Hotels near London Stadium, London
London Stadium sits about 10 km east of central London, in Stratford beside Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Stratford station joins the Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth lines with the DLR and Overground, about 15–20 minutes' walk away. Hotels cluster around Westfield Stratford City, about 1 km from the ground, with direct trains into central London.
Getting to London Stadium
- Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth lines, DLR via Stratford — Stratford station is served by the Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth lines, the DLR, London Overground and National Rail. The walk to the stadium through Westfield and the Olympic Park takes about 15–20 minutes. Pudding Mill Lane DLR station is about 10 minutes' walk from the ground.
- From London City Airport — Take the DLR from London City Airport station towards Stratford; the journey is about 15–20 minutes, with a change possible depending on the service. From Stratford or Stratford International allow about 20 minutes on foot to the stadium.
- Area after dark — Westfield Stratford City is the main hub next to the Olympic Park, and the Central and Jubilee lines run a Night Tube service at weekends. Hackney Wick, a separate neighbourhood to the north, is reached on foot (about 15–20 minutes) or by London Overground.
Questions people ask
Which hotel is closest to London Stadium?
The nearest hotels are in the Stratford City area, around Westfield Stratford City and Chestnut Plaza, about 0.8 km from the stadium. That is roughly a 10–15 minute walk.
How long does it take to walk from Stratford Station to the stadium?
Allow about 15–20 minutes on foot through Westfield and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park; sources differ slightly, and crowds on event days can add time. Shuttle buses run from Stratford station for supporters with accessibility requirements on event days.
Is there public parking at London Stadium?
There is no general matchday parking at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, so public transport is the recommended way to arrive.
What can I do before or after a match nearby?
Westfield Stratford City is beside Stratford station, and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has the London Aquatics Centre and the ArcelorMittal Orbit, which has an observation deck and a tunnel slide. ABBA Voyage is held at the ABBA Arena, next to Pudding Mill Lane station.
Which stations serve London Stadium?
Five stations are close: Stratford and Stratford International (each about 20 minutes' walk), Stratford High Street DLR (about 20 minutes), Pudding Mill Lane DLR (about 10 minutes) and Hackney Wick on the Overground (about 15–20 minutes). Stratford has the widest range of services, including the Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth lines.