Abbey Travel Guide

London

Town Square and Arboretum

A new development comprising a learning centre and library, framed by colonnades and topped by two parallel housing blocks with a wooded public square.
RIBA Award Winner, 2011.
Architects: AHMM and Muf.
Date: 2007.
Nearest Station: Barking.
Town Square and Arboretum

A new development comprising a learning centre and library, framed by colonnades and topped by two parallel housing blocks with a wooded public square.
RIBA Award Winner, 2011.
Architects: AHMM and Muf.
Date: 2007.
Nearest Station: Barking.
Part of the site of Barking Abbey, London (formerly Essex), with the west tower of St Margaret's parish church
Barking Park: The Lake 1,371 birds cannot be wrong. The west end of The Lake in Barking Park is the place to be.
River Roding in Barking Looking upstream, the footbridge in 111233 and the tower blocks in 322334 can both be seen in the distance. The reed beds visible along this reach of the river are important, and in this area, unique wildlife environments. In a couple of places the river has meandered in the past, but the meanders have subsequently silted up allowing the reeds to grow. However the organization that was responsible for building the flood defence walls has gone to great lengths to preserve the reeds by building the wall around the outskirts of the old meander line.

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Top hotels in Abbey

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is ₹9,409 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹9,409
₹11,291 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,161 reviews)
Hotel a bit battered and bruised in places but location, food and especially the lovely staff more than made up for it ! Would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is ₹8,113 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹8,113
₹9,735 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,472 reviews)
Clean room, great shower, good cafe in the basement, fabulous location, friendly staff.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
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The price is ₹9,785 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
₹9,785
₹11,742 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,998 reviews)
Great location, room was clean and comfortable and very good value for central London

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Royal National Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ₹14,699 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹14,699
₹17,639 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,867 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is ₹15,682 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹15,682
₹18,818 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,431 reviews)
The room was very clean and organized

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
The Royal Horseguards, London

The Royal Horseguards, London

4 out of 5
2 Whitehall Court London England
The price is ₹15,368 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹15,368
₹18,442 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,062 reviews)
The hotel is beautiful. Staff were very helpful. We throughly enjoyed the breakfast.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

The Royal Horseguards, London
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Other neighbourhoods around Abbey

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

Canary Wharf

4/5(517 area reviews)

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

4/5(72 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, a city and modern architecture

The City of London

4.5/5(668 area reviews)

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 a bridge, a city and heritage architecture

Waterloo

4.5/5(11 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 Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo
Kings Cross St. Pancras showing interior views and heritage architecture 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 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.

Kings Cross St. Pancras
London showing heritage elements, markets 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


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