Best Hotels Near Waterloo Station, London
Our expert guide compares the best hotels near Waterloo Station in London, focusing on South Bank, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, river walks, family-friendly stays, business travel, practical transport, and easy sightseeing access.
Whether you want a hotel close to Waterloo Station, a family-friendly base near the London Eye, a landmark luxury stay by County Hall, an apartment-style option near South Bank, or a practical hotel with fast transport links, this guide helps you compare the strongest Waterloo hotel choices faster.
Quick Guide
Is Waterloo a Good Area to Stay in London?
Waterloo is a good area to stay in London if you want strong transport, South Bank, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, river walks, easy access to Westminster, and practical sightseeing routes. It works especially well for first-time visitors, families, short stays, business travelers, theatre and culture trips, and travelers who want a convenient base close to major attractions without staying directly in Westminster.
The Waterloo area is not as luxury-focused as Mayfair, as theatre-heavy as Covent Garden, or as nightlife-focused as Soho. But for transport, South Bank, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, family sightseeing, and access across central London, it is one of the most practical hotel areas in the city.
Best Overall Practical Waterloo Stay
Best for: Waterloo Station, transport, South Bank, short stays, and practical sightseeing
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Park Plaza London Waterloo
Best London Eye / Westminster Bridge Stay
Best for: London Eye, Westminster Bridge, South Bank, families, and first-time sightseeing
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Best Landmark Luxury Stay
Best for: County Hall, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, luxury stays, and landmark sightseeing
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London Marriott Hotel County Hall
Best Practical Value Stay
Best for: Waterloo Station, value-focused stays, short trips, business travel, and practical comfort
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Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo
Best Apartment-Style Nearby Stay
Best for: longer stays, families, extra space, South Bank, and independent trips
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Marlin Waterloo
Best Family-Friendly Waterloo Stay
Best for: families, Waterloo Station, South Bank, Westminster access, and practical sightseeing
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Novotel London Waterloo
Top Picks: Best Hotels Near Waterloo Station
Hand-picked hotels near Waterloo Station, chosen for transport convenience, South Bank access, London Eye proximity, Westminster Bridge nearby, family usefulness, business travel, practical sightseeing, apartment-style flexibility, and easy movement across central London.
Park Plaza London Waterloo
Best for: Waterloo Station, South Bank, transport, short stays, practical sightseeing
A strong practical Waterloo hotel for travelers who want transport convenience, South Bank nearby, London Eye within reach, and easy movement toward Westminster Bridge, County Hall, Westminster, and central London.
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Best for: London Eye, Westminster Bridge, South Bank, families, first-time sightseeing
A large, very practical South Bank hotel for travelers who want London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, Westminster views nearby, and easy access to Waterloo Station and major sightseeing routes.
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
Best for: County Hall, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, luxury stays, landmark sightseeing
A landmark hotel choice near Waterloo for travelers who want County Hall character, London Eye nearby, Westminster Bridge access, river walks, and a more premium sightseeing-focused South Bank stay.
Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo
Best for: Waterloo Station, value-focused stays, short trips, business travel, practical comfort
A practical value-focused Waterloo option for travelers who want reliable comfort, good transport access, South Bank nearby, and a simple base for sightseeing, work trips, or short London stays.
Marlin Waterloo
Best for: Apartment-style stays, longer visits, families, South Bank, extra space
A useful apartment-style option near Waterloo for travelers who want more flexibility, longer-stay practicality, South Bank access, and easy routes toward London Eye, Westminster Bridge, and central London.
Novotel London Waterloo
Best for: Families, Waterloo Station, Westminster access, South Bank, practical sightseeing
A family-friendly Waterloo option for travelers who want a practical base near Westminster, South Bank, and the Thames, with easier access to London Eye, Westminster Bridge, and central sightseeing routes.
Park Plaza County Hall London
Best for: Families, London Eye, County Hall, South Bank, sightseeing
A strong family-friendly alternative near Waterloo for travelers who want London Eye, County Hall, Westminster Bridge, and South Bank within easy reach, with a more sightseeing-focused location than standard station-area hotels.
Ruby Lucy Hotel London
Best for: Stylish short stays, couples, Waterloo, South Bank, practical sightseeing
A stylish Waterloo alternative for travelers who want a more design-led feel, practical South Bank access, Waterloo convenience, and easy movement toward London Eye, Westminster Bridge, and central London.
Explore Waterloo Hotels by Travel Style
Use these guides to compare hotels near Waterloo Station by stay style — from practical transport-friendly hotels and London Eye stays to family-friendly bases, landmark luxury hotels, apartment-style options, and South Bank alternatives.
Best Practical Hotels Near Waterloo Station
Best for: Waterloo Station, transport, short stays, business travel, South Bank, and practical sightseeing.
Top picks: Park Plaza London Waterloo, Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo, Ruby Lucy Hotel London
Best Hotels Near London Eye and Westminster Bridge
Best for: London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, South Bank, families, and first-time sightseeing.
Top picks: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, London Marriott Hotel County Hall, Park Plaza County Hall London
Best Family-Friendly Hotels Near Waterloo
Best for: families, London Eye, South Bank, Westminster Bridge, larger hotels, and easy sightseeing routes.
Top picks: Park Plaza County Hall London, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, Novotel London Waterloo
Best Landmark Luxury Hotels Near Waterloo
Best for: County Hall, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, river walks, luxury stays, and special trips.
Top picks: London Marriott Hotel County Hall, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, Sea Containers London
Best Apartment-Style Hotels Near Waterloo
Best for: longer stays, families, extra space, self-catering flexibility, South Bank, and independent trips.
Top picks: Marlin Waterloo, Native Bankside, Staybridge Suites London – Vauxhall
Best South Bank Alternatives Near Waterloo
Best for: South Bank, river walks, Tate Modern, London Eye, cultural trips, and scenic sightseeing.
Top picks: Sea Containers London, Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection, Hilton London Bankside
Featured Hotels
A closer look at the best hotels near Waterloo Station, with more detail on transport convenience, South Bank access, London Eye proximity, Westminster Bridge nearby, County Hall, family usefulness, business travel, apartment-style flexibility, and why each hotel works well for a Waterloo stay.
Park Plaza London Waterloo
Best for: Waterloo Station, South Bank, transport, short stays, practical sightseeing
Park Plaza London Waterloo is one of the strongest practical choices near Waterloo Station for travelers who want easy transport, South Bank access, London Eye within reach, and simple movement toward Westminster Bridge, County Hall, Westminster, and central London.
BEST PART
Strong Waterloo positioning with practical transport access, South Bank nearby, and good usefulness for sightseeing or short stays
KEEP IN MIND
Choose it for convenience, location, and facilities rather than a small boutique atmosphere
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Best for: London Eye, Westminster Bridge, South Bank, families, first-time sightseeing
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is a large and very practical South Bank hotel for travelers who want London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, Waterloo Station, and classic sightseeing routes close by.
BEST PART
Excellent London Eye / Westminster Bridge positioning with strong family usefulness and easy sightseeing access
KEEP IN MIND
It is a very large hotel, so choose it for location, facilities, and convenience rather than boutique character
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
Best for: County Hall, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, luxury stays, landmark sightseeing
London Marriott Hotel County Hall is the strongest landmark luxury choice near Waterloo for travelers who want County Hall character, London Eye nearby, Westminster Bridge access, river walks, and a premium sightseeing-focused South Bank stay.
BEST PART
Landmark setting beside County Hall with strong London Eye, Westminster Bridge, and river-walk appeal
KEEP IN MIND
Choose it for location, landmark character, and premium comfort rather than value pricing
Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo
Best for: Waterloo Station, value-focused stays, short trips, business travel, practical comfort
Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo is a practical value-focused option near Waterloo Station for travelers who want reliable comfort, South Bank nearby, good transport access, and a simple base for sightseeing or work trips.
BEST PART
Reliable, practical setup with strong Waterloo usefulness and good short-stay appeal
KEEP IN MIND
Choose it for practical comfort and value rather than luxury design or landmark views
Marlin Waterloo
Best for: Apartment-style stays, longer visits, families, South Bank, extra space
Marlin Waterloo is a useful apartment-style option near Waterloo for travelers who want more flexibility, longer-stay practicality, South Bank access, and easy routes toward London Eye, Westminster Bridge, and central London.
BEST PART
Apartment-style flexibility close to Waterloo, useful for longer stays, families, and independent trips
KEEP IN MIND
Choose it for flexibility and practical space rather than a traditional full-service hotel feel
Novotel London Waterloo
Best for: Families, Waterloo Station, Westminster access, South Bank, practical sightseeing
Novotel London Waterloo is a family-friendly Waterloo option for travelers who want a practical base near Westminster, South Bank, the Thames, London Eye, and central sightseeing routes.
BEST PART
Useful family-friendly setup with practical access to Waterloo, Westminster, South Bank, and the river
KEEP IN MIND
It is better for practical family stays than for luxury or landmark-view appeal
More Hotels Near Waterloo Station to Consider
These additional hotels are worth comparing if you want more options near Waterloo Station, including South Bank stays, Westminster Bridge alternatives, Blackfriars hotels, Vauxhall aparthotels, river-side options, and practical bases with useful access to London Eye, County Hall, Tate Modern, Westminster, and the Thames.
Premier Inn London County Hall hotel
Best for: County Hall, London Eye, families, practical sightseeing
A practical County Hall option for travelers who want London Eye, Westminster Bridge, South Bank, and Waterloo within easy reach, with a strong sightseeing location close to classic London landmarks.
ibis London Blackfriars
Best for: Blackfriars, South Bank, value-focused stays, practical transport
A practical Blackfriars alternative for travelers who want Waterloo and South Bank within reach, with useful access to Tate Modern, the Thames, Blackfriars Station, and central London transport.
Novotel London Blackfriars
Best for: Blackfriars, families, South Bank, Tate Modern, practical comfort
A modern Blackfriars-area alternative for travelers who want Waterloo nearby but prefer a South Bank / Blackfriars base with good access to Tate Modern, river walks, London Bridge, and central transport.
Park Plaza London Riverbank
Best for: River stays, Westminster access, families, business travel
A larger riverside alternative for travelers who want Waterloo, Westminster, and the Thames within reach, with useful access to river walks, Vauxhall, Lambeth, and central sightseeing.
Staybridge Suites London – Vauxhall by IHG
Best for: apartment-style stays, longer visits, Vauxhall, families
A strong apartment-style alternative for travelers who want more flexibility near Waterloo, with Vauxhall, Lambeth, Westminster, river walks, and practical transport within reach.
Sea Containers London
Best for: South Bank, Thames views, design-led stays, couples
A stylish South Bank alternative for travelers who want Waterloo within reach but prefer a more scenic riverside setting, with Tate Modern, Thames walks, restaurants, and cultural routes nearby.
Waterloo Hotel Booking Tips
Choosing a hotel near Waterloo Station is mostly about whether you want to stay closest to the station, nearer the London Eye, closer to Westminster Bridge, around County Hall, or slightly farther along South Bank or Lambeth. The area is excellent for transport, family sightseeing, river walks, and first-time London trips, but the best hotel depends on whether you prioritize location, views, space, value, or easy movement across central London.
Stay closest to Waterloo Station for transport
If transport is your main priority, choose a hotel close to Waterloo Station. This works well for short stays, business trips, train connections, theatre trips, and travelers who want fast access across London while staying near South Bank and London Eye.
Choose London Eye / County Hall for sightseeing
If London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, and classic sightseeing are your priority, stay closer to the riverfront side of South Bank. This is especially useful for families, first-time visitors, and travelers who want major attractions within easy walking distance.
Prioritize family-friendly hotels near South Bank
Waterloo works very well for families because London Eye, South Bank, Westminster Bridge, river walks, and several large hotels are nearby. Compare room size, breakfast, lifts, cancellation policy, and whether the hotel has family rooms or apartment-style options.
Pick County Hall for a landmark stay
County Hall hotels work best if you want a more landmark-focused stay near London Eye, Westminster Bridge, and the Thames. This area usually feels more sightseeing-focused than staying directly beside Waterloo Station.
Choose apartment-style stays for longer visits
Apartment-style hotels near Waterloo, Lambeth, Vauxhall, or South Bank can be useful for longer stays, families, and travelers who want more space or self-catering flexibility. They may offer fewer traditional hotel services, but they can be more practical for multi-day London trips.
Compare South Bank and Lambeth carefully
Stay closer to South Bank if you want London Eye, County Hall, Tate Modern, river walks, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Stay slightly farther into Lambeth or Vauxhall if you want more practical pricing, apartment-style stays, or quieter surroundings.
Quick tip:
For transport, stay closest to Waterloo Station. For London Eye and Westminster Bridge, choose County Hall / South Bank. For families, compare larger hotels and apartment-style stays. For river walks and culture, look along South Bank. For better value, compare Lambeth, Blackfriars, and Vauxhall alternatives.
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Find quick answers to common questions about choosing the best hotels near Waterloo Station, including where to stay, who the area suits best, and what to check before booking.
FAQs About the Best Hotels Near Waterloo Station, London
Is Waterloo a good area to stay in London?
Yes. Waterloo is a good area to stay in London if you want strong transport, South Bank, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, river walks, easy access to Westminster, and practical sightseeing routes. It works especially well for first-time visitors, families, short stays, business travelers, theatre and culture trips, and travelers who want a convenient base close to major attractions without staying directly in Westminster.
What is the best hotel near Waterloo Station overall?
Park Plaza London Waterloo is one of the strongest practical choices near Waterloo Station because it offers useful transport access, South Bank nearby, London Eye within reach, and easy movement toward Westminster Bridge, County Hall, Westminster, and central London.
What is the best hotel near Waterloo for London Eye and Westminster Bridge?
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is one of the strongest choices near Waterloo for London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, South Bank, and first-time sightseeing. London Marriott Hotel County Hall is a stronger option if you want a more landmark-focused premium stay.
What is the best luxury hotel near Waterloo Station?
London Marriott Hotel County Hall is the strongest landmark luxury choice near Waterloo Station for travelers who want County Hall character, London Eye nearby, Westminster Bridge access, river walks, and a premium South Bank sightseeing base.
What is the best practical value hotel near Waterloo Station?
Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo is a strong practical value choice near Waterloo Station for travelers who want reliable comfort, good transport access, South Bank nearby, and a simple base for sightseeing, business travel, or short London stays.
What is the best apartment-style hotel near Waterloo Station?
Marlin Waterloo is a useful apartment-style option near Waterloo Station for travelers who want more flexibility, longer-stay practicality, South Bank access, and easy routes toward London Eye, Westminster Bridge, and central London. Staybridge Suites London – Vauxhall can also work well if you prefer a slightly quieter aparthotel-style base.
Should I stay near Waterloo Station or South Bank?
Choose Waterloo Station if transport, train connections, business travel, and practical movement across London matter most. Choose South Bank if London Eye, river walks, restaurants, Tate Modern, Westminster Bridge, and cultural attractions are higher priorities. The two areas overlap, so many hotels work well for both.
Is Waterloo good for families?
Yes. Waterloo is a good area for families because South Bank, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, river walks, and several large hotels are nearby. Families should compare room size, breakfast, lifts, cancellation policy, family rooms, and whether apartment-style hotels offer better space than standard rooms.
Is Waterloo good for first-time visitors?
Yes. Waterloo can be a very good area for first-time visitors because it offers strong transport, South Bank, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, river walks, and easy access to Westminster. However, Westminster or Covent Garden may feel more classic if your first London trip is focused mainly on royal landmarks, theatres, and the most traditional sightseeing route.
What should I check before booking a hotel near Waterloo Station?
Check walking distance to Waterloo Station, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, South Bank, the Thames, Westminster, and nearby Tube or rail connections. Also compare room size, recent reviews, breakfast, air conditioning, cancellation policy, family suitability, apartment-style options, and whether the hotel suits sightseeing, business travel, families, value-focused stays, or practical short trips.
Final Verdict: Is Waterloo the Right Area to Stay in London?
For travelers who want Waterloo Station, South Bank, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, river walks, family-friendly sightseeing, practical transport, and easy access to Westminster, Waterloo is one of the most practical areas to stay in London. It works especially well for first-time visitors, families, business travelers, short stays, theatre and culture trips, and travelers who want a central base with strong connections.
Waterloo is not as luxury-focused as Mayfair, as theatre-heavy as Covent Garden, or as nightlife-focused as Soho. But if your trip includes Waterloo Station, South Bank, London Eye, Westminster Bridge, County Hall, the Thames, Westminster, or central sightseeing, staying nearby can be a very smart and convenient choice.
Best overall choices
Start with Park Plaza London Waterloo if you want the strongest practical Waterloo base with transport convenience and South Bank access. Choose Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London for London Eye and Westminster Bridge, London Marriott Hotel County Hall for a landmark luxury stay, Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo for practical value, Marlin Waterloo for apartment-style flexibility, and Novotel London Waterloo for a family-friendly Waterloo stay.