Docklands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A river with a boat, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings.
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A river with boats, a bridge, and industrial buildings in the background.
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A modern train station with a curved roof and multiple tracks.
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Stay near popular Docklands attractions

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Excel London

8.4/10 (339 reviews)
Catch an event at ExCeL Exhibition Centre during your trip to London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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Activities

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour with Pub Lunch in Lacock

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub

NZ$154
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

NZ$193
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

NZ$57
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
London: The View from The Shard

London: The View from The Shard

NZ$55
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
London: The View from The Shard
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

NZ$97
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise

NZ$547
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
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Our pick of the best Docklands Hotel Deals

Locke London Canary Wharf

Locke London Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
1 Cartier Circle London England
The price is NZ$215 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$215
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews)
"The ambience was phenomenal, perfect location and staff was very helpful when I needed help, was also offered a complimentary breakfast."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Locke 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 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$266
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 The Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Novotel London ExCeL

Novotel London ExCeL

4 out of 5
7 Western Gateway London England
The price is NZ$232 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$232
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Novotel London ExCeL
Aloft by Marriott London Excel

Aloft by Marriott London Excel

4 out of 5
1 Eastern Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock London England
The price is NZ$223 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$223
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"I have been using the Aloft for years, as it's my go to hotel whenever I am that side of London visiting. It has everything you could want and more. As somebody with a disability the staff always did there best to help out when they could. The pool is amazing as are all the other facilities."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Aloft by Marriott London Excel
ARK Canary Wharf

ARK Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
20 Crossharbour Plaza London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$207 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$207
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,596 reviews)
"I checked in online to make it easier and more streamlined but when I got there I had to do it again. What was the point? The hotel is great, looks the part but there is no aircon, the bed was too soft (if your sharing a bed, if your partner moves, you move), pillows were very thin. I think some ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

ARK Canary Wharf
Tribe London Canary Wharf

Tribe London Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
15 Water Street London England
The price is NZ$227 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$227
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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. ...
Tribe London Canary Wharf
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Our guide on where to stay in Docklands

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A waterfront with modern buildings, including a curved structure with glass windows and a bridge overhead.

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Museum of London Docklands. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

A modern glass building, the Shard, and the Tower Bridge in the background during sunset.

London City Centre

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.

A large white archway with intricate carvings, surrounded by trees and people walking.

City of Westminster

Big Ben and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

The exterior of the Covent Garden Market with the Punch & Judy theatre and Central Avenue entrance.

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.

A busy street with a red double-decker bus, cars, and pedestrians. Flags of various countries are hanging above the street.

West End

Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

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