StayAreasWhere to stay near ExCeL London
Royal Docks is the closest area we cover, about 5 minutes' walk from ExCeL London. If you'd rather stay in town, Canary Wharf is 24 minutes by Elizabeth line.
- What it is
- Exhibition centre
- What's on
- Trade shows, conferences and fan events such as MCM Comic Con and the London Boat Show
- Nearest stations
- Custom House (Elizabeth line and DLR) at the west end and Prince Regent (DLR) at the east end
Areas near ExCeL London
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the TfL Journey Planner for a weekday. Quickest first.
| Area | Door to door | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| Royal DocksExCeL London and City Airport, on the Elizabeth line | 5walk | $240 |
| Canary WharfOffice towers & weekend deals | 24Elizabeth line | $220 |
| StratfordOlympic Park, Westfield and some of London's best transport links | 27Jubilee, DLR | $200 |
| ShoreditchNightlife & food | 33Windrush, Elizabeth line | $240 |
| SohoRestaurants, bars & theatres | 38Elizabeth line | $360 |
| GreenwichObservatory, river & park | 39DLR, Elizabeth line | $200 |
| King's CrossStations, canal & Coal Drops Yard | 41Metropolitan, Elizabeth line | $270 |
| South BankRiverside galleries & theatres | 42Thameslink, Elizabeth line | $295 |
| HolbornCentral, practical and between the West End and the City | 43bus 133, Thameslink, Elizabeth line | $400 |
| Covent GardenTheatres, shopping & street life | 44Northern, Elizabeth line | $360 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near ExCeL London cost more.
Getting away afterwards
The Elizabeth line from Custom House reaches Canary Wharf in about 3 minutes and Liverpool Street and Tottenham Court Road in under 20.
Before you book
- Check which end your hall is: the site is about half a kilometre long, and Custom House and Prince Regent are at opposite ends.
- Hotels around Royal Victoria Dock are next door but quiet in the evening; Canary Wharf and Stratford are close and livelier.
- London City Airport is about 10 minutes away on the DLR.
Hotels near ExCeL London
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ExCeL London and the areas on the map
Staying near ExCeL London: questions
What is the best area to stay near ExCeL London?
Royal Docks is the closest area we cover, about 5 minutes' walk from ExCeL London. If you'd rather stay in town, Canary Wharf is 24 minutes by Elizabeth line.
How do I get away after a show at ExCeL London?
The Elizabeth line from Custom House reaches Canary Wharf in about 3 minutes and Liverpool Street and Tottenham Court Road in under 20.
How much do hotels near ExCeL London cost?
In Royal Docks, typical doubles are about $145 budget, $240 mid-range and $320 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 ExCeL London?
Custom House (Elizabeth line and DLR) at the west end and Prince Regent (DLR) at the east end.