StayAreasIs Sunborn London Yacht Hotel in a good location?
Yes, if you're going to ExCeL or flying from London City Airport. Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is in Royal Docks, about 36 minutes from Borough Market by public transport. The hotels are next to the exhibition halls and the Elizabeth line runs straight to the West End, though evenings are quiet.
Our note: A hotel on a moored yacht in Royal Victoria Dock, next to ExCeL.
- Area
- Royal Docks
- Address
- Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL
- Guest score on Booking.com
- 8.8 / 10 from 6,071 reviews
- Stars
- 4 stars
- Typical mid-range double in Royal Docks
- About $240 a night
- From Heathrow
- About 75 minutes, Elizabeth line from Custom House
How far Sunborn London Yacht Hotel 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 Royal Docks, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday morning.
| Sight | Distance | On foot | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Market | 8.0 km | — | 36 minDLR, Jubilee |
| Tower of London | 7.0 km | — | 38 minElizabeth line, District |
| London Eye | 9.8 km | — | 39 minDLR, Jubilee |
| St Paul's Cathedral | 8.6 km | — | 41 minElizabeth line, Thameslink |
| Big Ben | 10.4 km | — | 41 minDLR, Jubilee |
| Tate Modern | 8.6 km | — | 42 minElizabeth line, Thameslink |
| British Museum | 10.6 km | — | 44 minElizabeth line |
| Trafalgar Square | 10.6 km | — | 44 minElizabeth line, Northern |
None of the big sights is within a 15-minute walk, so plan on public transport for sightseeing.
What Sunborn London Yacht Hotel has
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Not listed: gym, swimming pool, spa, parking and pets allowed.
As listed on Booking.com, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Staying in Royal Docks
Waterside hotels around Royal Victoria Dock, built for ExCeL London and London City Airport. Ideal for exhibitions and work trips, quiet and far from the sights.
30 min to Leicester Square. Custom House (Elizabeth line and DLR), with the DLR at Royal Victoria and Prince Regent, and London City Airport a short DLR ride east.
Less street crime than the London average. Source: data.police.uk.
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Sunborn London Yacht Hotel: questions
Is Sunborn London Yacht Hotel in a good location?
Yes, if you're going to ExCeL or flying from London City Airport. Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is in Royal Docks, about 36 minutes from Borough Market by public transport. The hotels are next to the exhibition halls and the Elizabeth line runs straight to the West End, though evenings are quiet.
How far is Sunborn London Yacht Hotel from Royal Observatory?
3.8 km in a straight line.
How do I get from Heathrow to Sunborn London Yacht Hotel?
About 75 minutes door to door to Royal Docks: Elizabeth line from Custom House.
Is the area around Sunborn London Yacht Hotel safe?
Street crime in Royal Docks is below the city average for London, based on data.police.uk.
Does Sunborn London Yacht Hotel have room service?
Yes, Sunborn London Yacht Hotel lists room service on Booking.com.
Does Sunborn London Yacht Hotel have a pool?
Swimming pool isn't listed for Sunborn London Yacht Hotel on Booking.com, so check with the hotel before you book.
Does Sunborn London Yacht Hotel have air conditioning?
Yes, Sunborn London Yacht Hotel lists air conditioning on Booking.com.