Top 10 Hotels Near Royal Observatory in London for 2026

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An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by potted plants and wooden shutters.

A spacious room with a long dining table, multiple chairs, a bookshelf, and a skylight.

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a white mattress and blue pillows, a bedside table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A cozy reading room with wooden bookshelves, a central table, and comfortable seating.

1. Le Sorelle

2.9 km from Royal Observatory

Bonny

RM1,188

RM1,426 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern lounge with sofas, tables, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern interior with seating areas, tables, and large windows offering city views.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a glass table, and a view of high-rise buildings.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small seating area, a kitchenette, and a window with a city view.

2. Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf, 3 km from Royal Observatory

Jorge

RM590

RM708 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A high-rise building with a curved facade, surrounded by other modern buildings and a river.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a seating area, a desk, and a view of the city.

A room with a large window overlooking a marina and city skyline. There are three brown upholstered chairs and a small round table with two wine glasses.

A cozy lounge area with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf with books.

3. Locke London Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf, 3.1 km from Royal Observatory

Denise

RM515

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lounge area with large windows offering a city view, modern furniture, and a patterned carpet.

A modern bar area with a city view, featuring a bar counter, seating, and large windows.

A modern bar area with a city view, featuring a bar counter, seating, and a chandelier.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a patterned ceiling, clear glass walls, and lounge chairs along the sides.

4. InterContinental London - The O2 by IHG

2.9 km from Royal Observatory

Rob

RM1,043

RM1,251 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel building with a clear sky, surrounded by trees and other high-rise buildings.

A buffet area with a variety of food items, a coffee station, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel reception area with a stone wall backdrop, a reception desk, and a sign indicating the reception location.

5. Hilton London Canary Wharf

3 km from Royal Observatory

Steve

RM733

RM880 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with reflective surfaces, linear lighting, and large windows.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating a hotel named "Hawksmoor".

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a bar, and large windows allowing natural light.

6. Tribe London Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf, 3.1 km from Royal Observatory

Jayne

RM533

RM639 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a mirror, a fan, and a lamp.

Outdoor seating with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a building in the background.

The entrance to The Brookmill with a red door and flower baskets.

A cozy pub with a wooden floor, a bar area, and a private function room.

7. The Brookmill

1.6 km from Royal Observatory

Mike

RM399

RM478 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A building with a dark grey door, two windows on either side, and a brick facade.

A wooden counter with two vintage-style wall sconces, a mirror, and a door with a hanger.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

An indoor dining area with wooden chairs and tables, large windows, and potted plants.

8. The Pilot

2.3 km from Royal Observatory

Nicole

RM525

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A row of terraced houses with a pub named "The Clarendon" in the center.

A well-maintained garden with a wooden bench, outdoor seating area, and a building in the background.

A row of white buildings with brick facades and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a standing fan, and a window with a view of greenery.

9. The Clarendon Hotel - Blackheath

1.2 km from Royal Observatory

Gerard

RM601

RM722 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with a plant, a city view through the window, and a shelf with decorative items.

A spiral staircase with a central floral arrangement.

A bartender pouring a drink into a shaker.

Lincoln Plaza London with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a prominent entrance.

10. Lincoln Plaza London, Curio Collection by Hilton

2.7 km from Royal Observatory

Manpreet

RM732

RM878 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A neatly made bed with white and patterned pillows, a brass lamp on a bedside table, and a framed artwork above the bed.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, framed pictures on the walls, and a bar area.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

A wooden tray with a bottle of water, a glass, a cup, and a spoon on a table.

11. Admiral Hardy

0.8 km from Royal Observatory

Katharine

RM512

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern high-rise building with a distinctive curved facade and a visible 'DORSETT' sign.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with chairs, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a large abstract painting, and a speckled floor.

A dining area with a round table, floral chairs, and a painting on the wall.

12. Dorsett Canary Wharf London

3.1 km from Royal Observatory

Julie

RM566

RM679 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, featuring a modern glass facade and multiple floors.

A rooftop bar with wooden furniture, a city view, and a modern building in the background.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, armchairs, and a round table.

13. Novotel London Canary Wharf Hotel

3.1 km from Royal Observatory

Mahad

RM637

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a stone table and benches, surrounded by olive trees and a wooden building in the background.

A building entrance with a sign advertising 'Craft Beers & Awesome Pizza'.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a small vanity with toiletries.

14. The Crown Rooms

1 km from Royal Observatory

Pat

RM374

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious library with wooden floors, large windows, and a variety of seating options including tables and chairs.

A building with a green door and the sign "The Station Hotel" above it.

An outdoor patio area with wooden benches and tables, surrounded by brick buildings and potted plants.

A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter with beer taps, and large windows allowing natural light.

15. The Station Hotel

2.6 km from Royal Observatory

Paul

RM521

RM625 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk with a lamp. There are curtains and a view of the city.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A lobby with a bar area, seating with red and brown upholstered chairs, and a staircase with a railing.

A rooftop terrace with a glass table, a bottle of champagne, and a view of the city skyline.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton London - Greenwich

1.3 km from Royal Observatory

Cheryl

RM406

RM488 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A multi-story building with a glass facade and a brick facade, featuring a 'staycity' sign and a 'Seager' sign.

A modern lobby with yellow and gray seating, large windows, and a digital screen.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

17. Staycity Aparthotels, London, Deptford Bridge

1.6 km from Royal Observatory

Matthew

RM410

RM492 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern interior with large windows, a staircase, and a view of construction cranes outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden wall.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, two prominent domes, and a central tower with a weather vane.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a blue accent wall.

18. Holiday Inn Express London - Greenwich by IHG

1.9 km from Royal Observatory

Christopher

RM296

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

A bar area with a counter, wine bottles, and a coffee machine.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Premier Inn' sign, large windows, and a modern architectural style.

19. Premier Inn London Greenwich

1.3 km from Royal Observatory

Madelina

RM246

RM295 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a prominent 'NOVOTEL' sign, a glass facade, and a covered walkway leading to the entrance.

A reception area with a brick wall, wooden slats, and a reception desk.

A round table with a wooden dessert display, a teapot, and a chair.

A modern lounge area with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bar area with stools and a counter.

20. Novotel London Greenwich

0.9 km from Royal Observatory

Ma Catherine

RM405

RM486 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Royal Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Le Sorelle	9.8 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf	9.4 Exceptional 1,116 reviews	View
Locke London Canary Wharf	9.2 Wonderful 368 reviews	View
InterContinental London - The O2 by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,263 reviews	View
Hilton London Canary Wharf	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Royal Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great ! Breakfast was absolutely wonderful. Hotel staff was always willing to help with anything. Very friendly. This is second time for our staying here. Love the tower!!!"

Dorsett Canary Wharf London

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, staff very friendly, lovely breakfast. Room was lovely nice personal touch by the hotel for our anniversary. ideal location for where we needed to be."

Tribe London Canary Wharf

8/10 Good

"Ok"

a&o London Docklands Riverside

10/10 Excellent

"10/10 for the value for money"

The Clarendon Hotel - Blackheath

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent value for money, great location and a superb breakfast. Will use again"

Good Hotel London

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay."

NX London Hostel

8/10 Good

"Great value hostel. Convenient transport connections & great for O2 Arean & Greenwich area. Free help yourself breakfast."

2-bed 2-bath Greenwich Apartment with balcony & lift

8/10 Good

"Clean home, very comfortable furniture. May need a new sofa soon. To many mirrors in the bathroom a title uncomfortable. The lock box should be placed in a new spot. There was garbage covering the box and we could not locate the box and didn’t realize it could be under the garbage bag. Good spot to ride the train. Travel lodge staff very helpful"

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A cityscape with a large park, historic buildings, and a modern skyline.

Greenwich Park

9.2/10 (60 reviews)

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

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National Maritime Museum

8.6/10 (20 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at National Maritime Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in London. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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A grand neoclassical building with symmetrical columns and a central pathway leading to a large white structure in the background.

Queen's House

This regal residence is known for its elegant classical architecture and for the collection of nautical-themed paintings it hosts.

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Peter Harrison Planetarium

You can browse the exhibits at Peter Harrison Planetarium, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to London. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Fan Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Fan Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in London. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Greenwich Theatre

Get tickets for a show at Greenwich Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in London. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Viewfinder Photography Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at Viewfinder Photography Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to London. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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St Alfege Church

You can learn about the history of London with a stop at St Alfege Church. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Royal Observatory?

Royal Observatory is located in a vibrant area of London known for its stunning architecture and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 38 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Royal Observatory?

Novotel London Greenwich is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Royal Observatory. Other good options within a short distance include The Clarendon Hotel - Blackheath and Zedwell Greenwich.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Royal Observatory?

Expedia has 38 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Royal Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Royal Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Royal Observatory.

What can I see and do near Royal Observatory?

Study the collections at HMS Belfast, Bank of England Museum or Tate Modern. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Tower Bridge, Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral. You can catch a show at The Arena, Troxy and ABBA Arena.

How can I get to Royal Observatory?

With so many transport options, seeing all of the area near Royal Observatory is simple. Walk to nearby metro stations like Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Woolwich (Elizabeth Line) Station and Cutty Sark DLR Station. If you're taking a train into town, Eltham Station, Kidbrooke Station and Charlton Station are the stations closest to Greenwich.

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Our top choices for Royal Observatory hotels

1. Le Sorelle

2. Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

3. Locke London Canary Wharf

4. InterContinental London - The O2 by IHG

5. Hilton London Canary Wharf

6. Tribe London Canary Wharf

7. The Brookmill

8. The Pilot

9. The Clarendon Hotel - Blackheath

10. Lincoln Plaza London, Curio Collection by Hilton

11. Admiral Hardy

12. Dorsett Canary Wharf London

13. Novotel London Canary Wharf Hotel

14. The Crown Rooms

15. The Station Hotel

16. DoubleTree by Hilton London - Greenwich

17. Staycity Aparthotels, London, Deptford Bridge

18. Holiday Inn Express London - Greenwich by IHG

19. Premier Inn London Greenwich

20. Novotel London Greenwich

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Top Royal Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

Dorsett Canary Wharf London

Tribe London Canary Wharf

a&o London Docklands Riverside

The Clarendon Hotel - Blackheath

Good Hotel London

NX London Hostel

2-bed 2-bath Greenwich Apartment with balcony & lift

Other attractions near Royal Observatory

Greenwich Park

National Maritime Museum

Queen's House

Peter Harrison Planetarium

Fan Museum

Greenwich Theatre

Viewfinder Photography Gallery

St Alfege Church

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