East London Travel Guide

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

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(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
The City of London which includes a skyscraper, a city and modern architecture

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 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(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 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)

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(57 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.

Southwark
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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 NZ$104 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$104
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Barking. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena ...
7/10 Good! (746 reviews)
"Easy check in with friendly , helpful staff . Room very clean and more than you would expect from a Budget Hotel"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

ibis budget London Barking
ibis London Barking
ibis London Barking
2 out of 5
Highbridge Road, Essex, Barking, England
The price is NZ$107 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$107
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Barking. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (697 reviews)
Great value comfort
"A decent hotel with friendly staff that was in a convenient location for work at a good price for the area."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

ibis London Barking
McCafferty’s Guesthouse
McCafferty’s Guesthouse
3.5 out of 5
699 High Road, Ilford, England
The price is NZ$167 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$167
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in Ilford. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (167 reviews)
Great service
"Lovely, quaint accommodation. Great service."

Reviewed on 24 May 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
Stay at this apartment in Ilford. Enjoy free WiFi. 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
Stay at this vacation home in Erith. Enjoy free WiFi, 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.
Beautiful 2 bedroom flat in barking, 30 min to Central London, shops city centre
Beautiful 2 bedroom flat in barking, 30 min to Central London, shops city centre
Barking
Stay at this apartment in Barking. Popular attractions ExCeL Exhibition Centre and O2 Arena are located nearby.
Beautiful 2 bedroom flat in barking, 30 min to Central London, shops city centre
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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