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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A park with a grassy field, trees, and a row of terraced houses in the background.
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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$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
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
See London By Night Bus Tour

See London By Night Open-Top Bus Tour

NZ$71
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
See London By Night Open-Top Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Hackney Downs Hotel Deals

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is NZ$162 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$162
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (380 reviews)
"I was arriving late due to late connections from my flight to the UK! Solo traveling and no one was available when I arrived, doors were locked, hard to locate from using my maps and had to book another spot for the night and for the rest of my stay! Will not recommend and left a bad taste for traveling ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NZ$351 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$351
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (5,582 reviews)
"A wonderful stay, perfect location and great staff"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is NZ$284 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$284
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is NZ$458 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$458
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
STG Hotel London Oxford Street

STG Hotel London Oxford Street

3 out of 5
Bedford Avenue London England
The price is NZ$171 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$171
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (4,005 reviews)
"We had a basic room. Minimal storage (6 hangers 4 shelves). A basic "green" hotel with linen and towel change every 4 days. Using their system to request more towels and toilet paper was not responded to and we had to go get them ourselves. Breakfast buffet was good but not much variety. Lobby Staff ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

STG Hotel London Oxford Street
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is NZ$193 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$193
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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. ...
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Our guide on where to stay in Hackney Downs

Find the best Hackney Downs areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 Billingsgate Market. 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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