StayAreasWhere to stay near London Stadium
Stratford is the closest area we cover, about 15 minutes' walk from the London Stadium. If you'd rather stay in town, Canary Wharf is 31 minutes home at 22:45 by DLR.
- What it is
- Stadium, about 66,000 people
- What's on
- West Ham United home games, summer stadium concerts and athletics in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- Nearest stations
- Stratford (Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth lines, DLR and Overground), Hackney Wick (Overground) and Pudding Mill Lane (DLR)
Where to stay for a match or concert at London Stadium
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| StratfordOlympic Park, Westfield and some of London's best transport links | 21walk | 21walk | $200 |
| Canary WharfOffice towers & weekend deals | 30DLR | 31DLR | $220 |
| Royal DocksExCeL London and City Airport, on the Elizabeth line | 46Elizabeth line, DLR | 41bus 241 | $240 |
| King's CrossStations, canal & Coal Drops Yard | 40Southeastern | 41Southeastern | $270 |
| ShoreditchNightlife & food | 41Windrush, Elizabeth line, DLR | 42DLR, Elizabeth line, Windrush | $240 |
| HolbornCentral, practical and between the West End and the City | 43Central, DLR | 43DLR, Central | $400 |
| GreenwichObservatory, river & park | 47DLR | 45DLR | $200 |
| CamdenMarkets, live music & the canal | 46bus 29, Mildmay | 45Mildmay, bus 134 | $215 |
| SohoRestaurants, bars & theatres | 45Elizabeth line, DLR | 47DLR, Elizabeth line | $360 |
| South BankRiverside galleries & theatres | 50Thameslink, Elizabeth line, DLR | 50DLR, Jubilee, bus 381 | $295 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near the London Stadium cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Stratford takes most of the crowd and is stewarded into queues after big events; Hackney Wick is a 15-minute walk the other way and often quicker for north and west London.
Before you book
- Stratford's hotels around Westfield are a 15 to 20-minute walk from the stadium.
- The Elizabeth line from Stratford reaches Liverpool Street in about 7 minutes, so the City and Shoreditch are easy bases too.
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Staying near London Stadium: questions
What is the best area to stay near the London Stadium?
Stratford is the closest area we cover, about 15 minutes' walk from the London Stadium. If you'd rather stay in town, Canary Wharf is 31 minutes home at 22:45 by DLR.
How long does it take to get back after a match or concert at the London Stadium?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Stratford 21 minutes, Canary Wharf 31 minutes, Royal Docks 41 minutes, King's Cross 41 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Stratford takes most of the crowd and is stewarded into queues after big events; Hackney Wick is a 15-minute walk the other way and often quicker for north and west London.
How much do hotels near the London Stadium cost?
In Stratford, typical doubles are about $100 budget, $200 mid-range and $275 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 the London Stadium?
Stratford (Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth lines, DLR and Overground), Hackney Wick (Overground) and Pudding Mill Lane (DLR).