Where to Stay
There are a lot of great places to stay in London. Here are just a few options near me.
Note:
Balham is about a 25-minute Tube ride into Central London. Here’s how long it will take you to get from Balham Station to some of the big London sights.
Borough Market / London Bridge: 23 minutes
Leicester Square (West End): 24 minutes
Buckingham Palace: 29 minutes
Big Ben / Westminster Abbey: 29 minutes
Covent Garden: 30 minutes
Tower of London: 38 minutes
Accommodation
The Windmill, Clapham
In true British form, this is a pub and hotel. Located in Clapham, The Windmill is just a 15 minute bus ride from Balham. It’s also situated in Clapham Common for anyone who fancies a morning stroll.
The Gateway, Clapham
Another option in Clapham is The Gateway. Only a 3-minute walk to Clapham South Tube station and 12-minute walk to Balham Bowls Club (the party location), this is another great option for anyone keen to stay close to Balham.
Travelodge, Balham
Located right next to the Balham Tube and Rail station, this is a great no-frills option.
Other areas to consider
If you’d like to stay closer to Central London and still want to be able to get to Balham easily, here are a few areas I would recommend staying:
Bankside
Waterloo / Southbank
Tower Hill
Tottenham Court Road
Anywhere that is on the southern half of the Northern Line should make for a fairly easy commute. With a central location you will likely pay a bit more but will be closer to many of the tourist destinations.