East London

Travel Guide

Canary Wharf showing a city, a high rise building and modern architecture
Canary Wharf which includes modern architecture and a city
London featuring skyline, a skyscraper and a city
Tower Bridge which includes a monument, street scenes and signage
Tower Bridge which includes a monument, a bridge and heritage architecture

Where to stay in East London

Canary Wharf featuring city views, a bridge and a river or creek

Canary Wharf

4/5(168 area reviews)

Museum of London Docklands and Thames River are top sights in Canary Wharf, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Canary Wharf
London featuring markets and street scenes as well as a family

Shoreditch

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

Hoxton Square and Shoreditch High St are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Shoreditch
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Stratford

Westfield Stratford City and London Stadium are top sights in Stratford, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Pudding Mill Lane Station or Leyton Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Stratford
Tower Bridge showing a bridge, street scenes and heritage architecture

Tower Hamlets

4.5/5(598 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Tower of London while getting to know Tower Hamlets, and be sure to check out the stunning river views. You can hop aboard the metro at Limehouse DLR Station or Westferry Station to see more of the area.

Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets

Tower Hill

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Tower Hill. Tower of London is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Tower Gateway DLR Station or Tower Hill Station to see more of London.

Tower Hill
London featuring markets and street scenes as well as a family

Hackney

4/5(260 area reviews)

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Hackney. Shoreditch High St is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at London Fields Overground Station or Manor House Underground Station to see more of London.

Hackney
Ilford Grand Hotel
Ilford Grand Hotel
3 out of 5
130 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford, England
The price is SAR 226 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 226
SAR 271 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ilford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (91 reviews)
"Nice facilities and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 4 February 2025

Ilford Grand Hotel
Woodlands Lodge Ilford
Woodlands Lodge Ilford
2 out of 5
60 Woodlands Road, Ilford, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 145 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
SAR 145
SAR 174 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Ilford. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
5/10 (379 reviews)
"Good for a short stay! Team were very friendly and quickly sorted the issues faced (they moved us to a close by unit due to some Manuntence)"

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

Woodlands Lodge Ilford
ibis budget London Barking
ibis budget London Barking
3 out of 5
Highbridge Road, Essex, Barking, England
The price is SAR 148 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
SAR 148
SAR 178 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Barking. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (839 reviews)
Satisfactory
"It was satisfactory. Guests arriving late were quite noisy. The heater in the room need to.explained properly."

Reviewed on 31 January 2025

ibis budget London Barking
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Ilford Tower Apartments
Ilford Tower Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Riches Rd, Ilford, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Ilford. Enjoy free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"Good and clean to stay with family."

Reviewed on 4 January 2025

Ilford Tower Apartments
Cosy Stunning two Bed Apartment With Balcony
Cosy Stunning two Bed Apartment With Balcony
3 out of 5
Ilford
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ilford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
"A bizarre experience… Wasn’t able to actually stay at this property as I never received check-in instructions from the host. Unfortunately the host read and ignored my messages and emails as well as communications from the property manager (they weren’t much help either), for reasons unknown. Luckily ..."

Reviewed on 30 December 2023

Cosy Stunning two Bed Apartment With Balcony
Beautiful 2 bedroom flat in barking, 30 min to Central London, shops city centre
Beautiful 2 bedroom flat in barking, 30 min to Central London, shops city centre
Barking
Stay at this apartment in Barking. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena are located nearby.
Beautiful 2 bedroom flat in barking, 30 min to Central London, shops city centre
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Popular places to visit

O2 Arena showing modern architecture

O2 Arena

4.5/5(588 reviews)

O2 Arena is a popular theater with a storied past in London. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

O2 Arena
Tower Bridge which includes night scenes, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Tower Bridge

4.5/5(3,801 reviews)

After visiting Tower Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

Tower Bridge
Tower of London which includes heritage elements and a castle

Tower of London

4.5/5(4,857 reviews)

Tower of London is a popular museum in London with a rich history. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Tower of London
London Bridge showing a city

London Bridge

4.5/5(2,076 reviews)

London Bridge is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

London Bridge
Just outside the ExCel conference centre in London’s docklands you can stroll along the wharf and see the cable cars crossing over to the O2 arena with the cityscape behind them. #UrbanJungle

ExCeL Exhibition Centre

4/5(31 reviews)

Catch an event at ExCeL Exhibition Centre during your trip to London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

ExCeL Exhibition Centre
The Shard featuring modern architecture, a river or creek and views

The Shard

4.5/5(1,361 reviews)

Learn about the history of The Shard, a well-known monument in London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

The Shard