Earl’s Court, an area in the western part of central London, is an ideal area to stay if you’re on a budget and need easy access to Heathrow airport. It tales 35 minutes to travel by tube (Piccadilly Line) from the airport and approximately 10 minutes on the tube to Piccadilly Circus.
There are plenty of budget-friendly hotels in the area and they’re all within easy walking distance of the tube station
See our guide to Earl’s Court.
easyhotel South Kensington
The easyHotel South Kensington is on a side street off the Cromwell Rd. If you can book in advance, it’s a bargain for London. Convenient for the museums in South Kensington and the Royal Albert Hall.
Address: 14 Lexham Gdns, W8
Breakfast: Not available
Internet access: WiFi available (charge)
Trebovir Hotel
The Trebovir is one of the closest hotels to Earl’s Court tube station. All rooms have air-conditioning — unusual for a traditional budget hotel.
Address: 18–20 Trebovir Rd, SW5
Breakfast: Continental breakfast
Internet access: Free broadband access in all rooms and free WiFi in the reception area.
Premier Inn Kensington (Earl’s Court)
A short walk from the tube station, this Premier Inn is in a converted modern block in two buildings linked by a walkway. All rooms are air-conditioned.
Address: 11 Knaresborough Pl, SW5
Breakfast: English or Continental breakfast (charge). Up to 2 children eat for free per paying adult
Internet access: WiFi available (free)
Premier Inn Kensington (Olympia)
The Premier Inn Kensington is in a converted Victorian buildings. It’s smaller and more intimate than the other Premier Inn in Earl’s Court.
Address: 22–32 West Cromwell Rd, SW5
Breakfast: English or Continental breakfast (charge). Up to 2 children eat for free per paying adult
Internet access: WiFi available (free)
Ibis Earl’s Court
The Ibis is one of the biggest hotels in the area with 500 rooms in a modern block and its own car park. It’s closer to West Brompton tube. Earl’s Court tube station is 15 minutes’ on foot or a short bus ride.
Address: 47 Lillie Rd, SW6
Breakfast: Buffet style — English or Continental (charge)
Internet access: WiFi available (free)