Hotels with Parking near Waterloo Tube Station
Parking near Waterloo tube station is rare, because the South Bank is a dense district of theatres, offices and railway lines inside central London's Congestion Charge zone. A few hotels still offer it. Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge, the most reviewed hotel on this page with almost 14,000 reviews, lists parking along with a spa and an indoor pool, and Park Plaza London Waterloo offers paid parking. In Southwark, near Tate Modern, Hilton London Bankside, Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark and Premier Inn London Southwark also list parking, as does the Premier Inn London Waterloo by Westminster Bridge.
Waterloo is the heart of London's South Bank, bordering the National Theatre, the Southbank Centre and the London Eye, with Southwark and Tate Modern to the east and Westminster across the river. It lies inside central London's Congestion Charge zone, so most visitors arrive by train or tube, and those who drive need a hotel that can take the car.
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Leaving the car on the South Bank
A hotel with parking near Waterloo matters for travellers who arrive by car and want to leave it for the whole stay. Once the car is parked, the Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines and the mainline station cover the rest of London, and the London Eye, Westminster Bridge and Tate Modern are within walking distance of most hotels on this page.
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge is the clear leader on this page, with a score of 9.0 across almost 14,000 reviews. This polished four-star hotel has refined restaurants, a spa, an indoor pool and a fitness centre, and it lists parking for guests. Its name points to its position by Westminster Bridge, a short walk from Waterloo. I recommend it to families and business travellers arriving by car who want a full-service hotel, since you can park once and spend the stay on foot between the South Bank, Westminster and the London Eye.
Two other Park Plaza hotels sit close to the station. Park Plaza London Waterloo, rated 8.6, is a stylish hotel with a restaurant, bar, spa, indoor pool and fitness centre, and it is one of the few that states parking is offered for a fee, which helps you plan ahead; it also accepts pets. Park Plaza County Hall London, rated 8.6 and within walking distance of the London Eye, offers rooms and suites, some with kitchens, a day spa and a fitness center, and is pet-friendly too. Both suit drivers travelling with a dog who need a place to leave the car.
East of Waterloo, Southwark has several hotels with parking near Tate Modern. Hilton London Bankside, a five-star hotel rated 9.0, has an indoor pool, a spa, a fitness centre, a sleek restaurant and a hip bar. Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark, rated 8.6, includes a breakfast buffet and adds a business center and full-service laundry. Premier Inn London Southwark, rated 9.0, is a low-key three-star hotel with some sofabeds, a steakhouse and bar and breakfast, well suited to families. All three list parking and give quick access to Bankside and Borough.
For simpler stays, the Premier Inn London Waterloo by Westminster Bridge, rated 8.2, is a modern, air-conditioned hotel with a restaurant and a bar, family-friendly accommodation and parking facilities. LSE Bankside House, rated 8.0, is a budget-friendly option near Tate Modern with a bar, a seasonal restaurant, a TV lounge, free breakfast and air conditioning, and parking available for a fee. My advice is to book the parking with the room and confirm the details, since spaces in this part of London are limited and the Congestion Charge applies to driving in the zone.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I were driving into London and staying near Waterloo, I would book Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge: it lists parking, holds a 9.0 score over almost 14,000 reviews, and its spa and indoor pool make up for the drive. From there I would leave the car for the whole stay and walk to the London Eye and across Westminster Bridge. On a tighter budget, I would choose Premier Inn London Southwark, also rated 9.0, for its parking and breakfast near Tate Modern.
4.8Guest scoreParkingBankside Hotel, Autograph Collection
Chic 5-star hotel with a trendy bar, gym, and terrace near Tate Modern
View hotel →Why guests love itBankside Hotel, Autograph Collection is a modern five-star hotel a short walk from Tate Modern and Blackfriars, with chic rooms and suites. A trendy bar and restaurant, a gym and a terrace are on site, and parking, pets and family-friendly facilities are all offered. Suites give families extra room. Guests rate it 9.6 across more than 950 reviews, an outstanding score, so I would book it for the location near the river and the polished design.
4.5Guest scoreParkingPark Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Streamlined rooms, refined dining, and a spa with an indoor pool
View hotel →Why guests love itPark Plaza London Westminster Bridge is a large four-star on the south side of Westminster Bridge, a walk from Waterloo. The indoor pool is the draw for children after a day of sightseeing, while adults get a spa, a fitness centre and several refined restaurants and a bar. Parking is available, which helps families arriving by car. With a 9/10 score from almost 14,000 reviews, I would pick it for a family break near the river.
4.5Guest scoreParkingPremier Inn London Southwark (Southwark Station) hotel
Streamlined rooms with a steakhouse and bar, ideal for families
View hotel →Why guests love itPremier Inn London Southwark is a low-key hotel near Southwark tube, one stop from Waterloo on the Jubilee line. Some streamlined rooms have sofabeds, which makes room for a child without booking a second room. Breakfast is served, a steakhouse and bar are on site, and parking is available. With a 9/10 score from more than 1,100 reviews, it is one of the best-rated chain options I would book for a family south of the river.
4.5Guest scoreParkingHilton London Bankside
Polished 5-star hotel with an indoor pool near Tate Modern
View hotel →Why guests love itHilton London Bankside is a polished five-star near Tate Modern, a short ride or a long walk east of Waterloo. The indoor pool is the highlight for children, and parents get a spa, a fitness centre, a sleek restaurant and a hip bar. Wi-Fi is free and parking is available. With a 9/10 score from more than 3,500 reviews, I would choose it for a family break that mixes the South Bank museums with some downtime in the pool.
4.3Guest scoreParkingHoliday Inn Express London - Southwark by IHG
Relaxed Southwark hotel with free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and a contemporary bar
View hotel →Why guests love itHoliday Inn Express London Southwark is a relaxed hotel with a breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi included. A contemporary bar and a restaurant sit on site, and parking is available, which is useful for families arriving by car. It is accessible, smoke-free and listed as family-friendly, with full-service laundry for longer trips. With an 8.6 score from more than 2,300 reviews, I would choose it for an easy family base in Southwark.
4.3Guest scoreParkingPark Plaza London Waterloo
Stylish quarters with a spa, indoor pool, and chic restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itPark Plaza London Waterloo is an upmarket four-star near Waterloo with an indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre, which gives children something to look forward to after a day in town. The chic restaurant, bar and room service make evenings simple, and laundry is offered. It accepts pets and has paid parking. With an 8.6 score from more than 4,700 reviews, I would book it for families who want comfort close to the station.
4.3Guest scoreParkingPark Plaza County Hall London
Polished rooms, a day spa, and chic dining near the London Eye
View hotel →Why guests love itPark Plaza County Hall is a modern four-star within walking distance of the London Eye and Waterloo. Some rooms and suites have kitchens, which is a real help for families who want to prepare simple meals. There is a day spa, a fitness centre, a bar and chic dining, and pets are welcome. With an 8.6 score from nearly 3,500 reviews, I would book a suite with a kitchen here for a longer family stay on the South Bank.
4.1Guest scoreParkingPremier Inn London Waterloo (Westminster Bridge) hotel
Modern, family-friendly hotel with restaurant and bar near Waterloo
View hotel →Why guests love itThis Premier Inn by Westminster Bridge is a dependable family base on the South Bank, within walking distance of the London Eye and Waterloo. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned, which helps in summer, and the restaurant and bar mean nobody has to go out again after a long day. Parking is available, which is rare this central. Rated 8.2 by more than 2,400 guests, it is the practical choice I would make with children.
4.0Guest scoreParkingLSE Bankside House
Budget-friendly stay with free breakfast near Tate Modern
View hotel →Why guests love itLSE Bankside House offers simple, budget accommodation a short walk from Tate Modern. Breakfast is included, rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and there is a bar, a seasonal restaurant and a TV lounge. It is kid-friendly and accessible, and parking is available for a fee. Rated 8 by more than 1,200 guests, I would choose it for a family on a budget who want the South Bank museums within easy reach.
Local tips
- 1Reserve parking together with the room, since spaces at hotels near Waterloo are limited.
- 2Remember that Waterloo and Southwark lie inside the Congestion Charge zone when planning to drive in central London.
- 3Ask Park Plaza London Waterloo and LSE Bankside House about their parking terms, as both state that parking is paid.
- 4Choose Park Plaza London Waterloo or County Hall if you travel by car with a dog: both accept pets and list parking.
- 5Leave the car at the hotel and use the Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee or Waterloo & City lines to explore London.
- 6Pick a Southwark hotel such as Hilton London Bankside if your plans centre on Tate Modern, Bankside and Borough.