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$206
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub
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
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
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

NZ$73
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

NZ$56
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
Westminster Abbey in London

Westminster Abbey Tickets

NZ$32
per child
86% of travellers recommend
Westminster Abbey Tickets
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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$298 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$298
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,570 reviews)
"We stayed during a multi day heat wave and really appreciated the efficient air conditioning. The VIP suite was spacious, the beds comfortable and we had a great top floor view towards St. Pauls cathedral. Breakfast was lovely but would have benefited from a few different/new items being added over ..."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Yotel London City
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$382 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$382
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,682 reviews)
"First night refrigerator didn't work but manager said it was at room temperature but room was at 70 degrees. Managed to get new fridge. Then day before we left housekeeping mistakenly took my daughter's hair towel. The manager gave her points on hilton rewards. Other than that was fine stay"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross
Montcalm Royal London House, London City

Montcalm Royal London House, London City

5 out of 5
22-25 Finsbury Square London England
The price is NZ$454 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$454
17 July - 18 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"From start to finish the staff were extremely welcoming, very approachable and kind. There's not many places I straight away plan to come but this is definitely a hotel me amd my partner will be returning too."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Montcalm Royal London House, London City
Hub By Premier Inn London King's Cross

Hub By Premier Inn London King's Cross

3 out of 5
50 Wharfdale Road London England
The price is NZ$255 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$255
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. Popular attractions The British Museum and Leicester Square ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (280 reviews)
"Rooms are extremely small. Windows don’t open. Rooms extremely hot. Air Con is not strong at all. They are smaller than rooms in Japan. The only thing going for it is the great location. Would I stay there again probably not."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hub By Premier Inn London King's Cross
easyHotel London City Shoreditch

easyHotel London City Shoreditch

3 out of 5
80 Old Street London England
The price is NZ$190 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$190
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (901 reviews)
"Great price for Old Street location. Basic and small but did the job. Close tube and everything I needed."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

easyHotel London City Shoreditch
The Z Hotel Shoreditch

The Z Hotel Shoreditch

3 out of 5
136-144 City Road London England
The price is NZ$193 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$193
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Liverpool Street and St. Paul's Cathedral ...
8.2/10 Very good! (469 reviews)
"Small but clean"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

The Z Hotel Shoreditch
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Our guide on where to stay in 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 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 Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

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