Walking time to London Eye, price level and who each hotel suits. Tap Prices for live rates.
| Hotel | Walk to London Eye | Price | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Marriott Hotel County HallLuxury | 6 min | £££ | Couples, Families, Views | Prices |
| Corinthia LondonLuxury, 5-star | 10 min | ££££ | Couples, Special occasions, Spa lovers | Prices |
| Park Plaza County Hall LondonMid-range, 4-star | 6 min | ££ | Families, Groups, Longer stays | Prices |
| Park Plaza London Westminster BridgeMid-range | 7 min | ££ | Families, Couples, Business | Prices |
| The Royal Horseguards HotelBoutique | 10 min | £££ | Couples, History lovers | Prices |
| Stow-Away WaterlooBoutique | 8 min | ££ | Couples, Longer stays, Solo travellers | Prices |
| Premier Inn London County HallBudget | 3 min | £ | Families, Budget travellers | Prices |
| Premier Inn London Waterloo (Westminster Bridge)Budget | 6 min | £ | Families, Budget travellers | Prices |
| Point A Hotel London WestminsterBudget | 10 min | £ | Budget travellers, Solo travellers | Prices |
| The Walrus Bar & HostelHostel | 8 min | £ | Backpackers, Solo travellers | Prices |
Hotels checked on their official sites October 2026; walking times on real footpaths. Prices change daily, so tap Prices for today's rates.
Hand-picked places to stay in County Hall, on the South Bank and just across the river, checked on each hotel's own website.
1Luxury · £££ · 6 min walk to London Eye
The closest proper luxury hotel to the Eye, with a big indoor pool and rooms that look across the Thames to Parliament. It fills the river side of County Hall, about 200 m south of the London Eye along the riverside walk.
Best for: Couples, Families, Views
2Luxury · 5-star · ££££ · 10 min walk to London Eye
A grand Victorian hotel with one of London's largest hotel spas, and the Eye is just across the river. It is on Whitehall Place, about 500 m north-west of the London Eye over the Hungerford footbridges.
Best for: Couples, Special occasions, Spa lovers
3Mid-range · 4-star · ££ · 6 min walk to London Eye
Studio rooms with extra living space make this a practical family base right behind the Eye, and some rooms look straight out at the Eye. It is on Addington Street, about 350 m south-east of the London Eye, between County Hall and Waterloo.
Best for: Families, Groups, Longer stays
4Mid-range · ££ · 7 min walk to London Eye
A huge modern hotel with a pool, spa and several restaurants at the South Bank end of Westminster Bridge. It is about 350 m south-east of the London Eye, a five-minute walk past County Hall.
Best for: Families, Couples, Business
5Boutique · £££ · 10 min walk to London Eye
A Victorian building on the Embankment where the best rooms face the river and the Eye on the opposite bank. It is on Whitehall Court, about 400 m north-west of the London Eye across the river, close to Embankment station.
Best for: Couples, History lovers
6Boutique · ££ · 8 min walk to London Eye
Stylish studios with a mini kitchen in a small eco building made from shipping containers, good for self-caterers. It is on Lower Marsh, about 500 m south-east of the London Eye on the Waterloo side of County Hall.
Best for: Couples, Longer stays, Solo travellers
7Budget · £ · 3 min walk to London Eye
You will not sleep closer to the Eye for less: this Premier Inn is inside County Hall itself, with an easy family breakfast. It is about 150 m south-east of the London Eye, a two-minute walk from the queue.
Best for: Families, Budget travellers
8Budget · £ · 6 min walk to London Eye
A dependable budget option with its own bar and restaurant, handy for both the Eye and Waterloo station. It is on Westminster Bridge Road, about 300 m south-east of the London Eye behind County Hall.
Best for: Families, Budget travellers
9Budget · £ · 10 min walk to London Eye
Small, smart rooms with breakfast included keep costs down while the Eye stays within an easy walk. It is on Westminster Bridge Road, about 700 m south-east of the London Eye, next to Lambeth North station.
Best for: Budget travellers, Solo travellers
10Hostel · £ · 8 min walk to London Eye
A sociable pub-hostel with a guest kitchen, so you can spend on the Eye rather than the bed. It is on Westminster Bridge Road, about 500 m south-east of the London Eye, a short walk from Waterloo.
Best for: Backpackers, Solo travellers
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