Meeting room's: Costs, sizes and availability in key London locations

The cost of meeting rooms has been gradually rising around London since the pandemic, what's more the number of days people are willing to meet in general has been reduced from 5 to 3 for the most part. High costs and overcrowding are now commonplace. But how much will a room actually set you back?

This Leanspace guide is here with all you need to know on the subject with range and average costs of meeting rooms from key office providers like FORA , WeWork , Landmark , Uncommon , IWG/Regus , Runway East , x+why , and many more around London’s largest transport hubs.

Locations assessed

(Radius of 1km [7-10 minute walk] applied to each station)

1. Euston
2. Paddington
3. Liverpool Street
4. London Bridge
5. King’s Cross
6. Victoria
7. Waterloo

Insights by Location

1. Euston Station

Locations: 13

Best for: Small to medium-sized professional meetings.

Highlights: Affordable options starting at £50/hour. Premium venues like Wallacespace cater to higher-end needs.

Average meeting room cost:

• Small (1-7 people): £63/hour
• Medium (8-15 people): £123/hour
• Large (16+ people): £240/hour

2. Paddington Station

Locations: 8

Best for: Teams seeking central, upscale meeting spaces.

Highlights: Premium spaces such as Paddington Works offer excellent amenities at up to £355/hour for large rooms.

Average room costs:

• Small Rooms (1-7 people): £74/hour
• Medium Rooms (8-15 people): £122/hour
• Large Rooms (16+ people): £240/hour

3. Liverpool Street Station

Locations: 74

Best For: Budget-conscious professionals and corporate meetings.

Highlights: The largest selection (74 locations), with small rooms from £30/hour and premium options like Fora for larger gatherings.

Average room costs:

• Small Rooms (1-7 people): £52/hour
• Medium Rooms (8-15 people): £102/hour
• Large Rooms (16+ people): £192/hour

4. London Bridge Station

Locations: 38

Best For: High-end events and team strategy days.

Highlights: Premium venues in iconic locations, such as The Shard, with large rooms reaching £420/hour.

Average room costs:

• Small Rooms (1-7 people): £67/hour
• Medium Rooms (8-15 people): £125/hour
• Large Rooms (16+ people): £250/hour

5. King’s Cross Station

Locations: 12

Best For: Flexible, cost-effective spaces for teams of all sizes.

Highlights: Budget-friendly options like LentaSpace (£25/hour) alongside premium offerings at Fora.

Average room costs:

• Small Rooms (1-7 people): £55/hour
• Medium Rooms (8-15 people): £135/hour
• Large Rooms (16+ people): £242/hour

6. Victoria Station

Locations: 14

Best For: Diverse options catering to startups and established businesses.

Highlights: Affordable small rooms start at £40/hour, with high-end spaces like Fora Greencoat Place offering large rooms up to £669/hour.

Average room costs:

• Small Rooms (1-7 people): £63/hour
• Medium Rooms (8-15 people): £127/hour
• Large Rooms (16+ people): £297/hour

7. Waterloo Station

Locations: 15

Best For: Versatile meeting spaces with excellent transport links.

Highlights: A wide selection of venues, from laid-back pubs to high-end office spaces. Prices range from £35 to £90 per hour for small rooms.

• Small Rooms (1-7 people): £58/hour
• Medium Rooms (8-15 people): £115/hour
• Large Rooms (16+ people): £215/hour

Venues:

eOffice

• One of their 5 spaces across London their Strand location (1 km from Waterloo) offers meeting rooms on-demand Monday - Friday (0900 - 1800).
• Visit eoffice.net or call +44 870 888 8888 to enquire about a space.

Key takeaways (for your specific needs)

• Best for Budget: Liverpool Street offers small rooms starting at £30/hour.
• Best for Premium Needs: London Bridge and Victoria provide high-end, iconic locations.
• Most Variety: Liverpool Street boasts the largest selection of meeting rooms.
• Most Affordable Small Rooms: King’s Cross with prices as low as £25/hour.

Wrapping up

Across all 7 top London transport hubs the cost of a meeting room averages £61.71/hour for a small, £121.29/hour for a medium and £239.43/hour for a large. Prices many are considering finding alternative solutions as knowledge of appropriate public meeting spaces (hotels, cafes, restaurants, bars) expands, in many cases aiding mammoth yearly savings.

See our latest guide on Central London: Your Top 10 Budget-Friendly Meeting Room Alternatives to get started. Also explore the broader context of accessible and flexible locations across London with The Leanspace Informal Meeting Space Series (Explained) .

For professionals and teams needing more private or longer-duration options, Day Offices: London's Best Options for Remote Teams complements this guide well.