Docklands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Ontario Tower and New Providence Wharf seen from the banks of the Thames near Galleons View.
A Thames Clipper speeds west along the Thames, past Greenwich, just before sunrise. This was taken from near the eastern end of the City Canal.
Looking north along the platforms at Crossharbour DLR station.

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Docklands Hotel Deals

Limehouse Library Hotel

Limehouse Library Hotel

4.5 out of 5
638 Commercial Rd London England
The price is NZ$216 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$216
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,120 reviews)
Confortable. Well located for access to Canary Wharf

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Limehouse Library Hotel
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$150 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$150
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,339 reviews)
Staff are lovely. Rooms are spotless. Very convenient and safe for single travellers.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
The price is NZ$266 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$266
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (604 reviews)
Modern Facility, Friendly Staff. Fantastic Location

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Aloft London Excel

Aloft London Excel

4 out of 5
1 Eastern Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock London England
The price is NZ$198 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$198
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Reception staff were very good and helpful. Unfortunately the room we were allocated wasn’t what we expected. When I booked the accommodation the impression I got was there would be a walk in shower but found to have a bath tub. Was immensely disappointed to find that. My wife struggled to get in ...

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Aloft London Excel
Tribe London Canary Wharf

Tribe London Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
15 Water Street London England
The price is NZ$203 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$203
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,259 reviews)
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful; room was clean and tidy; breakfast was lovely; lifts were superb… overall a lovely one night stay and good value for money.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Tribe London Canary Wharf
Premier Inn London Canary Wharf - Westferry

Premier Inn London Canary Wharf - Westferry

3 out of 5
173 Limehouse Causeway London England
The price is NZ$124 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$124
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and Tower Bridge are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (198 reviews)
Friendly staff. Rooms clean and comfy enough for two adult and 1 toddler. Breakfast can get busy during weekends.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Premier Inn London Canary Wharf - Westferry
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Other neighbourhoods around Docklands

Canary Wharf showing a city, a bridge 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 Billingsgate Market. 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
The City of London showing heritage architecture, 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 London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

The City of London
London showing boating, a river or creek and a city

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.

Waterloo
London which includes markets, heritage elements and signage

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 London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

Covent Garden
Kings Cross St. Pancras which includes heritage architecture and interior views as well as a small group of people

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like St Pancras Chambers and British Library. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.

Kings Cross St. Pancras


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