room type at Marble Arch Inn before booking, because the listing mixes en suite and shared-bathroom rooms.
- 2Ask for a room away from the pub at The Green Man if you want to sleep before the bar closes.
- 3Confirm what is included in the rate at each stay, since the listings mention Wi-Fi but do not describe breakfast or other extras.
- 4Compare current prices on the property pages, since the listings do not give any, and London rates change with season and events.
- 5Read the most recent guest comments on each property page before choosing, because modest ratings usually point to simple rooms.
- 6Use the Tube from Baker Street, Edgware Road or Marylebone to reach the center quickly, which is the main benefit of this area.