address : Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, United Kingdom
The O2 Arena, also commonly referred to as the North Greenwich Arena, became particularly famous for being the venue of the 2012 Summer Olympics, as well as the 2012 Summer Paralympics. The huge, multipurpose stadium is completely indoor and is situated right in the middle of the O2, a surrounding entertainment complex.
The area boasts a diverse selection of cheap hotels, budget friendly b&b’s and apartments for rent near the O2 indoor arena. Last minute deals are also regularly available making the city’s accommodations more affordable.
E14 9SH, London, South Quay, Marsh Wall
This stylish 4-star hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Canary Wharf London Underground Station and one Tube stop from the O2 Arena. It has modern, air-conditioned rooms, a gym, free Wi-Fi in public areas, and... read more
E14 9JB, London, 5 Fairmont Avenue, Canary Wharf
4-star Radisson Blu Edwardian, New Providence Wharf offers elegant décor, free Wi-Fi and a gym. Blackwall and East India DLR stations are both 10 minutes' walk away, and the O2 Arena and ExCel Centre are... read more
E14 8GG, London, 9-11 Byng Street,(Off Westferry Road),South Quay
Situated in lively Canary Wharf, the luxury Marlin apartments are a 10-minute drive from the O2 Arena. The stylish apartments offer private parking and free internet access, with the option to upgrade to super-fast 100MB... read more
E14 4ED, London, 22 Hertsmere Road, Canary Wharf
In the vibrant Canary Wharf area, this 5-star landmark hotel has luxury rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness suite. There is easy access to London City Airport and the O2 Arena. Each spacious room at London... read more
E14 9PE, London, 1 Baffin Way
Just metres from lively Canary Wharf, the Ibis London Docklands Canary Wharf features free Wi-Fi, a modern restaurant and 24-hour front desk. Canary Wharf London Underground Station is a 10-minute walk away. The spacious, sound-proofed... read more
SE10 0GD, London, Bugsbys Way
Situated on the Greenwich Peninsula, this Holiday Inn Express offers modern, air-conditioned accommodation just a 15-minute walk from the O2 Arena, the IFS Cloud cable cars and North Greenwich tube station. Free WiFi is available... read more
E14 9SJ, London, 163 Marsh Wall, Docklands,
Britannia International Hotel Canary Wharf has spacious rooms and limited free WiFi access in bedrooms, just 600 metres from Canary Wharf Underground Station. The traditional rooms at Britannia International Canary Wharf have private bathrooms, some... read more
E16 1EA, London, 1 Silvertown Way, Canning Town
This modern hotel is in London Docklands, 0.2 km from Canning Town Station, a 20-minute drive from the O2 Arena and a 10-minute drive from the ExCel Exhibition Centre. It has large air-conditioned rooms with... read more
E16 1AL, London, Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway
With a stylish restaurant and cocktail bar, Crowne Plaza London-Docklands features a modern leisure centre with views over Royal Victoria Dock. The 4-star hotel is a 10-minute drive from Canary Wharf. The luxury bedrooms have... read more
E16 1AB, London, 9 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock
With views over Royal Victoria Dock, ibis London Excel-Docklands is less than a minute walk from the ExCeL exhibition centre and the Emirates Air Line cable car system that leads to the O2 Arena. It... read more
E16 1AA, London, 7 Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock,
This 4-star hotel is 150 metres from the ExCeL Exhibition Centre and close to the O2 arena, Canary Wharf and London City Airport. The Novotel London Excel has stylish, modern rooms each with a large... read more
E14 5SF, London, 80 Boardwalk Place, Trafalgar Way
Situated in the heart of London’s Canary Wharf business district, Fraser Place offers luxury serviced apartments surrounded by a stunning skyline. Apartments have modern kitchens and lounge areas. Residents are just a 5-minute walk to... read more
SE10 0BE, London, 68 River Way, Greenwich
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the O2 Arena, The Pilot Inn offers beautiful, boutique bedrooms. Full English breakfasts are provided, along with free Wi-Fi access and a traditional pub restaurant. Chic and brightly furnished, each... read more
E16 1XL, London, Royal Victoria Dock
Located less than a minute's walk from ExCeL London, the Sunborn London is a floating super-yacht hotel docked in Royal Victoria Dock, boasting free WiFi access, a bar and a restaurant. The hotel is 7... read more
SE10 0TW, London, 1 Waterview Drive
InterContinental London - The O2, an IHG hotel offers modern luxury on the Greenwich Peninsula. Guests can enjoy stylish accommodation with a spa, signature dining and rooms with views of the River and The O2.... read more
E14 9RZ, London, Canary Wharf, 3 South Quay Square
NY-LON Corporate Apartments has city views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in London, 600 metres from Canary Wharf Underground Station. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, river views, a seating area, a... read more
E14 9TP, London, 40 Marsh Wall
Featuring a roof terrace with 360 views across the London skyline, Novotel London Canary Wharf also benefits from an on-site gym, pool and contemporary restaurant and bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Each... read more
E14 0AE, London, 117 Poplar High Street
Set in London, within a short walk from Canary Wharf and the DLR network offering direct links to Bank, Lansbury Heritage Hotel features boutique accommodation with complimentary access to a spa centre, as well as... read more
E14 9QZ, London, 10 Gaselee Street
Set in London, 750 metres (air distance) from O2 Arena and 3.1 km from Greenwich, Canary Wharf Studios features accommodation with free WiFi and massage services. All self-catered units feature parquet floors and are fitted... read more
SE10 0AN, London,
Set in London, within a 5-minute drive from the O2 Arena, Apartments Near The O2 offers accommodation with seating area. Free WiFi is available. The accommodation comes with a TV and a private bathroom with... read more
E16 1ED, London, 8 Silvertown Way
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, ibis London Canning Town offers pet-friendly accommodation in London. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with a... read more
E14 9YF, London, 20 Crossharbour Plaza
Ideally situated in Canary Wharf, The Collective Canary Wharf features stylish studio rooms fitted with a flat-screen smart TV, a well-equipped kitchenette, private bathroom with free toiletries, a laptop safe and a hair dryer. It... read more
E14 9RP, London,
Canary Wharf Apartments is located in the Tower Hamlets district of London, 5.3 km from West Ham, 5.4 km from Tower of London and 5.7 km from Tower Bridge. The 3-star apartment is 1.1 km... read more
E14 9PB, London, 1 fairmount avenue
Featuring river views, London Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment minutes walk from Canary Wharf provides accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 1.3 km from Canary Wharf Underground Station. Including a garden, this apartment also... read more
E14 0BG, London, Poplar High Street
Offering city views, 2 Bedrooms Modern Central London Apartment, Full Kitchen, 5 minutes Tube Station is an accommodation situated in London, 1.4 km from Canary Wharf Underground Station and 3.3 km from West Ham. This... read more
E16 1YY, London, 19 Western Gateway
Featuring a terrace, The Perfect inn is situated in the Newham district of London, 3.4 km from West Ham and 4 km from Canary Wharf Underground Station. Free WiFi is providedthroughout the property. A flat-screen... read more
E16 1LP, London, Thorne Close
Spacious London Excel 3 bedrooms, Full Kitchen, Apartment is located in the Newham district of London, 3.9 km from Canary Wharf Underground Station, 5.2 km from Stratford Tube Station and 5.5 km from East Ham.... read more
E14 9QW, London, Bridge House Quay
Located 1.2 km from Canary Wharf Underground Station and 3.6 km from West Ham, Mansion House with Spacious Apartments close to Excel London and CanaryWharf in London provides air-conditioned accommodation with views of the garden... read more
E14 9TS, London, Unit 58 & 59 Skyline village Canary Wharf,
Featuring 3-star accommodation, Wns HOTEL is set in London, 1 km from Canary Wharf Underground Station and 4.5 km from West Ham. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. Private... read more
E14 8FQ, London, 15 Westferry Road
Set in London, 700 metres from Canary Wharf Underground Station, and Tower of London reachable within 4.6 km, Cove Landmark Pinnacle offers a fitness centre, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The aparthotel offers a... read more
London has a reputation of being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with people from Europe, Asia and North America frequenting the city to indulge in its unique culture and heritage. The city itself can be quite expensive to live in, so it is important for tourists to seek out affordable accommodation that will allow them to focus their budgets on the other pleasures that London has to offer. One of the most frequented locations within UK’s capital is the O2 Arena.
Located in the Greenwich Peninsula in London, the arena gets its name from the telecom giant, O2. Since its establishment, the venue has been used to conduct some of the largest entertainment and sporting events in the world, owing to its immense size as well as capacity.
When staying for one night or the weekend in a bed and breakfast, a breakfast is served and is included in the room rate. Many well priced and low cost establishments offer also free Wifi internet access. Some have a swimming pool and gym as well.
The O2 arena is located on the other side of the Thames River from the Excel Centre. Accommodation near the Excel Centre can be found in the London Docklands area.
The O2 Arena was commissioned to be built in 2001, with construction beginning in 2003. Although the entire project was only fully completed in 2007, once the interior of the large dome was built, it became the venue for the annual Crisis Open Christmas event, organized by the locally well-known charity, Crisis.
When it comes to seating, the complex borrows floor plans from the Manchester Arena. Seating inside can be shifted around, with even the ground surface being modifiable.
The ground surface consists of a basketball court, a conference area, concert locations, an ice rink and an exhibition area. Particular segments of the arena can also be hired out individually for private events.
Currently, it boasts of being the third most popular venue across the world with regard to music concerts, only being outranked by the Manchester Arena in Manchester city centre and Madison Square Garden in New York City. The O2 also growns in popularity as being a major sporting venue. Another major complex in the UK is the SSE Hydro in Glasgow.
Individuals visiting London, looking to stay near the O2 Arena can choose from a number of accommodation options. Apart from the four and five star hotels in and around the area, affordable lodgings for the night in the form of cheap hotels and local bed and breakfast rooms are also available.
Many of these options offer basic amenities in great locations, as well as some of the most breathtaking views of London’s city centre. Canary Wharf London Underground Station and Blackwall Station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) are within close distance.
For those with a smaller budget we can recommend 2 star Ibis London Docklands.
Several other hotel or apartment accommodations can be found around the centre close by in the Docklands of East London near by the Canary Wharf tube station and in the Greenwich area. Some of the most popular ones are the Ibis Docklands, the Marriott West India Quay, the Britannia International Hotel and the Radisson Blue Edwardian New Providence Wharf.
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Name : The O2 Arena
Location : on the Greenwich Peninsula in London, England
Closest Underground Railway Station : the nearest underground station is the North Greenwich tube station, which was opened just before the millennium exhibition.
The station lies on the Jubilee Line. The walk from North Greenwich underground station to The O2 is approximately 200m or 219 yards.
Travelling International : Eurostar international trains arrive at St Pancras railway station, which is very close to Kings Cross train station. From here you can catch the bus or tube.
London’s Heathrow, Gatwick (view accommodation) and Stansted airports are connected by Express rail services with Paddington, Victoria rail and coach terminus and Liverpool Street stations. From here you can catch the tube or bus to reach the O2 arena. London City Airport lies on the DLR.
Address : Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, England, United Kingdom
Postcode district : SE10
London Borough : Royal Borough of Greenwich
Region : South East London
County : Greater London
Tel : +44 20 8463 2000
Operated : by Ansco Arena Limited (AEG Live) Europe
Capacity : 20,000 (depending on event)
Opened : in 2007
Nearest Hotels : in South East London, close to North Greenwich Station and Canary Wharf.
Up at the O2 (London SE10 0DX, England): enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of London from the viewing platform in the centre of the roof of the venue, before finishing with a thrilling descent back to base. It’s an exhilarating experience.
The Emirates Aviation Experience (North Greenwich, Edmund Halley Way, London SE10 0FR): informative, interactive and fun aviation experience next to the Greenwich cable car station.
Emirates Air Line – Greenwich Peninsula (Emirates Cable Car Terminal, Edmund Halley Way, SE10 0FR England): board a sky lift for stunning views over the River Thames. The cable car is very spacious and well kept.
British Music Experience (The Bubble, The O2, London SE10 0DX, England): interactive museum of popular music. The museum is unique and tells the story of the music evolution in Britain.
