Tower Hamlets Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tower Hamlets
Popular places to visit
Tower Bridge
This world-famous landmark is at the heart of modern London life, and a testament to the city’s rich engineering and commercial history.
Tower of London
One of the world’s most well-preserved medieval castles, this historic building is known for its fascinating and gruesome history.
Brick Lane
Come to this street to see how traditional Bengali groups share the spotlight with the hipsters, trendsetters and fashion models of London.
Old Spitalfields Market
Relish the bohemian vibe in this niche indoor market, which features an assortment of stalls and restaurants.
St Katherine's Dock
Explore the waterfront in London with a trip to St Katherine's Dock. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Columbia Road Flower Market
Marvel at the sanctuary of foliage and colorful flowers and barter with the vendors in this lively and historic market.
Activities
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
London: The View from The Shard
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach
Our pick of the best Tower Hamlets Hotel Deals
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Location is great and view was amazing ! Staff are very accommodating! The room is fine, sink not draining well and tap was also difficult to twist to turn the water off. The restaurant dining is great! The breakfast was nice. Overall we had a great stay!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge
Clean/modern hotel with good breakfast options.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street
Great cheap hotel ..staff very nice good price amazing location
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
New Road Hotel
Staff were very nice. Room was great and kept tidy. Recommended 👍
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
citizenM Tower of London
The location is literally right by the public transport train however, it’s not in the main area for tourist things other than the tower bridge and London bridge. There are lots of cute bars and restaurants in walking distance. It was do cute and great price very clean just very small good for1 or ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Staff were very pleasant, and the room was very clean. It is in a lovely area. I would suggest updating the address as on arrival we ended up at the other side of the river in Bermondsey. When I called to say the staff member was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tower Hamlets
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Thames River. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.
Shoreditch
Brick Lane and Columbia Road Flower Market are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
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.
Waterloo
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.
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.
Kings Cross St. Pancras
Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like St Pancras Chambers and British Library. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.
