Shoreditch Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Shoreditch
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Colourful murals decorate the streets, restaurants serve up delicious global cuisine and markets offer antiques and vintage fashion in this buzzing neighbourhood.

A creative, hip and youthful crowd meets in Shoreditch. This energetic East End district has witnessed many changes from its ancient origins. It was the location for one of England’s first theaters in 1576, a hub for the textile industry and a Victorian-era entertainment zone. Visit Shoreditch today for avant-garde galleries, markets, pop-up stores, mouthwatering cuisine and a revered nightlife scene.

Brick Lane, which stretches into neighboring Spitalfields, is a one-stop destination for antiques, fresh produce, kitsch wares and retro clothing. It’s especially lively at weekends for the Brick Lane Sunday Market. Browse for homeware, retro fashion, vinyl records and everything in between at weekday markets inside the old Truman Brewery. Mix shopping with culinary adventures at dozens of Bangladeshi and Indian restaurants.

Independent shops, dive bars, taprooms and traditional English pubs line the Great Eastern Street, Old Street and Shoreditch High Street triangle. Discover emerging music acts at the not-for-profit Village Underground. Shop for unique garments and feast on street food at BOXPARK Shoreditch, a pop-up mall set in refurbished shipping containers.

Contemporary and urban street art is the predominant theme of the area’s galleries. Peruse exhibitions at The Brick Lane Gallery, Hales Gallery and Pure Evil Gallery. See Banksy’s Designated Graffiti Area and Stefan Powers’s Lets Adore and Endure Each Other. St. Leonard’s Church, which is mentioned in the Oranges and Lemons nursery rhyme, puts on rotating art exhibitions and live music recitals.

Enjoy picnics and excellent people-watching at leafy Hoxton Square. This 330-year-old square is a favorite hangout of everyone from flamboyantly dressed locals to suited city workers. For a change of scenery, Sunday’s Columbia Road Flower Market is a sensory overload of aromas and colors.

Shoreditch is easy to travel to by taking the train to Shoreditch High Street station and the underground to Old Street station. It’s about a 25-minute train ride from Leicester Square, in Central London. The neighborhood borders Hackney, Hoxton and Spitalfields.


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Our pick of the best Shoreditch Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place London City East

Hyatt Place London City East

4 out of 5
Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road, London, England
The price is AU$261 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$261
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"One of my favourite hotels in London! Breakfast has a lot of options to choose from and the restaurant menu gives you everything as well. Would be visiting for the third time in December again :)"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Place London City East
Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street

Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street

3.5 out of 5
13-15 Folgate Street, London, England
The price is AU$148 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$148
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,796 reviews)
Amazing Stay
"Breakfast was amazing. Rooms are comfy."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street
citizenM London Shoreditch

citizenM London Shoreditch

4 out of 5
6 Holywell Lane, London, England
The price is AU$201 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$201
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice and up-to-date on new tech stuff. But my iPad that controls the room so after working the second night to turn on the TV and watch any television. Everything else was great though super easy check-in and clean rooms and comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

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The Z Hotel Shoreditch

The Z Hotel Shoreditch

3 out of 5
136-144 City Road, London, England
The price is AU$133 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$133
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions St. Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (113 reviews)
"Twas good"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

The Z Hotel Shoreditch
Montcalm Royal London House, London City

Montcalm Royal London House, London City

5 out of 5
22-25 Finsbury Square, London, England
The price is AU$382 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$382
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"One of the best hotel I have stayed for a long time"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Montcalm Royal London House, London City
art'otel London Hoxton powered by Radisson Hotels

art'otel London Hoxton powered by Radisson Hotels

4 out of 5
1-3 Rivington Street, London, England
The price is AU$401 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$401
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions St. Paul's Cathedral ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (644 reviews)
"Amazing luxurious rooms and property."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Shoreditch

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The City of London

4.5/5(80 area reviews)

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.

The City of London
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Kings Cross St. Pancras

Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Russell Square and St Pancras Chambers. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.

Kings Cross St. Pancras
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Waterloo

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo
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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 Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

Covent Garden
Bloomsbury featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

Bloomsbury

4.5/5(209 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Russell Square, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

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London City Centre

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

London City Centre


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