The Hoxton, Southwark

At The Hoxton, Southwark, in London, Seabird’s windows open onto a terrace above the rooftops.

I would come for a weekend of galleries, restaurants and evenings at the hotel: the lobby gives you somewhere to settle after a day out. If you plan to spend many hours in your room, compare the larger categories before booking.

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Is it for you?

For a couple, I would start with Cosy and book one evening at Seabird, the rooftop restaurant.

I’d ask for
A Cosy and a Seabird table at your preferred time.
Worth knowing
Seabird recommends booking for lunch and dinner.
A Hoxton bedroom’s burgundy headboard and reading lamps

Like a regular

Inside The Hoxton, Southwark

7 min readHow we write the guide

  1. Stock the fridge

    The lobby shop sells beer, wine and snacks at high-street prices. Your room already has a mini-fridge, along with tea, coffee, water and fresh milk.

  2. Breakfast at the door

    For a light breakfast, fill in the bag on the desk and hang it outside: it comes back with a pastry, orange juice and fruit. £5 is added to the bill.

  3. A pass for a workout

    If you train when you travel, head to the 12th floor: the Feel Good Gym is free for hotel guests and open around the clock.

What The Hoxton, Southwark is

The 192-room Southwark Hoxton stands on Blackfriars Road, with concrete ceilings and exposed brick recalling the neighbourhood’s factories and tanneries. Jealous Gallery selects the art in the bedrooms. Albie serves food throughout the day at street level.

For a small wedding, The Apartment holds up to 35 for the ceremony and 32 for a seated meal. Book the space through the hotel’s events team.

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do The Hoxton, Southwark’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. Guests like returning after a day of sightseeing and using the Underground for the rest of London.

  2. Room

    7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests praise the bed and furnishings. In a review published on 10 October 2026, one guest finds wardrobe and sink space tight when sharing.

  3. Staff and service

    8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Many remember helpful bartenders and staff. Others report slow bar service and requests that take effort to resolve.

  4. Breakfast

    6 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Some guests enjoy breakfast; service timing and the bill feature among reservations.

  5. Price

    One reviewer finds the stay worth the rate; another finds the room small for the price.

How we count
The Hoxton, Southwark in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.59696%
Room6.810665%
Staff and service7.419075%
Breakfast5.93855%
Price–3342%

230 guests said so on Google, from 30 October 2024 to 28 October 2026. Google reviews with text from 28 October 2024 to 28 October 2026; up to the latest 500. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in London: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 29 October 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against in London:

Price: for 2, the night of 9 January 2027, from £151 on Google Hotels on 28 October 2026.

The lounge and a bedroom with tall windows

The entrance-level lounge and a bedroom with a burgundy headboard, in Georgie May’s tour published in 2024.

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The lounge, between brick columns and large windows, through to the counter. Video published on 3 April 2024.from 0:12 · Georgie May · 3 April 2024Watch on YouTube
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The filmed bedroom, with its burgundy headboard, panelled walls and tall windows. Video published on 3 April 2024.from 0:26 · Georgie May · 3 April 2024Watch on YouTube

Good to know before you book

  • The entrance is on a red route: only black cabs can stop outside. Arrange a permitted drop-off point if arriving in another car. Source.

  • Flexy Time applies to direct bookings made at least 72 hours ahead: choose your arrival and departure times. Other bookings follow 2pm check-in and noon check-out. Source.

Rooms and suites

SnugSnug16 m² · Queen · 2 adultsWall-to-wall windows and a rainfall shower. This is the category for travelling light.View the room CosyCosy17–21 m² · Queen · 2 adultsA full-length mirror, parquet flooring and a built-in wardrobe.View the room RoomyRoomy20–21 m² · Super king or twins · 2 adults + 1 childA cot for ages 0–2 or an extra bed up to age 12 is available on request.View the room Roomy • UpRoomy • Up26 m² · Super king or twins · 2 adults + 1 childMore floor space, wall-to-wall windows and a walk-in shower.View the room BiggyBiggy35 m² · Super king · 2 adults + 1 childA window seat, freestanding wardrobe and a larger bathroom with a shower.View the room Double • UpDouble • Up41.81 m² · 2 bedrooms · 4 adults + 1 child2 connecting bedrooms and 2 bathrooms: a king or twins in one room, a queen in the other. The fifth bed is for a child.View the room

Getting to the hotel

Address40 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NY

The Hoxton, Southwark in London

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The Hoxton, Southwark reviews

Google1204 ratings4.5/5

Guest voices

Google

A friends’ trip on the South Bank

A group of friends likes walking to the Tate and National Gallery and using Southwark station for the rest of the city.

Google · published 28 October 2026View on Google
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Corridors and the after-work bar

A guest reports noise carrying from the corridor and a very busy after-work bar, with waits for service.

Google · published 21 October 2026View on Google

Before your stay

Where do I park?

Parking is off-site at ParkBee APCOA on Cornwall Road, about a 10-minute walk according to the hotel. The area falls within both the Congestion Charge and ULEZ zones; check your vehicle’s conditions before driving here. Source.

Can you store my bags?

Yes. Luggage storage is free during your stay and on arrival and departure days. Source.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hoxton, Southwark?

For one night and 2 adults: £433 on 17 November 2026, £318 on 15 December 2026, £263 on 19 January 2027. The references do not identify a room category or verify taxes and fees. Google Hotels prices, checked on 28 October 2026.

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A Hoxton bedroom’s burgundy headboard and reading lamps
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A Double Up connecting bedroom with a wall-to-wall window
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A Hoxton bedroom with a window and burgundy headboard
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The hanging space with a mirror and wood-panelled wall
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