StayAreasWhere to stay near Olympia London
Hammersmith is the closest area we cover, about 16 minutes' walk from Olympia London. If you'd rather stay in town, Kensington is 24 minutes by bus 49.
- What it is
- Exhibition centre
- What's on
- Exhibitions and shows such as the London International Horse Show and the Ideal Home Show
- Nearest stations
- Kensington (Olympia) (Overground; District line on some event days), West Kensington and Earl's Court
Areas near Olympia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HammersmithWest London by the river, on the Piccadilly line to Heathrow | 18walk | $220 |
| KensingtonMuseums & Kensington Gardens | 24bus 49 | $295 |
| PaddingtonHeathrow Express & Hyde Park | 26Circle, bus 27 | $230 |
| Notting HillPastel streets & Portobello Market | 28bus 27 | $270 |
| WestminsterBest for first-time visitors | 33District, bus 28 | $320 |
| WimbledonTennis, a village high street and the common in south-west London | 35South Western Railway, Mildmay | $230 |
| EalingLeafy west London on the Elizabeth line, close to Heathrow | 37District, Piccadilly | $145 |
| MaryleboneVillage feel in the centre | 39bus 18, Circle, bus 27 | $320 |
| HolbornCentral, practical and between the West End and the City | 41Central, Mildmay | $400 |
| Covent GardenTheatres, shopping & street life | 43District, bus 28 | $360 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near Olympia London cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Kensington (Olympia) has limited District line trains, so many people walk 10 minutes to Earl's Court or West Kensington.
Before you book
- Kensington and Earl's Court hotels are a 10 to 15-minute walk.
Hotels near Olympia London
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Staying near Olympia London: questions
What is the best area to stay near Olympia London?
Hammersmith is the closest area we cover, about 16 minutes' walk from Olympia London. If you'd rather stay in town, Kensington is 24 minutes by bus 49.
How do I get away after a show at Olympia London?
Kensington (Olympia) has limited District line trains, so many people walk 10 minutes to Earl's Court or West Kensington.
How much do hotels near Olympia London cost?
In Hammersmith, typical doubles are about $135 budget, $220 mid-range and $310 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 Olympia London?
Kensington (Olympia) (Overground; District line on some event days), West Kensington and Earl's Court.