Hotels in Southwark/ Waterloo (London)

Novotel London Waterloo

Located very close to Waterloo station, this hotel is extremely convenient for Eurostar connections. Like all other Novotels, it is modern and well equipped. The Novotel London Waterloo hotel also has the Garden Brasserie restaurant, and the Flag and Whistle Bar on hand, if guests fancy food and/or a relaxing drink. Check website for further details.

London Bridge Hotel

A recently redeveloped building containing a comfortable and elegant hotel in a historically fascinating part of London. It is close to the City of London, the river, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and to London Bridge mainline and underground stations, which give fast access to the rest of London and the South East of England. As well as standard bedrooms and executive suites, the hotel has three luxury serviced apartments.

London County Hall Travel Inn Capital

The London County Hall Travel Inn is modern, well-equipped and suitable for both the leisure and business traveler. This hotel is located within easy reach of the Houses of Parliament and South Bank Centre. It benefits from being situated in the glorious County Hall building, above the London Aquarium and just a stone's throw from the London Eye and the Parliament buildings at Westminster. There is also a Potters Bar and Restaurant within the Hotel.

London Tower Bridge Travel Inn Capital

Situated in South London, not far from the river, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Travel Inns do not have much individual character but are particularly good value in expensive cities like London.

Marriott London County Hall Hotel

This impressive hotel is on the south bank of the River Thames in County Hall, the one-time home of the Greater London Council. With fantastic views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the hotel is a landmark in itself, and care has been taken to ensure the inside lives up to the grand promise of the architecture outside. Situated beside Westminster Bridge, the hotel is a few minutes from Waterloo Station situated above the London Aquarium and a stone's throw from the London Eye.

The Mad Hatter Hotel

The Mad Hatter Hotel is a traditional English inn, which is very comfortable and welcoming and has a Fuller's Ale and Pie Bar restaurant. It is close to the river Thames and to Waterloo Station, from where there are good links to central London, the south of England, Paris and Brussels.

The Village

The Village provides excellent, clean, modern facilities at very reasonable prices. Accommodation is in 2-12 bed dormitories. It is also close to London Bridge, to the River Thames, the Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, The Globe Theatre and the Ministry of Sound nightclub. The Village has its own bar and dance floor, and even a hot tub and sauna - not bad for such reasonably priced accommodation. All rooms have swipe card access.

The Orient Espresso

The Orient Espresso was opened in 1998 and is a small, 38-bed hostel ideal for school parties, educational groups and touring sports teams (separate rooms for tutors or coaches are available). Accommodation is in dormitories of two, four, six and eight beds, and there is swipe card access to all rooms. The Orient Espresso is close to many of London's tourist attractions such as the Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, The Globe Theatre and the Ministry of Sound nightclub.

The Inn

St Christopher's Inn was opened in 1997 and is a lively hostel with a traditional pub downstairs. The pub itself is an historic building that has been refurbished recently. The hostel has a late license, and makes the most of it - it's not particularly suitable for children at weekends, since there are usually parties and late nights. It's a fantastic place for backpackers to start their visit to London, as the atmosphere is invariably friendly and lively. Accommodation is in dormitories of four, six and eight beds.