East London Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Canary Wharf showing modern architecture, a city and a high-rise building

Where to stay in East London

Carnaby Street which includes a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

London City Centre

4.5/5(21 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
The City of London which includes a skyscraper, a city and modern architecture

The City of London

4.5/5(668 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 Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

The City of London
Canary Wharf showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Canary Wharf

4/5(517 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 Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

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

Shoreditch

4/5(72 area reviews)

Brick Lane and Columbia Road Flower Market 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
Southwark showing modern architecture and night scenes

Southwark

4/5(547 area reviews)

The Shard and Southwark Park are top sights in Southwark, and you should be sure to explore the stunning river views. Hop aboard the metro at Kennington Underground Station or Bermondsey 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 Westfield Stratford City and London Stadium. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Pudding Hill Lane DLR Station or Leyton Underground Station.

Stratford
ibis budget London Barking
ibis budget London Barking
3 out of 5
Highbridge Road, Essex, Barking, England
The price is £50 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£50
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Barking. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena ...
7/10 Good! (749 reviews)
"This hotel is really good for its purpose. It’s a budget no frills hotel that is very clean with decent rooms. The staff are very helpful and all services work. Only negative is lack of restaurants nearby but there is a Tesco superstore. A little noisy with the window open next to the main road but ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

ibis budget London Barking
Delta Hotels Bexleyheath
Delta Hotels Bexleyheath
4 out of 5
1 Broadway, Bexleyheath, England
The price is £73 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£73
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bexleyheath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (86 reviews)
Weekend meetings
"Very quiet. Able to travel to my meetings quickly."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024

Delta Hotels Bexleyheath
McCafferty’s Guesthouse
McCafferty’s Guesthouse
3.5 out of 5
699 High Road, Ilford, England
The price is £66 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£66
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in Ilford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (169 reviews)
"Decent"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

McCafferty’s Guesthouse
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.
Lovely 1 bedroom with free parking.
Lovely 1 bedroom with free parking.
Ilford, England
Stay at this apartment in Ilford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
A good location for a city break.
"I was very impressed by communication with Saika. She's very friendly. Thanks Saika!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Lovely 1 bedroom with free parking.
Bethel- a beautiful 1 bed house near Erith station. Bath,kitchen,lounge,privacy.
Bethel- a beautiful 1 bed house near Erith station. Bath,kitchen,lounge,privacy.
Erith, Bexley
Stay at this holiday home in Erith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Lakeside Shopping Centre and Bluewater Shopping ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Nice London Stay
"Had a few days visiting London. The place was very nice, it's best suited for two. Ola, our host, was very welcoming and did everything to make us comfortable. I can recommend staying there very much."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2023

Bethel- a beautiful 1 bed house near Erith station. Bath,kitchen,lounge,privacy.
Enfield Studio Guest Suite
Enfield Studio Guest Suite
Enfield, England
Stay at this apartment in Enfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Finsbury Park and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Cute, clean & convenient
"Would totally stay here again! Everything was nice and new. Quite compact (especially the bedroom/bathroom areas) but it was entirely comfortable for a solo traveller like me :) It’s a private apartment attached to the host’s house, but you’ll have your own separate entrance to the outside, which ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

Enfield Studio Guest Suite
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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