Craftsman José Raido is behind this attractive and original family-run hotel, near Camberwell Green.
The colours are as vivid as a Mexican sunset. Bathroom products are organic, as are the pastries and cereals served for breakfast in an icon-filled dining room that also operates as a 24hr honesty bar with an impressive range of rums. Single rooms come with a shared bathroom, there is free Wi-Fi throughout and each bedroom is uniquely decorated with throws and art. Church Street is fantastically kitsch and distinctive and all for prices that start as low as £55. Colourful decoration is quite literally everywhere here - one room is cobalt blue, while another is painted in lime green - but that only adds to the holiday feeling of Church Street. This hotel may be a little rough around the edges, but it is arty to its core.
Time Out tip: If you want a cheap-eat to go alongside your cheap hotel, do not miss out on the incredible Falafel and Shawarma just down the road. There’s pretty much always a queue, but for a very good reason. And if that doesn’t quite tickle your taste buds, Camberwell has some other great foodie options, too. Time Out favourite Mondo Sondo does the menu at the Grove Tavern, and Silk Road has some of the best Sichuan food in the whole of London.
Address: 29-33 Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8TR
Price: Starting at £55
Closest transport: Oval tube