Vegan Hotels London: Where to Stay in London

In terms of the vegan accommodation London has, you’ll find vegan-friendly B&Bs and hotels of every price. There’s even a luxury all-vegan hotel suite at the Hilton if you want to plump for something fancy, perfect if you want to splurge on a luxury vegan experience.

Vegan travelers know it’s not always easy getting plant-based breakfasts or a vegan meal from room service in a hotel, so staying in a vegan-friendly hotel can certainly make things easier. London is home to some of the best vegan restaurants and innumerable vegan-friendly restaurants (most London restaurants have vegan options these days), so it’s easy to follow a vegan diet in London – but nothing beats the ease of having plant-based cuisine on offer in your hotel.

Map of Vegan-Friendly and Vegan Hotels in London

Here’s a custom Google map I made with the hotels and vegan restaurants I recommend nearby.

Best Vegan-Friendly & Vegan Hotel London Options

Key
£ = budget
££ = midrange
£££ = luxury

🌱 vegan
🥦 vegetarian or vegan-friendly
🥞 vegan breakfast option
🍽️ near vegan restaurants
🚇 near tube station

Luxury Vegan Hotel London: the Vegan Suite at Hilton London Bankside

£££ 🌱 🥞 🚇

Best for: luxury, couples, special occasions

My favourite vegan restaurants nearby: Mallow (0.6 miles)

London unfortunately doesn’t have any 100% vegan hotels just yet, but if you’re looking for a luxurious stay, then the vegan hotel suite at the Hilton’s Bankside location is your best bet.

Hilton really went above and beyond in their attention to detail and received the seal of approval from the Vegan Society.

The suite was designed by Bompas & Parr and when it launched in 2019, they said it was the world’s first vegan suite (presumably meaning in a non-vegan hotel, seeing as all the guest rooms in vegan hotels are vegan). Everything in the suite is vegan (even the furnishings are made from plant-based materials), from the pineapple leather furniture to the eco-friendly organic cotton carpets and the vegan mini-bar.

In the room, which is cleaned with vegan and eco-friendly products, you’ll find a vegan room service menu and vegan, cruelty-free toiletries.

The hotel’s restaurant serves a vegan menu, and guests of the vegan suite are seated at a separate ‘vegan table’, whose chairs are upholstered with pineapple leather (rather than the leather used on the chairs at the rest of the hotel).

Of course, with London’s massive vegan scene (it now has more vegan restaurants than any other city in the world), you’ll probably want to explore some of London’s vegan offerings.

Located nearby Southwark, as a long-term Londoner its not my favourite area but it is conveniently located. It’s a bit built-up and soulless in my opinion, but you’re close to the tube, the river, the Tate Modern, the Globe theatre, and within easy reach of Borough market and a major train station (London Bridge).

Be sure to select the vegan suite when you book.

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Camden Town Hotel

££ 🍽️ 🚇

Best for: mid-range, comfort, near a station but less busy

My favourite vegan restaurants nearby: Purezza (0.7 miles), Mildreds Camden (0.5 miles)

This beautifully designed hotel was formerly Selina, but has reopened as Camden Town Hotel. Sadly, it’s no longer home to an on-site vegan restaurant. But it is near Camden, one of London’s most vegan areas. Now a quick note of clarification: this hotel may call itself Camden Town Hotel, but don’t let the name fool you’ll: it’s in Camden, but not Camden Town proper. It’s actually nearest Chalk Farm tube (just across the road) and a good half a mile from Camden Town station.

Personally, I think that’s a good thing – you’re near enough to Camden to access all Camden’s vegan restaurants, but away from the noise around Camden Town station and Camden High Street. I used to live near here, and you’re just a short walk away from the hustle and bustle of Camden, but also in a much quieter and more peaceful area. You’re also in easy reach of Primrose HIll, a charming neighbourhood with a park that boasts amazing views over London – the hill is well worth the climb for the vistas over London (on of my favourite views).

You’ll have plenty of vegan restaurants to explore and vegan treats to try in nearby Camden, such as:

• Purezza vegan pizza
• Mildred’s (try it for brunch Saturday/Sunday!)
• Temple of Seitan (vegan friend chicken and burgers)
• What the Pitta (vegan kebabs)
• Vegan Planet (vegan Chinese restaurant)
• Vegan stalls at Camden market

You can even go on a vegan food tour of Camden!

As it’s not a vegan hotel, don’t expect vegan toiletries or a vegan mini bar (like in Hilton’s luxury vegan suite), but there’s the benefit of having a vegan restaurant on-site. The hotel also offers yoga classes.

The nearest tube station is Chalk Farm, and most of the restaurants listed above are in Camden, a short walk or taxi/bus ride away.

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Ibis London City Shoreditch

£ 🥞 🍽️ 🚇

Best for: budget, the most vegan-friendly neighbourhood

My favourite vegan restaurants nearby: Dauns, Tofu Vegan Spitalfields, Merkamo Ethiopian

Shoreditch has the greatest concentration of vegan restaurants in London, meaning this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of half a dozen completely vegan restaurants.

Ibis is a budget French hotel chain and I’ve stayed in many of their hotels across the UK, France and Spain. They tend to be fairly new, clean, but basic. Don’t expect a ton of amenities, but do expect a small but clean room with all the basics you’ll need. They also have vegan breakfast options such as plant-based milks and clearly labelled vegan sausages, beans, tomatoes (enough to make a basic vegan English breakfast) at their UK locations (breakfast is not included in the room rate – you have to pay extra). Some of their locations are dog-friendly too (for an extra fee).

I lived in student halls in Shoreditch when I first moved to London, and later worked in the area for 4 years, so I’m very familiar with the area. It’s gentrified a lot but still has a somewhat gritty feel (not my favourite). I’d recommend it if you want somewhere very vegan-friendly and you don’t mind or like an urban, gritty area – think interesting street art but also streets that aren’t very clean.

This hotel is so close to the nearest Underground station you’re practically on top of it, so you’ll be very well served for the tube.

There are so many vegan restaurants nearby the trickiest part will be choosing! Here are a few of my favourites, plus another few popular options:

• Dauns (vegan Scandinavian – I recommend brunch here)
• Tofu Vegan Spitalfields (vegan Chinese – I highly recommend the fried potstickers,their ‘fish fragrant aubergine’ and trying their tofu, which they make themselves)
• Merkamo Ethiopian (vegan Ethiopian – try the platter with injera bread)
• Unity Diner – vegan restaurant run by Earthling Ed that donates proceeds to animal rescues (personally it’s too mock meat heavy for me, but it’s extremely popular with those who like that)
• King Cook Daily – takeaway Thai-style vegan dishes
• Vegan Yes – this is a really interesting option I’d suggest trying if you have time – Korean-Italian fusion, run by a Korean-Italian couple (tiny – not many tables)

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The Bloomsbury Hotel

£££ 🍽️ 🚇

Best for: central location, couples

This 4-star hotel is in the heart of Central London, near Tottenham Court Road. It’s perfect if you want to be within easy reach of the theatre district, late night Soho, the shopping on Oxford Street, and the British Museum. It’s also close to Leicester Square and Covent Garden. Located extremely close to the tube station, it’s extremely well-connected for public transport.

Housed in a 1920s building, they’ve leaned into the 20s theme and done up the rooms and other areas in an opulent 20s style.

It’s a short walk from 123V Bakery (a vegan bakery attached to Studio Gauthier, perfect for grabbing a breakfast pastry), and Studio Gauthier, a restaurant run by former Michelin-starred chef turned vegan restaurateur Alexis Gauthier, where he serves up a more affordable version of his food. It’s also easy to get to his flagship restaurant, Gauthier Soho, if you’re celebrating or want to go all-out for an upscale, multi-course meal.

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Room2 Hometel Chiswick

££ 🚇

Best if you want a kitchenette, quiet residential area away from Central London

If you’re looking for somewhere with a kitchen, or you’re hoping to stay in a quieter, more residential neighbourhood outside the noise and chaos of the centre of London, then I recommend Chiswick. The affluent suburb of London is popular thanks to its parks and proximity to the river.

My friend stayed in this hotel and loved it so much she moved into it for a month while her home was being renovated. She said the staff were excellent and friendly and made her feel at home. Each room has its own kitchenette area with a stovetop (no oven unless you book the Suite – a studio apartment), refrigerator, microwave, toaster and kettle. If you want a full kitchen I’d suggest you book their Suite/studio apartment, but if you just want somewhere to prepare breakfast or whip up some basics, their kitchenettes fit the bill.

It’s just off Chiswick High Road, Chiswick’s main shopping street, where you’ll find a cinema, supermarkets, and independent shops. If you want to stock up on vegan food, there’s a branch of Planet Organic, a health food shop, across the street. There’s also a vegan cafe within walking distance, Parle Pantry, perfect for breakfast or a light lunch.

Even though it’s outside of Central London, there’s a tube station nearby, so if you want somewhere quiet and don’t mind travelling into the centre by tube, I’d recommend Room2.

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Vegetarian bed and breakfast London: Temple Lodge

££ 🥦 🥞 🚇

Best for: cosy feel (but communal bathrooms), saving some money

Looking for an all vegan B&B? London doesn’t have one — but it does have a vegetarian B&B! Temple Lodge is a vegetarian bed and breakfast located in a Georgian property in Hammersmith, near the river.

Tucked away in a quiet spot away from the hustle and bustle of Central London, Temple Lodge is best if you like a quiet place to stay and don’t mind taking the tube into Central London. It is unfortunately located in a location that means you’ll have to cross under the Hammersmith flyover in order to reach the tube – not the prettiest of views – but I lived in Hammersmith for awhile and can confirm it’s very well-connected.

Room rates include an organic breakfast, and next door to the B&B you’ll find a branch of The Gate, one of London’s most popular vegetarian restaurants (and most of their menu is now vegan!). Don’t miss the miso aubergine — it’s one of my favourites.

The hotel uses eco-friendly materials such as natural cotton and linen bedding but their duvets are down so you should request a different duvet if you want (please let me know if they accommodate you — I haven’t stayed here and I’d like to know if they will!).

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Kew Gardens B&B

££ 🥦 🥞

Best for: cosy B&B vibes, riverside walks, being away from the hustle and bustle

No vegan restaurants nearby

This vegetarian hotel in London is another option if you don’t mind travelling into the city centre. Set in a Victorian house, Kew Gardens B&B is another vegetarian B&B that’s away from London’s busy centre.

Located further away than Temple Lodge, you’ll need to be up for a pretty long tube journey if you’re going to stay here. However, you’ll be rewarded with a peaceful riverside suburb and close proximity to Kew Gardens. I love walking the Thames path and highly recommend it to all visitors. The path is actually 26 miles long so I wouldn’t suggest trying to conquer the whole thing, but you can easily walk a chunk of it if you stay here.

Vegetarian breakfast is included with the room rates with vegan options. Rooms include a TV and private bathroom, and you can use a kitchenette.

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Clink261 Hostel

£ 🍽️ 🚇

Best for: budget travellers

My favourite vegan restaurants nearby: Itadaki Zen (0.2 miles), Mildreds Kings Cross (0.3 miles)

On the budget end of the spectrum, Clink261 hostel is a good option. Formerly, they had a hostel nearby called Clink78, which was in a converted jail, but it seems to have closed temporarily (or possibly permanently) and they’ve opened this hostel, Clink261, just down the road.

Clink261 is in a former students union.

It’s a good location for vegans and they’ve even put together a vegan guide on their site, though I wouldn’t use it as a guide for your trip as it’s pretty out of date and half the restaurants listed have now closed.

Back on the area, it’s great for vegans because there are lots of options in the area (I should know, I lived there on and off for a decade!), such as my favourite Japanese restaurant in London, Itadaki Zen, and Mildred’s Kings Cross branch.

Behind King’s Cross there’s the canal, which I highlly recommend for walks, and areas they revitalised in recent years, such as Camley Street Nature Gardens and Coal’s Drops Yard (great if you like independent (but pricey) clothing and design shops). If you head south, you’re into Bloomsbury, where I used to live, home to academics, beautiful and peaceful garden squares, and the British Museum. It’s also said to have one of the greatest concentration of bookshops in the UK, and has two streets full of independent shops I highly recommend: Marchmont Street and Lambs Conduit Street.

Area Guide: Best Areas to Stay in London

Since I’ve lived in London for more than 15 years, I thought I’d give you an overview of some of London’s best areas – the ones I always recommend to anyone I know coming to visit! I’m starting in the very centre, and going outwards.

Soho

Not for the faint of heart, I’d only recommend staying in Soho if you like a bit of noise and crowds. But if you love going out out, or you want to be in the heart of everything and don’t mind a bit of noise and chaos, Soho is for you. Centrally located, with a ton of nightlife options, and easy access to most attractions in London. There are lots of vegan restaurants around as well.

See hotels in Soho on booking.com

Covent Garden

Covent Garden is where I always direct friends who want to stay centrally, but want something quieter. You’ll still be in the very heart of London, with a ton of tube stations around, but Covent Garden, especially if you find somewhere on a quiet side street, is a lot more peaceful than Soho. You’ll be spoilt for choice with vegan spots.

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Bloomsbury

My favourite part of London, and where I recommend if you want to stay in Central London (Zone 1 of the London tube) but prefer a more peaceful, residential feel. Far less touristy than Soho or Covent Garden, Bloomsbury is less tightly packed, and home to lot of offices and beautiful 1930s mansion blocks. It also has a lot of hotels, thanks to its proximity to the centre of London and the British Museum. (Also – The Bloomsbury Hotel listed above, in spite of its name, is not really in Bloomsbury proper! Beware strange naming conventions among London hotels.) Head into town or nearby King’s Cross for lots of vegan options, including Itadakizen (vegan Japanese restaurant) and Mildred’s Pentonville Road.

See hotels in Bloomsbury on booking.com

Marylebone

My second favourite part of Central London, I always said if I didn’t live in Bloomsbury I’d have wanted to live in Marylebone. A charming area, with a villagey feel, and close to Regents Park if you want some greenery too – yet still very central and within Zone 1. There are lots of vegan options in local cafes, plus healthy vegan fare at The Veg Box cafe near Baker Street tube.

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Hampstead Village

Now we’re getting outside of Central London – if you want to escape the noise and crowds of the city centre and don’t mind spending more time on the tube travelling around, Hampstead Village is one of the cutest and most charming suburbs of London. Not to be confused with South Hampstead of West Hampstead (and don’t be fooled by hotels pretending to be in it), Hampstead Village is a small warren of streets off a charming, villagey little high street near Hampstead Heath, a vast expanse of former woodlands, with fantastic views of London and some forest-y feeling areas that make you forget you’re in London.

For a proper village-y feel look in the warren of little streets running east/northeast from Hampstead tube station. While there aren’t any 100% vegan spots, like most of London, you’ll find plenty of vegan options on the menu in some of the restaurants nearby, such as Oliviya (Lebanese restaurant) or Dim T (East and Southeast Asian food).

La Gaffe Hotel is a 3-star bed and breakfast in the heart of Hampstead, a quick walk from both the Underground and Hampstead Heath.

Richmond

The other place I recommend to anyone who wants to be near the tube, but is content to stay in a suburb of London away from the centre, Richmond is an affluent and charming suburb on the Thames. You’ve got lovely river walks, a charming historic centre and Ted Lasso scenery to boot (it was set in Richmond, and features a local pub and local streets).

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