The Borough

3.0 star property

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Single room shared bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Single room shared bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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200 Borough High Street, London, England, SE1 1JX
  • The Shard
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • London Bridge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tower Bridge
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

King En-Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe King

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double En-Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single room shared bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Borough

Georgian hotel in London
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hotel has tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Borough offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Borough. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Shard. Free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities and coworking space are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and a virtual front desk
  • Within a 10-minute walk of The Shard and Borough Market
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of The Borough, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Vikey mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Guests are recommended to download the property's Vikey mobile app before check-in.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

City Hotel
CitySpace
The Borough Hotel
CitySpace Borough
The Borough London
The Borough Hotel London

The Borough Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 353 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

juliette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

christine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property close to cafes, restaurants and public transport. It is within walking distance to London Bridge station for the train to Gatwick Airport. There is no lift and the stairs are quite steep and narrow. Ok if you have a small case or bag. Difficult with a large heavy case. Our king room was very spacious and comfortable with 2 very comfy arm chairs, opening windows, heating and a fan for warmer weather. The bathroom was nice although needed a new toilet seat lid (broken); the grout needed a good scrub and there was quite a bit of black mould. If required, I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chantal Fabienne

Liked: Staff & service
Fantastic location! The gentleman at the desk downstairs is very kind and efficient. Few issues I had with my room, He immediately saw to that they were taking care of. Shared bathrooms are kept very clean. No-frills accommodation my room-definitely could use updating. Carpet looked very used and worn. I had bought slippers so that was fine. The layout was a bit awkward. The mirror was placed on the opposite side of the room from the only plug so it was a bit challenging to try and do your hair lol. All in all, for the price, this was ideal for the three days I needed a place to call homebase! The area itself for being busy was quiet at night. I was able to sleep with the window open with minimal disruption from traffic. Traveling alone I felt safe coming and going. The tube station is right next-door and you can catch any bus going either way easily. If needed, I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic

Good location but insanely complicated check-in and door access. Room and bathroom facilities pared down to the absolute minimum and run down, but just about usable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Area was incredibly nice. Loved the convenience of having shops, train station, and bus stop right outside the door. Things like soaps, toilet papers, etc. were empty. Room was clean and nice. Hassle to take luggage up and down stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy to access and has lots of dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim-Dung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to transit. The carpet in the room didn’t seem clean. There was a lot of outside noise. the bathrooms were decent size and somewhat clean. I wish they had tables to set your things down in the bathrooms. The luggage storage was tight and small. The staff was friendly and helpful. The stay was decent for what we needed for a day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good price for the location

Single room is small but clean and comfortable. Your getting location rather than size! It's good though. Easy check-in/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
convenient and functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The accommodation is next to Brough tube station so has good transport links. It is very convenient for Borough High Street and Borough Market. A short walk to London Bridge or the Thames path. A good variety of places to eat close by. The shared bathroom was very clean but would benefit from hooks to hang towels, clothes etc. Room was small but well equipped with sink, tea tray and tv but not all the plugs worked, nor did the over-bed lamp. It was in need of decoration in Dec 2024. Location is convenient for transport links and room was acceptable for a short stay where we just needed a warm clean place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was very convenient to stay at
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service

No towels?!

Unmanned property. Check in was straightforward, but upon entering my room I discovered no towels. Difficult to address that when the property is unmanned. Never worth the £150 I paid in a million years.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gabriele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not waste your time and money

Terrible experience: cold showers (fixed about one hour later but too late for our timeline of events so we had to have ice cold showers - in December!!), faceless property without any staff on site, VERY noisy rooms (you can hear people walking and talking in adjacent rooms and upstairs) and to top it all off the maid walked in (we were still in bed) an hour before checkout time without even knocking on the door. Carpets in the hallways are very stained and look like a building site. Customer service has been very uncooperative and even implied we were lying, so we would highly recommend avoiding this brand of properties.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Please read before booking

Terrible plugs in the room only one worked there was damp on the ceiling above are heads room looked nothing like the photos feel ripped off the floor was more comfortable then the bed found someone’s hair on the pillows off arrival the door lock was had no back exposing the inside of it the light above the bed was held on by a wire and tape bathing in the hallway was a mess
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and Great Location

Nice clean hotel in a great central location. Room was clean, bathroom was much nicer than comparable hotels I have stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

nicola

Business traveller
TV with no remote & wires loose. no USB sockets to charge. Bathroom & toilet facilities separate from room/down the corridor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024