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 vibrant area, you can savour the lively bars.
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Activities

London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

NZ$68
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
London Eye Entry Ticket
City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

NZ$66
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour with Pub Lunch in Lacock

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

NZ$149
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub
London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

NZ$40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise
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$59
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

NZ$103
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best Hackney Downs Hotel Deals

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is NZ$231 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$231
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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
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$142 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$142
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and slippers. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (601 reviews)
"Good staff clean rooms cozy pods worth it"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is NZ$292 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$292
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NZ$352 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$352
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (5,738 reviews)
"We were vacationing. Location was excellent. Staff were helpful and friendly. Food was ok, only issue was elevators were small and slow. Overall very happy with the hotel."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Strand Palace 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$507 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$507
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is NZ$242 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$242
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,062 reviews)
"The room was just"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

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

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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 bustling street with a 'Welcome to Carnaby Street' archway, vintage shops, and pedestrians.

Soho

Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Theatre.

A street lined with shops, including DKNY and Rolex, and a white van on the road.

Mayfair

Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Sotheby’s.

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