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Hotels near The O2: where to stay when the concert ends
The last song is over, the lights come up, and thousands of people head home at once. It helps to stay fifteen minutes away, or on a Tube line that runs straight to your hotel. These are the hotels for a concert at The O2.
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The O2 stands on the Greenwich Peninsula in east London, and the arena holds around 20,000 people. The biggest tours play here, and many people travel to London for a single concert.
We have picked five hotels for a concert trip. One is by the arena, and the rest are on the Jubilee line, which runs from North Greenwich straight into town.
In short: hotels near The O2
The best hotel near The O2 is InterContinental London The O2, a ten-minute walk from the arena. For a livelier area, Canary Wharf is one stop away on the Jubilee line. Shangri-La at The Shard and Park Plaza Westminster Bridge are also on the line. Book early, as hotels near the arena fill on concert nights.
Our first choice: InterContinental London The O2, for the short walk to the arena and the views across the river.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at InterContinental London The O2
Top picks
Walking distance to the arena: InterContinental London The O2
One stop away: TRIBE London Canary Wharf
For several nights: Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Views over the whole city: Shangri-La The Shard, London
By Big Ben: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
By the arena
InterContinental London The O2
The InterContinental is by the river on the Greenwich Peninsula, ten minutes' walk from The O2 and seven from North Greenwich station. From the bar you look across the water to the towers of Canary Wharf.
The hotel has three restaurants, two bars, a spa and an indoor pool. Good if you want to walk back after the show and have a swim before breakfast.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at InterContinental London The O2
The arena from the hotel
The O2 seen from InterContinental London The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula. Photo: Hotels.com (Expedia Group)
Canary Wharf: one stop away
Canary Wharf is one stop from North Greenwich on the Jubilee line. There are restaurants and bars by the water, and prices are often lower at the weekend than during the week.
TRIBE London Canary Wharf
TRIBE is Accor's design brand, five minutes' walk from Canary Wharf station. The hotel has a restaurant and bar on the ground floor.
Good for a short concert trip where you would rather spend money on tickets than on the room.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at TRIBE London Canary Wharf
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Vertus Edit has apartments with their own kitchens, six minutes' walk from Canary Wharf station. There is room for more people, and you can make your own breakfast.
A good choice when a group of you are going to the concert together, or when the trip lasts several nights.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
In town, right on the Jubilee line
Shangri-La The Shard, London
Shangri-La sits high up in The Shard by London Bridge station, where the Jubilee line stops. From North Greenwich you are there in about fifteen minutes.
The rooms look out over the whole city, and at night you see the lights along the Thames. Choose it when the concert is part of a bigger London weekend.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Shangri-La The Shard, London
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Park Plaza is by Westminster Bridge, across the river from Big Ben, and the Jubilee line stops at both Westminster and Waterloo. The hotel has an indoor pool.
Good for combining the concert with the sights of Westminster and a walk along the South Bank.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
How to get back after the concert
Jubilee line: North Greenwich is right by the arena. After big concerts there are queues into the station, so it can pay to wait a while inside.
River boat: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers runs from North Greenwich Pier into central London. Check the last departure before the show.
Cable car: The IFS Cloud Cable Car crosses the river to the Royal Docks, with views over Canary Wharf.
Walk: If you are staying at the InterContinental, it is a ten-minute walk. That is often the fastest way.
Before you book
Book once you have tickets: Hotels near the arena fill on concert nights. Choose free cancellation if the date might change.
Check when the concert ends: Big shows often finish late. Stay on the Jubilee line so you do not need to change on the way back.
Ask about late checkout: After a late night it is good to sleep in. Ask the hotel when you check in.
Heading to Wembley instead? You will find the hotels in our guide to a football trip to London. For more on Canary Wharf, see hotels in the City of London and Canary Wharf.
Editor's pick
InterContinental London The O2
InterContinental London The O2 is the hotel for a concert trip when you want to walk back after the encore. The arena is ten minutes away on foot, and from the bar you look across the river to Canary Wharf. There is a spa, an indoor pool and three restaurants. After the show you walk back while the crowd queues for the Tube, and next morning the pool is waiting.
Check availability and prices at InterContinental London The O2
Frequently asked questions about hotels near The O2
Which hotel is closest to The O2?
InterContinental London The O2 is a ten-minute walk from the arena, on the same peninsula by the river. It is the most comfortable choice if you want to walk back after the concert. The hotel has a spa, an indoor pool and three restaurants. Book early, as rooms go fast when big names play.
How do you get to The O2?
Take the Jubilee line to North Greenwich, right next to the arena. From Westminster, Waterloo and London Bridge the line runs directly with no change. You can also take the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to North Greenwich Pier. Pay with a contactless card on both the Tube and the boat.
Where should I stay for a concert at The O2?
Stay by the arena or on the Jubilee line. The InterContinental is within walking distance, Canary Wharf is one stop away, and London Bridge and Westminster give you a central base with no change. That way you avoid long journeys when thousands of people head home at once. Avoid hotels that need several changes late at night.
How late does the Tube run after a concert?
The Jubilee line runs until late in the evening, and on Fridays and Saturdays it runs all night as the Night Tube. After big concerts there are still long queues into North Greenwich. It can pay to wait a while in the arena before leaving. Check Transport for London before the day, as planned works can close the line.
Is it worth staying in Canary Wharf for a concert at The O2?
Yes, especially at the weekend. Canary Wharf is one stop from North Greenwich, and its hotels are built for business travellers who head home on Friday. That often means good weekend prices. The area has restaurants and bars by the water, so there is something to do before the concert too.