London has a lot of places that you need to visit when you go there as a tourist. From amazing pubs and restaurants to plentiful nightlife options and museums. However, the artist in you, there are also dozens of great art galleries.
For a full-on art attack in London, in this article, we will give you an overview of what the best places are to stay in the city when you visit specifically to satisfy your artistic itch. Some of these places will suit you better than others, so make sure to give it a full read.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best hotels to stay nearest the gallery we talk about, and we also mention other hotels that might be worth looking into if the one featured doesn’t fit your style or budget.
The National Gallery of London
This is one of the more iconic galleries in London, taking centre stage in London square. Hosting one of the most iconic art collections, the National Gallery of London is a must-visit if you want to gaze in awe at some of the most magnificent paintings.
If you want to stay near the National Gallery, we recommend the following hotels:
The Londoner
An ode to the city and its nuances, The Londoner hotel is the perfect boutique hotel for your visit to the National Art Gallery. It has a very memorable design, and it’s situated at Leicester Square, one of the most well-known and iconic squares in the world.
With 350 guest rooms, situated on 16 stories, The Londoner hotel is a real marvel to behold and stay at. Featuring a Tower Penthouse with amazing panoramic views, as well as a modern Japanese bar adjacent with a rooftop terrace. The Hippodrome Casino London is within walking distance of the Londoner Hotel as well.
Some other hotels worth looking into:
- Page 8
- The Resident Covent Garden
- The Clermont, Charing Cross
- St Martins Lane London
Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts is a place where art is made and exhibited. It was founded in 1768, with the purpose to promote the creation and enjoyment of the visual arts. If you are an art lover, the Royal Academy of Arts is something that’s not to be missed.
We recommend the following hotels within walking distance of the Royal Academy of Arts:
The Chesterfield Mayfair
Just 0.3 miles and within walking distance of the gallery, this hotel is one of the most highly reviewed hotels in London. With a classic touch and charm, The Chesterfield Mayfair is definitely of the most unique hotels in all of London.
Situated just minutes away from Bond Street and Piccadilly it’s great for some great dining and nightlife experiences as well. If you want to do more than just gallery hopping, this hotel is a perfect all-rounder.
Some other hotels worth looking into:
- The Strafford London
- Sofitel London St James
- Brown’s Hotel
- The Mayfair Townhouse
Tate Britain
This is the oldest of the Tate galleries in the whole country. Apart from holding great art and exhibition piece the overall style and architecture are grand. If you want to learn everything about British History through art, the Tate gallery is the best place to do so.
Hotel 41
About 0.8 miles walking distance to the Tate Britain art gallery. Hotel 41 is one of the best places you could hope to stay if visiting this gallery is one of your primary reasons to visit London among other things you can see and do.
It’s a residents-only hotel, and it has been recognized as the number one hotel in Britain several times in a row. It has the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating, which speaks about the level of service you could get at this hotel.
Other hotels worth looking into:
- Staybridge Suites London
- Conrad London St. James
- St. Ermin’s Hotel Autograph Collection
- The Belgrave
Tate Modern
This museum is home to all kinds of modern art. Back in 2019 before COVID hit, it was the most famous and most visited attraction in the UK. Tate Britain houses pieces that represent a permanent collection of British historic art, whereas Tate Modern is all about contemporary art.
The oldest pieces in Tate Modern date back to only the 1900s. Let’s see which hotel would be most suitable if you want to visit Tate Modern.
Hilton London Bankside
As far as hotels go, the Hilton London Bankside ticks every box a modern hotel should. Right behind Tate Modern, it’s a convenient location if you want to visit Tate Modern and spend some quality time exploring modern and contemporary art.
With spacious and comfortable rooms you will not want anything. When it comes to food, the breakfast is reportedly excellent and will keep you full while you go on an art-driven tour around London.
Other hotels worth looking into:
- Ibis Styles London Southwark
- Bankside Hotel Autograph Collection
- Vintry and Mercer
- The Hoxton Southwark