The best hotels in Greenwich

An extremely popular wedding venue, the Devonport’s stately façade and inspiring location by the National Maritime Museum and Greenwich Park are a gift for event photographers and tourists. It occupies a cluster of buildings that used to be part of the Royal Naval College, and its decor is in the clean-cut, inoffensive style favoured by conference centres thanks to its many meeting rooms. Comfortable, spacious and a little corporate, but for a decent price.

Formerly a police station, this striking building now rejoices in its reputation as a four-star hotel and its location in the coveted Ashburnham Conservation area. With sleek and comfortable rooms with views of the city, this Hilton hotel is a Greenwich gem. The historic Cutty Sark and National Maritime Museum are just 15-minutes' stroll away, or hop on a boat excursion down the river. Onsite you'll find a gym, the glitzy O1 restaurant/bar and afternoon tea, which is served daily.

Deceptively spacious, this eighteenth-century coaching house with walled courtyard manages to tuck away 24 neatly appointed and comfortable rooms. Downstairs in the pub (The Mitre), you'll find sport on the telly, so there's usually a congenial atmosphere. It's also located right in the heart of Greenwich, making it a good place to meet locals. Beer on tap is from the Greenwich-based brewery Meantime, about a mile away (you can book a tour), and the Sunday roasts are pretty good. Breakfast is included.

A favourite spot for backpackers, this bargain accommodation near Greenwich station has the added attraction of a lively sports bar, Belushi’s, downstairs, where guests can claim 25 per cent off food and drink if the free ‘buffet style’ one for patrons doesn’t do the job. Sleeping in a dorm can cost as little as a tenner (there are men’s, women’s and mixed in various sizes); private doubles are also available if you're willing to slap down a little bit extra cash.

At this unique hotel, you'll find 68 serviced apartments with kitchenettes, optional lounge areas with sofa beds, and one or two bedrooms in this little block on Greenwich High Road. If they’re booked up, there’s another Staycity block down the road at Deptford Bridge. The apartments are bright, clean and comfortable, and a fine choice for family groups who want to make full use of all that child-friendly Greenwich has to offer your little ones.