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Where to stay
By the airport
Best for dawn flights
The Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport is the one hotel the airport lists as walkable, about 7 minutes on foot. The Sunborn London yacht hotel is moored about a mile away by ExCeL. Airport hotel list.
ExCeL and Royal Victoria Dock
For conferences and exhibitions
Hotels line the dock beside ExCeL, a short taxi or DLR ride from the airport; the airport lists Holiday Inn Express London ExCeL and Novotel London ExCeL at about 5 minutes by car. Custom House station links ExCeL with the Elizabeth line. Big events fill these hotels early, so book ahead.
Canary Wharf
The business district, 10 to 15 minutes by car
Offices, restaurants and large hotels; the airport lists Crowne Plaza London Docklands, Novotel London Canary Wharf, Hilton London Canary Wharf and London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf at about 6 to 15 minutes by road. The DLR and Jubilee line connect it with the airport.
The City, Whitechapel and Tower Bridge
Close to the DLR at Bank
Good for City meetings and sightseeing. The airport puts Whitechapel at 15 to 20 minutes and Tower Bridge at 20 to 25 minutes by Tube or taxi.
Source: airport hotel list; airport FAQs. Getting there: DLR, Elizabeth line and taxi.
Questions travelers ask
Which hotel is closest to London City Airport?
The Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport, which the airport lists as about a 7 minute walk.
Can I sleep in London City Airport?
No. The terminal closes at 22:00 or after the final flight, and passengers cannot stay overnight.
Sources
Last checked 12 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Details at the airport change often; the airport's website and your airline have the final word.