East London Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Canary Wharf featuring a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture
Canary Wharf showing a city and modern architecture
London featuring skyline, modern architecture and a city
Tower Bridge featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and a bridge
Tower Bridge showing a monument, a city and a river or creek

Where to stay in East London

Canary Wharf showing a city, a bridge and a river or creek

Canary Wharf

4/5(17 area reviews)

Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Thames River. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

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

Shoreditch

5/5(10 area reviews)

Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane 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.

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Stratford

Stratford is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Aspers Casino and Westfield Stratford City. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Pudding Mill Lane Station or Leyton Underground Station.

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Tower Hill

Tower Hill is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Tower of London and St Katherine's Dock. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Tower Gateway DLR Station or Tower Hill Station.

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

Tower Hamlets

4/5(79 area reviews)

Consider exploring the stunning river views in Tower Hamlets. If sightseeing is on the list, Tower of London is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Limehouse DLR Station or Westferry Station to see more of the area.

Tower Hamlets
London showing street scenes and markets as well as a family

Hackney

4/5(38 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
Signature London

Signature London

3 out of 5
62-64 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, England
The price is AU$97 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$97
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ilford. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 ...
7.2/10 Good! (345 reviews)
"Very thin walls"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Signature London
Ilford Grand Hotel

Ilford Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
130 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford, England
The price is AU$169 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$169
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ilford. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (199 reviews)
"Good clean accommodation"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Ilford Grand Hotel
Delta Hotels Bexleyheath

Delta Hotels Bexleyheath

4 out of 5
1 Broadway, Bexleyheath, England
The price is AU$159 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$159
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bexleyheath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (255 reviews)
"Pleasant staff, comfortable room and a good location for us. We had a meal in the Brew Bar on our first evening and it was nice."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Delta Hotels Bexleyheath
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ilford Apartments

Ilford Apartments

3 out of 5
3a Coventry Road, Ilford, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ilford. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Impressive apartment
"Good location, friendly staff, neat and spacious apartment. Nice interior decor. Nearby grocery stores and restaurants."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Ilford Apartments
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 ...
7/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"This property was decent. You can tell its been occupied regularly but it was well maintained. My only issue was the lack of communication prior to us staying and even upon arrival. We waited outside for a while before someone opened the door. The property wasn't cleaned before we got there and so ..."

Reviewed on 23 July 2025

Ilford Tower Apartments
Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette|Sta Double

Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette|Sta Double

Romford
Stay at this apartment in Hornchurch. Popular attractions Upminster Golf Club and Romford Golf Club are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. its very new and an excellent experience. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette|Sta Double
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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