β Map of Accommodation in London
Some of the best hotels in South Bank are:Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard β’ Novotel London Bridge β’ ibis London Blackfriars β’ Marriott County Hall β’ Park Plaza Westminster Bridge β’ Park Plaza County Hall
β’ South Bank is positioned alongside the River Thames between Westminster Bridge and Millennium Bridge. Itβs a lively area, home to attractions like the London Eye, SEA LIFE Aquarium London, independent shops, galleries, theatres, restaurants and riverside bars. The neighboring Bankside district to the east houses the Tate Modern, Borough Market, London Bridge, Shakespeareβs Globe, and the Golden Hinde ship.
β’ Throughout the summertime months South Bank plays host to festivals involving street cuisine, live music, and comedy. During winter itβs home to one of the cityβs finest and most atmospheric festive markets at Southbank Centre. You can visit the London Dungeon or Florence Nightingale Museum, enjoy a performance at Shakespeareβs Globe Theatre or see Londonβs skyline from above on the London Eye.
Γ The Queenβs Walk is a path that runs adjacent to the River Thames between Lambeth Bridge and Tower Bridge. It offers spectacular views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and all of London to the north.
β’ Establishments and restaurants in South Bank range from trendy, fashionable wine bars to traditional pubs, coffee shops and eateries offering everything from Cuban and Italian to steak, chicken, Mexican and British nourishment. There are also several fast food outlets.
β’ Hotels range from mid-range to luxury within a brief walk of River Thames and the London Eye. Airbnb also provides single rooms, double rooms, and flats for rent, plus comfortable hostels are nearby for budget travelers.
β’ South Bank is compact and navigable on foot. If travel to other areas inside or outside London is desired, the convenient Waterloo Station provides tube and train connections.
β’ You can reach Kingβs Cross/St. Pancras directly from Waterloo Underground Station and thereβs also a direct tube service to London Paddington from where you can catch the Heathrow Express train to the airport.
β’ If flying in and out of Gatwick, take the underground from Westminster to Victoria Station for the Gatwick Express train. Many bus routes serve South Bank to points all around central London.