What's it like in Barbican?

Barbican is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its bars and cathedral. Are you looking for Barbican travel tips? Make sure that you visit Barbican Centre and St. Giles Cripplegate while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Barbican?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Citadines Barbican London is the highest ranked property in Barbican. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from St. Paul's Cathedral, and it offers a fitness centre and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Montcalm Brewery Townhouse and Malmaison London .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Barbican area?

If you're searching for places to stay in London, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 84 Barbican hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Barbican, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Barbican.

What is there to do around this London neighbourhood?

Barbican Centre, Golden Lane Leisure Centre and Museum of London are family favourites to check out in Barbican. St. Giles Cripplegate and London Charterhouse are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include London Eye, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. Big Ben and St. Paul's Cathedral are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in London.

How can I get around Barbican and the greater London area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Barbican Station and Farringdon Underground Station.

The Best Hotels in Barbican, London - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Barbican hotels

1. Citadines Barbican London

Barbican

Mudhu

Rp3.753.858 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

2. Montcalm Brewery, London City

Barbican

Marley

Rp4.024.041 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

3. Malmaison London

Barbican

Nicholas

Rp3.916.446 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

4. Montcalm Brewery Townhouse

Barbican

Alan

Rp6.656.674 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

5. easyHotel London City Shoreditch

Barbican

Amy

Rp1.745.425 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

6. Old Street by Excel Apartments

Barbican

Kevin

Rp2.817.332 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

7. Fox and Anchor

Barbican

Max

Rp5.496.797 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Traditional Apartment, City View | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

8. Whitecross Street Collection

Barbican

Rp6.093.543 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

Business Suite, Ensuite, City View (3) | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

9. Farringdon Rooms

Barbican

Rp2.492.611 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

10. Clayton Hotel London Wall

0.7 km from Barbican

Vincent

Rp4.282.268 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

11. Point A London Liverpool Street

1.2 km from Barbican

Chloe Rebecca

Rp2.151.894 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

12. Pan Pacific London

1.1 km from Barbican

Beau

Rp10.060.102 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

13. LSE Rosebery Hall - Campus Accommodation

1.1 km from Barbican

Jenny

Rp1.721.515 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Basic Room, 1 King Bed (Rooftop Deluxe) | View from room

14. Marrable's Farringdon Hotel

0.6 km from Barbican

Frederick

Rp3.997.740 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

15. Strand Palace Hotel

City of Westminster, 2.1 km from Barbican

Brady

Rp3.094.633 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

16. The Chamberlain Hotel

1.7 km from Barbican

Shamssan

Rp3.335.435 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

17. The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

2.1 km from Barbican

Andrey

Rp2.964.831 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, gastropub, wine bar

18. ANDAZ LONDON LIVERPOOL STREET, BY HYATT

1 km from Barbican

Lisa

Rp5.917.707 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

19. One Hundred Shoreditch

1.3 km from Barbican

Tijani

Rp5.475.373 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

20. Mercure London Bankside

1.7 km from Barbican

John Andrew

Rp2.582.272 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Barbican

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Citadines Barbican London	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Malmaison London	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Montcalm Brewery Townhouse	4.5 star property	8.4 Very good 968 reviews	View
Montcalm Brewery, London City	5.0 star property	8.0 Very good 1,012 reviews	View
easyHotel London City Shoreditch	3.0 star property	7.2 Good 945 reviews	View

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Soho

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Top Barbican Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster

8/10 Good

"Stayed one night but suffered a total power cut (not the hotel’s fault) and so had to get ready in darkness and eat a cold breakfast in the gloom!! Good apart from that"