Title: The Dictionary Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2114&destination=London%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=10376483&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Dictionary Hostel Travelers soak up London's energy from a rooftop terrace, enjoy happy hour at Translate restaurant, and explore the city from this perfectly positioned hostel. ## Photo gallery for The Dictionary Hostel ![Reception - The Dictionary Hostel (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10380000/10376500/10376483/4a2ff782.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Dictionary Hostel (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10380000/10376500/10376483/5ef4108f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Dictionary Hostel (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10380000/10376500/10376483/6633082c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Shared | In-room safe, free WiFi - The Dictionary Hostel (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10380000/10376500/10376483/9e17b1fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner - The Dictionary Hostel (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10380000/10376500/10376483/ab62479b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Dictionary Hostel sits in central London with a lively rooftop terrace and coffee shop. Guests start with a free breakfast buffet before heading out to nearby Brick Lane and Liverpool Street, returning later for dinner at Translate restaurant or drinks at the bar. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Bar - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 20 - Mar 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=10376483&PinnedHotelID=10376483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=10376483&PinnedHotelID=10376483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 21 - Mar 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=10376483&PinnedHotelID=10376483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=10376483&PinnedHotelID=10376483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 20 - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-The-Dictionary-Hostel.h10376483.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-The-Dictionary-Hostel.h10376483.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Dictionary Hostel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Brick Lane and Oxford Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit London Eye and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for ZSL London Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our London travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London.dx178279) [View more Hostels in London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hostels.d178279-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.52761%2C-0.07804&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mOYomr0ZscprHmPpvQDmUDmsTZ0=) 10-20 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London, England, E2 8DA ### What's nearby - ![London featuring street scenes, signage and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159621/79b53b88-5c5b-4bf4-9002-3710146b0d9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Brick Lane 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Old Spitalfields Market featuring street scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159619/23c8e8c2-f6db-4de8-888a-0e3550e04b22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Old Spitalfields Market 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Liverpool Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159620/847d15d6-5ab6-4a40-a709-96e8ad283219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Liverpool Street 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Shoreditch High St 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Hoxton Square 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles ### Getting around - Hoxton Station 5 min walk - Shoreditch High Street Overground Station 8 min walk - London (LCY-London City) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - Mikkeller Bar London 1 min walk - Bar Kick 1 min walk - The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club 1 min walk - Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes 1 min walk - The Spread Eagle Bar 1 min walk ## About this property ### The Dictionary Hostel Hostel near Liverpool Street Located close to Brick Lane, The Dictionary Hostel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Translate, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception - A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and smoke-free property Room features All guestrooms at The Dictionary Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. 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No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Restaurants on site - Translate ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Rooftop terrace ### More - 3 floors - Built in 2012 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) ### Food and drink - Hob - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access ### More - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Dictionary Hostel London Dictionary Hostel Dictionary London The Dictionary Hostel London, England England The Dictionary Hostel London The Dictionary Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation The Dictionary Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation London ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Dictionary Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Dictionary Hostel? ### What time is check-in at The Dictionary Hostel? ### What time is check-out at The Dictionary Hostel? ### Where is The Dictionary Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Dictionary Hostel Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.6 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ### 7.8 Staff & service ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 67 6 - Okay 49 4 - Poor 21 2 - Terrible 11 ## Reviews Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Karissa 24 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities It’s situated right near a busy street and a night club so it’s very noisy. I stayed during a heat wave and was on the third floor and there weren’t even shades for all of the windows to keep the sun out, so at night time it was so hot and muggy. Just overall not a very nice place to stay. Didn’t find the staff overly friendly either. But it was the cheapest accommodation I could find with short notice for my time, so I guess you get what you pay for. Had some regret I didn’t splash out a bit more and get a nicer hostel as I was very jet-lagged from my flight and needed some good rest. ##### Karissa Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew 17 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really nice hostel in a fun, trendy, and well-connected area. I’ve stayed numerous times and they recognize me from previous visits! I appreciate the staff members which always helped me out when asked. I also really liked that the shower and toilet were in the room itself. ##### Matthew Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 21 Mar 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness #### Disappointing experience Arrived around 3pm, there weren't any reception staff so we were told to come back later. We had booked a double/twin room and were unlucky it was a twin room. The floor was really duty, there was a previous guest's dirty t shirt and used tissues down the side of the bed, hairs in the shower and no bin. I've stayed here previously and had a very good experience so it's safe to say I'm disappointed. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Aude 19 Mar 2022 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Decent Welcoming staff. The room I was in was in was big enough, although poorly insulated: we could hear the club downstairs until 1:30 am, squeaking beds... Not very clean place ##### Aude Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Good location Lovely staff, free breakfast and good location. Bit of a party hostel though ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Artoise 12 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Lieu agréable pour une chambre privée. Je ne peux pas donner mon avis sur la vie en dortoir. Malgré un prix élevé pour deux nuits (180€), la chambre était propre, la sdb privée également. Magnifique vue pour ma part. L'établissement est situé au dessus de deux bars bruyants mais ce n'a pas été trop dérangeant. Petit déjeuné à la mode anglaise (pas top mais fait le taf), cuisine plus petite que dans les photos, lieu très exigus et escarpé pour accéder aux chambres (accessibilité à revoir). L'hôtel est très bien desservis et placé à 15 minutes quartier de Shoreditch connu pour son art de rue et ses superbes friperies ! ##### Artoise Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Aude 28 Feb 2022 Liked: Staff & service #### Just ok Good location next to a lively area, but poor sound insulation, not so clean rooms and little to no privacy (no curtains around the beds for instance). The free breakfast was good though ##### Aude Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Alessandro 2 Feb 2022 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities One night a young couple sharing same 4 bed room where one of the two had a 1 bed booking, had sex most of the night, making enough noise which prevented me from sleeping, and next morning I was not feeling comfortable at work, because of that... ##### Alessandro Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### TAN CHEE 21 Jan 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities noisy... ##### TAN CHEE Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 21 Aug 2021 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness Except for cleanliness everything else was good ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin 27 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Would stay again. Has a decent size common room and they have a free breakfast in the morning which is always a good bonus wen you are trying to save some money. Wifi worked great, bed was clean and comfy, storage under the beds where a decent size for a small backpack or gymbag, early 10am checkout but you can't have everything. 2 lots of security doors (staircase to rooms and your room itself) so the place is safe enough, area around hostel seemed safe enough too. Would recommend it if you are passing by and need a place to crash. ##### Colin Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### SuzyQ 5 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place to socialise with other travels. Bathroom /Shower were convenient. Room is small but I only stayed there at nite. Great kitchen. Great location near tons of bars and local food! ##### SuzyQ Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 30 Apr 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### 남자1, 공용10인실 유독 제 침대가 찌그럭 소리가 나서 조금 불편했네요. 공용 샤워와 화장실 등 금액 감안해서 사용하기에 충분합니다. 큰 불편함없이 3일 잘 지냈고 이용하는 사람이 많아서 다양한 국적의 사람들을 만날수 있습니다. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 28 Apr 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Poor hostel in a great Shoreditch location. Pros: - great location in Shoreditch for pubs and restaurants - near Hoxton Station - my (private) room was v quiet so I got a good night's sleep - free earplugs - free bottled water and towels in the private rooms Cons: - dirty, scruffy and run-down - no heating or hot water in the morning (and no apology) - male receptionist hit on me while I was checking in, really not what I want, especially as a solo female traveller - dodgy area to leave your car in overnight (mine was broken into) Overall, I wouldn't stay here again as there are better hostels in London for the same money or less, e.g. Palmer's Lodge or YHA, that are well-connected to Shoreditch by tube. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### DANIELA 14 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice experience in shoreditch!! Esperienza positiva: l'ostello è raggiungibile a piedi dalla fermata dei pullman per l'aeroporto (Liverpool street), il quartiere è multietnico... pieno di localini dove cenare spendendo il giusto (ottimi i posticini per mangiare thai), stanza piccolina ma pulita e confortevole con bollitore, caffè e tea a disposizione...bagni in comune puliti...colazione da ostello...non eccezionale ma più che accettabile!! Personale gentile...prezzi non economici ma siamo a Londra...lo consiglierei!!! Unica pecca: non aver trovato aperto il pub interno all'ostello... speriamo rimedino presto ;-)!! ##### DANIELA Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### eliane 13 Mar 2019 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort L'auberge était située dans un quartier qui m'intéressait. L'ambiance était sympa et la musique excellente. Cependant, des allées et venues d'une personne clandestine à l'hôtel a eu lieu avec occupation d'un lit squatté lorsqu'il était libre, pour y faire des passes ; c'était dans mon dortoir. Cette personne était sans doute en grande difficulté, mais je pense que l'hôtel n'est pas un refuge pour personne à la dérive. ##### eliane Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 6 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Rigtig gode og venlige personaler, Ikke meget plads på sovesalen, men ellers i rimelig stand. Altid mange forskellige rejsende og hyggeligt lille fælleskøkken. Husk en hængelås til bagageburet og 110v adapter. De kan ellers købes i receptionen. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Mar 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Bedsheets were clean, floors were dirty. It is located next to a club so a bit loud at nights. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Mustafa 30 Jan 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Worst experience The bed sheet and blanket was dirty, there was noise even at 1 am and couldn’t sleep at all. I know these features don’t belong to hostel but at least you can warn your customers ##### Mustafa Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ebba 2 Jan 2019 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness #### okay the bathroom area was quite horrible, okay otherwise. would recommend the shoreditch neighbourhood, very interesting ##### Ebba Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marek 18 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Pozitivny dojem Hostel sa nachadza v blizkosti stanice Liverpool street z ktorej su priame spojenia na vsetky letiska v Londyne a taktiez v blizkosti centra. Na tento hostel nemam ziadne negativne hodnotenie. Spolocne zariadenia ako kuchyna, toalety a sprchy boli ciste a v 100% stave. Personal je velmi priatelsky a ochotny pomoct vyriesit kazdy problem. Izby su male ale na pohodlne prespatie postacujuce. Pocas celeho pobytu som nezaznamenal ziadne otravovanie a hluk zo strany spolubyvajucich. Ranajky boli postacujuce a typicke pre anglicku kuchynu. Tento hostel odporucam nenarocnym cestovatelom ktori hladaju lacne ubytovanie v blizkosti centra. ##### Marek Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Oct 2018 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cheap and good Great place, with Good and helpful straff. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Andrew 10 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Don’t forget your photo ID Unfriendly girl at reception wouldn’t check me in without photo ID even though I had my booking details and GB residents don’t need to. Unhelpful Room clean and did what I expected for £15 ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### L 10 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great customer service You get what you expect from a hostel but very friendly staff and accommodating to your needs. As far as a hotel goes was great ##### L Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Maria 5 Oct 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lo unico bueno del hostel es la ubicación y parte de su personal.. El resto es un horror..! Está SUPER-SUCIO..Las habitaciones no las limpian, solo cambian las sabanas y ya! En mi habitacion femenina habia una manta de polvo y el baño lo manteniamos limpio. Los baños comunes enseguida se ensuciaban. Muy mal de verdad. ##### Maria Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Plaza London Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Plaza-London-Hotel.h4969048.Hotel-Information) > - [Tribe London Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Tribe-London-Canary-Wharf.h83096424.Hotel-Information) > - [City Courtyard Apartments & Penthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-City-Courtyard-Apartments-Penthouse.h12433631.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Hotel London Croydon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-London-Croydon.h866550.Hotel-Information) > - [The Greenwood Hotel by Wetherspoon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Greenwood-Hotel-By-Wetherspoon.h48465856.Hotel-Information) > - [Stamford Bridge Hotel London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Stamford-Bridge-Hotel.h65802.Hotel-Information) > - [Hampton by Hilton London City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Arbor-City-Hotel.h201127.Hotel-Information) > - [Aerotel London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2-3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Aerotel-London-Heathrow-T2-T3.h21528024.Hotel-Information) > - [Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park, London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Maldron-Finsbury-Park-London.h92328087.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo London Heathrow Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-London-Heathrow-Airport.h570358.Hotel-Information) > - [Point A London Canary Wharf ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-London.h9080289.Hotel-Information) > - [ARK Canary Wharf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Collective-Canary-Wharf.h36660267.Hotel-Information) > - [Ruby Zoe Hotel London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Ruby-Zoe-Hotel-London.h87843675.Hotel-Information) > - [Wembley Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Wembley-Park-Hotel.h17816788.Hotel-Information) > - [DoubleTree by Hilton London Heathrow Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-London-Heathrow-Airport.h55006.Hotel-Information) > - [Hyatt House London Stratford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Hyatt-House-London-Stratford.h4823071.Hotel-Information) > - [Ibis Budget London Whitechapel - Brick Lane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-London-Whitechapel-Brick-Lane.h29134898.Hotel-Information) > - [Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Thistle-London-Heathrow-T5.h882761.Hotel-Information) > - [Sanctum London Regents Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Sanctum-International-Regents-Park.h78257352.Hotel-Information) > - [Staycity Aparthotels, London, Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-London-Heathrow.h5025535.Hotel-Information) > - [Safestay London Kensington Holland Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Safestay-Holland-Park.h12706774.Hotel-Information) > - [Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Radisson-Hotel-Conference-Centre-London.h48444523.Hotel-Information) > - [Staycity Aparthotels, London, Greenwich High Road](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-Greenwich-High-Road.h7065398.Hotel-Information) > - [Mercure London Heathrow Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Mercure-London-Heathrow-Hotel.h17586.Hotel-Information) > - [The International Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-International-Hotel.h1949.Hotel-Information) > - [Golders Green Stays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Golders-Grenn-Stays.h93467119.Hotel-Information) > - [Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h12391.Hotel-Information) > - [The Clarendon Hotel - Blackheath](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Clarendon-Hotel-Blackheath.h916270.Hotel-Information) > - [London Wembley International Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-London-Wembley-International-Hotel.h890560.Hotel-Information) ---