London Hotels for a Family of 5

The Short Answer

Our top pick is Citadines Trafalgar Square London, an aparthotel on Northumberland Avenue just off Trafalgar Square. Its 70-square-meter 2-Bedroom Apartment takes up to six, so a family of five gets two bedrooms and a kitchen, a short walk from the National Gallery and the river.

• Traveling with a baby: The Bloomsbury Hotel's Family Room has two double beds and takes two adults and three children, but the third child must be under 2.
• Easy airport transfers: Hilton London Metropole, near Paddington, has a Two Queen Beds Family Room with Sofabed that sleeps five.
• On a budget: Zedwell Piccadilly Circus has a six-person Cocoon room with its own bathroom, and Generator London has private six-bed rooms near King's Cross.

Not every Citadines in London takes five: the Holborn, South Kensington and Barbican branches stop at four. Our hotel chains guide covers which branches of each brand do.

Central London's Areas Compared

Map of London Hotels for Five

Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly and Bloomsbury are in the middle of the map; Marylebone and Paddington are to the west, and King's Cross to the north.

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Two Bedrooms: An Apartment or a Suite

Separate bedrooms, the easiest way to fit five in London.

Family Rooms in Hotels

One room for the whole family, with hotel service.

Budget Rooms for Six

Basic rooms that keep five people together at low cost, in zone 1.

London Hotels for Five at a Glance

Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.

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  Citadines Trafalgar Square London

  Trafalgar Square, Central London · Mid-range

  Central and self-catering

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  The Bloomsbury Hotel

  Bloomsbury, Central London · Splurge

  Families with a baby

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  Hilton London Metropole

  Paddington, Edgware Road, Central London · Mid-range

  Easy airport transfers

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  The Marylebone

  Marylebone, Central London · Splurge

  Two bedrooms with hotel service

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  Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

  Piccadilly Circus, Central London · Budget

  Theater trips on a budget

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  Generator London

  King's Cross, Central London · Budget

  Lowest cost in zone 1

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Hotel		Location	Price level	Best for	Prices
	Citadines Trafalgar Square London Aparthotel	Trafalgar Square, Central London	Mid-range	Central and self-catering	Check prices
	The Bloomsbury Hotel Boutique hotel	Bloomsbury, Central London	Splurge	Families with a baby	Check prices
	Hilton London Metropole Large hotel	Paddington, Edgware Road, Central London	Mid-range	Easy airport transfers	Check prices
	The Marylebone Luxury hotel	Marylebone, Central London	Splurge	Two bedrooms with hotel service	Check prices
	Zedwell Piccadilly Circus Pod-style hotel	Piccadilly Circus, Central London	Budget	Theater trips on a budget	Check prices
	Generator London Hostel	King's Cross, Central London	Budget	Lowest cost in zone 1	Check prices

Hotel details checked on November 7, 2026.

What to Check Before You Book

• Who counts as the fifth guest. The Bloomsbury's five is two adults and three children with the youngest under 2, so it doesn't work with three older kids.
• Extra beds. Booking.com's listing for the Hilton London Metropole says cribs and extra beds aren't available, so the sofa bed is the fifth bed.
• Windows. Zedwell's Cocoon rooms are windowless by design and have no TVs.
• Who the suite is for. The Marylebone's Two Bedroom Suite takes four adults and one child, and the fifth guest's roll-away, for a child under 15, costs extra. Our guide to what "sleeps 5" means covers the other common catches.

Getting to Central London from Heathrow

• Heathrow Express: about 15 minutes from Heathrow to London Paddington, with trains every 15 minutes. The Hilton London Metropole is close to Paddington.
• By car or taxi: about 40 to 75 minutes from Heathrow to Trafalgar Square, Bloomsbury or Piccadilly, depending on traffic.
• Going on to Paris: Eurostar trains leave from St Pancras International, next to King's Cross and close to Generator London. See our Paris guide for rooms for five there.
• With five and luggage: book a larger car or a van in advance, since a standard car may not fit everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to help you choose where to stay.

Which London hotels allow 5 people in one room?

The Bloomsbury Hotel (two adults and three children, the third under 2), the Hilton London Metropole (a family room with a sofa bed for five), Zedwell Piccadilly Circus (a six-person Cocoon) and Generator London (private six-bed rooms). Citadines Trafalgar Square has two-bedroom apartments for six, and The Marylebone a Two Bedroom Suite for four adults and one child.

What is the best area to stay in London with 3 kids?

Around Trafalgar Square or Bloomsbury, so you can walk to the National Gallery, the British Museum and the West End. Marylebone is quieter and close to Oxford Street, and Paddington is handy for Heathrow.

Are there family rooms for 5 in London?

Yes, but fewer than for four. Read the occupancy rule: some "rooms for five" count a baby under 2 as the fifth guest. A two-bedroom aparthotel such as Citadines Trafalgar Square is often the easier answer.

How do I get from Heathrow to central London with kids?

The Heathrow Express takes about 15 minutes to Paddington, with trains every 15 minutes. By car it takes about 40 to 75 minutes to the center, depending on traffic.