Docklands Travel Guide

London

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Excel London

8.4/10 (339 reviews)
Catch an event at Excel London during your trip to London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

£25
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

£29
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
London Eye Entry Ticket
Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets

£36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

£27
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

£105
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

£44
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Docklands

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
The price is £127 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£127
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Arena and Excel London are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,134 reviews)
"Overall good spot if in Canary Wharf transport links are a ten min walk and you can be in central London with 30 mins"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Locke London Canary Wharf

Locke London Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
1 Cartier Circle London England
The price is £104 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£104
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Arena and Excel London are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
"Hotel was amazing, staff were very nice. Only thing was that there was a bit of dust in the bedrooms and someone spilt something in the corridor and it was there the whole stay but these things can go missed as I work in hotels myself. Otherwise very very good!"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Locke London Canary Wharf
Aloft by Marriott London Excel

Aloft by Marriott London Excel

4 out of 5
1 Eastern Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £101 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£101
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful all the staff were very helpful room was good only thing I was dissponted was the swimming pool there was only 4 beds by the pool we went late just after 7.30pm thinking it will be quite but it was busy with children and there was swimming lessons which made the pool small ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Aloft by Marriott London Excel
Dorsett Canary Wharf London

Dorsett Canary Wharf London

4 out of 5
48 Marsh Wall London England
The price is £117 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£117
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions The Arena and Tower Bridge are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (294 reviews)
"Fab"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Dorsett Canary Wharf London
Limehouse Library Hotel

Limehouse Library Hotel

4 out of 5
638 Commercial Rd London England
The price is £82 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£82
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Limehouse Library Hotel
Novotel London ExCeL

Novotel London ExCeL

4 out of 5
7 Western Gateway London England
The price is £98 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£98
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Novotel London ExCeL
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Where to stay in Docklands

Find the best Docklands areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Docklands
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Soho

Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Theatre.

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Mayfair

Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Sotheby’s.

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