Ilford

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Tower Bridge in London, with the River Thames in the foreground and the Houses of Parliament in the background.
Wall with door and yellow tree in Valentines Park, Ilford, London, UK
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Where to stay in Ilford

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Wall with door and yellow tree in Valentines Park, Ilford, London, UK

Valentines

While Valentines might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Theatre Royal Stratford East.

Newbury Park

Travelers enjoy Newbury Park for its restaurants, and if you want to see some more of the area, you can jump on the metro at Newbury Park Station.

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Seven Kings

Seven Kings is well-liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Fairlop Waters Country Park and Exchange Ilford are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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Open Photo by John Salmon

Loxford

Though Loxford might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like East Ham Leisure Centre and The Arena.

Valentines Park in Ilford, London, UK

Clementswood

While visiting Clementswood, you might make a stop by sights like Redbridge Museum and Cineworld London - Ilford.

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
$148 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$178 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,329 reviews)
"The Strand Palace is at an awesome location for guests that plan on exploring the city. Also close to great food areas and in the middle of the Theater district. Comfortable beds, clean restrooms and hot showers! The bar, breakfast area and attached restaurant are all very convenient."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
$158 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$189 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (10,185 reviews)
"Super convenient and beautiful location. I stayed in room 450 which appears to be an older part of this hotel. The room was small and dated. The security bar on the door was broken. The view immediately outside the window looked out on a balcony which was littered with vape discards. Other colleagues ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
$89 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$107 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, rainfall showerheads, and climate control. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
"Fundamentally, it's a hostel with lockers big enough to sleep in. It's an incredibly nice, clean hostel with very nice self-service amenities, especially for the price, but you'll hear the people in the bunks adjacent to you and see people in various states of trying to sleep or relax in their pods. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel
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Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (790 reviews)
"Stayed in the little studio, really light inside and not too small either, got little kitchenette and a decent size bathroom, loved the 2 mirrors with the lighting. Bed was comfortable and the bedding was clean and soft. The room was clean and tidy when first going in. The fan in the room wasn't ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
The Gate London City

The Gate London City

4 out of 5
41 White Church Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (773 reviews)
"Close to everything. Friendly staff. Only thing was that my suite said there was laundry inside but there wasn't. That was OK though. I'd recommend this place"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

The Gate London City
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (848 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Rockwell East
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Popular places to visit

Hyde Park

Hyde Park

4.5/5(4,579 reviews)

Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.

Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace

4.5/5(4,795 reviews)

Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.

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Wembley Stadium

4.5/5(359 reviews)

Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Wembley Stadium
Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge

4.5/5(3,832 reviews)

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

Tower Bridge
Big Ben

Big Ben

3.5/5(4,425 reviews)

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

Big Ben
Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus

4.5/5(3,830 reviews)

Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.

Piccadilly Circus

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$50
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90% of travellers recommend
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Woodford Green

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