Hackney Downs Travel Guide

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A grassy field with pigeons.
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A group of pigeons resting on a grassy field.
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Stay near popular Hackney Downs attractions

Blondie's Bar

Blondie's Bar is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this trendy area, you can savour the lively bars.
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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$206
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$226
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$62
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
sunset at Windsor Castle in London

Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

NZ$73
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise

Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise

NZ$80
per adult
Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise
Windsor Castle,Roman Bath & Stonehenge Tour

Windsor Castle, Roman Baths & Stonehenge Full Day Tour

NZ$193
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Roman Baths & Stonehenge Full Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Hackney Downs Hotel Deals

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NZ$407 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$407
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,403 reviews)
"The doorman. It was pretty classy. Breakfast was great. Location!"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is NZ$189 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$189
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and climate control. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
"Excellent location. Friendly & helpful staff. Exceptionally clean throughout & great service."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is NZ$561 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$561
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,984 reviews)
"It was all fine, but, I was hoping for better! Tears in duvet cover and shower wasn’t great"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is NZ$316 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$316
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (10,282 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is NZ$223 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$223
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,880 reviews)
"Perfect location with a great shower. Not bad. Could not turn off the lights without climbing into the bunks, but everything else was perfect"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
The price is NZ$664 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$664
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,901 reviews)
"Room was clean. Daily housekeeping, turndown service and free water. Full gym with squad racks and dumbbells. Helpful staff to bring you shaving kit, dental kit, etc. HMDI plugin requires help from staff. Great location! Not exactly sure what VIP gets you. Normally, I get a meal discount voucher ..."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Royal Garden Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Hackney Downs

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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.

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 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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a distinctive dome-shaped building.

The City of London

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.

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