Best Premier Inn In London For Families In 2024
Looking for the best Premier Inn in London for families?
Premier Inns are great. They are no frills hotels offering a comfortable bed for the night in great locations around London.
The Premier Inn family rooms generally include a double or a king bed, sofa bed and a pull out bed / cot if required. this means that a family of four can stay or a family of five with the youngest being 3 or under.
You aren’t paying for fancy facilities which often you don’t need when you’re out and about sightseeing all day.
We have tried out many family-friendly hotels in London, and keep coming back to the Premier Inn chain for a good value London hotel stay.
We also like the fact they have a kids eat free offer (up to two kids eat free breakfast).
These London Premier Inn hotels for families are spread out across London, so you can find one that suits your itinerary once you have decided on the family-friendly London attractions you want to see.
We have also included a Premier Inn near Harry Potter Studios in case you are looking for hotels near the Warner Bros Studios.
Staying in a Premier Inn in London is one of the most economical ways to visit London. The great thing about staying in a Premier Inn is that you know what you are getting. Each hotel is very similar in terms of what they offer.
Some of these family-friendly London Premier Inn hotels are categorised as ‘Premier Plus’ which means slightly better facilities.
Before we list the best Premier Inns in London for families, we’ll just answer a question that comes up a lot.. Premier Inn hotels do not have pools. If you are looking for a pool, read our post on the best family hotels in London with pools.
This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one and book or buy something, we may earn a small commission but this is at no extra cost to you.
London with kids
Before we list the best London Premier Inn hotels for families, have you started planning your trip? Here are some things we recommend for great family days out in London.
Save money on London attractions
The best way to save money on the top attractions in London is to buy a London Explorer Pass. Add 2,3,4,5,6 or 7 attractions and make huge savings. See how it all works here.
And if you’re looking for ideas of things to do in London with kids, we have recently discovered these London TreasureMapTrails. They are a really fun way to sightsee with kids and are great value. You can also get 10% off with code: FLASHPACKING.
We have a guide on free family-friendly things to do in London and you can get your tickets for the top London sights here:
- London Eye
- Madame Tussauds (read our full Madame Tussauds review)
- Shrek’s Adventure (read our full Shrek’s Adventure review)
- London Dungeon
- SEA LIFE
- Tower of London (read our full Tower of London for families review)
If you’re visiting at Christmas, take a look at our favourite Christmas shows and pantos.
- The Snowman – an absolute must-see when in London at Christmas with kids.
- Elf – The Musical.
- Potted Panto – 7 classic pantos in 70 minutes.
- Jack and the Beanstalk – classic pantomime at the London Palladium.
Family meals in London
We have a post on the most family-friendly restaurants in London.
For meal times, take London themed colouring kits or another child friendly activity. We bring a card game like London Top Trumps or a London colouring book and pens just in case. We also love these kids’ travel guides to London, a London sticker book and things to spot in London book.
These are the best Premier Inns in London for families
These Premier Inn hotels in London are ideally placed for families visiting the main sights in London.
Premier Inn County Hall (Premier Plus)
The London County Hall Premier Inn is our favourite Premier Inn in London for families because of its fantastic location.
It is located in the impressive County Hall building and right on your doorstep are a number of top London attractions.
You are right next door to the London Eye (read our post to see whether it is worth visiting the London Eye) and centrally located enough to visit lots of attractions on foot.
They have standard family rooms with a double or kingsize bed, a sofa bed and a pull out bed for larger families.
Looking for places to eat near the Premier Inn County Hall? We recommend walking along to Southbank where you will find just about any and every type of food.
If you’re visiting London in the summer, make sure to check out the fabulous splash park on Southbank to cool the kids down.
See here for lots of great suggestions for things to do with kids near Waterloo.
Address: Premier Inn County Hall, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7PB.
Nearby Attractions: Shrek’s Adventure (buy tickets here), London Eye (buy tickets here), London Dungeon (buy tickets here), SEA LIFE (buy tickets here) and across the river from Big Ben. You’re also well-placed for exploring the Southbank, taking a river cruise or walking to Theatreland.
Nearest Tube: Waterloo.
If you can’t find a room here, Premier Inn London Waterloo is just around the corner.
Premier Inn London Bank (Premier Plus)
The Premier Inn London Bank is one of the most central Premier Inn hotels in London for families.
You are right in the middle of the City of London within easy walking distance of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Monument and St Paul’s Cathedral.
For fantastic views of London, pop into the Sky Garden (need to book but it is free to visit) or The Garden at 120 (no booking required).
If you’re looking for somewhere special nearby to eat, you should try the Coppa Club at Tower Bridge. Getting a reservation is hard but look for our tips on getting a table without a reservation in our Coppa Club Tower Bridge post.
Can’t get a table? Here are some other Igloo restaurants in London you could try.
Address: Premier Inn London Bank, 20 St Mary At Hill, City Of London, EC3R 8EE.
Nearby Attractions: Tower of London (purchase your tickets here), Tower Bridge, Monument, St Dunstan in the East (one of our favourite hidden gems in London) and St Paul’s Cathedral (purchase your ticket here).
Nearest Tube: Monument, Tower Hill or Tower Gateway.
If you can’t get a room here, you can also try the Premier Inn London Tower Bridge.
Premier Inn London Greenwich (Premier Plus)
Greenwich is a fantastic area of London to base yourself when you are visiting with kids and the Premier Inn London Greenwich is a great place to stay to enjoy it all.
There is so much green space, including Greenwich Park from where you can get amazing views of the London skyline. There is also a huge selection of museums and attractions just on your doorstep.
It is also very easy to hop into central London on the DLR (Docklands Light Railway).
If you’re visiting London with kids at Christmas, there is a great ice skating rink at Queen’s House. See here for more ice rinks in London.
Address: Premier Inn London Greenwich, 43-81 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 8JL
Nearby Attractions: The National Maritime Museum, The Royal Observatory (buy your ticket here), The Cutty Sark, Greenwich Park, Greenwich Market. See here for London Greenwich Museums Day Pass.
Nearest Tube: Greenwich DLR.
Premier Inn London Kings Cross (Premier Plus)
If you are arriving by train into London Kings Cross station, the Premier Inn at London Kings Cross is so convenient.
It is within walking distance of the British Museum and the Museum of London – two of the best museums for kids in London.
As you are right by Kings Cross station, you might like to look into day trips from London by train. Cambridge is a lovely day out from London with kids and trains depart from Kings Cross.
Address: Premier Inn London Kings Cross, 26-30 York Way, Kings Cross, London, N1 9AA.
Nearby Attractions: The Postal Museum, The London Canal Museum, Platform 9 3/4 (see also Harry Potter things to do in London),
Nearest Tube: Kings Cross.
If you can’t get a room here, you could also try the Premier Inn London St Pancras (Premier Plus).
Premier Inn London Southwark Bankside (Premier Plus)
The Premier Inn London Southwark Bankside is located on the south side of the River Thames and is ideal for foodies who want to explore Borough Market.
Also nearby is The Shard where you can buy entry tickets to the viewing platform. If you are feeling like a special treat, check out the Peter Pan themed afternoon tea at Aqua Shard. It is one of the best afternoon teas in London for families.
Don’t miss taking a lovely stroll along the south side of the river towards the London Eye. You will get great views of the City of London.
Address: Premier Inn London Southwark, Bankside, 34 Park Street, London, SE1 9EF.
Nearby Attractions: The Shard (purchase your tickets here), HMS Belfast and Shakespeare’s Globe.
Nearest Tube: London Bridge or Borough.
If you can’t get a room here, you could also try the Premier Inn London Southwark (Tate Modern).
Premier Inn London Kensington Earls Court (Premier Plus)
The Premier Inn Kensington Earl’s Court is ideally located for visiting the museums in the west of London. These include the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum.
It is also within walking distance of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens (make sure you check out the Diana Memorial Playground which is perfect for kids).
You can also walk through the park to Buckingham Palace and St James’s Park.
Address: Premier Inn London Kensington Earl’s Court, 11 Knaresborough Place, London, SW5 0TJ.
Nearby Attractions: The Natural History Museum, The Science Museum, The V&A, The Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens.
Nearest Tube: Gloucester Road, Earls Court.
Premier Inn Watford North
If you are visiting the Harry Potter Studios, you might want to stay closer to it rather than staying in central London.
If so, the Premier Inn Watford North is ideally located close to the Warner Bros Studios.
If you are staying in London, you can take tours to the Warner Bros Studios from London. Make sure to check out our post on other Harry Potter days out around the UK if you are a Harry Potter fan. And check out this Harry Potter London walking tour.
Address: Premier Inn Watford North, 859 St Albans Road, Garston, Watford, WD25 0LH.
Nearby Attractions: Warner Bros Studios, Ninja Warrior, Cassiobury Park, St Albans.
Nearest Tube: Garston Train Station.
Do you have a favourite Premier Inn in London for families? Let us know!
