Docklands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Docklands
Popular places to visit
ExCeL Exhibition Centre
Catch an event at ExCeL Exhibition Centre during your trip to London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
IFS Cloud Royal Docks Station
You can take time to visit IFS Cloud Royal Docks Station during your travels to London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Crossrail Place Roof Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Crossrail Place Roof Garden, a lovely green space in London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
One Canada Square
Enjoy views of the boats in this dockland area while visiting one of the tallest structures in the U.K.’s capital city.
Trinity Buoy Wharf
Enjoy an outing to Trinity Buoy Wharf during your stay in London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Activities
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
From London: Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
Our pick of the best Docklands Hotel Deals
Dorsett Canary Wharf London
"I was disappointed with a slow check in process. Over 30 mins to check in. Furthermore the room was not clean. Hair on the carpet and in the shower together with handwash that had fallen off the wall. For a new hotel - I was disappointed."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Locke London Canary Wharf
"What a gem of a hotel! Never stayed in canary ward before but we had a concert to go to so thought we’d give a go. So glad we did! 5 min walk to the tube. Beautiful view over the river! Staff were super friendly and helpful. And the rooms were fantastic!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Tribe London Canary Wharf
"Had a good stay for 1 night, the hotel is perfectly located in the middle of everything in Canary Wharf. However, the rooms are slightly tight for 2 people, anything over 1 night may be quite a squeeze. But still a wonderfully decorated hotel."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
ARK Canary Wharf
"Only drawback was no A/C and room very hot only a fan which did not do much in the heatwave"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Limehouse Library Hotel
"Room was clean. However, prior to our trip, my card on file was used at a restaurant in the area, which the hotel was then promoting at their front desk— suspicious. Hotel staff was generally unhelpful and so loud outside of our room in the early hours of the morning. Didn’t give new towels when ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
"Clean rooms. Staff was friendly, located in great area to do so much."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Docklands
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Thames River and Ice Rink Canary Wharf. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.
Shoreditch
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.
The City of London
The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
Waterloo
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Royal Festival Hall, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.
Islington
O2 Academy Islington and Union Chapel are top sights in Islington, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Angel Underground Station or Highbury & Islington Overground Station to see more sights in the area.
Covent Garden
The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.
