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Tower of London

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Historic fortress, royal palace and former prison on the north bank of the Thames, run by Historic Royal Palaces and a World Heritage Site.

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Where to stay

  • Tower HillClosest area, next to the entrance
  • ShoreditchLively area about 15 minutes by Tube
  • SouthwarkSouth of the river, near London Bridge
  • AldgateShort walk east, with several hotels
  • Covent GardenWest End base about 20 minutes by Tube

Getting there

  • Tower Hill (District and Circle lines) is a 5 minute walk
  • Fenchurch Street and London Bridge stations are 10-15 minutes' walk
  • Buses 15, 42, 78, 100, 343 and RV1 stop nearby
  • No on-site parking; Tower Hill Coach and Car Park is a 2 minute walk, and the Tower is in the Congestion Charging Zone
  • Tower Pier is next to the entrance for river boats
TipArrive by Tube or rail rather than driving, as there is no on-site parking and the Tower sits inside the Congestion Charging Zone.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Tower of London?

Tower Hill: Closest area, next to the entrance. Shoreditch: Lively area about 15 minutes by Tube. Southwark: South of the river, near London Bridge. Aldgate: Short walk east, with several hotels. Covent Garden: West End base about 20 minutes by Tube.

How do I get to Tower of London?

Tower Hill (District and Circle lines) is a 5 minute walk. Fenchurch Street and London Bridge stations are 10-15 minutes' walk. Buses 15, 42, 78, 100, 343 and RV1 stop nearby. No on-site parking; Tower Hill Coach and Car Park is a 2 minute walk, and the Tower is in the Congestion Charging Zone. Tower Pier is next to the entrance for river boats.

Any tips for visiting Tower of London?

Arrive by Tube or rail rather than driving, as there is no on-site parking and the Tower sits inside the Congestion Charging Zone.

Which airport is closest to Tower of London?

The nearest airport on this site is London City Airport, about 6 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.