Olympia London: events, getting there and where to stay
Olympia London is a exhibition centre in London, about 6 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including London Book Fair, London Tech Week. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Olympia London in short
- Type
- Exhibition centre
- Where
- London, United Kingdom, about 6 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 2
- Next up
- London Book Fair, 9 to 11 March 2027 (expected)
- Getting there
- District line or Overground to Kensington (Olympia).
Events at Olympia London
London, United KingdomTrade show14 Jun 2027*London Tech Week
London, United KingdomTrade show
Getting to Olympia London
District line or Overground to Kensington (Olympia).
Overground to Kensington (Olympia).
Heathrow (LHR) has the Elizabeth line to central London in 35 to 45 minutes and the Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes. Gatwick (LGW) has the Gatwick Express to Victoria in 30 minutes. Stansted and Luton have trains to Liverpool Street and St Pancras.
Public transport directions to Olympia London
Where to stay near Olympia London
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | King's Cross and Paddington | Big stations with many lines and cheaper chain hotels. |
| Mid-range | South Bank and Bloomsbury | Walk to the museums, theatres and the river. |
| Splurge | Mayfair and Covent Garden | Grand hotels near the West End. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Premier Inn London King's Cross
- Mid-range: Hub by Premier Inn London Covent Garden
- Splurge: The Savoy
Things to do near Olympia London
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in London.
Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter
Sets and props north of London; book weeks ahead.
Evenings
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 1°C | 65 mm | 8 h 19 min |
| February | 7°C | 1°C | 54 mm | 9 h 53 min |
| March | 10°C | 2°C | 50 mm | 11 h 42 min |
| April | 14°C | 4°C | 42 mm | 13 h 47 min |
| May | 17°C | 7°C | 55 mm | 15 h 35 min |
| June | 20°C | 11°C | 56 mm | 16 h 36 min |
| July | 23°C | 13°C | 60 mm | 16 h 11 min |
| August | 22°C | 12°C | 66 mm | 14 h 35 min |
| September | 19°C | 10°C | 44 mm | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 15°C | 7°C | 73 mm | 10 h 33 min |
| November | 10°C | 4°C | 74 mm | 8 h 46 min |
| December | About 5°C average | 71 mm | 7 h 51 min | |
Questions people ask
What events are held at Olympia London?
London Book Fair, London Tech Week.
How do I get to Olympia London?
District line or Overground to Kensington (Olympia).
When is the next big event at Olympia London?
London Book Fair, 9 to 11 March 2027 (expected).
Where should I stay near Olympia London?
South Bank and Bloomsbury: Walk to the museums, theatres and the river.