Shoreditch Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Shoreditch
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Old Spitalfields Market showing café lifestyle, markets and shopping

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 theatres 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 favourite 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 colours.

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 neighbourhood borders Hackney, Hoxton and Spitalfields.


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Our pick of the best Shoreditch Hotel Deals

Montcalm Royal London House, London City

Montcalm Royal London House, London City

5 out of 5
22-25 Finsbury Square, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$404 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$404
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,009 reviews)
"It was great."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Montcalm Royal London House, London City
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$185 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$185
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,913 reviews)
Brilliant service
"Great location. Room very compact but immaculately clean. Ideal for a short stay."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street
One Hundred Shoreditch

One Hundred Shoreditch

4 out of 5
100 Shoreditch High Street, London, England
The price is AU$391 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$391
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,340 reviews)
"Clean room Love the area"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

One Hundred Shoreditch
Maldron Hotel Shoreditch London

Maldron Hotel Shoreditch London

4 out of 5
49-51 Paul St London EC2A 4LJ, London, England
The price is AU$301 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$301
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions St. Paul's ...
9/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews)
"Great hotel within walking distance to public transportation."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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Point A Hotel London Shoreditch

Point A Hotel London Shoreditch

3.5 out of 5
8-10 Paul Street, London, England
Fully refundable
The price is AU$181 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$181
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,282 reviews)
"Great location in the buzzy Shoreditch area, close to Liverpool street st tube which was perfect for catching the Stansted express. Lots of cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Room itself was great, on the small side which is very standard in London but sparkling clean and comfy beds. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

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Hotel Saint

Hotel Saint

4 out of 5
9 Aldgate High Street, London, England
The price is AU$310 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$310
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,703 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Hotel Saint
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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