180 rooms 
The citizenM Southwark Bankside places LGBTQ+ travellers in the heart of London's most creative riverside district, just steps from the Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre. This design-led 4-star hotel combines compact yet stylish rooms with a vibrant 24/7 lounge culture, ideal for solo explorers, couples or friends looking for a fashionable base. Welcoming, contemporary and unpretentious, it reflects the open-minded spirit of modern London while offering a relaxed atmosphere where every guest feels genuinely at home.
Located in the heart of London, citizenM London Bankside is a stylish contemporary hotel, which is just a 2-minute walk from the Tate Modern, near Borough Market and only 1969 feet from the Millennium Bridge. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout the property.
Guests can enjoy the modern, trendy bedrooms which feature ambient lighting with the room iPad. All guests can control room lights, black-out blinds, curtains, temperature, as well as TV and radio channels. They can also stream from their own Netflix, Prime or Disney+ accounts (and many others), by connecting their phone, tablet or laptop to the TV via Chromecast (at no extra charge).
The private bathroom features a rain shower.
The citizenM design hotel itself features a 24-hour reception and contemporary shared living areas furnished with Vitra fittings. Guests may also take advantage of the free iMac’s available to them as well as the complimentary printing service.
The 24-hour CanteenM offers a selection of sandwiches and warm dishes and the bar serves draft beer, champagne and cocktails. There is also a breakfast buffet available, which serves coffee, tea, pastries and cooked English breakfasts.
London Bridge is 1640 feet away and Waterloo Rail and Underground station is less than a mile away. St Pauls Cathedral is located just a 10-minute walk away.
The citizenM Southwark Bankside embraces a contemporary, art-driven aesthetic that resonates with LGBTQ+ travellers seeking a stylish yet laid-back stay in London. The hotel's signature concept blends compact, tech-forward rooms with generous communal spaces, encouraging guests to mingle, work or unwind in a setting that feels closer to a creative members' club than a traditional 4-star property.
The atmosphere is open, casual and refreshingly inclusive. Solo travellers, couples and groups of friends will appreciate the absence of pretension, the friendly multilingual staff and the clear focus on comfort and individuality.
Set in Southwark on the South Bank of the Thames, the hotel enjoys one of London's most dynamic cultural addresses. The Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, the Bankside riverside walk and Borough Market are all within a short stroll, making it easy to fill days with art, food and architecture.
Public transport is excellent: Southwark and London Bridge stations connect quickly to Soho and its historic LGBTQ+ scene around Old Compton Street, as well as to Vauxhall, another well-known nightlife district. Crossing the Millennium Bridge brings guests directly to St Paul's and the City.
Accommodation at citizenM Southwark Bankside is famously compact but thoughtfully designed, with king-size beds, mood lighting, rain showers and tablet-controlled features that allow guests to personalise the experience. The look is clean, modern and playful, in line with the brand's design DNA.
Downstairs, the living room and bar operate around the clock, offering coffee, cocktails, light meals and a curated selection of art and books. It is a natural place to start the evening before heading out, or to return to after exploring London's nightlife.
This address is particularly well suited to short cultural escapes, long weekends and business trips with a creative twist. LGBTQ+ guests looking for a central, design-conscious and genuinely welcoming hotel will find the citizenM Southwark Bankside a confident choice for discovering the capital from a riverside perspective.
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King Room14m²1 King bed(s) TV Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV | Search availabilities with your dates for this hotel | |
King Room - Accessible14m²1 King bed(s) TV Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV | Search availabilities with your dates for this hotel | |
King Room - High Floor14m²1 King bed(s) TV Air conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV | Search availabilities with your dates for this hotel | |
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We do not allow animals, only service animals are allowed. Guests need to inform about the service animal before arrival.
The property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
When booking [10] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
