StayAreasIs Leonardo Hotel London Croydon in a good location?
Yes, if you want to save money, fly from Gatwick or work in south London. Leonardo Hotel 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: Large hotel with a restaurant and bar on Wellesley Road.
- Area
- Croydon
- Address
- Wellesley Road, CR0 9XY
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 8.5 / 10 from 4,064 reviews
- Stars
- 4 stars (the hotel's own rating)
- Typical mid-range double in Croydon
- About $140 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 82 minutes, no direct link; trains with a change, or 15 minutes to Gatwick by direct train
How far Leonardo Hotel 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 | 14.4 km | — | 30 minThameslink |
| Tate Modern | 14.6 km | — | 33 minThameslink |
| St Paul's Cathedral | 15.3 km | — | 36 minThameslink |
| Buckingham Palace | 14.2 km | — | 38 minSouthern |
| London Eye | 14.2 km | — | 39 minSouthern, South Western Railway |
| Tower of London | 14.7 km | — | 39 minThameslink, Boat RB6 |
| Big Ben | 14.0 km | — | 41 minThameslink, Jubilee |
| Trafalgar Square | 14.9 km | — | 41 minThameslink, Southeastern |
None of the big sights is within a 15-minute walk, so plan on public transport for sightseeing.
What Leonardo Hotel London Croydon has
- Restaurant
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Not listed: room service, gym, swimming pool, spa, parking and pets allowed.
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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Leonardo Hotel London Croydon: questions
Is Leonardo Hotel London Croydon in a good location?
Yes, if you want to save money, fly from Gatwick or work in south London. Leonardo Hotel 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 Leonardo Hotel London Croydon from Royal Observatory?
13.1 km in a straight line.
How do I get from Heathrow to Leonardo Hotel 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 Leonardo Hotel London Croydon safe?
Street crime in Croydon is below the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does Leonardo Hotel London Croydon have room service?
Room service isn't listed for Leonardo Hotel London Croydon on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Leonardo Hotel London Croydon have a pool?
Swimming pool isn't listed for Leonardo Hotel London Croydon on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Leonardo Hotel London Croydon have air conditioning?
Yes, Leonardo Hotel London Croydon lists air conditioning on Booking.com.