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The 6 Best Hotels near Tower Bridge
Wake to the bascules lifting on the Thames, with the City and the Tower a few minutes' walk in either direction.
In short: our top picks are The Tower Hotel by Thistle, citizenM Tower of London and Tower Suites by Blue Orchid. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Tower Bridge is one of the few London landmarks worth booking a room for the view alone, and the streets around it deliver. The pick splits between the riverside drama of St Katharine Docks and the sharper, business-like blocks of Tower Hill, so you can choose between a sunset terrace over the water or a quiet design room a two-minute walk from the Tube. We have leaned towards properties where the location actually earns its keep, with real Tower Bridge or Tower of London sightlines rather than a vague promise of being nearby. There is a genuine spread here, from a rooftop-bar smart hotel to a 5-star suite with a kitchen and a swimming pool you would not expect this close to the City.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Tower Hotel by Thistle | Tower Bridge | £££ |
| citizenM Tower of London | Tower Bridge | £££ |
| Tower Suites by Blue Orchid | Tower Bridge | ££££ |
| Leonardo Royal Hotel London City - Tower of London | Tower Bridge | £££ |
| Hotel Indigo London - Tower Hill | Tower Bridge | £££ |
| Hilton London Tower Bridge | Tower Bridge | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Tower Hotel by Thistle
Why we pick itSits right beside Tower Bridge at St Katharine Docks, so river-facing rooms and the terrace look straight onto the bascules and the Thames.
riverside hotel
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citizenM Tower of London
Why we pick itThe ninth-floor cloudM rooftop bar frames the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, and XL beds sit five minutes' walk from the bridge above Tower Hill Tube.
design hotel
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Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Why we pick itSpacious 5-star suites with fully fitted kitchens and sweeping views over the river, a few minutes' walk from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
5-star aparthotel
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Leonardo Royal Hotel London City - Tower of London
Why we pick itRare for the City, it has a 25-metre Romanesque swimming pool and the Rena Spa, two minutes' walk from Tower Hill Tube and the Tower of London.
4-star hotel
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Hotel Indigo London - Tower Hill
Why we pick itIndividually designed rooms with Nespresso machines on a quiet block, a short walk from the Tower of London and roughly ten minutes from Tower Bridge.
boutique hotel
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Hilton London Tower Bridge
Why we pick itOne block from the Thames with Shard views from the Executive Lounge terrace, two minutes from London Bridge station and ten on foot to Tower Bridge.
4-star hotel
Before you book
Tower Hill (District and Circle lines) and Tower Gateway DLR sit right beside the Tower Hill cluster; for the St Katharine Docks side, allow eight to ten minutes on foot. For the best bridge views ask specifically for a river-facing or higher-floor room when booking, since standard rates often default to a City or courtyard outlook. Weekends fill fast in summer, so book ahead if your trip lands near a school holiday.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Tower Hotel by Thistle is our editor's choice: Sits right beside Tower Bridge at St Katharine Docks, so river-facing rooms and the terrace look straight onto the bascules and the Thames. The Tower Hotel by Thistle, citizenM Tower of London and Tower Suites by Blue Orchid lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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