The Hoxton, Southwark
A design-led boutique hotel a few minutes from the Tate Modern and the South Bank.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is The Hoxton, Southwark worth it?
The Hoxton, Southwark deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A buzzy lobby-bar scene and sharp rooms make it a great base for couples and solo workers — but the cheapest rooms are genuinely tiny, and you're a tube ride from the West End.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep The Hoxton, Southwark.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Hoxton, Southwark is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, The Hoxton, Southwark is an easy yes.
You care about the visual experience
The Hoxton, Southwark rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip The Hoxton, Southwark.
You're watching the budget
The Hoxton, Southwark can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You want the trip to feel easy
The Hoxton, Southwark offers some relaxation, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
The night matters
The Hoxton, Southwark offers some nightlife, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Tate Modern & the South Bank (10 min)
- Borough Market (12 min)
- Blackfriars & Southwark tube (<6 min)
- West End theatres (~25 min)
- Quiet at night — it's an office district
What you're paying for
Four tiers — Shoebox → Snug → Cosy → Roomy. The rate includes a breakfast bag and an hour of free local calls, with no resort fee. Shoebox rooms are genuinely tiny; for a stay over two nights, size up to Cosy.
Plan it well
- Cost
- £180–260 / night
- Timing
- Year-round; book early for summer weekends
- Booking
- Direct or OTA; check-in 3pm, 24h lobby bar
- Getting there
- Blackfriars & Southwark tube both under 6 min on foot