Budget Hotels near London Victoria Station
London Victoria is one of the capital's busiest hubs, with mainline trains to Gatwick Airport and Brighton, the Victoria, District and Circle lines underground, and Victoria Coach Station a short walk south. The budget options around it are mostly converted Victorian townhouses on the residential streets of Pimlico and Belgravia. Premier Inn London Victoria has the best score of the group and occupies a Victorian building, the Astor Victoria Hostel offers dorms and private rooms with two kitchens, and three smaller hotels, OYO Bakers Hotel, Mornington Victor Hotel and Mornington Hotel London Victoria, keep things simple with free Wi-Fi and, in two cases, breakfast included.
Victoria sits where Westminster, Belgravia and Pimlico meet: the station and its coach terminal form a busy transport hub, while the streets behind are lined with white-fronted Victorian terraces. Buckingham Palace and Westminster Cathedral are a short walk away, and the area is a practical base for travellers using Gatwick, coaches or the tube.
Where to stay
Townhouses, a hostel and a Premier Inn
A budget stay near Victoria makes sense because the station does so much of the work: Gatwick Express and Southern trains reach the airport directly, coaches leave from Victoria Coach Station, and the tube links you to the rest of London. Spending less on the room leaves more for the city, and Buckingham Palace and Westminster Cathedral are within walking distance of the station.
Premier Inn London Victoria is the most reliable budget choice on this page, with a score of 8.4 across more than 1,700 reviews. It is set in a Victorian building and offers modern en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar, and it is one of the few hotels here with parking. It is also pet-friendly and caters to families, which is unusual at this level in central London. I recommend it to travellers who want predictable comfort close to Victoria Station, especially those arriving from Gatwick with luggage and no wish to cross the city first.
For the tightest budgets, the Astor Victoria Hostel is a lively hostel near the station with dorms and private rooms, shared bathrooms, two kitchens, a communal lounge and a cinema room, in a smoke-free building. It scores 7.4 across more than 1,400 reviews. The two kitchens make it practical for anyone who wants to cook rather than eat out every day, which can make a real difference over several nights in London. It suits solo travellers, students and groups of friends who value a social atmosphere and a central base more than a private bathroom.
OYO Bakers Hotel London Victoria is a budget townhouse B&B with no-frills rooms, some with shared bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, breakfast included, an on-site bar and restaurant, and kitchen facilities, in a smoke-free property; it scores 7.2. The Mornington Victor Hotel London Belgravia, rated 7.0, is housed in a classic white-fronted Victorian townhouse, with a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and breakfast included. Both give a taste of the period architecture of the streets around Victoria, but with simple rooms, so they suit travellers who will spend their days out in the city and only need a clean room at night.
Mornington Hotel London Victoria, rated 7.2, takes a more modern approach on a central residential street, with cosy rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and room service, and it describes itself as family-friendly. Air conditioning is worth noting, since many older townhouse hotels in London do not offer it, and it matters on warm summer nights. Overall, my advice is simple: choose Premier Inn for comfort and parking, the Astor for the lowest-cost social stay with kitchens, and the townhouse hotels if breakfast included and a short walk to the station matter most.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I were arriving from Gatwick on a budget, I would book Premier Inn London Victoria: it has the best score on this page, sits in a Victorian building near the station, and its restaurant and bar save looking for dinner after a flight. If I were travelling alone and wanted to spend as little as possible, I would choose the Astor Victoria Hostel and use its two kitchens. In both cases, Buckingham Palace is within walking distance for a first stroll.
4.2Guest scoreBudgetPremier Inn London Victoria hotel
Renovated Victorian building on Eccleston Square, under 350 metres from London Victoria
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Premier Inn London Victoria is the plain, dependable option behind one of London's busiest terminals. Its address on Eccleston Square, off Gillingham Street, puts the main-line concourse, the Victoria, Circle and District lines and Victoria Coach Station all within five minutes on foot, and the reception is staffed around the clock. Rooms are freshly renovated inside a preserved Victorian building, family rooms sleep two adults and two children under 16, and the all-you-can-eat breakfast includes hot dishes and a continental spread. There is a restaurant and a bar on site for evenings when you would rather not head out. Across 1,718 reviews averaging 8.4, guests point to the consistency of the chain. Pets are not accepted apart from assistance dogs, and anyone wanting character or a view should look elsewhere: the appeal here is position and predictability.
3.7Guest scoreBudgetAstor Victoria Hostel
Lively hostel with shared facilities and a cinema room near Victoria
View hotel →Why guests love itAstor Victoria Hostel is a lively two-star hostel near Victoria Station with private rooms as well as dorms, so a family can book a room of its own. Bathrooms are shared, which matters with young children, but the two kitchens are a real help for preparing family meals and keeping costs down. A communal lounge and a cinema room offer downtime on rainy evenings, and the property is smoke-free. With a guest score of 7.4 from 1,410 reviews, I would suggest it to budget-minded families with older children.
3.6Guest scoreBudgetOYO Bakers Hotel London Victoria
Budget-friendly B&B with free breakfast and Wi-Fi near Victoria
View hotel →Why guests love itOYO Bakers Hotel London Victoria is a budget townhouse B&B near London Victoria with no-frills rooms, some sharing a bathroom, so families should check the room type before booking. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are free, there are kitchen facilities, and a bar and restaurant are on site. The property is smoke-free. The 7.2 score from 460 reviews matches its simple standard, and I would book it only when price and location matter more than comfort.
3.6Guest scoreBudgetMornington Hotel London Victoria
Modern budget hotel on a quiet street near Victoria Station
View hotel →Why guests love itMornington Hotel London Victoria is a modern, budget-minded hotel on a central residential street near Victoria Station, and the quiet setting is welcome with children after a day in London. Rooms are cosy rather than large, with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and room service, and the hotel describes itself as family-friendly. There is no restaurant or pool listed, so it is a place to sleep well. Guests rate it 7.2 from 362 reviews, fair for its position.
3.5Guest scoreBudgetMornington Victor Hotel London Belgravia
Victorian townhouse charm with free Wi-Fi and breakfast
View hotel →Why guests love itMornington Victor Hotel London Belgravia occupies a classic white-fronted Victorian townhouse near Victoria Station. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, which helps a family budget in London, and the restaurant on site saves a search for dinner after a day of sightseeing. The property is smoke-free and described as budget-friendly. Townhouse rooms in this area are rarely large, so families should expect compact quarters. A score of 7 from 408 reviews signals a basic, fair stay.
Local tips
- 1Take the Gatwick Express or Southern trains from Victoria if you fly from Gatwick: the airport is reached without changing.
- 2Choose the Astor Victoria Hostel if you want to cook: it has two kitchens and a communal lounge.
- 3Book Premier Inn London Victoria if you arrive by car, since it is one of the few budget hotels here with parking.
- 4Pick OYO Bakers or the Mornington Victor if breakfast included matters, as both list it in their offer.
- 5Check whether your room has a private bathroom, as some townhouse rooms and the hostel have shared facilities.
- 6Walk to Buckingham Palace and Westminster Cathedral from the station rather than taking the tube for such short distances.