Waterloo welcomes novice visitors and seasoned travellers who are eager to partake in the wealth of bustling activities that central London offers through its energetic district. This thriving region gives you access to mesmerising places and an excellent transportation system in the tube and train. To recharge your batteries so that you can enjoy the many attractions and venues, you will need an accommodation for the night to suit your budget and travel needs.
Near Waterloo Station in London, there is an ample selection of studio apartments, bed and breakfast inns, cheap hotels, hostels, b&b’s and guest rooms to make your stay in this cosmopolitan hub memorable. You will have access to areas such as South Bank and Lambeth; and your transportation needs will be simplified with rail and underground facilities.
SE1 7RY, London, 1 Addington Street
Situated on London's South Bank, this modern and family-friendly hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from the River Thames and London Eye. The Park Plaza County Hall London offers a bar, gym, and a... read more
SE1 7PB, London, London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road
With fantastic views of Big Ben and the River Thames, this historic 5-star Marriott hotel boasts a swimming pool and relaxing sauna. Its spacious rooms include luxurious bathrobes and Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests get free... read more
SE1 8RQ, London, 284 To 302 Waterloo Road
In a stylish new building, H10 London Waterloo features an innovative restaurant and luxury bedrooms. Just 15 minutes’ walk from Parliament Square and Big Ben, the hotel has free Wi-Fi. With floor-to-ceiling windows and views... read more
SE1 7UT, London, Westminster Bridge Road
Located on the South Bank of the Thames, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is set opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, on the South Bank. It is less than a 5-minute walk from... read more
SW1A 2EJ, London, 2 Whitehall Court
Between the River Thames and Trafalgar Square, this beautiful 5-star hotel has a luxurious mix of history and modern style. It has a restaurant, the gym is open and river views. It is a Grade... read more
SE1 0JA, London, 71-79 Southwark Street
Mercure London Bridge has spacious, air-cooled rooms, a gym and a Marco Pierre White New York Italian restaurant. On London’s South Bank, it is 400 metres from the Tate Modern gallery and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.... read more
SE1 0AJ, London, 30 Borough Road
Just a 10-minute walk from South Bank, The Bridge Hotel offers easy acces by two elevators to modern rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Elephant & Castle Underground Station is a 5-minute walk away. Rooms at... read more
SE11 6DX, London, Lambeth Walk
The London Waterloo Hostel 16-40 years in DORMS has a lively atmosphere with most of our guests being aged 18-40 years of age and therefore may not be suitable for guests over 40 years of... read more
WC2R 0EU, London, Strand
Originally opened in 1889, the world-famous Savoy Hotel is situated on the banks of the Thames and less than 5 minutes' walk from The British Museum and The Royal Opera House. The hotel was once... read more
SW1A 2BD, London, Whitehall Place
The Corinthia London is located just steps from Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. It boasts restaurants, bars, a florist and London's spa. Spacious, air-conditioned rooms have décor blending the hotel’s 1885 character with amenities. With city... read more
SE1 8NZ, London, 49 Blackfriars Road
With free Wi-Fi throughout, a 24 hour reception and a 24 hour meal and drinks menu, the Ibis London Blackfriars offers modern rooms in central London. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Waterloo Station, the Tate... read more
SE1 8NZ, London, 46 Blackfriars Road
Situated in Southwark, South East London, Novotel London Blackfriars is a contemporary hotel, less than 300 metres from Blackfriars Bridge. The hotel offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, a restaurant and bar, recreational facilities, a pool and... read more
SE1 8XA, London, 157 Waterloo Road
Located just 5 minutes’ walk from Waterloo train station, Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo also features free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre with the latest cardio and weights equipment. Each air-conditioned guest room at the... read more
SE1 9PD, London, 20 Upper Ground
Located on the banks of the River Thames, Sea Containers London is in the famed Sea Containers House, just a 7-minute walk from the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. The hotel is also 15... read more
SE1 0UG, London, 2-8 Great Suffolk Street
Escape to Hilton London Bankside the contemporary design-led hotel located in the heart of the vibrant cultural quarter of Bankside. Situated within walking distance of some of London’s premier sites including The Tate Modern and... read more
SE1 7RW, London, 118-120 Westminster Bridge Road
Point A Hotel London Westminster is located in central London, 700 metres from London Eye and 900 metres from Houses of Parliament. Every room is compact and well designed, featuring a comfortable Hynosis bed, en-suite... read more
SE1 7DP, London, 6 Hercules Road
Offering a restaurant and bar, Park Plaza London Waterloo is located in London, a short walk from Lambeth North underground station and less than a 10-minute walk from Westminster Bridge and the London Eye on... read more
WC2R 0DA, London, 11 ADAM STREET Covent Garden
Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity Covent Garden is located on the Strand in the heart of the West End theatre district and just a few minutes stroll from Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. All rooms include... read more
SE1 7HR, London, 111 Westminster Bridge Road
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Marlin Waterloo offers accommodation in London. Buckingham Palace is 2 km from the property. The property offers kitchen and laundry facilities, as well as an on site gym. You... read more
WC2N 6JN, London, 18-20 York's Building
ARCORE Premium Rental Apartments - Covent Garden offers accommodation set in London, a 3-minute walk from Savoy Theatre and a 4-minute walk from Trafalgar Square. Complimentary WiFi is featured. Some units also have a kitchen... read more
SE1 9JU, London, 2 Blackfriars Road, Upper Ground
Located a 13-minute walk from London Eye, Bankside, Autograph Collection features an outside terrace, restaurant and bar. Featuring a fitness centre, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.1 km from Somerset House,... read more
SE1 8PB, London, 40 Blackfriars Road
The Hoxton, Southwark is located by the Blackfriars Bridge in London, within walking distance from the South Bank and some of the main attractions of the city. The rooms at this hotel are designed with... read more
SW1A2HW, London, 3-5 Great Scotland Yard
The iconic Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt is located in one of the most prestigious and historical areas in London. Just around the corner from Trafalgar Square and moments away from the River... read more
When staying near Waterloo Station you will be in the cultural heart of the city due to its vibrant art scene and presence of such majestic theatres as The Old Vic and the Young Vic. Other places to consider are Westminster’s landmark House of Parliament, as well taking a cruise on the River Thames. Waterloo’s relevance in English history dates back to the success of the British Army in the Battle of Waterloo of 1815.
Therefore, its significance permeates throughout the district that bears its name with links to the battle. The history of the depot dates back to mid 19th century when the original terminal was opened in 1848. It underwent major renovations in the early 20th century, where it became a larger and more important transportation terminus.
Today, it serves as a major transit centre, as an estimated 170 million passengers use the station yearly. Being centrally located, you can easily get to different areas. One such place is Southbank, which is brimming with the cultural activity of museum, galleries and venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, the London Eye and Aquarium and the National Theatre.
Southbank also offers a wide selection of bars, cafés and restaurants that are five minutes from the station. The Lower Marsh District, which is also a short walk away from the station, offers you many independent and unique shops and restaurants. You can also delight in the recently inaugurated Lower Marsh Saturday Market.
As Waterloo rail and underground station represents London’s entrance point to major tourist attractions such as Shakespeare Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern Art Museum, there is a greater influx of visitors to the area. Hence, the need for affordable accommodation options has also grown. The area is within easy reach of both start and finish line of the marathon of London.
There is an ample selection of locales such as bed and breakfast, affordable b&b’s, cheap hotels, hostels and guest rooms near Waterloo Station to facilitate your stay in the central district. Comfortable bed and breakfast inns are attractive options for reducing expenses. Many cosy b&b’s are also small or medium sized properties with none of the standard frills provided by the major chains.
No frills family rooms geared towards couples with small children and single rooms for one person are available for reasonable rates. Studio apartments for rent strategically located nearby for sightseeing or shopping can also be considered as options during your leisure stay.
By staying in this area, you will have the ideal location to connect via the tube and train to the rest of London, as well as having the most suitable accommodation for the night away from home. A very popular hotel is 4 star Park Plaza County Hall. This accommodation is minutes from Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, London Aquarium, the National Theatre, and Westminster and Waterloo stations.
Also well placed and one of the most luxurious hotels around is 5 star The Royal Horseguards.
Name : London Waterloo Station
London Waterloo railway station serves trains to south-west England. Waterloo St is the largest station in the UK by area. Waterloo is only 5 minutes walk from the London Eye and 10 minutes to Westminster.
Waterloo tube station (London Underground) is the second busiest station on the network. The underground station is directly below the railway station.
Eurostar train services no longer call at Waterloo and the international part of Waterloo station is now closed. All Eurostar train services now run to and from St Pancras International, where you can find plenty of accommodation as well.
Location : in the city center of London UK, in the borough of Camden.
Address : Waterloo Rd, Greater London SE1 8SW, United Kingdom
Train Line : regular trains are operated by South West Trains. Longer-distance rail destinations go to Southampton Hampshire, Woking, Basingstoke Hampshire, Reading Berkshire, Portsmouth Hampshire and Bournemouth Dorset.
Tube : Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee and Waterloo and City lines serve Waterloo Underground – Tube station.
Served by : train operating companies — South West Trains, Southeastern (London Waterloo East)
Operated and Managed : by Network Rail
Ticket Office : Available
Ticket Machines : Available
Public Wifi : is available
Sat Nav Postcode : SE1 8SW
Region : South East England
Borough : Borough of Lambeth
County : Greater London
From Heathrow Airport ?
From Heathrow airport take the Heathrow Express to Paddington then get the Bakerloo Line Underground.
From Gatwick Airport ?
From Gatwick to Waterloo take the London Victoria stopping train to Clapham Junction, then change trains to Waterloo.
Nearest Hotels : in the city center on York Road, Addington Street, Westminster Bridge Rd, Belvedere Road, Stamford Street, Kennington Road, and Blackfriars Road.
South Bank (Lambeth Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge, south to St George’s Circus, London SE1, England): southern bank of the River Thames opposite the City of Westminster. You can walk along the river Thames from Tower Bridge to Westminster.
The London Eye (South Bank of the river Thames, located opposite the Houses of Parliament, SE1 England): world famous Ferris wheel, also known as the Millennium Wheel. The view from the top is great.
Southbank Centre (Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX, United Kingdom): The Southbank Centre offers a range of cultural experiences. The complex consists out of 3 venues : the Royal Festival Hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Hayward Gallery. It’s Europe’s largest centre for the arts.
