Islington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A crowded stadium with spectators wearing red and yellow team colors.
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A soccer field with players in orange and black uniforms.
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A soccer field with players in red and white uniforms, a photographer, and a cameraman.
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A soccer match on a green field with players in orange and blue uniforms.
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A park with a grassy field, a large tree, a modern building, and a tall skyscraper in the background.

Stay near popular Islington attractions

Emirates Stadium with a large mural of Arsenal players and the stadium's name.
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Emirates Stadium

8.4/10 (25 reviews)
Catch an event at Emirates Stadium during your trip to London. Visit the notable monuments and shops 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
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 Islington Hotel Deals

Yotel London City

Yotel London City

4 out of 5
96-100 Clerkenwell Road London England
The price is NZ$243 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$243
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,596 reviews)
"Good location. Everything else is basic to average."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Yotel London City
LSE Rosebery Hall - Campus Accommodation

LSE Rosebery Hall - Campus Accommodation

2 out of 5
90 ROSEBERY AVENUE London England
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$181 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$181
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and secure. Breakfast was amazing and staff helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

LSE Rosebery Hall - Campus Accommodation
DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross

DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross

4 out of 5
60 Pentonville Road London England
The price is NZ$332 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$332
20 Aug - 21 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,699 reviews)
"Great hotel. The guy doing our check in was awesome. I wish I could remember his name. Great bar. However, we didn’t love that they were just a few large towels. We would have liked to see different sizes and disposable glasses."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross
The Z Hotel Shoreditch

The Z Hotel Shoreditch

3 out of 5
136-144 City Road London England
The price is NZ$160 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$160
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions St. Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge are ...
The Z Hotel Shoreditch
Marrable's Farringdon Hotel

Marrable's Farringdon Hotel

4 out of 5
86-88 Clerkenwell Road London England
The price is NZ$315 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$315
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (798 reviews)
"Good location, nice hotel, comfortable and convenient. Not noisy or touristy"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Marrable's Farringdon Hotel
Citadines Barbican London

Citadines Barbican London

4 out of 5
7-21 Goswell Road London England
The price is NZ$272 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$272
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Citadines Barbican London
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Our guide on where to stay in Islington

Find the best Islington areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Islington
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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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