Clueless on London, need help on safer areas to stay

There is a Premier Inn at Archway which is just up from Kentish Town on the Northern Line.

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There’s a premier inn at Archway, right next to the tube. It’s 2 stops on tube from Kentish Town or a short bus and it is a safe area.

There’s also a premier inn right next to archway station which is 2 stops north of Kentish Town or a short bus ride

The OP mentioned The O2 KENTISH TOWN! Which is miles away from North Greenwich

You’re worrying far too much. You said no premier inn but the Hampstead one is nearby and is fine. It’s a bit cheaper too since it doesn’t have air con.

I think Camden is your best bet. It's not too far from Kentish Town and it will be busy and easy to get to by tube or by Uber.

There will be plenty of people leaving the venue as well.

Or kings cross. Again quite easy to get to, busy and it's got a really good Premier Inn hub and lots of nice places.

I live near elephant, it’s fine at night as busy interchange. Just don’t wander about with your phone out (this applies anywhere in London, or probably anywhere busy full stop). However I’d look nearer the venue to save time on the tube - Kentish Town, Camden or maybe a bit further in like angel or around kings x which is far nicer these days than it used to be due to the new development

If you book a Travel lodge make sure you check-in in the afternoon rather than waiting until after the gig. They sometimes over book and ive known a couple of people arrive after events and there is no room available for them.

Enjoy your trip.

Tower Bridge and E&C don't really make sense to me if you're coming into Euston and you're going to Kentish Town. Much better staying either close to Euston (overpriced and generally close to major roads so wouldn't be my preference) or somewhere around Kentish Town, Camden, Gospel Oak, Hampstead etc.

Camden is a good bet. There's a Holiday Inn and a Premier Inn. Or you could look around Highbury and Islington which is an easy connection on the Mildmay overground line. The overground might feel less daunting if you're nervous about the tube (although there's no need to be... It's perfectly safe).

There's nowhere dangerous specifically in London. The usual things of don't walk round with your phone out, don't leave bags unattended etc, and don't respond to anyone shifty asking for any kind of help or assistance, or offering it.

Near train stations etc you'll get more pickpockets and beggars. Don't bother with Oxford Street. It's totally shit now. Camden is a bit of a disaster I think nowadays, but might still be worth a nosy round.

But anywhere a few tube stops from Kentish town would be just fine. Zone 3/4 would be a bit cheaper presumably.

If it’s cheaper the E&C Travelodge will be fine. It’s right next to Mercato Metropolitan which is a big bustling street food court place and Southwark playhouse.

I often walk home from there late on my own and it’s fine. I’d probably prefer it to kings X. But that might be case of familiar feeling safer!

Elephant has good public transport - if you want to go into Oxford Street it’s really easy. And not too far from Borough/ Bankside etc.

The Waterloo one is also fine (friend stays there for work a lot). As would be the Southwark one (Union Street). Latter isn’t that good for northern line though.

Any of the Euston/kx/st P hotels would be fine, and it makes it much easier for dropping bags and leaving them to be collected before you travel home the next day too. I always opt for a hotel near the station I’m travelling from if I can.

There's a big Travelodge at Euston station. Also Kings X. Camden would be fun for your girls.

Waterloo is fine!

(So is E&C safety wise on route to tube etc but it is traffic etc)

Yes, I’d avoid E&C. I’d look at Euston for preference if you’re coming in there. Quite a few hotels around the Kings Cross / St Pancras area as well, which would also be well located.

Elephant and castle is not really a nice area to walk around at night. Tower bridge is fine, nice and touristy

There is nothing at all to be worried about on the tube or any place you are likely to find a Travelodge or P Inn etc.

50% of London’s population, presumably, are female and we live our lives normally, coming home late from work, going to gigs and theatre etc.

Find somewhere that meets your budget and isn’t ridiculously far away , a change of tube line is no big deal at all.

We like the Holiday Inn Camden, and it's just a short walk to the O2. Camden is always buzzing with teenagers, so your girls would love it. It's always busy too, so no lonely walks down dark alleyways or anything.

Where are you coming in from? It might be easiest to stay near your arrival station so you can drop your bags and then head to Kentish Town.

that area is vibrant and buzzy and I am sure you will be fine and your DDs will love the atmosphere!

All of this. Until recently I would travel to London for work on my own and often would walk back to my hotel after dinner at 10-11pm. There are always people of all ages still out and travelling about late at night in London.