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Southwark  hotels

Covering the historic areas of Bankside, Borough, London Bridge and many of the cultural riverside attractions of the South Bank, Southwark is one of London’s most visited boroughs.

Hotels in Southwark are on the increase as this area becomes more popular with tourists.  The Novotel London City South is located very near to the Globe Theatre and offers great family prices.  It is also easy walking distance to the London Eye.

Even long-term Londoners don’t tire of the limitless charms of a stroll along this tree-lined path following the Thames from Big Ben to London Bridge, passing some of the finest entertainment venues the city has to offer, animated markets and excellent riverside pubs – there’s always something happening along the South Bank.

Starting at Embankment Bridge, after passing buskers, street entertainers and some devil-may-care skaters putting on a show for the crowds, you’ll pass the Southbank Centre (South Bank, 0871 663 2501, www.southbankcentre.co.uk), a cultural hub made up of the Hayward Art Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Saison Poetry Library and the cavernous Royal Festival Hall. There’s a brilliant schedule of live events including the annual Meltdown Festival, where guest artists like David Bowie, Massive Attack and Nick Cave curate their very own festival, plus some of the world’s best orchestras.

The brutal 60s concrete architecture of the National Theatre (South Bank, 020 7452 3000, www.nt-online.org) contains one of British drama’s crown jewels, four theatres offering the absolute best in new drama and the classics; there’s free events on the National’s ‘lawn’ every summer, and movie buffs will love the BFI South Bank (formerly National Film Theatre, South Bank, 020 7928 3232, www.bfi.org.uk) next door.

Further along the river, take some time to browse the handmade crafts, jewellery and paintings in the Oxo Tower’s studios – and maybe even a romantic cocktail in the top floor, Harvey Nichols-owned bar before spending some serious time in Tate Modern (Bankside, 020 7887 8888, www.tate.org.uk/modern). This vast, free modern art collection sits inside the former Bankside Power Station with all the giants of contemporary art – Warhol, Picasso, Rothko, Kandinsky – represented and so much more.

The next landmark is one of the city’s most atmospheric venues, where for just £5 you can experience the rough magic of Shakespeare as he would have himself – standing shoulder-to-shoulder, under the stars. Shakespeare’s Globe (21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, 020 7401 9919, www.shakespeares-globe.org) is a painstaking recreation of Shakespeare’s Bankside playhouse built in the Elizabethan manner on the same location with oak balconies, a thatched roof and open pit for the ‘groundlings’, and its Spring-September season – original dress productions of the Bard’s classics plus a smattering of new work – is incredibly popular, and a memorable experience.

The Gothic Church of England  Southwark Cathedral, has been a place of worship here for over 1000 years.  Only since 1905 has it had Cathedral status.

Make sure you sample the delights of Borough Food Market (www.boroughmarket.org.uk) before you leave Southwark. This is a truly magical place to shop or just browse around for all things foodie.  You can sample some great British fayre at many of the stalls.  It is best to go early in the day loaded with a huge shopping bag!

The closest Underground stations are London Bridge (Jubilee and Northern Lines plus rail services) and Southwark (Jubilee).

Mad Hatter Hotel
3-7 Stamford Street
SE1 9NY
The Mad Hatter Hotel, close to the banks of the River Thames, is a pub and a 2 star hotel.  This quirky hotel gets one of the highest percentage of return guests for any London hotel. Th... more

Holiday Inn Express Southwark
103-109 Southwark Street
SE1 0JQ
The Express by Holiday Inn Southwark is in a tremendous place for exploring all the attractions of the Southbank which include the Clink prison, Vinopolis, Golden Hinde, HMS Belfast, the Tate Modern, Shakespeares Globe theatre and of c... more

Mercure London City Bankside
71-79 Southwark Street
SE1 0JA
The Mercure Bankside Hotel is a very chic AA 4 star central London hotel.  It is a 10 minute walk from the Financial District and is close to Waterloo Station, London Bridge, the Tate Modern, the Millenium Bridge, S... more

Bankside House
24 Sumner Street
SE1 9JA
Bankside House Southwark London is the student residence for the LSE and rooms are available in summer only during July, August and September. The location is superb being surrounded by attraction... more

Southwark Rose
47 Southwark Bridge Road
SE1 9HH
  The Southwark Rose Hotel has now been renamed the All Seasons Hotel London Southwark Rose.   The hotel's location is perfect for the South Bank, Tate Modern, Ga... more

Novotel London City South
53-61 Southwark Bridge Road
SE1 9HH
The Novotel City South in Southwark London lies on the Southbank of the River Thames opposite the City of Londons financial district. Local landmarks within walking distance include the London Eye... more

The Bridge Hotel
30 Borough Road
SE1 0AJ
The Bridge Hotel is set in a great location for exploring London and close to Waterloo Station. We welcome guests from all corners of the Globe, we pride ourselves on our hospitality.  Our hotel offers guests comfortable and clean accommodati... more

Crowne Plaza London City
19 New Bridge Street
EC4V 6DB
The Crowne Plaza London is situated in the City of London very close to the River Thames.  Within one km of this contemporary 4 star hotel are the Millennium Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, KPMG Building, National Theatr... more

Park Plaza County Hall
1 Addington Street
SE1 7RY
The Park Plaza County Hall can be found very close to the London Eye and Westminster Bridge in the area of Lambeth / Southwark. Featuring a 14 floor open atrium, this super hotel offers a wealth of gre... more

One Aldwych
1 ALDWYCH
WC2B 4RH
Where is it?Welcome to One Aldwych, a truly luxurious five star hotel! This hotel is one of the most exclusive in London's West End. The One Aldwych is located on Aldwych, j... more

Strand Palace Hotel
372 Strand
WC2R 0JJ
In the heart of the West End the Strand Palace Hotel is easily accessible from the City and Docklands areas. The property is located in close proximity to Covent Garden,&n... more

MiNC Apartments - Cock Lane
37 Cock Lane
EC1A 9BW
The MiNC Apartments Cock Lane London can be found off Giltspur Street just north of St Pauls Cathedral in the City of London. They offer 9 one bedroom and 5 two bedroom accommodations within a secure modern environment and... more

Kingsway Hall
66 Great Queen Street
WC2B 5BX
The Kingsway Hall Hotel is a sophisticated four-star deluxe hotel situated in London's Covent Garden. From this central area of London you are minutes away from many landmarks and attractions including the British Museum, Theatrel... more

SACO Covent Garden Apartments
Flats 1-6, 22-25 Floral Street
WC2E 9DS
Just moments away from Seven Dials and Covent Garden, The SACO Covent Garden apartments are your base in the heart of London's West End.Choose from a one or two-bedroomed apartment equipped with: more

Atelier EC1 by BridgeStreet Worldwide
30 Greville Street
EC1N 8AF
The Atelier Apartments can be found in Clerkenwell, London EC1 which a handy midway point between the West End and the City of London financial district. This purpose built modern apartment complex has one of the highest guest... more

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Wellington81-83 Waterloo Road
SE1 8UD

The Wellington Bed and Breakfast at Waterloo is right next to the station and consists of 26 modern rooms...

Marriott County HallCounty Hall Westminster Bridge
SE17PB

Set on the South Bank of the River Thames with amazing views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. The luxury 5 ho...


Southwark: Tube (underground)

StationZoneLine(s)Distance
Southwark Station1Jubilee0.12 miles
Waterloo Station1Waterloo & City - Bakerloo - Northern - Jubilee0.68 miles
Lambeth North Station1Bakerloo0.79 miles
Blackfriars Station1District - Circle line0.80 miles
Borough Station1Northern0.88 miles

Southwark: Rail (overground)

StationDistance
London Waterloo East Station0.34 miles
London Waterloo Station0.62 miles
London Waterloo International Station0.71 miles
London Blackfriars Station0.74 miles
London Cannon Street Station1.22 miles


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