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The best hotels in Paddington & Bayswater, London, ranked

8 hotels in Paddington & Bayswater seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 3% less than Expedia.

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#10 of 12 places to stay in London

Axel's take on Paddington & Bayswater

6.8/10

A practical transport-first base, especially for Heathrow arrivals and park-loving families.

Getting around
5.5
On your doorstep
6.6
Hotels
7.4
Value
7.0
Axel’s verdict
7.3

Paddington makes arrivals and onward rail journeys straightforward, while Bayswater adds restaurants along Queensway and Westbourne Grove. Kensington Gardens provides breathing room, and the canal around Paddington Basin offers a different walking route from the main roads. Stay here when practical connections and access to green space matter more than theatrical London outside the door.

The streets immediately around the station are functional and heavily traveled rather than especially atmospheric. Recent visitors disagree about the appeal: some return for convenience, while others recommend Bloomsbury for a more central sightseeing routine. Check the actual walk to your preferred station; Bayswater and Paddington do not deliver identical journeys.

Best for
travelers on a budgettravelers without a car
Skip it if
You want major sights immediately outside; You value atmosphere more than arrival convenience
Getting around
Paddington has Elizabeth, Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City; Lancaster Gate and Queensway have Central; walk to Kensington Gardens; Heathrow is direct, while Gatwick requires a change.
After dark
Restaurants and arriving travelers keep the main roads active; visitors describe a more residential atmosphere toward Bayswater and Lancaster Gate.
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The best hotels in Paddington & Bayswater, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $255 a night · usually 8% under the public rate.

  1. Royal Lancaster London
    #1 in Paddington & Bayswater

    Royal Lancaster London

    a contemporary five-star hotel beside Hyde Park

    9.1/10

    A strong luxury choice for attentive service and park views, provided you choose rooms carefully.

    • couples seeking park views
    • sightseers using public transport
    • business travelers who value attentive service
    Axel
    $385 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  2. Best Western Plus Delmere Hotel
    #2 in Paddington & Bayswater

    Best Western Plus Delmere Hotel

    a compact, modern 3-star townhouse hotel near Paddington

    8.6/10

    A strong Paddington base if cleanliness and convenience matter more than space.

    • short sightseeing stays
    • travelers using Paddington and Heathrow
    • solo travelers packing light
    Axel
    $162 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  3. Three Falcons Hotel
    #3 in Paddington & Bayswater

    Three Falcons Hotel

    A small, smart pub-with-rooms near Edgware Road

    8.4/10

    A personable pub stay that gets cleanliness and comfort right.

    • Couples on short city breaks
    • Travelers who enjoy pub accommodation
    • Visitors to Lord’s Cricket Ground
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  4. Novotel London Paddington
    #4 in Paddington & Bayswater

    Novotel London Paddington

    a modern 4-star chain hotel near Paddington station

    8.0/10

    A practical Paddington base with welcoming staff, but room renovations complicate the choice.

    • rail-connected city breaks
    • families wanting an indoor pool
    • Paddington business trips
    Axel
    $151 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  5. Hilton London Paddington
    #5 in Paddington & Bayswater

    Hilton London Paddington

    a historic 4-star hotel directly connected to Paddington Station

    7.8/10

    Choose it for effortless train connections, not consistently polished rooms.

    • Heathrow arrivals and departures
    • rail travelers with luggage
    • sightseers prioritizing transport
    Axel
    $223 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  6. Hilton London Metropole
    #6 in Paddington & Bayswater

    Hilton London Metropole

    a huge 4-star conference hotel on Edgware Road

    7.7/10

    A practical London base with good family rooms, but choose carefully during refurbishment.

    • families needing larger rooms
    • conference travelers
    • sightseers prioritizing transport links
    Axel
    $215 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  7. Grand Royale Hyde Park
    #7 in Paddington & Bayswater

    Grand Royale Hyde Park

    a historic 4-star in Bayswater with grand public rooms and compact bedrooms

    7.2/10

    Choose it for the location and Edwardian character, not spacious four-star comfort.

    • sightseers traveling light
    • fans of historic interiors
    • park walks and Tube access
    Axel
    $129 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  8. Mercure London Paddington
    #8 in Paddington & Bayswater

    Mercure London Paddington

    a compact 4-star hotel beside Paddington Station

    7.0/10

    Excellent train connections, but compact rooms and uneven upkeep limit the appeal.

    • short stays with Heathrow connections
    • rail travelers packing light
    • sightseers prioritizing transport
    Axel
    $194 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  9. Central Park Hotel
    #9 in Paddington & Bayswater

    Central Park Hotel

    A budget-oriented 3-star in Bayswater

    6.7/10

    A handy London base, but ongoing renovations make it a qualified choice.

    • Sightseers spending most days out
    • Budget-conscious travelers prioritizing transport
    Axel
    $114 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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More deals seen in Paddington & Bayswater this week

  • Park Avenue Bayswater Inn Hyde Park

    Park Avenue Bayswater Inn Hyde Park

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $112 /night
    Expedia
    $129 /night
    $17/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Hyde Park

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Hyde Park

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $252 /night
    Expedia
    $291 /night
    $39/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  • Belmont Hotel

    Belmont Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $209 /night
    Expedia
    $239 /night
    $30/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  • Phoenix Hotel

    Phoenix Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $237 /night
    Expedia
    $256 /night
    $19/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  • Mitre House Hotel

    Mitre House Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $225 /night
    Expedia
    $233 /night
    $8/night less than Expedia (3%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  • Astoria Hotel

    Astoria Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $214 /night
    Expedia
    $220 /night
    $6/night less than Expedia (3%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  • Royal Park Hotel

    Royal Park Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $231 /night
    Expedia
    $237 /night
    $6/night less than Expedia (3%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  • Lancaster Court Hotel

    Lancaster Court Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $84 /night
    Expedia
    $85 /night
    $1/night less than Expedia (1%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  • Orchard Hotel

    Orchard Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $88 /night
    Expedia
    $85 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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8 hotels in Paddington & Bayswater seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 3% less than Expedia.

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Axel's take on Paddington & Bayswater: #10 of 12 in London, 6.8/10

A practical transport-first base, especially for Heathrow arrivals and park-loving families. Solid hotels and value support practical stays, but weaker sightseeing access and fewer doorstep attractions outweigh the convenience of direct Heathrow trains.

Paddington makes arrivals and onward rail journeys straightforward, while Bayswater adds restaurants along Queensway and Westbourne Grove. Kensington Gardens provides breathing room, and the canal around Paddington Basin offers a different walking route from the main roads. Stay here when practical connections and access to green space matter more than theatrical London outside the door.

The streets immediately around the station are functional and heavily traveled rather than especially atmospheric. Recent visitors disagree about the appeal: some return for convenience, while others recommend Bloomsbury for a more central sightseeing routine. Check the actual walk to your preferred station; Bayswater and Paddington do not deliver identical journeys.

  • Best for: travelers on a budget, travelers without a car
  • Skip it if: You want major sights immediately outside; You value atmosphere more than arrival convenience
  • Getting around: Paddington has Elizabeth, Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City; Lancaster Gate and Queensway have Central; walk to Kensington Gardens; Heathrow is direct, while Gatwick requires a change.
  • After dark: Restaurants and arriving travelers keep the main roads active; visitors describe a more residential atmosphere toward Bayswater and Lancaster Gate.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $255 a night · usually 8% under the public rate

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The best hotels in Paddington & Bayswater, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Royal Lancaster London 9.1/10, contemporary five-star hotel beside Hyde Park. A strong luxury choice for attentive service and park views, provided you choose rooms carefully. $385 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  2. Best Western Plus Delmere Hotel 8.6/10, compact, modern 3-star townhouse hotel near Paddington. A strong Paddington base if cleanliness and convenience matter more than space. $162 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  3. Three Falcons Hotel 8.4/10, small, smart pub-with-rooms near Edgware Road. A personable pub stay that gets cleanliness and comfort right.
  4. Novotel London Paddington 8.0/10, modern 4-star chain hotel near Paddington station. A practical Paddington base with welcoming staff, but room renovations complicate the choice. $151 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  5. Hilton London Paddington 7.8/10, historic 4-star hotel directly connected to Paddington Station. Choose it for effortless train connections, not consistently polished rooms. $223 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  6. Hilton London Metropole 7.7/10, huge 4-star conference hotel on Edgware Road. A practical London base with good family rooms, but choose carefully during refurbishment. $215 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  7. Grand Royale Hyde Park 7.2/10, historic 4-star in Bayswater with grand public rooms and compact bedrooms. Choose it for the location and Edwardian character, not spacious four-star comfort. $129 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  8. Mercure London Paddington 7.0/10, compact 4-star hotel beside Paddington Station. Excellent train connections, but compact rooms and uneven upkeep limit the appeal. $194 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  9. Central Park Hotel 6.7/10, budget-oriented 3-star in Bayswater. A handy London base, but ongoing renovations make it a qualified choice. $114 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate

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Park Avenue Bayswater Inn Hyde Park · 4-starJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$112 a night · non-refundable$129 a night on Expedia$17 a night less (14%)Sign up free to book
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Hyde Park · 4-star, DoubleTreeNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$252 a night · non-refundable$291 a night on Expedia$39 a night less (13%)Sign up free to book
Belmont Hotel · 3-starDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$209 a night · non-refundable$239 a night on Expedia$30 a night less (12%)Sign up free to book
Phoenix Hotel · 3-star, Top HotelsNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$237 a night · non-refundable$256 a night on Expedia$19 a night less (7%)Sign up free to book
Mitre House Hotel · 3-starNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$225 a night · non-refundable$233 a night on Expedia$8 a night less (3%)Sign up free to book
Astoria Hotel · 3-starNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$214 a night · non-refundable$220 a night on Expedia$6 a night less (3%)Sign up free to book
Royal Park Hotel · 3-starNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$231 a night · non-refundable$237 a night on Expedia$6 a night less (3%)Sign up free to book
Lancaster Court Hotel · 3-starJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$84 a night · non-refundable$85 a night on Expedia$1 a night less (1%)Sign up free to book
Orchard Hotel · 3-starJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$88 a night · non-refundable$85 a night on ExpediaSign up free to book
Notting Hill Gate Hotel · 3-starNov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$120 a night · non-refundable$114 a night on Booking.comSign up free to book
Dolphin Hotel · 3-starDec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$141 a night · non-refundable$134 a night on ExpediaSign up free to book
Shakespeare Hotel · 3-starDec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$146 a night · non-refundable$134 a night on ExpediaSign up free to book

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