London guides for a 4 to 7 night stay

Plan a smarter week in London: pricing patterns, where to stay, one hotel vs one change, and the simple logistics that make it work.

Editorial Summary

URL: https://hotel-splitter.com/guides/london
Category/Topic: London city-break planning for 4–7 nights
Who this is for: Travellers planning a week in London who want value and a smooth plan (not a chaotic itinerary)
Why we wrote this: To give you a clear path through pricing, areas, and the “one easy switch” option
What’s inside: The core London hubs plus the best next reads for each stage of planning
Maintained by: Hotel Splitter Editorial

A smarter 4–7 nights in London

Most London trips are shaped by two realities: the “best” hotel isn’t best on every night, and one location can’t give you the whole city. A smarter week means matching your nights to the week’s rhythm and choosing bases that fit how you actually want to spend your time.

Choose your path

Save money on a 5–7 night stay → Save money on London hotels
Understand split stays and the one-change week → Split stays in London
Decide where to base yourself → Where to stay in London for a week
Handle availability and event spikes → Pricing and availability: why weeks spike
Make switching hotels straightforward → Logistics: switching and luggage
Want reassurance before you book? → Trust and how Hotel Splitter works

Recommended reading (London)

How to Save Money on London Hotels for a 5 to 7 Night Stay (the flagship guide)
Where to Stay a Week in London: Split It (area strategy)
One Hotel or Two in London? The One Change Decision Guide (the decision framework)

Quick questions people ask

Is one hotel ever better?

Yes. Sometimes one great hotel is the best answer for your dates — especially when the price and availability stay steady across the week.

Hotel Splitter’s job is to find the smartest plan for the whole trip. If a single-hotel stay is already the best-value option, we’ll show you that. If a one-switch split stay makes the week work better, you’ll see that too.

You’re always in control: choose one hotel, or choose one easy switch.

Do I get to pick exact neighbourhoods?

Not yet. Right now, you choose your dates and your maximum hotel changes, and we optimise the pairing across well-located hotels.

We show maps and details to help you sense-check the locations before you book.

Will switching waste a day?

For most travellers, it does not have to. We keep the changeover simple and show the distance and typical travel time between hotels before you book. Many people check out, store bags, explore for a few hours, then check in later.

If you are travelling light, you can also just keep your bag with you and carry on with your day.

Find your smarter week

Last updated: Jan 2026.