StayAreasIs Holiday Inn Express London Croydon in a good location?
Yes, if you want to save money, fly from Gatwick or work in south London. Holiday Inn Express London Croydon is in Croydon, about 30 minutes from Borough Market by public transport. Rooms cost a fraction of central prices and fast trains from East Croydon reach London Bridge and Victoria in about 15 minutes.
Our note: Good-value rooms near the town centre.
- Area
- Croydon
- Address
- 1 Priddy's Yard, off Frith Road, CR0 1TS
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 8.4 / 10 from 1,790 reviews
- Stars
- 3 stars
- Typical budget double in Croydon
- About $95 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 82 minutes, no direct link; trains with a change, or 15 minutes to Gatwick by direct train
How far Holiday Inn Express London Croydon is from the sights
Straight-line distance from the hotel; walking adds about a third for the streets. Public transport is door to door from Croydon, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday morning.
| Sight | Distance | On foot | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Market | 14.6 km | — | 30 minThameslink |
| Tate Modern | 14.8 km | — | 33 minThameslink |
| St Paul's Cathedral | 15.5 km | — | 36 minThameslink |
| Buckingham Palace | 14.4 km | — | 38 minSouthern |
| London Eye | 14.4 km | — | 39 minSouthern, South Western Railway |
| Tower of London | 15.0 km | — | 39 minThameslink, Boat RB6 |
| Big Ben | 14.2 km | — | 41 minThameslink, Jubilee |
| Trafalgar Square | 15.0 km | — | 41 minThameslink, Southeastern |
None of the big sights is within a 15-minute walk, so plan on public transport for sightseeing.
What Holiday Inn Express London Croydon has
- Restaurant
- Pets allowed
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Wheelchair accessible
Not listed: room service, gym, swimming pool, spa and parking.
As listed on Booking.com, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Staying in Croydon
A big south London town centre with offices, shopping centres and plenty of chain hotels. Rooms cost a fraction of central London, but you'll take a train every time you go sightseeing.
40 min to Leicester Square. East Croydon (trains to London Bridge, Victoria and Gatwick), West Croydon (Overground) and the tram network.
Less street crime than the London average. Source: data.police.uk.
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Holiday Inn Express London Croydon: questions
Is Holiday Inn Express London Croydon in a good location?
Yes, if you want to save money, fly from Gatwick or work in south London. Holiday Inn Express London Croydon is in Croydon, about 30 minutes from Borough Market by public transport. Rooms cost a fraction of central prices and fast trains from East Croydon reach London Bridge and Victoria in about 15 minutes.
How far is Holiday Inn Express London Croydon from Royal Observatory?
13.5 km in a straight line.
How do I get from Heathrow to Holiday Inn Express London Croydon?
About 82 minutes door to door to Croydon: no direct link; trains with a change, or 15 minutes to Gatwick by direct train.
Is the area around Holiday Inn Express London Croydon safe?
Street crime in Croydon is below the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does Holiday Inn Express London Croydon have room service?
Room service isn't listed for Holiday Inn Express London Croydon on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Holiday Inn Express London Croydon have a pool?
Swimming pool isn't listed for Holiday Inn Express London Croydon on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Holiday Inn Express London Croydon have air conditioning?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express London Croydon lists air conditioning on Booking.com.