Finding somewhere to stay that actually means it when it says “dogs welcome” matters more in London than almost anywhere else in the UK — this is a city where a “pet-friendly” badge on a booking site can mean anything from a genuine welcome kit to a hefty surcharge nobody mentioned until check-in. We went hotel by hotel, cottage agency by cottage agency, and only kept what we could verify directly from the property’s own policy page or a reputable booking platform.
Figo’s not really a city dog at heart, but London’s hotel scene has come a long way for dog owners who need to be here for work, a wedding, or just a weekend. Below is what we could verify as genuinely, currently dog-friendly, sorted by type. If you’re staying centrally, our guide to dog-friendly pubs, cafés and restaurants in London is worth pairing with wherever you book.
Dog-friendly hotels, aparthotels and pub-inns in London
Pet fees and size limits change, and several of the hotels below didn’t publish an exact fee or weight cap on their own page — so treat what’s below as a starting point and confirm directly with the hotel when you book.
- The Hoxton (four London locations: Shoreditch EC2A 3HU, Holborn WC1V 7BD, Shepherd’s Bush W12 8QE, Southwark SE1 8PB) — one dog per room up to 40lb (18kg), no extra fee. Dogs welcome in lobbies, bars and most restaurants group-wide (Seabird at Southwark and Llama Inn at Shoreditch are the exceptions); lead or carrier required in shared spaces. Guests get a “Hox Hounds” welcome kit — bowls, bed, treats, tag and poo bags. Mention your dog in Special Requests when booking. thehoxton.com official pet policy · verified 17 Oct 2026.
- The Egerton House Hotel — Egerton Terrace, Knightsbridge SW3 — £50 per night surcharge (service dogs exempt). Welcomes dogs “from Yorkshire Terrier to Great Dane,” no published weight cap. Lead at all times; allowed at doggy afternoon tea in the Dining Room, and in the Tea Room on Thursdays and Sundays only. Extras include a “Pet’s Pantry” dog menu and a £30 doggy afternoon tea. Hotel’s own pet policy page · View on Google Maps. Verified 17 Oct 2026.
- The Marylebone Hotel (Doyle Collection) — 47 Welbeck Street W1G 8DN — £50 flat cleaning fee. Small dogs/cats only, 10kg (22lb) limit, fully trained and kept restrained. Comes with bowls, bed, blanket and a welcome treat; reception can arrange grooming or dog-walking. Call or email ahead of booking with a pet. Doyle Collection’s own hotel page · View on Google Maps. Verified 17 Oct 2026.
- The Peninsula London — 1 Grosvenor Place SW1X 7HJ — £50 per night per dog (service animals free). Pets under 10kg welcome in restaurants and bars; not permitted in the Spa & Wellness Centre; a pet-walking service in nearby parks is available subject to availability; dogs must not be left alone in-room. Hotel’s own pet and service animals policy · View on Google Maps. Verified 17 Oct 2026.
- Rosewood London — 252 High Holborn WC1V 7EN — dogs (and cats) welcome free of charge. Welcome in all food and beverage outlets; must be leashed and cleaned up after; not allowed in the spa or fitness facilities. Hotel’s own policy page · View on Google Maps. Verified 17 Oct 2026.
- The Chelsea Townhouse — Chelsea SW3 (exact street number not published; call 020 7730 6466 to confirm) — £30/night for the first dog, £10/night each additional dog (max two dogs in most room types). Welcome in most rooms and suites, in the Garden Room for breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner, and in the private garden square opposite. Comes with a dog bed and blanket set up pre-arrival, bowls, a welcome treat, spare leads and towels, and local vet/dog-walk info at reception. Hotel’s own dog-friendly page · View on Google Maps. Verified 17 Oct 2026.
A few names we checked and left out: the Dog and Fox in Wimbledon, despite the name, explicitly states “pets are not allowed” on its own Booking.com listing; citizenM London Bankside‘s own page states pets aren’t allowed; and we couldn’t verify a published pet policy for Premier Inn, ibis, Qbic or Club Quarters’ London properties, so they’re left off rather than guessed at.
Dog-friendly camping and glamping in and around London
This is the thinnest category inside the Greater London boundary itself. Lee Valley itself backs onto some decent water for a dog that likes more than a paddle, covered in our round-up of where dogs are actually allowed to swim in London:
- Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park — Meridian Way, Edmonton N9 0AR (within Greater London) — pet-friendly pitches and units allow up to 2 dogs per booking at £4/night per dog, including caravan pitches, grass tent pitches, and specific “pet friendly” versions of the Cocoon T camping pod and Woodland cabin (separate no-pets versions of the same units also exist, so check which you book). On-site dog park and nearby walking routes. One caveat worth knowing: the site’s own booking terms also include a line stating dogs aren’t allowed in the accommodation units, which conflicts with the pet-friendly pod/cabin listings — worth a quick call to the site before booking a pod or cabin with a dog. pitchup.com listing · View on Google Maps.
Just over the Greater London boundary: Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone (Chingford, Essex) has pet-friendly Cocoon pods; Lee Valley Caravan Park, Dobbs Weir (Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire) has a pet-friendly “Wee Brave” wigwam; and Draysey Woods Nature Escape (Ockley, Surrey) is listed as dogs welcome with direct access to walks, though we couldn’t confirm live fee or restriction detail at the time of checking.
Self-catering cottages: honestly, there isn’t much in the city
This is the category where London itself comes up short, and we’d rather tell you that plainly than stretch a city-centre Airbnb listing to fit. There is essentially no dog-friendly self-catering cottage supply inside the Greater London boundary — cottage agencies like Sykes Cottages and Classic Cottages list properties “near London” or “close to London,” but these sit in the Home Counties, not within the GLA boundary itself.
The nearest genuine supply is in the Surrey Hills, just over the London boundary: a single-storey cottage in Westcott, Surrey (child and pet friendly, around 7 miles from Leatherhead), Holm Oaks Cottage in Busbridge, Surrey (pets allowed, around 6 miles from Guildford), and Garden Cottage in Farnham, Surrey (dog-friendly, with a heated pool, around 14 miles from Guildford). None of these publish an exact per-dog fee or dog limit on the listing page, so click through to the individual property for the full terms. Sykes Cottages’ Surrey dog-friendly listings.
If true in-city self-catering for dog owners is what you’re after, it mostly exists as serviced-apartment or Airbnb listings rather than the classic “cottage” product — a different search, and a different kind of verification, from what we’ve done here. And if you fancy exploring while you’re out that way, our guide to the best local dog walks in London covers options back toward the city.
What to check before you book a dog-friendly stay in London
- Ask what “dog-friendly” actually means there. Room only, or bars, restaurants and communal areas too? It genuinely varies hotel to hotel, as above.
- Get the fee and any weight or number limit in writing rather than relying on a general policy page — several of the hotels above don’t publish the exact figure.
- Check the policy on leaving your dog in the room. Some properties are fine with it if the dog settles; others ask you not to.
- A change of surroundings and a lot of new smells can unsettle a dog that’s usually solid at home. Keeping to something familiar — the same bed, the same bowl, a daily multivitamin chew if that’s part of your dog’s normal routine — helps more than anything elaborate; Calmshops’ 8-in-1 daily multivitamin chews are what we keep in Figo’s bag for exactly this.
- Speak to your vet before travel if your dog has any ongoing health condition, is anxious in new environments, or is due medication — this page is about accommodation, not advice on managing a dog’s health.
Are there dog-friendly hotels in central London?
Yes. Verified options include The Hoxton’s four London locations, The Egerton House Hotel, The Marylebone Hotel, The Peninsula London, Rosewood London and The Chelsea Townhouse — all state dogs are welcome on their own policy pages, though fees and size limits vary and are worth confirming directly before you book.
Can I find a dog-friendly cottage inside London?
Not really — there’s essentially no genuine dog-friendly self-catering cottage supply inside the Greater London boundary. The nearest verified supply sits just over the boundary in the Surrey Hills, around Westcott, Busbridge and Farnham.
Is there dog-friendly camping in London?
A small amount: Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park in Edmonton (within Greater London) has pet-friendly pitches and units, though its own booking terms contain a conflicting line about pets in accommodation units worth checking directly. A few more options sit just outside the boundary in Essex, Hertfordshire and Surrey.
Planning a stay? Our Dog Services in Greater London hub covers vets, sitters and groomers, and if you’re travelling in rather than flying, our London pet transport guide covers pet taxis and the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre.
