Accommodation Guide
Where to Stay in
Hampstead, London
Hotels, B&Bs and serviced apartments near Hampstead Village and Hampstead Heath — from boutique village stays to great-value options in nearby neighbourhoods.
Best Places to Stay
Our pick of hotels, apartments and serviced accommodation near Hampstead Village. Links open on Booking.com or the property's own site.
La Gaffe Hotel & Restaurant
📍 Hampstead Village
✓ Right in the heart of the village
A charming, family-run hotel and restaurant tucked into a Georgian townhouse steps from Hampstead tube. One of the few places to stay actually in the village itself. Cosy rooms, excellent Italian restaurant downstairs.
Holiday Inn London – Hampstead
📍 Swiss Cottage / Belsize Park
✓ Best value 4-star near Hampstead Heath
A modern 4-star hotel a 15-minute walk from Hampstead tube, with indoor pool, gym and comfortable rooms. Good base for families. Swiss Cottage tube stop is immediately outside.
The Langorf Hotel
📍 Finchley Road / Hampstead
✓ Best budget option in the NW3 area
A well-reviewed 3-star hotel in a Victorian townhouse near Finchley Road tube. Good value for London — clean, comfortable rooms with a generous breakfast. About 20 minutes walk to Hampstead village.
Marriott London Regents Park
📍 Regent's Park (20 min)
✓ Luxury within easy reach of Hampstead
A full-service luxury Marriott hotel near Regent's Park, within 30 minutes of Hampstead by tube or taxi. Excellent amenities, spa, and concierge service. A great base if you want both Hampstead and central London access.
Airbnb & Serviced Apartments — NW3
📍 Hampstead & Belsize Park
✓ Best for longer stays & self-catering
Hampstead and Belsize Park have a wide range of Airbnbs and serviced apartments — from garden flats to Georgian townhouses. Ideal for families or longer stays, and often better value than hotels. Many are just minutes from the Heath.
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Which Area to Stay In
Not sure which neighbourhood to base yourself in? Here's our honest guide to the areas closest to Hampstead.
Hampstead Village (NW3)
🚇 Hampstead (Northern line)
Staying in the village itself puts you steps from the pubs, cafés and boutique shops, and 5 minutes from the Heath. Very limited accommodation options — book early.
✓ Pros
- • Walk to the Heath
- • Village atmosphere
- • Best restaurants & pubs nearby
✗ Cons
- • Very few hotels
- • Expensive
Belsize Park (NW3)
🚇 Belsize Park (Northern line)
Adjacent to Hampstead, Belsize Park has a lovely residential feel with good cafés and restaurants. Slightly cheaper than Hampstead itself.
✓ Pros
- • Quiet & residential
- • Close to both Hampstead & Camden
- • Good transport
✗ Cons
- • Less vibrant than Hampstead
- • Fewer hotels
Swiss Cottage (NW3)
🚇 Swiss Cottage (Jubilee line)
More commercial area with good hotel options and excellent Jubilee line connections. About 15–20 minutes walk to Hampstead village.
✓ Pros
- • More hotel choice
- • Jubilee line access
- • Better value
✗ Cons
- • 15–20 min walk to village
- • Less characterful
Camden / Kentish Town (NW1/NW5)
🚇 Camden Town or Kentish Town (Northern line)
A single tube stop from Hampstead, Camden has a wide range of budget options and hostels, plus its famous market and music scene.
✓ Pros
- • Budget options
- • Vibrant nightlife
- • 1 stop to Hampstead
✗ Cons
- • Noisy
- • Very different vibe to Hampstead
Practical Tips
Best time to book
Book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for weekends. Summer (June–August) and the Christmas period fill up fast. Midweek stays are always cheaper.
Budget guide
£ = under £100/night, ££ = £100–200, £££ = £200+. Hampstead itself trends expensive — Swiss Cottage and Camden are better value.
Transport tip
All accommodation listed is within 1–2 tube stops of Hampstead. An Oyster card or contactless payment works on all tube and bus services.
Travelling with dogs
Several Hampstead area hotels and Airbnbs are dog-friendly. Always confirm when booking. Hampstead Heath is exceptionally dog-friendly.