StayAreasWhere to stay near Alexandra Palace
Tottenham is the closest area we cover, 4.4 km away from Alexandra Palace. After a show, the quickest trip home is to King's Cross: 31 minutes at 22:45 by Great Northern. For less, Tottenham is 36 minutes away with mid-range doubles around $160, against $270.
- What it is
- Arena, about 10,000 people
- What's on
- The World Darts Championship over Christmas and New Year, concerts, festivals and the ice rink
- Nearest stations
- Alexandra Palace (trains from King's Cross and Moorgate, then a steep 10-minute walk uphill) and Wood Green (Piccadilly line, then the W3 bus)
Where to stay for a show at Alexandra Palace
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's CrossStations, canal & Coal Drops Yard | 35Victoria, Piccadilly, bus W3 | 31Great Northern | $270 |
| TottenhamNorth London for the stadium, the Victoria line and Stansted | 34bus 243, bus W3 | 36bus W3, bus 243 | $160 |
| CamdenMarkets, live music & the canal | 49Northern, bus 43 | 37bus 134 | $215 |
| HolbornCentral, practical and between the West End and the City | 45Piccadilly, bus W3 | 44bus W3, Piccadilly | $400 |
| Covent GardenTheatres, shopping & street life | 48Piccadilly, bus W3 | 44bus W3, Piccadilly | $360 |
| BloomsburyBritish Museum & garden squares | 44Piccadilly, bus W3 | 45bus W3, Piccadilly | $255 |
| MaryleboneVillage feel in the centre | 51Metropolitan, Victoria, Piccadilly, bus W3 | 47bus W3, Victoria, bus 27 | $320 |
| SohoRestaurants, bars & theatres | 48Victoria, Great Northern, bus W3 | 47bus W3, Victoria | $360 |
| WestminsterBest for first-time visitors | 48District, Victoria, Piccadilly, bus W3 | 48bus W3, Victoria, District | $320 |
| ShoreditchNightlife & food | 41bus 243, Great Northern, bus W3 | 49Great Northern | $240 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near Alexandra Palace cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Trains from Alexandra Palace station get you to King's Cross in under 15 minutes; the walk back down the hill takes about 10.
Before you book
- King's Cross is the easiest base: direct trains and the Piccadilly line both go there.
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Staying near Alexandra Palace: questions
What is the best area to stay near Alexandra Palace?
Tottenham is the closest area we cover, 4.4 km away from Alexandra Palace. After a show, the quickest trip home is to King's Cross: 31 minutes at 22:45 by Great Northern. For less, Tottenham is 36 minutes away with mid-range doubles around $160, against $270.
How long does it take to get back after a show at Alexandra Palace?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: King's Cross 31 minutes, Tottenham 36 minutes, Camden 37 minutes, Holborn 44 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Trains from Alexandra Palace station get you to King's Cross in under 15 minutes; the walk back down the hill takes about 10.
How much do hotels near Alexandra Palace cost?
In Tottenham, typical doubles are about $125 budget, $160 mid-range and $240 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to Alexandra Palace?
Alexandra Palace (trains from King's Cross and Moorgate, then a steep 10-minute walk uphill) and Wood Green (Piccadilly line, then the W3 bus).