Verdict
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Hotel · London

citizenM Tower of London

A sleek, tech-forward budget-design hotel with compact rooms and a rooftop bar facing the Tower.

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The verdict

Worth the stay for…

Great for

Depends
  • If you've only got a day
  • Families with kids
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Photographers
  • Anyone here to unwind
  • Night owls
Not for
  • Travellers on a budget

Worth it for the right traveller.

The location trade-off

What you're near — and what you're not

Walkable
  • Tower of London & Tower Bridge
  • The City
  • Tower Hill & Aldgate tube
Cut off from
  • West End theatres (~20 min)
  • Kensington museums
Rooms & rate

What you're paying for

Uniform, compact pod rooms with a wall-to-wall bed and tablet controls for lighting and blinds; what you save on space you get back in design and location. Communal lounges and the rooftop bar are where you'll spend downtime.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

Genuinely well-designed for the price, with a fun communal lounge and a rooftop bar looking straight at the Tower of London.
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Rooms are deliberately compact pods built around the bed — efficient, but not for anyone wanting space to spread out.
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The tech-controlled rooms and self-service ethos make for a frictionless, low-fuss stay.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Solo

    Smart, affordable and central — the communal lounge makes it an easy solo base near the City.

  • Couples

    Great value for a short city break if you'll be out exploring; don't expect room to lounge.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
£150–250 / night
Last verified
2026-06-17
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What we checked

  • A design-budget hotel beside the Tower with 370 compact tablet-controlled rooms and the 9th-floor cloudM rooftop bar facing the Tower. citizenm.com
  • Nightly rates typically run roughly £140–£330, averaging around £170 per night. tripadvisor.com
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