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What you need to know about booking a hotel in South Bank London

When it comes to choosing a hotel in South Bank, London, you can look forward to a whole host of possible places to stay. Along the bustling promenade on the edge of the Thames itself, there are some seriously luxurious establishments with sweeping views of the city and the river. Meanwhile, cheaper options come with hotels near South Bank, which hide beneath the skyscrapers and the buzzing restaurants of Southwark and Newington districts.

What you can expect from South Bank hotels, London

Given the location in the heart of one of the capital's major entertainment districts, between the totemic sights of Westminster and the colossal Tate Modern gallery, it's luxury and style that predictably take centre stage in many South Bank hotels in London. That means you can expect soaring suites with panoramic views, designer-curated lobbies and even hotels with on-site art exhibits and cinema spaces. However, if you don't mind a short walk to the Southbank Centre and the National Theatre, it's also possible to get more low-key hotels near South Bank, London. These range from welcoming English bed and breakfasts to swish apartment rentals in the nearby blocks.

Top things to do in South Bank

Choosing to book South Bank hotels with ebookers is a fine choice if it's art, culture and heritage you're after. With iconic institutions like the National Theatre and the Southbank Centre right on the waterfront, you can look forward to a schedule of stand-up comedy, world-class pop acts, Shakespeare and more. Meanwhile, the Tate Modern and its revived industrial architecture means masterworks of the avant-garde, and attractions like the SEA LIFE Aquarium or the London Eye boast Things to Do that the whole family can enjoy.

Food and drink in South Bank

London's South Bank is home to an array of gastronomy that's typical of this multicultural, adventurous metropolis. Traditional English fish and chip stands can be sought out in the shadow of the London Eye, and ice-cream sellers offer cones during the summer months. And then there are the Italian pizzerias, the steakhouses which offer views right over the Thames, the Mexican taco kitchens and the chichi cocktail speakeasies where business folk gather on Friday evening.

Getting around South Bank

Running the length of the River Thames as it bends from Blackfriars Bridge to Westminster, the South Bank might be packed with attractions but it's also pleasantly compact. You can walk the whole district in around 20 minutes, and can travel it even faster if you're on one of the local Boris Bikes. It's also possible to hop aboard Thames ferries at the London Eye Pier, and catch Underground trains at Waterloo Station.