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Greenwich

London

The Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark and a huge hilltop park, with a village feel. Further out, but calm and good value.

Best for Families · Budget

Transport
3/5
Sights
4/5
Value
4/5
Quiet
5/5
Food
3/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$200/night · 35 min to Leicester Square

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Why stay here

  • Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark and a huge park
  • Calm, village atmosphere
  • Lower hotel prices

Who should stay here

  • Families
  • Repeat visitors who want a slower pace
  • Budget travellers happy with a 30-minute commute

Not ideal if…

  • It's your first short trip to London
  • You want nightlife
  • You want to walk to central sights

What it's like

Greenwich is a UNESCO World Heritage site with its own pace: the Old Royal Naval College, the Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory on the hill, where you can stand on the Prime Meridian.

It's 30–40 minutes from the West End by DLR, train or river boat, so it suits slower trips, families and repeat visitors more than a first weekend in London.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Greenwich town centre

    The market, pubs and the Cutty Sark.

  • Maze Hill

    Quiet residential streets along the park.

  • North Greenwich

    The O2 arena and big hotels, on the Jubilee line.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Cutty Sark and Greenwich (DLR), Greenwich and Maze Hill (National Rail), Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.
To Leicester Square
About 35 minutes · fare zone 2
From Heathrow
About 75 minutes: DLR to Canary Wharf, then the Elizabeth line.

Nearby attractions

  • Royal Observatory

    Stand on the Prime Meridian and take in the view.

  • Cutty Sark

    Walk under the hull of the last surviving tea clipper.

  • National Maritime Museum

    Britain's seafaring history; free.

  • Greenwich Market

    Crafts and street food under a Victorian roof.

Where to eat and drink

  • Greenwich Market food stalls

    Lunch from around the world.

  • Trafalgar Tavern

    Riverside pub where Dickens once dined.

  • Goddards at Greenwich

    Traditional pie and mash since 1890.

Where to stay in Greenwich

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Best value

Premier Inn London Greenwich

Why we like it: Reliable, good-value rooms.

Typical budget rate in Greenwich: ~$115/night

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Best value

Novotel London Greenwich

Why we like it: Next to Greenwich station, handy for families.

Typical mid-range rate in Greenwich: ~$200/night

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Luxury pick

InterContinental London - The O2

Why we like it: Big riverside hotel with Canary Wharf views.

Typical luxury rate in Greenwich: ~$350/night

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Hotels in GreenwichMid-range from ~$200/night

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