Lewisham Hotels: Where to Stay in Greater London

Lewisham is a busy South East London borough with a short list of hotels in Lewisham town centre. Two chain hotels stand on or near Lewisham High Street, and a third sits a short way north in Greenwich. This guide covers every Lewisham hotel we could confirm from two or more sources. We also list the old names we dropped because we found no proof they exist, and we flag every detail we could not verify. Rates change daily, so we quote none. Call the hotel to confirm before you book.

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Hotels in Lewisham: What We Could Confirm

Where to Stay in Lewisham: The Short Version

Lewisham town centre has two confirmed hotels. Both stand on Lewisham High Street, within a few minutes of the Lewisham DLR and railway stations. Premier Inn London Lewisham suits travelers who want a restaurant and a family-friendly chain. Travelodge London Lewisham suits travelers who want a simple room and a pet-friendly policy.

If you want a more upscale stay, look north to Greenwich. DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich stands in SE10, outside Lewisham itself. We include this hotel because many visitors split a trip between Lewisham and Greenwich.

Lewisham has far fewer hotels than central London. Book early if you plan to visit during a big event or a busy weekend.

Premier Inn London Lewisham

Premier Inn London Lewisham is the most central hotel in town. Time Out lists the address as 1-13 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 5AF. Premier Inn gives the hotel phone as 0333 321 9338.

The Premier Inn website lists a restaurant called Thyme Bar and Grill, a breakfast service, free Wi-Fi, accessible rooms, and an accessible lowered bathroom. Time Out adds a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a 40-inch flat-screen TV in each room, and Hypnos beds.

The hotel has no car park. Premier Inn points drivers to a chargeable car park at Lewisham Shopping Centre, about a five-minute walk away. Check the shopping centre website for current hours and daily charges.

Premier Inn says the hotel stands close to the DLR and a train station. The site also says London Bridge is about 10 minutes away by train. We could not confirm check-in and check-out times from our sources, so ask the hotel when you book.

Travelodge London Lewisham

Travelodge London Lewisham stands at 227 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6LY. Travelodge and Travel Weekly both list this address. The hotel opened in 2022 with 127 rooms, according to a Travelodge press release.

Check-in starts at 3:00 PM. Check-out ends at 12:00 noon. The hotel staffs reception around the clock. Early check-in and late check-out cost extra.

Rooms have king-size beds in the doubles, tea and coffee facilities, and complimentary toiletries. The hotel has air conditioning and wireless internet. A Bar Cafe serves breakfast and evening meals. Travelodge lists pet-friendly rooms and accessible rooms with two nearby lifts.

Travelodge says the nearest Lewisham DLR station is about a 10-minute walk away. Paid parking is available at a car park on Slaithwaite Road, about a minute away on foot. Travelodge notes the hotel lies inside the London Ultra Low Emission Zone, so check your vehicle before you drive in.

Travelodge lists the hotel phone as 08719 846590. Travel Weekly shows a different number, so use the Travelodge booking site to avoid a wrong line.

DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich

DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich stands on Catherine Grove, Greenwich, London SE10 8BB. Greenwich is a neighboring district, not Lewisham. Two sources agree on the address.

The Greenwich tourism site describes a four-star hotel in a converted former police building with 145 rooms and free Wi-Fi. A 1930s-style bar and one restaurant complete the picture. Time Out describes a gym area, air-conditioned rooms, and an on-site restaurant. The Time Out page appears dated, so confirm current facilities by phone.

The Greenwich site lists the Old Royal Naval College nearby and the Greenwich railway station close by. Time Out puts the Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum about a 15-minute walk away. We could not reach the Hilton page, so we could not confirm the phone number or the check-in times.

Via Hostel Lewisham: Unconfirmed

A booking directory lists Via Hostel Lewisham with 134 guestrooms, a terrace, a garden, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. We found only this one source. We could not confirm a street address or whether the hostel is open now. Treat the listing as unconfirmed and call before you plan around a stay.

Old Listings We Dropped

An older version of this guide named a few places we could not verify. We found no booking page, official site, or independent listing for a property called Lewisham Apartments. We found none for a property called The Blackheath Guesthouse either. We removed both rather than guess.

We also removed several attractions from the old text. We could not confirm a Deptford Playhouse or a Lewisham Puppeteers Centre. Severndroog Castle stands on Shooters Hill, not in Blackheath, so we dropped the claim of concerts there. The Den, Millwall’s ground, lies outside Lewisham town, so we dropped the football match too.

If you see these names on another travel site, check for a phone number and a recent review before you pay a deposit.

Motels and Budget Stays Near Lewisham

Lewisham has no motels in the American sense. Budget travelers choose between Travelodge, Premier Inn, and short-term rentals listed on large booking sites. Airbnb lists guesthouse and bed and breakfast stays across the London Borough of Lewisham. Each listing is an individual host, so read the reviews and the cancellation terms.

Cheap stays fill quickly near big events. Compare a few dates and call the front desk to ask about the cancellation policy before you commit.

Where to Stay Near Greenwich and the Royal Observatory

Many visitors base themselves in Lewisham and spend the day in Greenwich. Royal Museums Greenwich lists the National Maritime Museum as open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with last entry at 4:15 PM. General entry is free, and booking is recommended. Some exhibitions and shows carry a charge.

The Royal Observatory is closed for a refurbishment project at the time of our check, with no current opening hours. Check the Royal Museums Greenwich website before you plan a visit.

Premier Inn lists Greenwich Park, the Royal Museums, and Blackheath as nearby attractions. Travelodge lists Blackheath, Hilly Fields, the Royal Observatory, and the Horniman Museum and Gardens.

Things to Do in Lewisham

The Horniman Museum and Gardens stands at 100 London Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ. The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The museum and gardens are free to enter. The aquarium and butterfly house are paid attractions and need advance booking. Forest Hill station is a 5 to 10 minute walk, and the walk is uphill.

Hilly Fields is a park in Lewisham borough with a stone circle, according to Londonist. Time Out also names Ladywell Fields and Mountsfield Park. Londonist describes Blackheath as a good spot for a tea hut and a walk.

Model Market is a former 1950s covered market in Lewisham. Time Out reported the market would reopen in spring 2026 after closing in 2021. We could not confirm the current opening dates, so check before you go. Time Out also reports plans to demolish part of Lewisham town centre from 2027 as part of a redevelopment, so expect building work nearby in the coming years.

Getting Around from Your Lewisham Hotel

Lewisham has both a DLR station and a railway station. Premier Inn says London Bridge is about 10 minutes away by train. Time Out says Canary Wharf is about 25 minutes away on the Docklands Light Railway.

We did not source fares or exact journey times beyond these figures. Check Transport for London for current routes, planned works, and fares.

Drivers should plan ahead. Neither confirmed hotel in town has its own car park. Both point guests to nearby paid parking, and the Ultra Low Emission Zone covers the area.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked Premier Inn details against the Premier Inn website, Time Out, and a travel directory. We checked Travelodge details against the Travelodge website, Travel Weekly, and a Travelodge press release. We checked DoubleTree details against a Greenwich tourism site and Time Out.

We could not confirm Premier Inn check-in times, the DoubleTree phone number, or the status of Via Hostel Lewisham. We quote no rates because they change daily. Confirm every detail with the hotel before you travel.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Lewisham are few but easy to reach by rail. Premier Inn London Lewisham and Travelodge London Lewisham are the two confirmed choices in town, and DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich offers a Greenwich option nearby. We dropped properties we could not verify. Call each hotel, confirm the details, and book early for busy dates.

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