Pet-Friendly Hotels near Waterloo Tube Station
Waterloo tube station, served by the Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines, sits on London's South Bank between the London Eye and Southwark, and several hotels around it welcome pets. Park Plaza London Waterloo and Park Plaza County Hall London both accept animals and add a spa, The Wellington Hotel stands within walking distance of Waterloo station, and Southwark has three more options, from the ibis London Blackfriars to The Hoxton. Across the river, Wilde Aparthotels in Covent Garden and The Royal Horseguards Hotel near Trafalgar Square also take pets, with the strongest guest scores of the list.
Waterloo is the heart of London's South Bank: the station area borders the National Theatre, the Southbank Centre and the London Eye, with Southwark and Tate Modern to the east and Westminster across the river. It is a busy rail and tube junction by day, and the riverside walk along the Thames ties together theatres, galleries and bridges to the West End.
Where to stay
South Bank hotels that welcome pets
A pet-friendly hotel near Waterloo makes sense because the South Bank is one of the easiest parts of London to walk with a dog: the riverside path runs past the London Eye toward Southwark and Tate Modern, and Waterloo, Westminster and Hungerford bridges lead across the Thames. Staying close to the station also keeps train and tube journeys short, which helps when travelling with an animal.
Park Plaza London Waterloo is the most reviewed pet-friendly hotel on this page, with a score of 8.6 across more than 4,700 reviews. This stylish, upmarket hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a spa, an indoor pool and a fitness centre, plus room service and full-service laundry, which helps on a longer stay with an animal. Free Wi-Fi is available and parking is offered for a fee, useful for anyone arriving by car with a dog. I recommend it to travellers who want full hotel facilities near Waterloo without giving up the pet policy.
Park Plaza County Hall London, rated 8.6, is within walking distance of the London Eye and offers polished rooms and suites, some with kitchens, along with a day spa, a fitness centre, a bar and business facilities. The kitchens make it practical for longer stays with a pet. Closer to the station, The Wellington Hotel, Waterloo, rated 8.0, is a laid-back hotel with London-themed rooms, a restaurant, a bar, free Wi-Fi and breakfast. Travelodge London Central Waterloo, in a traditional redbrick building, keeps things simple with a bar and restaurant, air conditioning and accessible facilities.
In Southwark, east of Waterloo, The Hoxton, Southwark has the best score of the area at 9.0, with two restaurants including an oyster bar, a lively bar, breakfast, room service and full-service laundry, in a smoke-free and accessible building. The ibis London Blackfriars, rated 8.4, is a modern three-star hotel with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Travelodge London Central Southwark, rated 7.0, is a short walk from Tate Modern, with bright family-friendly rooms, a restaurant and a bar. All three accept pets and suit travellers heading to Bankside.
Across the Thames, two pet-friendly hotels have the highest scores on this page. Wilde Aparthotels, London, Covent Garden scores 9.8 across more than 4,600 reviews and offers units with fully equipped kitchens and free Wi-Fi, a short walk from The Savoy. The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, a five-star hotel rated 8.8 in a Victorian building that once housed the Secret Service, has rooms with river views, breakfast included, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre, a short walk from Trafalgar Square. Both are reached from Waterloo on foot by crossing the river.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I were travelling with a dog through Waterloo, I would book Park Plaza London Waterloo: it accepts pets, has the most reviews on this page, and its spa and indoor pool make a long day in London easier for the owner. The South Bank riverside path toward the London Eye is a short walk away for the morning walk. For a longer stay where I would cook for myself, I would choose Wilde Aparthotels in Covent Garden, the best-rated option here, with full kitchens across Waterloo Bridge.
4.9Guest scorePet friendlyWilde Aparthotels, London, Covent Garden
Stylish aparthotel with kitchens, pet-friendly and steps from The Savoy
View hotel →Why guests love itWilde Aparthotels London Covent Garden offers stylish units with fully equipped kitchens, a short walk from The Savoy and across the river from Waterloo. A kitchen changes a family trip: breakfast at your own pace, simple dinners when the children are tired. Wi-Fi is free, and both children and pets are welcome. With a 9.8 score from more than 4,600 reviews, it is the apartment option I would choose first for a family in central London.
4.8Guest scorePet friendlyBankside 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 scorePet friendlyThe Hoxton, Southwark
Trendy Southwark hotel with two restaurants and a lively bar
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Hoxton, Southwark is a stylish hotel with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and two restaurants, one of them an oyster bar, plus a lively bar. Breakfast and room service are available, which helps on busy family days, and laundry is offered. It welcomes families and pets and is accessible. With a 9/10 score from over 1,100 reviews, I would book it for a design-minded family or couple who want good food without leaving the building.
4.4Guest scorePet friendlyThe Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London
Victorian luxury with river views, a fitness center, and pet-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Royal Horseguards occupies a Victorian building on Whitehall that once housed the Secret Service, a short walk from Trafalgar Square and across the river from Waterloo. Some rooms have river views, breakfast is included, and there is a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre. Pets are welcome. Rated 8.8 by more than 3,200 guests, I would choose it for a special family trip or a couple's weekend with history on the doorstep.
4.3Guest scorePet friendlyPark 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.
4.3Guest scorePet friendlyPark 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.
4.2Guest scorePet friendlyibis London Blackfriars
Streamlined rooms, a casual restaurant, and a bar in Southwark
View hotel →Why guests love itibis London Blackfriars is a modern three-star in Southwark with streamlined, air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi. A casual restaurant and bar sit downstairs, and the hotel is listed as kid-friendly and accessible, which makes it an easy base for a family. Pets are welcome too. It is simple rather than stylish, but an 8.4 rating from more than 4,200 reviews shows it is well run. I would book it for a budget-minded family trip south of the river.
4.0Guest scorePet friendlyThe Wellington Hotel, Waterloo
Pet-friendly hotel with a restaurant and bar, steps from Waterloo station
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Wellington Hotel is a laid-back stop a short walk from Waterloo, with modern rooms themed around London. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, and the restaurant and bar downstairs make an easy evening after a day on the South Bank. Pets are accepted, so the family dog can come too. Rated 8 by more than 2,700 guests, I would choose it for a short break where the station on foot matters most.
3.9Guest scorePet friendlyTravelodge London Central Waterloo
Simple rooms, a relaxed bar/restaurant, and pet-friendly comfort
View hotel →Why guests love itTravelodge London Central Waterloo sits in a traditional redbrick building and keeps things simple: plain rooms, air conditioning and a relaxed bar and restaurant downstairs. It accepts pets and offers family rooms, so it works for a household travelling together on a budget. Accessible facilities are listed too. Rated 7.8 across more than 2,600 reviews, it is a no-frills base I would choose for a short stay close to the tube.
3.5Guest scorePet friendlyTravelodge London Central Southwark
Bright, family-friendly rooms with a restaurant and bar in Southwark
View hotel →Why guests love itTravelodge London Central Southwark is a laid-back chain hotel with bright family rooms, flat-screen TVs and air conditioning, a short walk from Tate Modern. A restaurant and bar are on site, so dinner after a day on the South Bank is easy, and pets are welcome. It is basic, and a 7/10 rating from almost 2,500 reviews reflects that. I would book it for a budget family trip where location matters more than polish.
Local tips
- 1Use the Thames riverside path on the South Bank for walks: it runs past the London Eye toward Southwark and Tate Modern.
- 2Confirm the pet policy and any conditions directly with the hotel before booking, since each property sets its own rules.
- 3Choose Park Plaza County Hall or Wilde Aparthotels if you want a kitchen, handy for longer stays with a pet.
- 4Pick Southwark hotels such as The Hoxton or ibis London Blackfriars if your plans centre on Bankside and Borough.
- 5Ask Park Plaza London Waterloo about paid parking if you arrive by car with your animal.
- 6Walk across Waterloo Bridge to reach Covent Garden and the Strand from the station area in a few minutes.