Docklands Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
ExCeL Exhibition Centre
Catch an event at ExCeL Exhibition Centre during your trip to London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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 acclaimed art galleries.
Crossrail Place Roof Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Crossrail Place Roof Garden, a lovely green space in London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
Trinity Buoy Wharf
Enjoy an outing to Trinity Buoy Wharf during your stay in London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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.
Top hotels in Docklands
Locke London Canary Wharf
"Clean and beautiful place and the rooms were so spacious with spectacular views."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Dorsett Canary Wharf London
"Nice hotel with a short walk to Canary wharf station"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Tribe London Canary Wharf
"Lovely Hotel. Staff were very welcoming and helped us with check in. Room was very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was provided. Would like to thank Numan Charles Adeola for excellent check in and greeting. Woukd love to stay here again"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Limehouse Library Hotel
"It is a very quirky hotel and nice to be able to see inside a beautiful old building. We were given a Castro branded room, which was like sleeping in a kids room. Checking in is an overly long experience, necessitating QR codes, ID checks and a £100 pre-authorisation. You don’t often see queues to ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
ARK Canary Wharf
"Dried bogies on the wall right next to the bed, broken remote, other people’s clothes/ belongings collecting in the wardrobe, empty soap container in the kitchen. So much of the room just looked dirty and like it needed a wipe. The outside of the shower looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in ages, ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Novotel London Canary Wharf Hotel
"Had an executive room and have to say was disappointed at the decor which really needs upgrading and the room looked very shabby."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Docklands
London City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square 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 London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.
City of Westminster
Big Ben and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
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 River Thames. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
Soho
Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.
