Docklands

London

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Ontario Tower and New Providence Wharf seen from the banks of the Thames near Galleons View.
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A Thames Clipper speeds west along the Thames, past Greenwich, just before sunrise. This was taken from near the eastern end of the City Canal.
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Looking north along the platforms at Crossharbour DLR station.
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Looking across the River Thames as the sun rises on a clear December morning. This was taken from near the eastern end of the City Canal.
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Popular places to visit

Royal Victoria Dock Bridge and ExCeL London

ExCeL Exhibition Centre

Catch an event at ExCeL Exhibition Centre during your trip to London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

ExCeL Exhibition Centre
One Canada Square featuring a bridge, a river or creek and a city

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
Cable car over the Thames

IFS Cloud Royal Docks Station

You can take time to visit IFS Cloud Royal Docks Station during your travels to London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

IFS Cloud Royal Docks Station
Canary Wharf which includes night scenes, interior views and a park

Crossrail Place Roof Garden

Browse plant species related to the trading history of Canary Wharf at this enclosed garden and attend performing arts events at an amphitheater.

Crossrail Place Roof Garden
Aerial view of Newham, East London. With Trinity Buoy Wharf at the front and the stadium at Stratford to the rear.

Trinity Buoy Wharf

Enjoy an outing to Trinity Buoy Wharf during your stay in London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Trinity Buoy Wharf
Hyde Park featuring a city, a garden and a pond

Hyde Park

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

Things to do

Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise

$356
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets

$43
per traveler
78% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets
Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

$48
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
Best of London Tour with London Eye & Thames Cruise

Best of London: Tower of London, Cruise, St. Paul's & London-Eye upgrade

$139
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Best of London: Tower of London, Cruise, St. Paul's & London-Eye upgrade
Kensington Palace Tickets

Kensington Palace & Gardens Tickets

$28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kensington Palace & Gardens Tickets
Westminster Abbey in London

Westminster Abbey Tickets

$42
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Westminster Abbey Tickets
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Docklands Hotel Deals

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
$130 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$156 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (639 reviews)
Clean, modern, well equipped

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Limehouse Library Hotel

Limehouse Library Hotel

4.5 out of 5
638 Commercial Rd London England
$100 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$120 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,168 reviews)
We loved this hotel. Its quirky, interesting, clean and the staff are lovely.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Limehouse Library Hotel
ARK Canary Wharf

ARK Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
20 Crossharbour Plaza London England
$79 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$95 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,537 reviews)
Great place to stay for getting to O2, staff were fab, able to park our car and do early check in which was appreciated. Only negatives were the bed was a very small double and room so warm we had the window open so woke up to the overground train noise. Would book again but bring earbuds.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

ARK Canary Wharf
Aloft London Excel

Aloft London Excel

4 out of 5
1 Eastern Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$97 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$116 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Rooms are clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Aloft London Excel
Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf

Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf

3 out of 5
1B Hertsmere Road West London England
$74 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$89 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,361 reviews)
Staff were great, friendly and helpfull. The hotel needs a bit of tlc our air con was hanging off the wall above the door making closing the door cautious. There was a stain on the curtain that looked like dried in sick, didnt notice until we were leaving and the pillowslip has stained similar to ...

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport

Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport

4 out of 5
10 Connaught Road, Silvertown London England
$88 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$106 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (832 reviews)
Easy walking distance from London City Airport, and excellent customer service. I really enjoyed dinner in the restaurant, the comfortable exceptionally well designed room, breakfast buffet, and noon checkout. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport
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Other neighborhoods around Docklands

Canary Wharf featuring city views, a bridge and a river or creek

Canary Wharf

4/5(168 area reviews)

Museum of London Docklands and Thames River are top sights in Canary Wharf, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

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

Shoreditch

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

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 which includes a skyscraper, heritage architecture and a sunset

The City of London

4.5/5(808 area reviews)

The financial hub and ancient center of London, this area boasts historic sites like St Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London, and its iconinc bridges, including Millennium Bridge and Tower Bridge, make exploration easy.

The City of London
London showing a bridge, a river or creek and heritage architecture

Waterloo

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Royal Festival Hall, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo
London featuring signage, heritage elements and markets

Covent Garden

Discover a lively district with the Royal Opera House, street performances, and shopping at Apple Market. Explore historical sites like Theatre Royal Drury Lane and dine at renowned international restaurants.

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

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Enjoy the fascinating museums in Kings Cross St. Pancras. St Pancras Chambers is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of London.

Kings Cross St. Pancras
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