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
A river with a bridge and modern buildings in the background.
A forest with tall trees and a field of purple flowers.
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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, Valence House Museum and Fairlop Waters Country Park 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
$192 nightly
The price is $231 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$231 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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! (5,350 reviews)
"Very welcoming and friendly check in. Access to the room earlier than the booking time. Clean, quiet room with the little extras. Would stay again anytime 😊"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
$136 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$164 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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! (10,194 reviews)
"You cannot beat the location! The hotel could use some refreshing and some basic amenities. There are plenty of restaurants and sites to see just steps away."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
Fully refundable
$88 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$106 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
"Great location, the most attentive staff, and comfortable modern looking and very secured lobby and other secured amenities."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 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! (798 reviews)
"A relatively new property. Desk hosts were very friendly. The room clean, the property location good for walking around the wharf. The issue we had was 1) no air conditioning which meant we had to leave windows open and even the door ajar to get a breeze. That led to lots of noise out from the window. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 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! (782 reviews)
"I strongly recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

The Gate London City
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,889 reviews)
"I have stayed at this hotel 6 times now. All booked thru Hotels.com. The last three occasions I was given the smallest rooms. As a solo traveler I've come to expect this. The picture online never matches what you get. Not sure I'll stay there again. I like the location but not always being put in ..."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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Valentines Park

7.2/5 (46 reviews)
Valentines Park is just one of the places to see in Ilford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

$50
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
Kensington Palace Tickets

Kensington Palace & Gardens Tickets

$33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kensington Palace & Gardens Tickets
Mamma Mia! The Party Ticket London

Mamma Mia! The Party Ticket London

$161
per traveler
Mamma Mia! The Party Ticket London
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London

London

Woodford Green
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Woodford Green

The Tower Bridge at night with illuminated blue lights, a river in the foreground, and a city skyline in the background.

Barking

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Dagenham

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