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 bridge, a city 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.

Shoreditch
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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 Mill Lane Station or Leyton Underground Station.

Stratford
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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 featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and street scenes

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
Woodlands Lodge Ilford
Woodlands Lodge Ilford
2 out of 5
60 Woodlands Road, Ilford, England
The price is AU$83 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$83
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Ilford. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
5/10 (405 reviews)
"The service is excellent and staff are nice"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Woodlands Lodge Ilford
Britannia Inn Hotel
Britannia Inn Hotel
3 out of 5
54 Mansfield Road, Ilford, England
The price is AU$86 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$86
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ilford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and ...
6.6/10 (910 reviews)
"Brilliant property and staffs for the price."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Britannia Inn Hotel
ibis budget London Barking
ibis budget London Barking
3 out of 5
Highbridge Road, Essex, Barking, England
The price is AU$105 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$105
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Barking. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (860 reviews)
"For the cost - good"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

ibis budget London Barking
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 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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"Good and clean to stay with family."

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Ilford Tower Apartments
Cosy Stunning two Bed Apartment With Balcony
Cosy Stunning two Bed Apartment With Balcony
3 out of 5
Ilford
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ilford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
"A bizarre experience… Wasn’t able to actually stay at this property as I never received check-in instructions from the host. Unfortunately the host read and ignored my messages and emails as well as communications from the property manager (they weren’t much help either), for reasons unknown. Luckily ..."

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2023

Cosy Stunning two Bed Apartment With Balcony
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 ...
Ilford Apartments
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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