Canary Wharf Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Canary Wharf featuring a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture
Wander around London’s financial district in the scenic docklands with the tallest skyscrapers in the city. They are home to some of the world’s biggest companies.

Canary Wharf is the main business district in London. It features skyscrapers housing some of the largest companies in the world dotted around the picturesque docks of the River Thames. The area comprises about 14 million square feet (1.3 million square meters) of office space in the towers where more than 105,000 people work. The buildings cater for the needs of workers with shopping centers full of restaurants, cafés and stores.

Gaze up at One Canada Square, one of the tallest buildings in Europe. It stands at 771 feet (235 meters) tall and was completed in 1991. At that time, it was the highest skyscraper in the United Kingdom. Banks, newspapers and many other companies have offices here. Browse the shops and restaurants at the base of the building.

Walk around the main plaza, where there are cafés with outdoor seating spilling out into the square. Dine at one of the restaurants in Cabot Square. Admire the elegant water fountain in the center.

Have a picnic by the docklands. Although the area is renowned for its urban and commercial atmosphere, there are green plazas and charming canals.

The wharf was one of the busiest docks in the world at the turn of the 19th century. After the decline of the port industry in the 1980s, it was closed. Today’s business district was built in the 1990s.

Canary Wharf is situated in the West India Docks region of Tower Hamlets in east London. Due to its economic importance, there are transportation links from all over the city to the financial district. Take the London Underground to Canary Wharf Station, a giant transportation hub on the Jubilee Line. You can also catch the Docklands Light Railway system. For a more scenic route, take a boat to the Canary Wharf Pier along the River Thames.


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Britannia The International Hotel London, Canary Wharf
Britannia The International Hotel London, Canary Wharf
3.5 out of 5
Marsh Wall, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$135 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$135
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in our reviews. ...
6/10 (1,789 reviews)
Weekend stay over
"Brilliant hotel 3 minute walk from the docklands railway 7 minutes walk from canary whalf tube station which is on the jubilee line so direct connection to central london within 10 minutes perfect staff friendly rooms perfect breakfast superb for a small cost for london great views also"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Britannia The International Hotel London, Canary Wharf
ARK Canary Wharf
ARK Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
20 Crossharbour Plaza, London, England
The price is NZ$260 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$260
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Hotel was amazing, staff was super friendly and helpful. The only downside was finding it because that was really tricky."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

ARK Canary Wharf
Tribe London Canary Wharf
Tribe London Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
15 Water Street, London, England
The price is NZ$248 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$248
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,421 reviews)
"Great new hotel , room was described as king bed, but was a double at best. Bed was also extremely uncomfortable which was disappointing. Other then that, property was great."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Tribe London Canary Wharf
Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
3 out of 5
1B Hertsmere Road West, London, England
The price is NZ$187 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$187
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and climate control. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Good small room
"Room very small similar to CitizenM but no fridge or kettle - comfy bed room modern with everything you need and a Wetherspoons across the road for your breakfast before you start your big day"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
Cove Landmark Pinnacle
Cove Landmark Pinnacle
4 out of 5
15 Westferry Rd, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$260 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$260
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19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (247 reviews)
"Excellent location for the Marathon. 10 minute walk to shopping, dining, tube etc. it was super quiet and staff was super friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

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Hilton London Canary Wharf
Hilton London Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
South Quay, Marsh Wall, London, England
The price is NZ$319 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$319
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"All was good. Nothing to complain about."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Hilton London Canary Wharf
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5/5(10 area reviews)

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4.5/5(80 area reviews)

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4/5(57 area reviews)

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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.

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4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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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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