Sea Containers London
This hotel sits in Southwark, about 800 yards in a straight line from Waterloo Station. It works for a Waterloo-led trip and less well if you want to be inside the West End.
Hotel details
| Detail | What we found |
|---|---|
| Property type | hotel |
| Address | 20 Upper Ground, Southwark, London, SE1 9PD |
| Location | Southwark, London Borough of Southwark |
| Postcode district | SE1 |
| Classification | ★★★★★5-star |
| Observed rate | Average price £309 per night |
| Swimming pool | Not available |
| Spa | Available |
| Parking | On-site private parking, about £50 per day |
| Pets | Dogs welcome, pet-friendly rooms available |
| Family rooms | Family rooms available |
Property facts checked August 2026. Anything not listed above is unknown to us, not absent.
StayLogic: does this address suit your trip?
- Destination fitGood fit
Waterloo Station is about 800 yards in a straight line. Street routes will be longer than the straight line, so allow for that.
- Walking realityStrong fit
Two or more stations within 550 yards of the door. We publish straight-line distances only, because we have not measured the pavement routes.
- Transport fitGood fit
The three nearest stations cover National Rail and Underground. Check that this matches the line you actually need.
- Area fitContext
Southwark, in the London Borough of Southwark. The SE1 postcode district sets the expectation for the street around the property.
- Value contextMixed
The observed rate is about £142 above the median for our Waterloo selection, so you are paying for something. Check what that is before booking.
- Verified facilitiesGood fit
We confirmed a spa and parking against the property or an established guide. Anything not listed on this page is unknown to us rather than absent.
Route-to-Room
- Waterloo Stationabout 800 yards in a straight line
- Waterloo EastNational Rail, about 500 yards in a straight line
- BlackfriarsUnderground and National Rail, about 500 yards in a straight line
- SouthwarkUnderground, about 550 yards in a straight line
- Southwark, SE1London Borough of Southwark
Every figure here is a straight line from the property postcode. Pavement routes are longer. We do not publish walking times we have not measured.
What is around the corner
- Christ Church300 yards south-east, in a straight line
- MathsWorld400 yards south-east, in a straight line
- Bankside Gallery450 yards east, in a straight line
- Dorfman Theatre450 yards west, in a straight line
- Temple Stairs Arch500 yards north-west, in a straight line
Landmarks and their positions come from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight lines from the property postcode, not walking routes.
Best for
- Trips centred on Waterloo rather than on central London sightseeing.
- Rail travellers, with Waterloo East inside 500 yards.
- Families: family rooms available.
- Travellers with a dog: dogs welcome, pet-friendly rooms available.
Skip it if
- Most of your evenings are in the West End. This address points the other way, towards Waterloo.
- Budget is the deciding factor. The observed rate sits well above the median for our Waterloo selection.
Better nearby, and why
Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection
A step up in price band
Observed around £388 in August 2026, in the premium band.
Southwark, 150 yards away in a straight line
The Mad Hatter Hotel
Lower observed rate
Around £193 against £309 here, both observed in August 2026.
Southwark, 200 yards away in a straight line
The Wellington Hotel
Closer to Waterloo
200 yards from Waterloo against 800 yards here.
Waterloo, 600 yards away in a straight line
Common questions
Which stations are closest to Sea Containers London?
The three nearest stations are Waterloo East (National Rail), about 500 yards in a straight line, Blackfriars (Underground and National Rail), about 500 yards in a straight line and Southwark (Underground), about 550 yards in a straight line. All figures are straight-line distances from the property postcode, so the pavement route will be longer.
How far is Sea Containers London from Waterloo Station?
800 yards, measured in a straight line from the property postcode to Waterloo Station. We do not publish a walking time for this route because we have not measured it on the ground.
Is there parking at Sea Containers London?
On-site private parking, about £50 per day. Terms change, so confirm the current arrangement with the property before you travel.
Does Sea Containers London accept dogs?
Dogs welcome, pet-friendly rooms available. Pet policies change often, so check directly before booking.
What does a night at Sea Containers London cost?
A rate from around £309 per night appeared in our August 2026 source data. London hotel rates move with the date, the event calendar and the room type, so use that as context and check live rates for your own dates.