Is Tottenham a good place to stay in London?

Tottenham is a practical base if you're going to a match or a concert at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, flying from Stansted, or looking for a cheaper room in north London. The Victoria line from Tottenham Hale and Seven Sisters runs straight to King's Cross, Oxford Circus and Victoria, and the Stansted Express stops at Tottenham Hale. It suits football fans, budget travellers and people who don't mind a Tube ride every day.

The area is busy, everyday London rather than a visitor district. The High Road is long and lively, with Turkish grills, Caribbean takeaways, West African grocers and cafés, and the new stadium rises at its northern end. To the east, Walthamstow Wetlands and the Lee Valley give you reservoirs and long walking paths, and Bruce Castle, one of the oldest houses in the area, has a small local museum in its park.

The downside is that Tottenham isn't polished, and there's very little here aimed at visitors. Hotels are scarce, so most places to stay are flats or guest houses, and the High Road can feel hectic late at night. On match days the area around the stadium is packed, and you'll need the Tube for every classic sight.

What makes Tottenham worth considering is location for a specific trip. If you've come for the stadium, you can walk to the game and back, the Victoria line is one of the quickest ways into central London, and an early flight from Stansted is much easier from Tottenham Hale than from most parts of the city.