Beckton Travel Guide
London
Popular places to visit
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.
Wembley Stadium
Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Buckingham Palace
This is a place adorned with tradition, spectacle and moments of national joy – and a palace that opens its doors during the summer months.
Tower Bridge
With its Gothic towers and elegant walkways, Tower Bridge is unlike any other – and a fitting gateway for ships sailing up the Thames.
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is where the lights are bright, the traffic is busy, where cupid rules and the West End starts – or is it?
The Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.
Top hotels in Beckton
Strand Palace Hotel
Spotlessly clean through out the hotel. Delicious breakfast. Reception staff, so very friendly and helpful. Concierge amazingly helpful. Stayed here often, many years ago and we are back and not going anywhere else.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Breakfast v.good plenty of choice. Polite staff.Rooms clean but a little tired. Could do with an update particularly the bathroom. Bit of a wait checking in & room not ready at 15.00pm Be prepared to queue. Saying that the view from our room was great overlooking Tower Bridge.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Fresh full English breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
I was very disappointed in the cleanliness of the room. The did not seem to have been dusted, or vacuumed. The bathroom sink did not look to be cleaned and had what appeared to be makeup residue all over it. The soap dispensers were nearly empty. You are only given 2 bath towels and a tiny floor ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Mason & Fifth - Westbourne Park
Everything about this place was 10 out of 10. The main reason for my stay was to run away from stress and try to find some inner peace and calm to start again. 1 day pampering and chilling in this esquisite place did just that. Every corner of this place had some kind of tranquility, be it the pool, ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
President Hotel
Staff in the bar were over stretched as it was the masons doo but they still had a smile they all worked hard
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Beckton
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Thames River. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.
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.
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.
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 Royal Festival Hall, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
