What's it like in Barbican?

Barbican is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its bars and cathedral. Are you looking for Barbican travel tips? Be sure to check out Barbican Centre and The Curve while you're in the neighborhood.

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 center and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Montcalm Brewery Townhouse and Malmaison London .

How many hotels will I 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 accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Barbican.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Barbican?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Barbican, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do around this London neighborhood?

Barbican Centre, Golden Lane Leisure Centre, and Museum of London are family favorites to check out in Barbican. The Curve and St. Giles Cripplegate are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. Favorite places to visit in the surrounding area include Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London 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.

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Our top choices for Barbican hotels

1. Citadines Barbican London

Barbican

Mudhu

￥31,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

2. Montcalm Brewery, London City

Barbican

Marley

￥35,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

3. Montcalm Brewery Townhouse

Barbican

Alan

￥35,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

4. Malmaison London

Barbican

Paul

￥30,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

5. easyHotel London City Shoreditch

Barbican

Amy

￥16,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

6. Old Street by Excel Apartments

Barbican

Kevin

￥31,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

7. Fox and Anchor

Barbican

Max

￥41,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

8. Whitecross Street Collection

Barbican

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

9. Farringdon Rooms

Barbican

￥22,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

10. Clayton Hotel London Wall

0.7 km from Barbican

Vincent

￥33,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

11. LSE Rosebery Hall - Campus Accommodation

1.1 km from Barbican

DAVID

￥13,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

12. ANDAZ LONDON LIVERPOOL STREET, BY HYATT

1 km from Barbican

Animesh

￥73,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

13. Point A London Liverpool Street

1.2 km from Barbican

Chloe Rebecca

￥18,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

14. One Hundred Shoreditch

1.3 km from Barbican

Tijani

￥45,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

15. Pan Pacific London

1.1 km from Barbican

Kate

￥87,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

16. Marrable's Farringdon Hotel

0.6 km from Barbican

Frederick

￥34,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

17. Strand Palace Hotel

City of Westminster, 2.1 km from Barbican

Brady

￥31,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

18. The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

2.1 km from Barbican

Andrey

￥25,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

19. Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG

1.4 km from Barbican

Allison

￥31,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

20. The Chamberlain Hotel

1.7 km from Barbican

Shamssan

￥34,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels in Barbican

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Citadines Barbican London	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Malmaison London	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Montcalm Brewery Townhouse	4.5 star property	8.4 Very Good 970 reviews	View
Montcalm Brewery, London City	5.0 star property	8.0 Very Good 1,001 reviews	View
easyHotel London City Shoreditch	3.0 star property	7.2 Good 949 reviews	View

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