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3–5 Nov 2026 · Exhibition

Hotels for World Travel Market London 2026

In ExCeL London running 3–5 Nov 2026. 37 hotels within 3kmbook close and make a trip of it.

About World Travel Market London 2026

World Travel Market London 2026 is the world's leading travel industry exhibition, attracting thousands of travel professionals and enthusiasts to ExCeL London. Where you stay shapes your commute to the venue and your access to the city's wider attractions during the event.

Where to stay nearby

The World Travel Market draws the global travel trade to London each November. Whether you're a travel agent, tour operator, or industry buyer, choosing the right base matters: you'll want easy access to ExCeL's packed daily schedule, but also time to explore one of the world's great cities. Here are your realistic options.

London — about 11 km away

London itself offers the widest choice of accommodation and is just 11km from ExCeL, making it the natural hub for most visitors; you'll have regular public transport connections and the full range of London's restaurants, museums, and nightlife within reach.

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Chelsea — about 14 km away

Chelsea, 14km away with a small selection of 6 hotels, suits visitors seeking a more residential neighbourhood feel while remaining close to central London's culture and a reasonable commute to the venue.

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Brentford — about 24 km away

Brentford, 24km from ExCeL with 8 hotels, works for budget-conscious travellers or those happy with a longer commute in exchange for a quieter riverside setting and lower accommodation costs.

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This is an AI-assisted planning guide. Dates, start times, transport and event details can change — please confirm everything with the official event and transport websites before you book.

The closest hotels to ExCeL London

37 within 3km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.

History

World Travel Market has been a cornerstone of the global travel trade since its first edition in 1980, growing from a single London hall into one of the industry's most important annual gatherings. A business-to-business event rather than a public show, it exists to connect the people who build the world's holidays: destination boards, hotel groups, airlines, tour operators, technology firms and the buyers who purchase their products.

Since 2002 it has been held at ExCeL London, the vast exhibition centre on the Royal Victoria Dock in the Docklands, where over three November days the halls fill with exhibitors and delegates from more than 180 countries. Alongside the exhibition stands runs a dense programme of conference sessions, speed-networking, deal-making and evening receptions, with major industry announcements routinely timed to coincide. For the UK travel sector it is the defining week of the calendar, and its scale places enormous demand on nearby hotels.

Records & quirks

  • World Travel Market first took place in 1980.
  • The event moved to ExCeL London in the Docklands in 2002.
  • WTM is a business-to-business trade event rather than a public consumer show.
  • It draws exhibitors and buyers from more than 180 countries.
  • It is one of the largest gatherings in the global travel and tourism calendar.
  • ExCeL sits on the Royal Victoria Dock and is served by the DLR and the Elizabeth line.

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