Tower Hamlets Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tower Bridge showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a bridge
Tower Bridge showing a monument, heritage architecture and a bridge
Tower Bridge featuring modern architecture, a city and a bridge
Tower Bridge featuring heritage elements and a bridge
Tower of London showing modern architecture, a skyscraper and a city

Popular places to visit

Tower Bridge showing night scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

Tower Bridge

4.5/5(483 reviews)

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 Bridge
Tower of London which includes château or palace and heritage elements

Tower of London

4.5/5(495 reviews)

One of the world’s most well-preserved medieval castles, this historic building is known for its fascinating and gruesome history.

Tower of London
London featuring street scenes, markets and signage

Brick Lane

5/5(1 review)

Come to this street to see how traditional Bengali groups share the spotlight with the hipsters, trendsetters and fashion models of London.

Brick Lane
Old Spitalfields Market featuring markets and shopping as well as a small group of people

Old Spitalfields Market

5/5(2 reviews)

Relish the bohemian vibe in this niche indoor market, which features an assortment of stalls and restaurants.

Old Spitalfields Market
St Katherine's Dock

St Katherine's Dock

Explore the waterfront in London with a trip to St Katherine's Dock. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.

St Katherine's Dock
One Canada Square featuring a skyscraper, a river or creek and a bridge

One Canada Square

Enjoy views of the boats in this dockland area while visiting one of the tallest structures in the U.K.’s capital city.

One Canada Square

Activities

Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

NZ$82
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
Tower of London Entrance Ticket

Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

NZ$82
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket
London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Ripper Vision Tours

London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Ripper Vision Tours

NZ$46
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
London: Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Ripper Vision Tours
City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

NZ$84
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames
Thames Cruise

Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

NZ$62
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride
Beefeaters at Tower of London, London EC3N 4AB, UK

Easy Access Tower of London Crown Jewel Torture and Executions

NZ$205
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Easy Access Tower of London Crown Jewel Torture and Executions
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Our pick of the best Tower Hamlets Hotel Deals

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is NZ$288 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$288
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,248 reviews)
"Communication was a little unclear."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
citizenM Tower of London

citizenM Tower of London

4 out of 5
40 Trinity Square, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$301 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$301
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,794 reviews)
"The staff were AMAZING!! So friendly and accommodating. The hotel is clean and welcoming. Getting onto the train is literally at the door! It was the perfect location."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

citizenM Tower of London
Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street

Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street

3.5 out of 5
13-15 Folgate Street, London, England
The price is NZ$240 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$240
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,921 reviews)
Good location
"The location was incredibly convenient. Close to key attractions, restaurants, and public transit. The staff was friendly and attentive, and check in was smooth."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street
Limehouse Library Hotel

Limehouse Library Hotel

4.5 out of 5
638 Commercial Rd, London, England
The price is NZ$278 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$278
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (887 reviews)
"This is such a cute little place close to transport. I didn’t want to be in the city center, but close enough to see everything. The breakfast was the best! Get room toward the front of you don’t lie the ambient noise of the train. The rooftop garden was gorgeous. I’d stay here again for sure"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Limehouse Library Hotel
Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge

Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge

4 out of 5
45 Prescot Street, London, England
The price is NZ$355 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$355
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,546 reviews)
"great"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane, London, England
The price is NZ$395 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$395
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews)
Great overall
"Great budget hotel close to tube, useful kitchenette: accessible for 02 with lots of restaurants. Clean and quiet: my only gripe is the over complicated iPad type control pad which was impossible to understand or operate- unnecessary!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
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Other neighbourhoods around Tower Hamlets

Canary Wharf showing a city, a bridge and a river or creek

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.

Canary Wharf
London showing street scenes and markets as well as a family

Shoreditch

Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane 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.

Shoreditch
The City of London showing heritage architecture, a city and modern architecture

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.

The City of London
London showing boating, a river or creek and a city

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.

Waterloo
London which includes markets, heritage elements and signage

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 Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

Covent Garden
Kings Cross St. Pancras which includes heritage architecture and interior views as well as a small group of people

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Russell Square and St Pancras Chambers. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.

Kings Cross St. Pancras

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