Sea Containers London
SOUTHBANK, CENTRAL LONDON
🏙️ City Stay 🥾 Great for walking 👶 Great with toddlers 🧒 Great for older kids 👨👩👧👦 Multi-generational 🍝 Great food 🏡 Characterful
✈️ Easy airport access 💰 Good value ✨ A bit special 🐶 Dog friendly
Iconic hotel on London’s South Bank, surrounded by iconic sights, river views and plenty to explore with the kids.
London’s iconic Sea Containers Hotel
At a Glance
Set on the South Bank of the Thames, Sea Containers London is a design-led hotel inspired by the golden age of ocean liners, giving it a distinctive character you won’t find in a standard city hotel. Its location is a huge draw, with the London Eye, Tate Modern, Borough Market and Shakespeare’s Globe all within easy reach. We love it for families who want a stylish London base where you can step out of the hotel and straight into the action.
Why families will love it
Brilliant South Bank location: Step outside and you’re within easy reach of some of London’s best family attractions.
Family-friendly rooms: Dedicated family rooms and interconnecting options make it easy to find a setup that works for your family.
Thames views: Selected rooms offer fantastic views across the river and London skyline.
Walkable family attractions: SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure! London and the London Eye are all within an easy walk, making sightseeing simple with children.
A hotel with character: The iconic ocean-liner-inspired design makes the hotel feel like part of the London adventure.
Best for: Families with toddlers, older children and teens wanting a stylish central base where many attractions can be reached on foot.
Nearby: London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure! London, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market and the South Bank riverside.
Accommodation Types
Family rooms from around £450 per night
Sea Containers London is a great choice for families because it offers dedicated interconnecting Family Rooms, rather than simply relying on sofa beds. Options include Family Standard Rooms, Family Double Double Rooms with two double beds sleeping up to four, and connecting Standard or Superior Rooms.
Families can also choose a Riverview Suite, with the option of a rollaway bed or adjoining bedroom for more
Transport
Sea Containers London is on the South Bank in central London, right on the Thames, so a car really isn’t necessary for a family city break.
Nearest Airport: London City Airport, around 30–40 minutes by car. Heathrow is approximately 45–60 minutes
Nearest Tube: Southwark Station, around 5 minutes’ walk. Blackfriars is approximately 7 minutes’ walk and Waterloo around 12 minutes’ walk.
Good to Know
Leave the car at home: Sea Containers London is brilliantly positioned for a family city break, with the South Bank, London Eye, Tate Modern, Borough Market and plenty of restaurants all within walking distance. Public transport is also excellent.
Parking is available nearby: If you do drive, parking isn't included and central London parking can be expensive, so I'd recommend checking the hotel's current parking arrangements and charges before travelling.
Book breakfast carefully: Breakfast is available at the hotel but is an additional cost unless included in your chosen rate. With plenty of cafés and restaurants around South Bank, families have lots of alternatives.
Make the most of South Bank: The riverside location is particularly good for families, with an easy, mostly flat walk along the Thames connecting you to the London Eye, Tate Modern, Borough Market and beyond.
When to visit: London is busy throughout the year, but travelling midweek or outside school holidays can mean fewer crowds and potentially better room rates. Christmas is magical around the South Bank, but expect higher demand.
“Sea Containers London is a TLAC-approved family stay with a brilliant South Bank location, putting many of London’s biggest sights within easy reach. We love the Thames views, stylish design and the fact it has been designed with families in mind, with dedicated family rooms and interconnecting options. An iconic London hotel with a strong reputation for family stays, it’s a great choice for a memorable city break.”
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