StayAreasWhere to stay near The O2
Canary Wharf is the closest area we cover, about 29 minutes' walk from the O2. After a show, the quickest trip home is to Greenwich: 21 minutes at 22:45 by bus 188.
- What it is
- Arena, about 20,000 people
- What's on
- The O2 arena's concerts, comedy and sport, plus the smaller indigo at The O2, a cinema, restaurants and the Up at The O2 roof climb under the same dome
- Nearest stations
- North Greenwich (Jubilee line), North Greenwich Pier (Uber Boat by Thames Clippers) and the IFS Cloud Cable Car to the Royal Docks
Where to stay for a show at The O2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GreenwichObservatory, river & park | 25bus 188 | 21bus 188 | $200 |
| Canary WharfOffice towers & weekend deals | 22Jubilee | 22Jubilee | $220 |
| StratfordOlympic Park, Westfield and some of London's best transport links | 22Jubilee | 23Jubilee | $200 |
| South BankRiverside galleries & theatres | 33bus 381, Jubilee | 30Jubilee, bus 381 | $295 |
| Royal DocksExCeL London and City Airport, on the Elizabeth line | 29DLR, Jubilee | 32Jubilee, bus 474 | $240 |
| Covent GardenTheatres, shopping & street life | 41bus 341, Jubilee | 36Jubilee, bus 139 | $360 |
| WestminsterBest for first-time visitors | 34Circle, Jubilee | 36Jubilee, District | $320 |
| ShoreditchNightlife & food | 39Windrush, Jubilee | 39Jubilee, Windrush | $240 |
| HolbornCentral, practical and between the West End and the City | 44bus 188, Jubilee | 39Jubilee, bus 59 | $400 |
| BloomsburyBritish Museum & garden squares | 51bus 91, bus 341, Jubilee | 44Jubilee, bus 1 | $255 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near the O2 cost more.
Getting away afterwards
The Jubilee line platform at North Greenwich gets crowded straight after a show; the river bus from North Greenwich Pier is a calmer way back to the centre; check the last boat before the show.
Before you book
- Canary Wharf is one Jubilee line stop away and has plenty of business hotels that are cheaper at weekends.
- Greenwich is across the peninsula: pleasant to stay in, but it's a bus or a long walk to the O2 rather than the Tube.
- Waterloo, London Bridge and Westminster are all on the Jubilee line, so most central areas are 15 to 25 minutes away.
Hotels near The O2
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The O2 and the areas on the map
Staying near The O2: questions
What is the best area to stay near the O2?
Canary Wharf is the closest area we cover, about 29 minutes' walk from the O2. After a show, the quickest trip home is to Greenwich: 21 minutes at 22:45 by bus 188.
How long does it take to get back after a show at the O2?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Greenwich 21 minutes, Canary Wharf 22 minutes, Stratford 23 minutes, South Bank 30 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: The Jubilee line platform at North Greenwich gets crowded straight after a show; the river bus from North Greenwich Pier is a calmer way back to the centre; check the last boat before the show.
How much do hotels near the O2 cost?
In Canary Wharf, typical doubles are about $120 budget, $220 mid-range and $430 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 O2?
North Greenwich (Jubilee line), North Greenwich Pier (Uber Boat by Thames Clippers) and the IFS Cloud Cable Car to the Royal Docks.